nanakate

Welcome to the Intuitive Board.

I agree that it is always ones best to share and help others who walk a path that may not be as brightly lit!    I think that if one is able to offer a sense of feeling they are a part of something so much larger than themselves as an individual then they have found a meaning/purpose for their gift. 

 Whether we use a skill such as teaching our children manners,  how to read and write..............OR reach out to those who have crossed over and bring a message that offers someone solace in their walk,  we have  shared a special gift with someone in need. 

When reading through your post I got the sense that part of your gift is 'Empathy'....has anyone mentioned this in the past to you?     As one who also carries this energy I know all too well how it can affect personal growth as well if it is not properly protected against.   There is a really good thread here on the board that talks of this gift.......as well if you have any thoughts or questions on this topic I would be happy to discuss it further with you.

Take care, walk in the light my friend......

Your Host,

~~WIND~~

Jul 6, 2009 -- 7:09AM, Taobeing wrote:

Hi, I am aware that everytime I have run from my gifts, I have bitten my nose to spite my face. It appears to me that it has been very difficult for me to accept my gifts--sometimes they have felt more like a curse. When that happens my tendency has been to dive into my shell and not want to come out for a long time.

I have had a fantasy that if I give myself up to Spirit, that life will go a little easier.  I was wrong. It is more intense, I am more real and life appears  more beautiful but it is not easy.  I have been wondering if there is another way to approach all of this.  I have healed a great deal of my own life to do the work. It still challenges me.  However, every time I have let go of it, I have felt rudderless and adrift in my own life. So somehow, it anchors me.  I think now that the best use of my gifts is to simply be open to what Spirit asks of me. I am well trained at this point. But the best I can do is go with the flow.

Taobeing--hi. Thanks so much for your feedback.

It is helpful to remembr that we ALWAYS have the choice of whether or not to accept the skills/talents/gifts we are given.

We are never forced to accept any of these.

Sometimes life gets too complicated or overwhelming and we can just say--"I can't do this right now. Maybe later."

Or--"I can't handle this right now. Maybe later in my life."

Spirit never forces us to use any given talent/gift/skill.

That would be counter productive at the very least.

I know a number of people who have been given info about--for example--future events or occurances who have asked that they not be given such info for a time because it is too dificult to live with that kind of knowledge. And it was taken away until a time when they said they could handle it better.

Spirit never forces us to be anyone except who we are.

Sending good thoughts your way.

Jun 16, 2009 -- 10:36AM, Green.is.my.favorite.color wrote:

*smiles*

I wish I knew, WG. I'm trying to understand.

So, I'm kinda waiting.... and listening.

namaste

 

Karl

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Green--hi.

There's no question it can be confusing--even disturbing--especially when the talents/skills/.gifts first become apparent.

That's why I thought this might be a good area for discussion.

Hang in there. It usually sorts itself out over time.

Sending good thoughts your way.