Have you ever wondered how to move through your day with a little more ease?
Or how to connect with a deeper sense of guidance, clarity, and trust -- without feeling anxious or overwhelmed?
Many spiritual traditions teach that we are deeply connected to something greater than ourselves. But just as important is the idea that wisdom and insight also live within us.
From a young age, many of us were taught to look outside ourselves for answers -- to defer to authority, approval, or external validation. Over time, this can pull us away from our own inner knowing. Yet the ability to sense what feels right, aligned, or supportive has been with us all along. Sometimes it simply needs space and attention.
Creating moments of quiet -- whether daily or a few times a week -- can make a real difference. Journaling, reflecting on dreams, or writing about what excites or concerns you helps bring clarity beyond the noise of everyday life. These practices don’t require perfection. They just require presence.
Stillness is also a powerful time to ask meaningful questions and notice how your body responds. Our bodies often offer subtle cues long before the mind catches up. Learning to notice those signals is part of reconnecting with your inner guidance. When you ask, do you feel lighter or more at ease? Does something feel tense or resistant?
Trust develops gradually. The more you pay attention, the easier it becomes to recognize patterns, timing, and small moments of support that show up along the way.
A Small Story
Many years ago, I decided to experiment with this idea of asking for support in simple ways. I began by asking for a parking spot whenever I went into town. And surprisingly, time after time, a space would open up -- even when it seemed unlikely.
It wasn’t about the parking spot itself. It was the reminder that asking, trusting, and staying open can shift how we move through everyday moments.
Working with Intention
Here are a few gentle principles I’ve found helpful:
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Believe – Trust that support is available, even if you don’t know how things will unfold.
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Intention – Let your intentions come from a place of integrity and care.
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Ask – Speak your request with openness rather than urgency.
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Receive – Stay flexible about how support arrives. It may not look exactly as expected.
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Gratitude – Acknowledge what shows up, big or small.
I’ve learned that answers don’t always come in the way we imagine. Years ago, I once prayed for a specific financial solution for my family. What arrived instead was unexpected help from a relative -- exactly what was needed, just through a different door.
Another Experience
Recently, I had a dental appointment that I expected to be long and uncomfortable. The night before, I took time to meditate and set an intention for a calmer, easier experience. I also clearly communicated my preferences to the dentist.
The appointment ended up being quick, pain-free, and far simpler than anticipated. Was it intuition, preparation, timing, or support? Perhaps a combination of all of it.
What I’ve come to believe is this: when we slow down, listen inward, and stay open, life often meets us with more ease than we expect.
We may not always receive exactly what we ask for -- but sometimes what arrives is more supportive than what we originally imagined.
Take time to listen. Stay open. Trust that guidance doesn’t always arrive loudly.
Even in quiet moments, you are not alone.
You are supported. You are guided.
With peace and warmth,
Trish 🌸
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