On Writing The Art of Sensing: A Guide for Staying True to Your Soul’s Journey Through Challenging Times

By Carole J. Obley

“What is my purpose in life?” “How can I distinguish between my personal thoughts and intuition?” “Why do I have difficulties with relationships, work and health?” These are some of the most frequently asked questions of clients who come for sessions in my three- decade practice of professional mediumship.

Like many authors, much of my inspiration for writing stems from first-hand, personal experiences. In my case, this source is a large case file of mediumship readings in which people from all walks of life seek guidance and clarity about their life pathway, innate skills, painful emotions and various other challenges. As much as people desire to connect with their loved ones in spirit through the vehicle of mediumship, they are equally curious about their unique journey in life, why certain difficulties arise repeatedly and how they can transcend these issues. Coupled with these direct experiences with clients are my personal observations regarding multiple circumstances I’ve encountered throughout my life. Importantly, I’ve shared in my writings how these situations improved when I listened to, followed and trusted the voice of my soul, which speaks through intuition. As with my previous books, The Art of Sensing arose organically when I surrendered to and heeded the promptings from my soul rather than adhering to the dictates of my rational mind.

During my late teens and early twenties, I drank heavily and used substances which I have written candidly about in several of my books. As a result, my life became consumed with chaos, emotional instability and damaging relationships. At just 25 years, I was dying. I became a hollow, plastic shell who habitually sought escape from her own self-inflicted misery. Simply put, life became unmanageable. In desperation, I turned to private counseling and a 12-step program of recovery. I had hit bottom.

 In the next 15 years, I voraciously consumed every book about 12-step recovery, the specific concerns of women’s recovery and the spiritual principles of transforming life from the inside out. I attended 12-step meetings several times a week- including discussion and speaker sessions. I shared my journey through addiction and recovery with many groups through talks. Above all else, I surrendered. This meant I had to get out of my own way and allow a higher force to guide my life. There was no other way- unless, of course, I wanted to die. Although it took years, the inner transformation I experienced has created an entirely new self. When I reflect on the “old” me, it now seems as if she was another person- one who had to die to be reborn.

Decades of healing led me to consider applying the 12 steps of recovery from addiction to other areas- specifically to living a spiritually centered life. I share this application in my previous book, Soul to Soul Connections: Comforting messages from the Spirit World as well as The Art of Sensing.

This is a simply written, accessible book to help people understand the soul’s perspective of common challenges that many of us face during life’s journey. In its pages, readers will discover valuable insights about the sacred journey of their soul, how to recognize its promptings through tuning into intuition and practical, easy exercises in each chapter. They will also learn how to live harmoniously by understanding and following natural laws (universal, spiritual laws).

A discussion of the inner and outer “landscapes” (internal and external consciousness) is featured in the first section of the book since this knowledge is key to knowing and accepting the true, unlimited self- apart from cultural conditioning, familial expectations and rigid belief systems. Recognizing oneself as a divine, eternal being- beyond thoughts, emotions, beliefs and body- is central to navigating difficulties that inevitably arise throughout life. This inner wisdom leads to profound, lasting transformation which would not be possible otherwise.

Each chapter features anecdotes from multiple client sessions that illustrate prominent concepts about the soul, intuition, and spiritual consciousness. Examples of these are individuals who’ve suffered profound grief from losing a child, those who’ve faced serious illnesses, and others who’ve carried the burden of wounds from childhood abuse. In these sessions and countless others, people have connected with the higher wisdom of Spirit from their own soul which is Spirit. My role as a medium is to impart this wisdom as clearly and accurately as possible, knowing that I am not the source of it, merely the conduit. 

 In Part III, I share compelling insights from my decades-long studies of spiritually-based astrology and the language of the soul as depicted in the astrological birth chart. Readers will discover how their natal chart reveals the evolutionary intent of their soul, a symbolic map to understand themselves from a spiritual perspective as well as how to interpret the meaning of certain planets in their chart, based on simple explanations of these planets’ placements in the chart. 

The theme of The Art of Sensing is that each soul is an indispensable part of the totality of the God-Consciousness. When we know this truth in our heart, we realize that despite outer, artificial divisions of culture, race and political beliefs, we share an underlying connection with all of creation. Differences, divisions and separations created by our minds dissolve in the light of this higher awareness. Transformational healing of humanity on a global scale necessarily begins within each individual first.

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Carole J. Obley is a professional medium who has given over 15,000 readings. She is a workshop leader and frequent podcast and radio guest. Her books have been well received by readers worldwide. On the web: Soulvisions.net

The Art of Sensing: A Guide for Staying True to Your Soul’s Journey through Challenging Times

How does the global transformation that humanity is now traversing relate to the journey of the individual soul? This profound yet accessible guide instructs readers to navigate uncertain times and circumstances by trusting one’s sixth sense.

Learn practices and exercises to help you distinguish your soul’s intuitive calling from your rational mind, ingrained patterns, and societal influences; learn from the author’s numerous case files of spiritual readings with individuals just like you. The wisdom in each chapter will guide you in overcoming fear, gaining clarity of purpose, and evolving spiritually. The result is greater joy, comfort, and inner peace – regardless of what is happening around you and in the world.

 

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