“I know it is selfish to think of myself, but I can’t help but wonder why I’ve been laid off for the second time in a year and a half. I have tried to listen, but I don’t seem to hear any spiritual guidance from God or my Angels. I don’t know if maybe I’m just too worried and I’m blocking things out. I really just want to be able to enter a career where I share my artistic talents and help other people as well- I want to make the world a more beautiful place, but I also need to make money to support my family. I try to help people when I can, but maybe I don’t try hard enough. I’m just going through a rough time right now, and I feel lost. I’m just wondering if things will get better soon. Thanks for listening.”
First of all, it is not selfish to think of yourself. We cannot take care of others if we do not first take care of ourselves, and this is especially true for you. Throughout our whole country, people are being laid off left and right, time and time again. I really feel like your situation is largely affected by the economy because I don’t see anything you’ve personally done or haven’t done that has caused this. For the most part, I believe it had more to do with time at the company, experience and your pay compared to others that resulted in the current outcome. These decisions appear to have been made higher up. The numerology of your birth date helped me to see that you are extremely devoted to your family, and you probably take your role within your family quite seriously, but I don’t feel that you do enough to care for yourself and your own needs. Don’t ignore your own needs. When you take care of yourself, you are a happier person. Happier people have more positive energy a better chance at pulling in more positive opportunities. I’m guessing you might also be one of those people who have to work really hard to get what they want/deserve in life. That’s not always so pleasant, but it does have a plus side. You may have to work harder than others, but what you do achieve in life can build strong foundations for future success and be longer lasting.
I want to give you a few tips to improve your current situation. The first thing you should do is start doing a little bit more for yourself. Appreciate yourself and reward yourself for your past and present efforts. Next, express your creative side. You mentioned your artistic talents. I can tell you that you shouldn’t hold back on your creative side just because you feel like you need to use it in a career. I feel like you do hold back. You don’t express this side of yourself enough, and it’s something that you can do outside of work. Think of ways you can utilize your creative side in every day life – for fun. This will bring you joy, and joy creates miracles. As I said earlier, happier people have better energy and that energy equals better opportunities. Being happier also means your mind will be more clear of clutter and stress, making you more open to spiritual guidance. Give it a try, and then just be open to whatever opportunities come your way. I know you feel lost, but I do see things getting better. Your birthday will bring a year of new beginnings and new opportunities. You’re just leaving a year where things that were no longer working should have fallen away. This tells me that maybe that job wasn’t so great for you, either. Maybe that’s why it fell away, but new opportunities are coming. You’re coming out of a difficult year, but things will get better. Keep your head up, and don’t give up. Happy birthday, by the way! 
Angel Blessings,
Sheri
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Thank you for writing in, Margo. I’m glad I was able to help.
Dear Sheri,
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question. I think you were right on when you gave the advice to not hold back in expressing my creative self. I have been very much holding back, not because I don’t want to express that side, but I just get so bogged down in doing things for other people that I allow their needs to overcome my own. And you were right about that job too- maybe it just wasn’t right for me. Somehow I will find the strength to devote time to myself and my creative endeavors. I drew some artwork a few days ago and I haven’t done that in several years- and it really felt good! I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your thoughts and I thank you for all the time you spend answering everyone else’s questions as well. I have learned alot from reading other people’s questions and your responses as well. Take care and thank you again!