Maryann Dimarco - Believe, Ask, Act: Divine Steps to Raise Your Intuition, Create Change, and Discover Happiness

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For my mom, Alice, my first spiritual teacher,
who taught me to think beyond this world.
And my father, Robert, who taught me to be strong
and have my own voice.
And for their spouses, Bob and Christine,
who have accepted me into their hearts.

For my beautiful children, Emily and Ryan,
who bring me joy every day
and whose enthusiasm for life
inspires me to do my best.

For my husband, Chris.
My love for you transcends lifetimes.
Still. More. Always.

For God and Spirit, for showing me the signs
and asking me to listen.
I am forever grateful for your guidance.

P erhaps like you, I wear a lot of hats. Im a mom, wife, friend, dog lover, and fan of all things chocolate and doughy. Im also a psychic medium, intuitive counselor, and spiritual teacher. As you might guess, the primary reason people seek me out isnt for my pet or nutrition advice. Its for real-world guidance that I channel from divine souls on the Other Side, including angels, spirit guides, loved ones, and other evolved beings whose job is to support you in all that you do. I refer to these groups of celestial helpers as our Universal Teams, and they know quite a lot about what it takes to live your best lifewhether that means healing a broken heart, finding a job that aligns with your passions, or overcoming a past that holds you back. Theyre intent on helping humanity live in a way that feels good and true to our souls.

Now what if I said that you, too, can connect to your Teams wisdom and guidance, and that all it requires is to engage three powerful steps that will raise your intuition, connect you to Gods energy, and set change in motion when you feel stuck or blocked? I refer to this process as Believe, Ask, and Act, and this book will show you how to use it. My own Team says there are more effective ways than others to establish your beliefs, partner with knowing souls, and reach your goals. These differences determine whether you face obstacles at every turn or follow a smoother road to joy, growth, and learning.

By picking up this book, youve signaled to the universe that youre ready to trust, listen, and work to realize your greatest potential. Please know that Im not out to convert you to my belief system or insist that I know the right way to feel happy or spiritually fulfilledI have no agenda here. Believe, Ask, Act is about you and your journey. I can only do what my own spirit guides have asked of me, which is to share what Ive been shown will help you live a meaningful life. Its my greatest hope, and Gods, that you understand and value who you are, why youre here, and how your choices impact His universe.

The principles behind Believe, Ask, Act have helped thousands of my clients connect to the Other Side; break free from obstacles in their spiritual, emotional, and professional lives; and become more empowered and fulfilled by their everyday choices. Call me psychic, but I have a feeling youre next.

Nearly all my new clients come to me with the same complaint, which goes something like this: I meditate, go to conferences, think positively, post intentions all over my houseand yet Im not landing the project/spouse/happiness/closure I need. Why isnt the universe cooperating? Are my angels on hiatus? What is going on? This is when their Universal Teams swoop in, sometimes shaking their heads in disbelief, to talk about how working on certain spiritual priorities will release blocks that get in the way of forward motion. Ive found that if you listen to this guidance, you become unstuck and life starts to flow again; if you ignore or address only parts of it, the cycle becomes fixed and this energy feeds other problemsthink of it like a traffic jam or pileup on the highway. What was once a single block keeps you from happiness in other areas of your life.

Many self-help experts insist that changing your mind-set or expanding your beliefs will be enough to steer you through trials, but Im here to tell you that cheerful thoughts and a fine inner voice will not do the heavy lifting on their own. This is a common misperception among my clients who become blocked. They spend a lot of time seeking and studying but have little idea of how to get to their next step with deliberate action guided by their angels and spirit guides. Thus, their efforts fall short time and again and leave them feeling hopeless.

When I channel Universal Teams, they often emphasize that life marches on with or without you. Its up to you to make choices that cause you to take action and risks, up to you to move toward your calling and learn lessons that can inform your path. Positive thinking has its place, but it isnt enough. You must establish and practice a belief in a higher power, ask your divine guidance the right questions, and follow their direction. If you go off course, thats okay. Youll reflect on the situation, learn from it, and try again. Without learning and growth, theres no movement. And movement matters. Clients often think that if a goal is meant to be, the process of reaching it will feel miraculous at every turn. Sometimes thats true. But missteps can also be part of a learning process that takes advantage of your flaws, since doors fly open when you move through challenges. If you had the ability to make ideal decisions 24/7, youd be orchestrating Gods plan as one of His messengers, not learning from them as a human in this world.

In fact, Ive been shown that the difference between those who achieve joy and progress toward their goals and those who dont isnt that they meditate more, love more, or write themselves more uncashed checks than the next person. And its not about leaning harder on the Law of Attraction, because the universes power is limited if you only change your mind. You must use Believe, Ask, and Act to pursue the fulfillment, meaning, and wholeness you crave.