When Life Asks You Questions….

If you've got questions, you've got the answers!“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.“~Thomas Berger

As human beings we are full of wonder and curiosity. We ask questions, life asks questions of us, and there really is an art to asking the right ones. How can we find the answers if we don’t know which questions to ask?

Life asks you questions every day in answer to your questions and although this leads to more questions, those questions will point you in the direction of the “right” questions and eventually the answers.

You May Be Asking the Wrong Question…

If there are answers you’ve been seeking that don’t seem to come you are asking the wrong question. It is also possible the answers might be right in front of you in the form of more questions. More questions may indeed BE the answer! There really aren’t “wrong” questions but if you’ve been looking for an answer and you keep asking the SAME question, try changing it up by asking a different question. That said, life asks you questions and if you’re running about looking for an answer to the wrong question you are not paying attention to what your life is asking. It may be that life is answering your question by asking you to explore your inner sanctum.

You ARE Receiving the Answer to WHY… 

It’s important to note that the universe responds to your questions exactly as you ask them. Each time you ask WHY this or that is happening (or not happening) your answer will almost always come back to you with the same situation you’re asking about until you finally decide to “see” the answer you’re already receiving. The next time you ask WHY and you find yourself stuck in a repeating pattern of the same situation, change the question to “what am I learning or need to learn from this experience?”

Ask what (or whom) you need to let go of to move forward. Ask for help releasing the limits placed upon you. Ask to be shown the truth. You can also, and this is profound, ask for guidance to direct you to the real question.

“I’m always asking questions – not to find ‘answers,’ but to see where the questions lead. Dead ends sometimes? That’s fine. New directions? Interesting. Great insights? Over-ambitious. A glimpse here and there? Perfect.“~Lesley Hazleton

What if it’s NOT about finding THE answer but being guided toward growth and expansion as a way of answering life’s questions? What if you are being pointed in a new direction? What if there are great insights within the questions? What if the answers lie not in finding an actual answer but leading you to more detailed and direct questions?

If you’ve got the questions, you’ve got the answers! When life asks you questions, LISTEN.  Step up to the plate and answer from your heart. If the questions lead to more questions, go with the flow. As spiritual beings we came here to learn and to learn we must continue to ask questions. We are curious by nature and it is our questions about life and love and living that keep us vibrant and alive.~Shine Your Light Debbie

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When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Limoncello And Transform Your Life

When life gives you lemonsThis is a guest post by Salvatore Sciacca. 

“I know. I thought you are supposed to make lemonade when life gives you lemons. But then again most people are too busy reacting to the fact that life has given them lemons instead of cream puffs, gold coins or manna from heaven for that matter.

So let’s start by discussing acceptance before we can actually discuss the recipe for Limoncello.

Acceptance

Acceptance is a critical part of life’s journey especially when it comes to transforming one’s life. If you are not willing to accept the situation at hand, it will be virtually impossible to make a sound and healthy decision on how to close the chapter that represents your old self and open a new one representing your new and improved self.

For example, when I was younger, I thought that I would NEVER get divorced once I got married. I was raised as a devout Catholic and divorce was instilled in me as a major taboo and “NO NO”. And as a result, while I was growing up, I thought that people who were married and divorced were failures. I even thought my 1st marriage counselor who was a Jewish Rabbi on his 3rd marriage was not only a complete failure but totally unqualified to offer marriage counseling advice.

Fast forward to today, I have completed changed my perspective and appreciation for people. For starters, I’m now divorced twice and actually believe that “three’s a charm”. I also have a new found appreciation for people who are divorced as I have gone through the shame, guilt and humiliation that is often associated with the process. And I now think my former Jewish marriage counsel was probably highly qualified to help distressed marital relationships because of his experiences.

And I now wake up in the morning knowing that I am not only OKAY but that I now feel better than I have ever felt about myself because I have learned to accept my failed marriages of the past. The irony of the situation is that I probably would have never gotten to this state of greater well being and consciousness had I not gone through the 2 previous marriages.

So Then How Do You Make Limoncello?

My 2 previous marriages gave me more lemons that I could have ever imagined. And trust me when I say this, I like lemonade but am NOT that crazy about it. But many years ago, my cousin Tony invited me over to make Grappa with him which is a main ingredient to Limoncello. In order to make Grappa, you literally transform grape skins into a refined high content alcoholic after dinner drink that Italians have made famous.

Now one of the MOST important steps while making Grappa is the purification process. During this step, the fermented liquid is run through a distillation process that purifies the liquid and leaves the precious Grappa byproduct. This is a very painstaking process and takes quite a bit of time to go through all the steps. Once the Grappa is created, the Limoncello is made by essentially soaking a hand full of lemons in Grappa and sugar for a few weeks.

With this Limoncello making experience, I have come to realize that Limoncello making is symbolic of my life’s journey. I have come to realize how important it is to go through my own purification process which is helping me let go of the past and is helping me shed the impurities that have held me back over so many years of my life. Had I simply squeezed a handful of lemons into a cup and added a few tablespoons of sugar, I would have never gotten to where I am at today.

Summary

Life is not only about turning unwanted lemons into Limoncello but it’s also about creating something more magnificent than you could have ever possibly imagined. And that is what is the most beautiful part of about getting dealt a handful of unwanted lemons.”

About the Author:

Salvatore J. Sciacca aka “Condoboss” is one of the nation’s leading experts in the community property management industry. He is also the President and Founder of Chicago Property Services, Chicago’s #1 community property management company specializing in management and operations of condos/townhomes/HOA’s of 100 units and under.

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