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Sunday, July 9, 2017

How To Know If You're Ignoring Your Intuition (day 4)

By: Kel Amstutz
Keywords: Intuition, Gypsy, Spirit lead, instincts, downtime, healthy risks, grace, my story, life at gray gables, journey of self discovery

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I feel very connected to my gypsy roots, like I can relate and have been handed down the gifts of the people who are my ancestors.  I can trust my instincts, for the most part with little doubt, as they are typically right, even when I don't chose to follow.  I can predict a phone call when someone is on my mind and I can read a hell of a tarot deck and I don't practice.  How is this?  I feel things and when I get rid of the voice that says I am just crazy or the doubt that beckons, I find that the instincts happen. Coincidence...I think NOT. 
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I seem to be able to better grasp past, present and even future things, than most I walk among.  I seem to be the sought after person for events that are taking place to help ground and navigate friends and family.  But, every human possesses a sixth sense...and no we are not talking about the movie here.  Our sixth sense becomes stronger when we pay more attention it and and even act on its advice. 

The things is though, most people simply ignore their intuition.  I wanted to be able to share with you some signs that maybe you, too, are ignoring your sixth sense, but also offer some recognition on what and how you can begin connecting from here on out!


1. YOU OFTEN WISH YOU HAD FOLLOWED YOUR INSTINCTS.

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Did a little voice in your head tell you that the phone would ring....and then it did?  Or maybe it was a thought that you should grab your umbrella even though the sun was shining?  Maybe you ignored your intuition and then you ended up soaked when it suddenly started to rain.  Honestly, this is a small thing that I am referencing, it's not like ignoring an intuitive  nudge to change careers, towns or a partner.   But, small intuitive hits are an excellent place to practice honoring your intuition and to begin creating new habits.  This way when the BIG intuitive insights come, you are more likely to take notice. 

2. YOU DON'T HAVE ANY DOWNTIME.

Image result for synchronicitiesAre you rushing around, from here to here, from home to work, from work to the kids practice?  You really need to make time every day, even if for 15 minutes, to sit down and write in either a journal, a blog, some outlet to let you mind go blank, clear, reset.  You can also take a walk by yourself to quietly reflect upon your day and think about any intuitive insights that you experienced, like synchronicities, ah-ha moments, inspired advice from friends that resonated deep, symbolic dreams, or just plain gut instincts.  Busy people are those who want to get the most out of their lives, but if you aren't in touch with your intuition, you honestly can't live at your highest potential.  

3. YOU THINK INTUITION IS A BUNCH OF NONSENSE.

Related imageNaturally, we all fall at different spots on the intuition spectrum.  Some hear voices, see images in the mind's eye, have feeling sensations and strong intuitive knowings that can tell us names, places, events, etc.  Some are able to grasp the bigger insights like traumas that are being held back and what opportunities are in the future.  It's alright to be a skeptic.  I think that if you are, it's time to educate yourself about intuition.  Read a book, listen to a podcast, or better yet, schedule an appointment with a professional intuitive.  Once you begin to understand the power of intuition, you can start tapping into your own, and growing.

4. YOU AVOID TAKING HEALTHY RISKS.

Image result for healthy risksOur sixth sense tells us when it is time to take healthy risks- usually a little before our ego feels ready.  If you have repeatedly felt the nudge to try something new- like taking a class, looking into a new career, beginning an overwhelming project, even dating- but you don't need to go at it on a hunch, you're not just ignoring your intuition but your doubting yourself.  Maybe this new venture/idea/person won't work out the way that you hope, but if your intuition is telling you to go for it then it knows you will benefit somehow from the experience as a whole. 


5. YOU FEEL UN-GROUNDED.

Related imageIt is completely normal to feel lost or scared when you enter certain periods of your life.  Times of transition, significant relationships beginning or ending, and career or spiritual growth spurts are all excellent examples.  But, when you are in touch with your intuition, you are grounded within your soul- something eternal and infinitely more stable than changing life circumstances.  Your intuition can also provide you with practical next steps or help you put a certain situation into perspective so that you can understand how it fits into the bigger picture of your life.  When you make time to meditate, consult tarot cards, watch for signs from the universe, and journal or write, you can feel grounded even when the future can look and feel uncertain. 

6. YOU SEEN TO BE CUT OFF FROM GRACE.

Image result for graceI need to ask you, do you feel like nothing has worked out lately?  Do you feel like you can't catch a break?  It might be that you are not paying attention to intuitive guidance that signals grace opportunities.  Grace is when things just come together...as if by magic.  Grace is when your intuition whispers, "That diet you heard about could help your headaches," or "that book your friend recommended will give you a new perspective on cooking."  Grace opportunities are available to everyone but ONLY if you tune into your intuition and follow its guidance. 

My Own Story

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Related imageI wanted to take a minute, as we close, to let you in on my own personal experiences.  I mentioned tarot cards.  I have been fascinated with wicca since a very young age.  It has been almost an obsession, one that caused me to dream of crystal balls and spell books and love Halloween and the like.  I have a few magical books that I have kept over the years, covered in dust taking up space in our attic.  


Image result for ouija boardI also played with the OUIJA board. I don't recommend...nor condone this, as it was terrifying.  I felt my gift through these sessions, as a teenager in a dark basement...or worse, in my own childhood room where a spirit was summons with a full name, and not one the I recognized at the time. I also have this equal obsession with history, which led me to find that the name that was spelled out on the evil of the board was also a person who once lived in my childhood house, to guide me to the attic where pictures would be found...and yes, they were. Pictures of our dining room as a funeral showing, caskets splayed out for visitation purposes.  This is something that I feel I have not thought of in years.  

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The thing about this is, was there really a spirit or was my intuition guiding me? Thereafter, I was gifted a set of tarot cards and so began my growing interest in the art.  I would read all my family members and friends and it seemed as if my reading of the cards was usually spot on.  How could this even be?  I honestly knew very little about the cards themselves.  It was not until eleven years ago, this year, I gave them up.  I closed that chapter of my life due to having a reading that predicted the end for my dear Grandpa.  I did not want to touch them again as I read the spread and the fate, the core was death, that change that we all were prepared for but not truly ready.  

Image result for gypsy soulSince those days, I have tapped into my instincts in other ways, trusting my intuition when I can and allow my own spirit guides to lead.  I find this fascinating to this day and as intuition awakens in my own children I feel that I am still learning to both listen and trust. 


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Monday, October 19, 2015

The Top 10 Jobs You Can Do from YOUR Home



Have you ever dreamed of earning a steady paycheck without having to leaving your house?


These easy work-at-home job ideas will have you earning cash in no time.




The Top Home-Based Professions


If thinking about hustling to work everyday, sitting in traffic when you have a million other things that need your attention or you're having a hard time securing a local gig: 


There's NEVER Been a Better TIME to WORK FROM HOME...

More than 40 million Americans do it, according to the advocacy group Telework Coalition. And as the economy improves,  more companies will be looking for additional staff. 

For most at-home-jobs, you'll need a computer and an Internet connection, some basic skills and a can-do attitude







What It Pays: $1 to $50 per survey, depending on how much time is required
What It Is: You might take an opinion poll, answer questions about shopping habits or review a product. You're generally paid in cash (PayPal or mailed check) or with points that can be redeemed for gift cards.
How to Get It: Visit companies such as DarwinsData.com, PineconeResearch.com and PaidViewpoint.com. (Search "surveys" on RealWaystoEarnMoneyOnline.com for more options.) Then sign up with as many sites as you can. The sites will contact you when surveys that fit your demographic pop up, and you take them right away. A word to the wise: Do not register anywhere that has a membership fee, asks for your Social Security number or bank information, or is vague about payment.
See Also: More Ways to Make Money from Home
1. The Job: Survey Taker

What it Pays:  $1 to $50 per survey, depending on how much time is required. 

What It Is: You might take an opinion poll, answer questions about shopping habits or review a product. You're generally paid in cash (PayPal or mailed check_ or with points that can be redeemed for gift cards.

How To Get It: 

Visit companies such as :



(Search "surveys" on RealWaystoEarnMoneyOnline.com for more options)  

Then sign up with as many sites as you can. The sites will contact you when surveys that fit your demographic pop up and you take them right away.  


A word to the wise: Do not register anywhere that has a membership fee, asks for your Social Security number or bank information, or is vague about payment.





2. The Job: Website Tester
What it Pays:  $10-$15 per test

What It Is: Many companies pay online testers to make sure websites are intuitive and easy to navigate. You basically follow the instructions you're given to check out the website. It usually only takes about 15 minutes per test.  Register with 10 to 12 different companies since the opportunities to test these sites are doled out first come, first served.  There are people who make $100 to $200 a month by staying on top of those tests. 

How to Get It:  

Begin with sites like: 



Register with multiple companies for opportunities to test as many websites as possible. Once you're in the system, you'll be emailed when testers are needed, and if you're one of the first to respond, expect to spend 15 to 20 minutes completing the test. Many sites require a microphone and/or webcam which are builtinto most laptops- but it you need to buy one, they aren;t expensive. The tester sites typically pay within a week or two via PayPal.




3. The Job: Film and Post How-To Videos

What is Pays: $1 to $2 per 1,000 hits; Payment depends on how many people click on your video. Views on popular YouTube tutorials range from 20,000 to 300,000 and higher.

What It Is: Do people ask you your secret to perfect pie crust or how you made that wreath? Simply sign up for a free YouTube account. Then use a smartphone or digital camera to record yourself explaining and demonstrating how you work your magic. (If you're more tech-savvy or have a burgeoning teenage filmmaker in your house, you can use desktop software, such as Windows Movie Maker, to create a slicker video.) Once you upload the video to YouTube, enroll in its partner program. YouTube will then place ads inside or near your video, and you will earn money from the ads themselves, video views and click-through's.  The key is to put a unique spin on your video, especially if there are a lot of others on the same subject matter.

 How to Get It:

If you shot the video with your phone, open the YouTube app and hit "send". If you're uploading from a computer, visit YouTube, click "Upload" button that is in the right hand corner of the screen. You will see a place to drag your video file. To enroll in the partner program, click on YouTube settings, check the circle next to "Allow Advertisements," then click on "View additional Features". On the YouTube monetization page, opt in. 
Generally, you must earn a minimum before you get paid, and YouTube pays monthly, if you don't earn enough in one month, the balance rolls over.





4. The Job: Direct Salesperson

What It PaysIt depends on the company, but you typically take home 20% - 35% of the sales in commissions.

Perfect For: Someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, loads of energy and a love of meeting new people.

What It Is: Think Pink Zebra, Avon or Mary Kay - you organize get-together's to sell a company's wares, whether those are sprinkles,  bath products, gardening supplies, books or wine. Over time, you build a base of clients. 

How to Get it:
You can apply directly through the companies, such as Pink Zebra, or Stella & Dot, a jewelry company that had over $100 million in sales in 2010.  A few other good ones include Silpada (jewelry), The Pampered Chef (kitchenware) and Dove Chocolate Discoveries. You can visit the Direct selling Association website at DirectSelling411.org - all the companies listed there agree to abide by a code of ethics, so they offer legitimate opportunities.  Typically reps make a small investment to get started (this is a legitimate and standard practice) and sometimes pay a fee for the merchandise being sold. After that you can work as much or as little as you want, and see profit based on how much you sell. 



5. The Job: Corporate English Trainer

What It Pays: Around $15 an hour

Perfect For: Native English speakers with basic computer skills and an interest in other cultures who love chatting online or over the phone. Office experience is very helpful, since most students work in a corporate environment. You also need your own computer and high-speed internet connection.  If you're bilingual, that is a plus!

What It Is:
Students in countries including Japan, Korea, France and Germany are looking for English speakers to practice with. Sessions focus on things like making professional small talk or running a meeting (trainers are provided with specifics on how to teach each topic, and are also trained themselves for two days before starting the job). Lessons take place either over the phone or on a live Internet video service like Skype- sometimes as tonight, because you're working with students in different time zones.  You need to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week at consistent times, and can work as many as 35 hours.

How to Get it:
GoFluent.com is an English training company working with 12 of the world's largest corporations. There are also jobs out there for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers, which are more structured.  Visit ISUS (iSpeakUSpeak.com), a placement and training company. While a degree in education or ESL is ideal, you are encouraged to apply if you are enthusiastic and articulate. 




6. The Job: Telephone Nurse


What It Pays: Competitive with a regular nursing salary, which is $50,00 or more.

Perfect for: Someone with a nursing degree.

What It Is: Health Insurers or other Health Management companies, including Humana, Aetna, and UnitedHealth Group, hire nurses remotely to preform duties like case management, treatment authorization and patient education.

How To Get It:
To find the right position for you, check out the listings at major medical - job placement firms like MedicalJobsOnline.com, The Judge Group (Judge.com),and MedZilla (Medzilla.com).




7. The Job: Search Engine Evaluator

What it Pays: $9 to $10 an hour


Perfect For: English speakers who are up on movies and music, as well as those familiar with other cultures.

What It Is: Companies like Google and Yahoo! give you information to search for, and you tell them how closely their results matched what you were looking for. Does a search for Lady Antebellum turn up sites about the music group or links to pre-civil war period information?  If you are a Latina, for example, you might be asked to search the way a Spanish speaker might perform a search in English. Jobs are usually between 10 to 25 hours a week.

How to Get it:
Most companies hire through firms like Leapforce At Home (LeapforceAtHome.com) and Appen Butler Hill ( AppenButlerHill.com). 



8. The Job: Customer Service Representative

What It Pays: $8 to $18 an hour


Perfect For: A People person with patience to spare who is good at talking on the phone while on the computer. 
What It Is: Companies are looking for workers with excellent speaking abilities and solid computer skills to help customers find the correct sizes, place an order or resolve a conflict. Both full- and part-time positions are available, and you are generally required to devote a four-hour block of time.

How To Get It: Customer service is the biggest work-at-home field, with companies including Spiegel, Hilton, Best Western, HSN, 1-800-FLOWERS, and many others using at-home reps. Fill out applications with staffing companies such as Arise (Arise.com), Alpine Access (AlpineAccess.com), VIPDesk (VIPdesk.com), LiveOps (LiveOps.com), and Convergys (Convergys.com), all of which vet the companies who are hiring through them. If you need benefits, search through a staffing company that will hire you as an employee (Alpine Access, VIPDesk, and Convergys do this) rather than an independent contractor. If you 're a contractor, you may be asked to pay a small fee (Between $15-$35) for a background check. While a fee can be a sign of a scam, independent contractors are responsible for their own expense.




9. The Job: Online Teacher


What it Pays: The average salary for the first year is around $30,000; teachers of some subjects are paid more than others.

Perfect for: Teachers who don't want a typical school schedule.
What It Is: Instead of standing in a classroom, you'll teach via Skype or in a pre-recorded session. There's a growing demand for teachers in all subjects, but especially core topics like English, History and Science.

How to Get it: Check out K12 (K12.com) and Connections Academy (ConnectionsAcademy.com). Both organizations offer various benefits - including health insurance, retirement savings accounts ad paid time off- depending on where you live. As in any job where you work with kids, there will be background and reference checks as well as interviews. You may also need to be licensed to teach in the state where they students reside.




10. The Job: Virtual Tutor


What It Pays: $12-$35 and hour

Perfect For: People who only have pockets of time to work and an extensive knowledge of or expertise in a subject, or are fluent in a foreign language.

What It Is: You work with a student who needs extra help, usually for a half-hour over the phone or Skype. 

How to Get it: Sylvan Learning (Tutoring.SylvanLearning.com), Tutor.com, TutorVista.com, and Tutorzilla (Tutorzilla.com) all offer a good cross section of the kinds of remote-based tutoring jobs out there, and they all have great reputations with students and teachers. Since you will be working with children, you can expect a background check before you are hired.















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