How to Receive Divine Guidance

Know that divine guidance is available to you at all times. Your willingness to receive opens you up to "hearing" it in a way that you can understand. Know that divine guidance takes many forms. It may come as the song on the radio, a conversation with a stranger, an article you read, voices in dreams , inspired ideas or in your own journal writing to name a few ways.

How do you know if it is truly a message from the divine? These messages are always loving and leave you feeling uplifted and at peace.

Start by centering yourself. Take a few deep, slow breaths and mentally surrender all of your worries or concerns to the divine power. This infinite loving power can handle and organize everything much better than you can, so simply let go and allow peace to enter you. It is sometimes helpful to take a deep breath and mentally release each major concern one at a time if you have a lot weighing on your mind. Remember that no problem is too big or small to hand over to divine power.

Ask for and intend to receive the guidance that is for your highest and greatest good. You may do this mentally, in writing or aloud in prayer form. Use whichever method feels intuitively right for you.

You may sit quietly, focusing on your breathing and feel the inspired ideas of divine guidance as they come to you.

For those with a more active mind or who need something tangible to go back to for reference, I suggest writing in a journal. Begin writing any questions you may have and then write whatever comes to mind. Don't worry about spelling or punctuation. Simply let your thoughts flow out in a stream of consciousness.

If you find yourself "blocked", you may be judging the process. Go back to centering yourself again and ask for help in letting go of the need to control, judge or otherwise get in your own way.

Some people also find working with certain crystals helps them to "tune in" to divine guidance more easily. Lapis Lazuli worn or placed at the neck can help open the throat chakra and allow you to receive divine guidance more clearly.

Pay extra attention to the signs around you. What is the next song you hear on the radio? Do you have reoccurring thoughts about someone or something? Trust that the answers will come and be willing to receive them.

Finally, give thanks for the loving messages you receive. Being grateful for divine assistance helps you receive divine guidance more easily in the future.