A. We all have areas in our lives where we allow the judgment of others to set the standards of how we live. Innately, we have always known our true identity and what feels right. When we stop to look within, the answers to our own life's path is there. The encouragement I offer is from my own life's experiences. We must each ask ourselves, am I living my dream or someone else's?

A. Absolutely. At Intuitive Development, we believe that God gave us our parents to help us in the human walk just as He gave us spirit guides to help us in our spiritual walk. Whether we allow them to assist us is up to us. Of course, some people will argue that their parents haven't healed their own childhood wounds and in some cases were not equipped to adequately raise children. Our guides on the other hand have a deeper knowing, though there is always "free will" and we can choose not to accept their guidance just as we sometimes choose not to accept our parent's guidance. Our guides are with us whether we communicate with them or not.

A. All the time. Archangel Michael acts as a filter for me and to keep spirits (people who have passed over) from communicating with me during the night so that I can rest comfortably. Other than that, I receive messages continuously throughout my day. I suppose you could describe my relationship with Michael as my closest friend that never leaves me. Not everyone chooses to be as open for communication as I, however it has proven to be such a rewarding relationship that it outweighs any reasons I might have to shut down his messages.

A. Just ask for them and be willing to listen. Many times people wait until they are desperate before they turn to their guide or a higher source for help. I did this for years but I can assure you that it is not necessary to go through pain, struggle and fear before you receive an answer. The only reason we think we are getting a "busy signal" is because we don't believe we deserve their attention or we do not want to hear what they have to say. They are always ready to assist us, we simply need to stop blocking their messages out of the false fears that our mind has convinced us are true.

A. I let go of my truth while I was a child for fear of being different. In my late twenties I finally decided to recall Michael and ask him for help. He was there for me and has not left since. However, developing a strong, unwavering trust took over seven years.

A. This is probably my biggest challenge. The communication itself with Michael and humans is not difficult. I compare it to driving and listening to the radio. When you are a new driver, this is challenging and requires more concentration but with time it can be done simultaneously without distracting from either task. The challenge is when another person chooses to listen to a different type of music than I choose. When I can appreciate the other person's choice without judgment or criticism, it is very peaceful. If not, it becomes a long horrible ride and eventually someone wants out. When I was still judging myself for being "different", I had tremendous difficulty relating to people who didn't know about my spirit communications. Dealing with these experiences helped me to accept that some people simply choose not to explore their guide relationship. Still others could not trust the connection that I have with Michael and felt threatened by it and we have gone our separate ways. It is not sad or wrong, some of us like Rock music and others Country with no room for compromise. The people close to me today accept my connection to Michael and many have developed communication with their own guides as well.

A. Many people are interested in enhancing their already rewarding lives. Some clients simply want to gain more confidence in their day-to-day decisions based on their gut instincts. Whether you call your intuition Archangel Michael or just "a feeling" it doesn't matter. It is the ability to trust fully without wavering that gives power to the work that I do. Your life will become a fuller expression of love and happiness by building a stronger trust in this part of you.

A. My intention has never been to convince anyone that my way of life is better than another, so I don't tell disbelievers anything. If I hadn't ever experienced guides I might not believe it myself. The general public is very receptive because I am not a threat. My journey is to help people develop their own natural gifts of intuition.