Asking For A Sign

Have you ever been struggling with a difficult decision and you just wanted some guidance?  You were stuck in decision fatigue, wondering if you’d make the right decision.  It would be so much easier if someone else could make this decision for you.  Other people usually won’t take on this responsibility.  However, you can turn it over to the universe and ask for guidance.  Ask the universe for a sign to give you direction on what you should do.  Here are the steps to asking for a sign.

Get Clear

First, get clear on what you really want an answer to.  Do not be wishy washy on this.  Be absolutely clear and speak it out loud into the universe.  You can do this verbally or even write it down.  Simply speaking it into existence.  For example, I would like guidance on the next action step to achieve my goal of blank and name the goal.  Or, I would like to find peace and know that everything will be okay with blank and name what you’re having a hard time with.  State what it is that you want clarity on.

Name Your Sign

Next, decide what your sign will be.  Maybe this a number sequence, a certain animal in a specific color, phrase, song, verse, person, place, etc.  Then, be on the lookout for your sign.  Perhaps you hear your sign or see your sign.  This could be on your phone through social media, on tv, the radio, through a conversation with a friend, or driving somewhere and seeing the sign out in the real world.  The key here is to not go searching for it.  Don’t make your sign super obvious like if I see a cat and you own five cats.  You have to make this sign realistic but not easy.  You can even give your sign a time frame of today or over the next week.  It really just depends on how big the goal is that you’re trying to get clarity on.  Big goals may need more time to manifest like a few months.

Give It Over

Once you’ve named your sign, then it’s time to let it go.  Stop hunting and searching for the answer to your question.  Simply give it over to the universe and let the magic happen.  The best thing is when you’re going about your day and all of a sudden you see your sign out of no where.  You wonder where did that come from and how could that possibly be.  You might have even forgotten you had chosen this sign until it appears.  If you see your sign multiple times then you know this is a very strong answer.  Pay attention to the synchronicity.

No Sign

Lastly, do not get upset if you do not see your sign because that’s a sign too!  You just got your answer.  It may not have been what you wanted but there you have it.  Accept that as reality.  Again, don’t go searching for your sign in all sorts of places to try and get the answer you want.  The universe is talking to you and you must listen!  No sign may mean not yet or just not right now.  Accept the sign for what it is.

If you’re struggling with a difficult decision, give it over to the universe and ask for a really specific, clear sign.  Then, let it go and watch for your sign to reveal itself.  Do not let this sign consume you.  Let it go and let it happen as it should.  Remember, if you don’t receive the sign you wanted, then that’s a sign too!  Rest assured, you are always being guided.  Trust that if you don’t know the answer immediately, then the universe is there to help you.

Take Action Challenge

Ask For Your Sign

Step 1: Get Clear 

Think about one decision or situation where you're craving clarity.

Instead of asking, what should you do?  Get more specific.

Write down exactly what you want guidance about.

Try asking, I would like guidance about ______.

Or, I would like to know the next step toward ______.

Be as clear as possible about the question you're asking.

Step 2: Choose Your Sign

Now choose one specific sign that you'll use as your answer.

It could be a number sequence, animal, song, phrase, object, or something else that would be noticeable but not so common that you'll constantly see it.

Write it down.

Then give yourself a reasonable timeframe for receiving your sign.

Step 3: Let It Go

This is the hardest part.

Once you've asked for your sign, stop searching for it.

Don't scroll through social media looking for it.  Don't intentionally drive somewhere you think you'll see it.  Don't keep asking everyone around you whether they've noticed it.

Go live your life.

Let the answer come to you rather than chasing after it.

Step 4: Pay Attention

Stay open and aware as you go about your normal day.

If your sign appears naturally, pause and acknowledge it.

Write down:

• Where did you see or hear it?
• What was happening right before it appeared?
• What did you immediately feel or think?
• How does this relate to the question you asked?

Look for the synchronicity, rather than trying to force an interpretation.

Step 5: Accept the Answer

You may receive the sign you were hoping for.

You may receive something completely unexpected.

Or, you may receive no sign at all.

Instead of deciding that you need to keep searching until you get the answer you want, ask what if this is the answer?

Give yourself permission to accept the guidance you receive, even when it isn't what you hoped for.

Then, choose one small step forward based on what you've learned.