Thursday, July 23, 2009

Wild Psychic Visions

More things Clairvoyants see
Source: California Psychics

Every now and then our Clairvoyants, who have the gift of seeing the answers to your questions in their mind's eye, get a vision that's so clear, vivid, wild and unusual, or seemingly out of context to what a client is asking that even they find it hard to believe their own eyes!

Getting visions is an everyday occurrence for these Clairvoyants, particularly when they are working. Signs, symbols, pictures and even scenes appear on their inner viewing screen with every reading they do. But sometimes, Samantha ext. 5138 describes, "a vision may seem absolutely preposterous… But, you have to be open to whatever may come your way, you have to tell it like you see it," she reports. "So when a client called me distraught that her mother didn't leave her anything in her will and I saw gold Spanish coins… I told her the loot was in the attic."

"Some visions may seem crazy, but I can't allow any doubt that my visions are not significant, I must believe that they are true," says Marin ext. 5113 who has seen images as bewildering as a windsurfing dog and just last week, a toddler with a bee sting.

All of these out of the ordinary Clairvoyant messages were meaningful or came to pass for the callers, including one of the wildest visions Paisley ext. 9661 ever had during a reading. "I saw a horse in my callers' tiny backyard, which I also envisioned with train tracks running through it." None of it was possible her caller responded. But she later called Paisley back to say that she had indeed seen a horse in her yard. Her best friend had passed a week earlier and it was a poignant sign to her that all was well. The caller also had realized that the subway ran somewhere deep below her yard.

When a vision is particularly clear, our psychics report, that there may be a higher probability that it will occur as the Clairvoyant sees it. Abrielle ext. 9894 describes a scene she saw while reading for an aspiring young actress. The actress was about to give up on her career, because she hadn't had any work in over a year. "I saw her on the set of a television sitcom. The number three was flashing over the picture I was seeing. It was so clear, I told her not to give up quite yet. Three weeks later she called to say she had landed a significant part."

Lemuria ext. 5114 got a disturbing vision when a caller asked about the success of a business meeting in another state. "I saw a plane crash. I quieted myself to listen to my spirit guides for further information, and I understood that it was imperative that she take an earlier flight. My client promised that she would. She called me again upon her arrival at her meeting, grateful, but hysterical. Her associates, who were booked to leave on the later flight, had been involved in a terrible car wreck on the way to the airport.

Our psychics tell of elaborate visions of love at first sight that come to fruition, of seeing the dark secret in a marriage and pointing the caller directly to the proof, and watching the past, present and future of complicated situations play out before them when they do readings. At times, visions will come in randomly about clients, perfect strangers, friends or family members and for themselves. Sometimes they ignore them, and often they know to act upon them.

Barbie ext. 9295 tells of getting a vision of her current husband before she ever met him. Along with the vision came the understanding, that he would be the only one without a mustache. She realized that her late husband and the men she'd dated seriously all had mustaches. "That vision brought me to my true soulmate," the Clairvoyant says gratefully.

Lucrecia ext. 9326 finds that her most profound visions come when she least expects them. "I may be closing my eyes and dozing off and suddenly a vision will literally zoom into my mind with such frightening detail it stuns me." The psychic Clairvoyant recently had a vision of a woman being chased. She could see the face of the pursuer so she sketched it out and faxed it to her local police department with as much information as possible.

"And blessedly," Samantha reacts, "I only get random visions in my sleep!"

Being Clairvoyant, I know for sure, has served me well in my lifetime, Darcy ext. 9488 sums up. "Seeing the future can be exciting and it can be scary, but to see it, is to be able to change it."

What do your visions mean? Find out in a psychic reading today. Call 1.800.573.4830 or click here now.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Reel-to-Real Love


Couples that met on set
Source: California Psychics

Bogie and Bacall, Hepburn and Tracy, Pitt and Jolie - why do some film flames ignite into real-life love affairs? If the "reel" love is based on genuine affinity, it may turn into real love - to the fascination of fans. Who can resist such a fantasy come true?

So how can you tell if an onscreen romance has the potential for true love? Comparing a couple's astrology charts reveals their compatibility. A Sun-sign comparison is only the beginning. Comparing a couple's Moon signs (emotional compatibility), Venus signs (love styles) and Mars signs (sexual compatibility) offers a more comprehensive picture of their relationship potential.

To discover some secrets of reel-to-real love, we'll analyze the charts of three famous film couples. Most recently, Dev Patel and Freida Pinto, who met on the set of Slumdog Millionaire (2008), then the unlikely match of Annette Bening and Warren Beatty, who married shortly after starring together in Bugsy (1991), and stalwart couple Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, who met in the early '80s on the set of Hanks' TV series Bosom Buddies.

Dev Patel (April 23, 1990), Freida Pinto (October 18, 1984)
The award-winning film about a poor Indian lad, played by Patel, who won a million dollars on a game show against all odds, became a worldwide hit. What made the film even more endearing was the relationship between the boy and his troubled lady love, played by Pinto. Their chemistry was magical.

Patel is a Taurus and Pinto is a Libra. She leads with her intellect, while he has a more earthy approach to life. Looking deeper, we see a case of opposites attract. His Moon in Aries is opposite her Sun in Libra, a compatible tie. (She has Moon in either emotional Cancer or passionate Leo, depending on her time of birth - probably Leo due to her charisma and profession choice.) What's more, Patel's Taurus nature is enticed by Pinto's multiple Scorpio placements: Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Pluto. She's super intense and magnetic, while he's easygoing and grounded. Well, as grounded as having Venus and Mars in fantasy-prone Pisces can be. His practical Taurus nature has a spiritual, imaginative side. He craves a spiritual union with a deep emotional connection, which he gets from Pinto's Scorpio influences. Also, the water (Pisces-Scorpio) emphasis between them deepens their bond, but makes it hard to be objective. Mutual stubbornness and the need for control are challenges as well.

As for sex - no problem there! Taurus and Scorpio is a compelling combination. Plus, Pinto's Mars in Capricorn appreciates a strong, earthy man, like a Taurus, while Patel's Mars in Pisces makes him sensitive and adaptable to his lover's needs, a must for a Libra-Scorpio woman. It's a soulful relationship that may well survive both their youth and the glare of Hollywood lights.

Annette Bening (May 29, 1958), Warren Beatty (March 30, 1937)
In Bugsy, Beatty plays mobster Bugsy Siegel, who falls madly in love with a starlet, played by Bening. Their onscreen chemistry was playful and funny, which isn't a surprise considering their Sun signs - he's a fiery Aries and she's a flirtatious Gemini. Obviously their chemistry deepened into love because they married a year after the film was released. Even better, they're still married after 17 years, an anomaly in Hollywood.

So what was Bening's secret to capturing this charismatic hunk, well-known for his playboy antics? Besides having more than her fair share of charm, compliments of Sun in Gemini, she has Venus in Aries, which is a strong love tie with Beatty. They have plenty of fire between them. They also have some opposite energy, similar to Patel and Pinto. Bening's Moon in Libra is opposite Beatty's Sun in Aries. Since Libra is the sign of partnership, she brings out the urge to merge - on all levels - in her Aries man. Additionally, his Mars in adventurous Sagittarius is opposite her Sun in Gemini, heightening the passion (and irritations) between them. As for their emotional bond, Beatty has Moon in secretive Scorpio, not the easiest placement for emotional openness. Fortunately, Bening's Mars in sensitive Pisces is in tune with his Moon in Scorpio, a Water-sign tie. In romance, his Venus in Taurus craves stability in love. He seems to have found it in his smart and talented Gemini partner.

Tom Hanks (July 9, 1956), Rita Wilson (October 26, 1956)
This Cancer-Scorpio couple met on the set of Bosom Buddies, but began their relationship in earnest while filming Volunteers (1985). They married in 1988. Their Suns being in Water signs is a deep emotional tie. Also, Wilson has Moon in either Cancer or Leo, which means she either shares Hank's Moon in Leo or his Sun in Cancer. Either way, it's a remarkable indication of emotional affinity. What's more, they both have Mars in Pisces, which heightens their intuitive-sexual bond. The challenge is a tendency to overlook problems instead of facing them head-on. Still, it creates an imaginative working relationship between two actors.

As for their love styles, they're both highly analytical, but his Venus in Gemini can clash with her Venus in Virgo. She's the practical one in the relationship and may get impatient with his intellectual approach to working things out. Fortunately, the Water placements in their charts keep them focused on their feelings, which makes them inseparable. Having been married for over 20 years, they're obviously doing something right!

It's intriguing when you can sense a deeper connection between two actors than just the usual onscreen chemistry. With the couples mentioned above, real love was apparently written in the stars.

What love story is written in the stars for you? Know more in a psychic reading today. Call 1.800.573.4830 or click here now.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Tarot Reading for today, john:

July 21, 2009
Here's your Tarot Reading for today, john:

Love Touchstone Career



The Hermit The Tower The Moon
Today | This Week
There's a great deal of aggression on the horizon in your personal life today, john! Under the auspices of the Tower, people are arguing and tearing each other apart on all sides... (online dating agency?). Your partner is troubled (Agency will not let us exchange addresses even after 80 letters each over 18 months & VISA blocks 8 attempts to pay for 20 more e-mails?, your friends aggressive, and your family members unpleasant. With the Hermit symbolizing your state of mind, you prefer to keep a low profile and keep out of the way of such behaviors... Cut yourself off from the action and content yourself with watching the commotion from afar - it could prove to be very instructive. On a professional level, the association of the Moon and the Tower is not exactly a happy combination. An unexpected event is threatening a project close to your heart or even your job. Whatever happens, you must refrain from getting into an argument with your colleagues, because that will only damage your interests. It's a bad day for your career.

A Glimpse Into the Future

Good predictions come true
Source: California Psychics

There are times when a glimpse into the future is one of the most rewarding gifts we can give ourselves. A good reading can open our eyes to choices we may not have thought of when we believe we have run out of options.

It can also offer confidence that we are doing the right thing so that we can go ahead and pursue our plans with gusto. For many, it can be the first step in becoming more proactive about the future.

Marissa, (not her real name) was at a place in her life, where she just didn't trust herself to make good decisions. On her first call to Barbie ext. 9295, she explained that she had always been practical and independent, but she was suddenly faced with several important and emotionally difficult choices. She had met a man on the job and had found herself involved in a long distance affair. The project she was working on professionally was rife with problems and the blame had been pinned on her. She had inherited the down payment for a house, but she was worried about making the investment with her job status seemingly up in the air.

"Help!" the caller asked, responding easily to Barbie's big dose of southern comfort. "It's hard for me not to keep a smile on my face, as we speak," Marissa, who said she was calling from Tennessee admitted. "I first need to know, is there love for me in Wisconsin?"

Barbie focused on the question Clairvoyantly and on the Tarot deck she's been using since 1995. "I see this man as genuinely interested in you. His marriage is over. His feelings for you are genuine. He will make time to be alone with you, when you are there on business," the psychic said in answer to Marissa's second question.

The caller explained that she had been flying in to Madison for several months now, to work on a consulting project and met Edward (not his real name). Though he had been divorced for some time, they were both still living in the same house for financial reasons. "He never calls me on weekends, he's being considerate, because he's living in their den until the house sells."

"Give it a month or two and he'll call you on the weekends," Barbie replied. "I see him moving in with you in the future."

"How? He's a senior vice president, jobs like his are not easy to find. He's never said anything about moving. If anything, I'd have to move, but life is wonderful here. It's just a shame that I fell in love in Wisconsin."

"I see it strongly. He'll be with you," Barbie repeated matter-of-factly, before their first call ended.

"Barbie, I'm becoming too emotional about everything… I need your help. The project I've been flying in to Madison for is falling apart. My colleague is blaming me... Besides possibly not being able to see Edward, my reputation could be at stake."

As Barbie looked into the situation, she again saw Marissa in Tennessee with Edward. She also saw her speaking to her boss in confidence. "Your reputation will be fine, but your job might end, anyway."

"I really want to buy a house, prices are down and I do have the money... but all of this unpredictability at work is scaring me."

"I see you finding a single story house. The house will have an unusual color of paint on the outside," said Barbie who got a clear picture of happiness with Marissa's decision to buy that particular home. If anything happens with your job, you'd actually be better off than you would paying the high rent on your apartment. You'll find a good job, maybe even something better."

"Seriously?"

"I'm confident," the psychic confirmed sweetly.

"Well, you were right, Edward did make time for me…." she said evaluating the information. "Okay then, I'm keeping my appointment with the real estate agent. Thanks."

Months later, Marissa called Barbie, in tears. "I bought the house, but I was laid off. And now Edward's company is in the process of closing its doors… I finally have this adorable place - it's just as you described … it had bright purple trim and shutters."

"I still see that you'll have a better job within months."

"And eventually, Edward will move in with me..." Marissa playfully finished Barbie's prediction. "Oh, now I get it," she paused. "I've never understood how Edward would move to Tennessee. Maybe when his offices close…" Marissa wondered out loud. "Barbie, I don't know how you know what you know, but it sure helps," she said before hanging up.

That was the last Barbie heard about Marissa and Edward for over a year, as the Clairvoyant took a leave from

California Psychics.

One evening, after Barbie had returned to work, she heard Marissa's familiar voice welcoming her back. "Oh Barbie... I got a great job!"

"And your boss is completely bald and highly respectful of your work."

"Wow, you nailed that! And, the love of my life has decided to move here," she added happily. When he came to visit he fell in love with Tennessee. He's interviewing for jobs right now… Now, I've only got four minutes left on this call and I want to spend it thanking you. Everything, you said would happen, happened. I'm very, very grateful."

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Weekend Box Office Ranking (U.S.) July 17th - July 19th weekend

1 (new) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince / YouTube - Harry Potter 6 Half-Blood Prince ...
Directed by David Yates and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Helena Bonham Carter - Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old... (Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution)

2 (2) Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs / YouTube - Ice Age 3 - Dawn of the Dinosaurs ...
Directed by Carlos Saldanha, Michael Thurmeier and starring Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Queen Latifah, Simon Pegg - The sub zero heroes are back. Scrat is still trying to nab the ever elusive nut, while maybe finding true love. Manny and Ellie await the birth of their mini-mammoth. Diego the saber toothed tiger wonders if he’s growing too soft and Sid the sloth gets into trouble when he creates his own makeshift family by hijacking some dinosaur eggs. On a mission to rescue the hapless Sid, the gang ventures into... (20th Century Fox Distribution)

3 (3) Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen / YouTube - Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen Official HD ...
Directed by Michael Bay and starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Isabel Lucas and Ramon Rodriguez - Sam Witwicky again joins with the Autobots against their sworn enemies, the Decepticons. (Paramount Pictures)

4 (1) Bruno / YouTube Bruno | Spill.com Movie Reviews
Directed by Larry Charles and starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Josh Meyers, Robert Huerta, Gilbert Rosales - Brüno, a gay fashionista is the host of the top-rated late night fashion show in any German-speaking country--apart from Germany. Brüno’s mission? To become the biggest Austrian celebrity since Hitler. His strategy? To crisscross the globe in the hopes of finding fame and love. (Universal Pictures)

5 (6) The Hangover / YouTube - The Hangover Movie Trailer New!
Directed by Todd Phillips and starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha - Two days before his wedding, Doug and his three friends drive to Las Vegas for a blow-out bachelor party they'll never forget. But, in fact, when the three groomsmen wake up the next morning, they can't remember a thing. For some reason, they find a tiger in the bathroom and a six-month-old baby in the closet of their suite at Caesars Palace. The one thing they can't find is Doug. With no clue as to... (Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution)

6 (5) The Proposal / YouTube The Proposal Movie Trailer teaser-trailer.com
Directed by Anne Fletcher and starring Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Denis O'Hare, Malin Akerman, Mary Steenburgen - A book editor is forced to marry her male assistant in order to stay in the country. When they travel to Alaska to meet his family, the new couple has to fake their way through a surprise wedding thrown by his parents. (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

7 (4) Public Enemies / YouTube Public Enemies Movie Review
Directed by Michael Mann and starring Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Marion Cotillard, Channing Tatum, David Wenham - No one could stop John Dillinger and his gang. No jail could hold him. His charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone -- from his girlfriend Billie Frechette to an American public who had no sympathy for the banks that had plunged the country into the Depression. But while the adventures of Dillinger' gang -- later including Baby Face Nelson and Alvin Karpis -- thrilled many, J.... (Universal Pictures)

8 (8) Up / YouTube - UP HERE - UNCENSORED full version
Directed by Pete Docter Bob Peterson and starring Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, Christopher Plummer, Delroy Lindo and John Ratzenberger - At age 78, life seems to have passed Carl Fredricksen by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old named Russell) gives him a new lease on life. (Buena Vista Pictures Distribution)

9 (9) My Sister's Keeper / YouTube - My Sisters Keeper - Official Trailer [HD]
Directed by Nick Cassavetes and starring Cameron Diaz, Alec Baldwin, Abigail Breslin, Jason Patric, Thomas Dekker (II) - After their daughter is stricken with leukemia, a couple conceives a younger sister who can provide a donor match, but the family is torn apart when, after years of medical procedures, the healthy younger sibling sues her parents for the right to decide how her body is used. (Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution)

10 (7) I Love You, Beth Cooper / YouTube - i love you, beth cooper trailer
Directed by Chris Columbus and starring Hayden Panettiere, Lauren Storm, Shawn Roberts - Follows the adventures of a geeky high school valedictorian who decides he has nothing to lose by making a play for the popular cheerleader, declaring his love during the graduation speech. (20th Century Fox Distribution)

Utah Vengeance

(last weekends ranking - in brackets)

Weekly LoveCast™ "Is your love rattled? " by Cortney Litwin

Source: California Psychics

Tuesday's emotionally charged New Moon eclipse in Cancer can rattle relationships throughout the week, so try not to overreact to the stress. Passion and drama both escalate in the middle of the week. During the weekend, feelings are chaotic on Saturday afternoon - but love casts a rosy glow over relationships on Saturday night and Sunday. Best days for love are Wednesday and Sunday.

Week of July 20 - 26, 2009

Cancer: The New Moon in your sign brings a fresh start in your personal life, but the eclipse can make you moody as well. Access your daring side to inspire passion midweek - and look for a moneymaking opportunity as well! Creating an enticing environment or throwing a party will inspire love and friendship on Saturday night or Sunday.

Leo: The week's New Moon illuminates your inner life, so heed your intuitive guidance concerning your direction, and strive to resolve the past. You're irresistible in the middle of the week, when a romantic interlude gives you fresh energy - and your creativity kicks into high gear. Rash words disrupt romance on Saturday, but flirting (and other heartfelt talk) sets romance aflame on Sunday.

Virgo: Socializing escalates during this New Moon, but a friend may be troublesome. A sexy, peaceful setting lights your passion afire midweek! Also, meditation will enhance your intuition - which is especially strong around then. You're irritated easily on Friday, and your sense of style draws admirers (and perhaps someone special) on Saturday night or Sunday.

Libra: A career opportunity may arise during the New Moon this week, but be sure it's right for you. Networking with colleagues will bring opportunities as well. Romance can be found through a friend or during a group activity toward the middle of the week. Your charisma kicks into high gear, and inspires a romantic liaison, on Saturday night or Sunday.

Scorpio: Your future is revealed this week during the New Moon, so listen to your inner voice. Also, look for romance during a spiritual activity, class or trip. Passion is hot and complicated midweek, when your willfulness is both intriguing and troublesome to others. You're feeling restless or dissatisfied on Saturday. A serene locale can deepen love on Sunday!

Sagittarius: The New Moon illuminates emotional blocks to intimacy or finding true love this week. It's time to heal the past. Impulsiveness can disrupt your relationship on Friday. Your sense of adventure percolates passion toward the middle of the week, so plan a rendezvous to somewhere exotic! Socializing is weird on Saturday, but a group gathering attracts and inspires romance on Sunday.

Capricorn: This week the New Moon energizes partnership activities (and issues). It's time to focus on improving your relationship, or on finding someone compatible. Intimacy heats up midweek, but you may need some time alone to recharge. Fine dining in a luxurious or beautiful location inspires romance on Saturday night or Sunday!

Aquarius: The New Moon encourages you to focus on improving your diet or exercise routine this week - and it may provide a work opportunity as well. Also, your helpfulness will prompt a romantic interlude. A rendezvous with a lover or close friend energizes you toward the middle of the week. An exotic environment or a trip for two brings romance on Saturday night or Sunday!

Pisces: Romance escalates during this week's New Moon - but feelings can be changeable, so you'll want to strive to stay grounded. It's time to work on or promote your creative project as well. Your imagination is on fire midweek, when some sexy inventiveness heightens passion. An artsy environment revs up romance on Saturday night through Sunday, so be creative!

Aries: The New Moon favors showing off your style while entertaining sometime this week. Just don't let family stress throw you off-balance. Romance is aflame in the middle of the week, so plan an enticing rendezvous to take advantage. You may feel like relationships are too much work on Friday, and small irritations escalate on Saturday - but love blooms anew on Sunday!

Taurus: This week's New Moon prompts you to express your feelings, which can deepen love. Just be sure to think before you speak. A trip can also inspire romance. Your wild side comes out to play midweek, when a little drama makes passion soar! Love feels irrational on Saturday - yet a mix of sensuality and artistry put romance into high gear on Sunday.

Gemini: Focusing on your values will help clarify your love life during this week's New Moon. Also, a moneymaking opportunity may present itself - but be sure it's reliable. Your sense of humor sets flirting afire toward the middle of the week, and a trip can heat up romance as well. Feelings are unpredictable on Saturday. Love is yours to enjoy on Sunday - so open your heart!



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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Solar Eclipse in Cancer

Did You Know?

This week's Solar Eclipse in cuddly Cancer will act like a turbo-charged New Moon. Eclipses bring about change and encourage you to take the next step on your evolutionary path. They also act as catalysts bringing events to pass much more quickly than they might have otherwise. This is the reason they can be quite stressful and emotionally challenging. Solar Eclipses have greater potential for new beginnings whereas Lunar Eclipses often coincide with letting go. Those born under the sign of Cancer will be powerfully affected as well as those with planets closely aspecting the degree of the Eclipse. The Eclipse can be active for months or years after the date. To get an overview of what this Eclipse means to you, contact our team of astrologers for up-to-the-minute advice.

The Importance of Faith

Achieve a fuller understanding

by Jamie Nishi
Source: California Psychics

Whether we are aware of it or not, faith permeates each day of our lives. Everything we believe in is based on some form of it. Faith in oneself. Faith in each other. Faith in life - or in a Higher Power. These are the three overarching areas of faith that enrichen and deepen our lives, and quite possibly hold us together in an ever-changing and often frightening world.

Faith is all too often misrepresented as blind (based not on reason, experience or fact, but on unquestioning adherence). More often than not, however, our faith is deeply informed by reason, experience and fact, as well as less-acknowledged sources such as instinct, intuition and gut feeling. How does a painter know she must paint? How does the healer know he must heal people? Tied in with the rational reasons (upbringing, education, history) is the faith each individual has - that he or she has a purpose, and is called to make the best out of this life.

What is faith?
In broad terms, all faith - religious, spiritual or secular - is a belief that life is worth living no matter what obstacles are thrown in our way. In the book, Faith: Trusting Your Own Deepest Experience, meditation teacher Susan Salzberg writes: "Faith is the animation of the heart that says, 'I choose life, I align myself with the potential inherent in life, I give myself over to that potential.' This spark of faith is ignited the moment we think, 'I'm going to go for it. I'm going to try.'"

We have all seen or heard examples of what faith can help people do. Such as a survivor of the Holocaust, who witnessed unspeakable horrors, who is still able to rebuild a life... an accident victim who transcends a disability into a new direction.... an artist, despite rejection, who remains creative and makes an important contribution. Many times over, we have seen that when all else is stripped away - safety, comfort, security, home, country, loved ones - faith is what has kept people going. It is both a basic instinct and a spiritual balm.

Faith can strengthen our capacity to meet challenges and face adversity. It gives us a mooring, a direction and a purpose - and, in so doing, lends meaning to our existence. But faith is often difficult to hold onto. One moment life feels full of possibility - and the next, it seems cruel and hopeless. When we are faced with difficult or terrible things, our faith is challenged, and sometimes momentarily lost. What then are we left with?

Faith's foil
Doubt is often referred to as the opposite of faith, but is truly its handmaiden. Doubt can lead us to question and think critically about our beliefs. It often helps to strengthen or reaffirm faith. Much closer to the opposite of faith is despair - disconnection from life. Salzberg writes, "Without a sense of possibility, we would be stuck - isolated, hopeless, and unspeakably sad." Many of us have experienced this type of sadness.

When you feel as if you are about to be plunged into the depths of despair, it's important to consider the very real possibility that you are not seeing the big picture. The events in our lives are so vastly interconnected that it is impossible to know all the factors that contribute to a difficult situation. You may think you are powerless, but you don't really know for sure. You may see injustices taking place and begin to lose faith in humanity, but you may not be seeing the whole picture. None of us can know all the elements involved, even in our own situations - or what the future might bring.

The possibility of change
One of the most striking lessons Salzberg teaches is that life is ever-changing - and so are we. Change doesn't always feel great, but it does allow for new possibilities. "Life is not likely to deliver only pleasant events," she writes. "Faith entails the understanding that we don't know how things will unfold. Even so, faith allows us to claim the possibility that we ourselves might change in ways that will allow us to recognize and trust the helping hands stretched toward us. It enables us to aspire to a better life than the one we have inherited."

Since everything, including this life, is temporary, allow yourself a moment to take a step back and take a deep breath. Reaffirm what faith means to you. In good times and bad, faith in yourself - which is the touchstone of faith in life - is the one thing that can remain steady at your center, getting you through the changes and keeping you open to all the new possibilities.

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