New Articles for 2009

DOWSING ON FINANCIAL QUESTIONS

As 2009 moves through its first quarter, fear regarding money matters is motivating more dowsers to ask questions such as where to stow their extra cash or whether or not to buy a house.  Will I get laid off?  Is my retirement pension safe?   

Because money matters are such high-powered issues these days, our dowsing can become muddled because of the key word in the first paragraph: “Fear.”   It’s an old dowsers’ saying that, “The key is in the question.” When our thinking is clouded with fear, our questions can be unclear; and we are more likely to make incorrect assumptions about the answers. 

One problem is that, when we’re frightened, our thoughts – and thus our questions -- can come out in an agitated jumble.  An example of a financial question that is too convoluted to get a clear answer might be:  “If I take my money out of my money market account and put it into a savings account, will I make more profits than if I invest in that real-estate equity plan I heard about from my friend Brad?”  You might get more useful answers if you form several short, simple questions.  First ask if where your money is currently invested is the best place to stay.  If it is not, then ask, one by one, about other specific options. Take it a step at a time.  The shorter and clearer the question, the more likely you are to get an accurate dowsing response.  Be concise.  Be patient. 

The more you know about a subject, the easier it is to form questions that will lead to meaningful answers.  Research your investment options.  Confer with a realtor to get up-to-date information on the housing market.   A brief consultation with an expert who is knowledgeable about your financial situation can turn on the light as to what the important questions are.

When overwrought with financial worries, it is often best to walk away from the dowsing rods and to return when in a more balanced emotional state.  It might help if you write your questions down and then let them sit overnight.  Things do look much clearer after a good night’s sleep.  With upsetting subjects, it’s also a good option to ask a disinterested party, such as a dowsing friend or professional dowser, to dowse for you.

When we think the answer to our problems is that we need more money, it is wise to take a moment to consider whether that is the real issue.  The plane trip you want to take to visit family could be provided by a friend with extra Travel Miles. The replacement for your broken kitchen stove might be given to you by a neighbor who has to move in a hurry. Your son or daughter could get a full scholarship, making your worries about building a college fund a moot point. The answer to the dowsing question as to whether you will have enough money to pay for the trip or the stove or your child’s education can be deceiving, because that’s not what you really want to know or need to know.

For those who have a spiritual practice, another suggestion is to do a thorough mind clearing before dowsing. To the best of your ability, clear your mind of negative influences through meditation.    Then say a supportive prayer in a form that is comfortable for you.  The following is an example of such a prayer:
I call forth the angels that guide me in my dowsing.  Let us all gather together in the light of God, seeing clearly the Truth.  Thank you, my dear spiritual guardians, for washing this space clean of all energies and entities that could cloud or distort my vision, and for eliminating all elements of deception and self-deception.  And thank you for adding a measure of joy to this process.  Let us all gather together in the Heart of God, acting with purity of purpose, in the best interests of all concerned.

My book Independent Spirit also has prayer songs that can be effective in eradicating fear, and there is a chapter on the value and practice of quieting the mind, both of which can help clear the way to getting accurate dowsing answers.

May you all enjoy the blessing of a peaceful mind.

The author, Kerry Louise Gillett, applies dowsing to her work with subtle energies in several fields, including energy clearing, art, and feng shui.  See her website for more information:  http://web.me.com/KerryGillett (no ‘e’ on the end of Gillett).  To order a copy of her book Independent Spirit or to contact Kerry, she can be reached at KerryGillett@me.com, (415) 382-1917.