My Intuition Led Me to Love: A Memoir

by Brigitte Malisa

Overview

Brigitte Malisa was just twenty-two when she realized she had a beautiful gift. As she began to use her vivid visions and intuitive feelings about others to help bring them peace in their time of need, Brigitte set out on a path to accept her unique abilities and to find Mr. Right.

In a poignant retelling of her personal experiences, Brigitte chronicles her romantic, humorous, and sometimes painful quest as she searches to fulfill her destiny as an intuitive healer and then find someone to share life with her. As she learns to trust in the messages she receives from her angels to keep moving forward, Brigitte reveals how her intuition eventually leads her soul in the right direction and through the roller coaster world of dating, where she ultimately meets her true love. Included in her candid perspective on a quest familiar to every human heart, are affirmations that can be utilized by anyone on a similar journey.

My intuition Led Me to Love shares the true story of an intuitive healer's experiences as she struggles to embrace her innate gifts and searches for the man of her dreams.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781504305921
Publisher:	Balboa Press AU
Publication date:	03/30/2017
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Brigitte Malisa is a certified Angel Intuitive, Reiki practitioner and a spiritual mentor. She empowers women by teaching them to connect with their intuition. She currently resides in Australia.
Website: www.sacredwishes.com.au

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CHAPTER 1

Finding my path

I was browsing in a bookstore, looking for a new novel to read. She seemed to come out of nowhere, this lady with long, black hair and large eyes. We both reached for the same book. She apologized and said that I could have the book, she would find something else to read. We entered into conversation and I discovered that she was a lot older than me. Her name was Mary. I was studying at high school and I was very stressed about my year 12 exams. There was something I liked about this lady. She had a very caring presence and gave me some great advice to help me relax for my exams. As we said good-bye, she handed me her business card. I briefly looked at it and thought I must not be reading it correctly. Did it say ...? I mean, it couldn't really say ... Yes, it definitely had the word 'psychic'. I began to take a step backwards from her. Never in a million years did I expect that this lady was someone that I would not only visit for a reading, but that one day I would be doing a lot of things very similar to her. Not for one minute did I think that I would actually become a psychic and have many people come to me for guidance.

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In my early twenties, I began to realize that I had a beautiful gift. I had visions and feelings about others that were accurate, and was able to use them to help bring peace to these people in their time of need. At the age of twenty-two I was finally able to understand what people meant by the term the power of the mind. I had been endlessly reading spiritual and self-healing books to help myself cope with past pain. The books really resonated with me, and I found a deep sense of peace as I saw I could undo most of the pain that I had endured. I had felt hopeless for most of my teenage years, so this new form of thinking and self-healing was my savior. I couldn't believe how rapidly I healed or that I was finally able to have some positive thinking in my life. I began to understand how I could change my self-sabotaging ways.

It took some amazing angels, entering my life in the form of spiritual counselors and healers, to help me find my true strength. They were the souls who would change my life, as they counseled me with their inner wisdom. These women and one particular man were my angels, and their healing love surrounded me whenever I had a session with them. It was my calling to become like them and follow my own path in healing others.

Sometimes when I think about it, it seems strange to me that I ended up with a career as a psychic; however, I don't feel it is a 'strange' occupation, unless someone mentions it to me in this way. I often believe it is similar to being a counselor guiding people to see the light.

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I was extremely insecure about my looks when I was growing up. I felt unattractive and always compared myself to my peers and the models in teen magazines. Often I would look in the mirror, yearning to perfect parts of my body and face that I believed to be completely undesirable. I drove my mother up the wall with my constant complaining about my looks. She would stare at me in complete disbelief, shaking her head at my behavior. People often told me that I was very attractive, but I couldn't see it. I didn't consider myself to be attractive in any way throughout my high school years, more like a very awkward, gawky teenager. When I reached the age of twenty, I became more comfortable with my appearance and less insecure about it. I still, however, lacked confidence, and was very shy.

Yet during my teens, I constantly wanted perfection in my looks and would not leave the house until I was fully satisfied with the result. This wasn't a healthy thing for me, as I would take ages to get ready, even just to visit the local shopping mall. My hair had to be perfectly groomed and I was very fussy with my fashion sense. My make-up was also something I would put a lot of energy and time into, and I was very tired by the time I finally made my way out the door. It may sound like I was vain, but I was so insecure about myself that I believed if I had the 'perfect appearance' then I would have more confidence with others. I knew deep down how crazy it all seemed and was fully aware of the time I was wasting, but I was determined to look my best, even if I was suffering in silence.

Some of the psychics I saw told me that it was the fact that I was born a Virgo that made me strive for such unrealistic perfection. Virgo is the main sign that desires to be perfect in every way. I'm certain there was a strong aspect of that in me when I was growing up, and that may have contributed to my obsessive behavior. I also believe it had to do with deeper emotions that stemmed from my past.

The fact I worked in retail fashion didn't help the situation. In fact, it amplified my insecurities even more. I put myself under constant pressure to look my absolute best in front of my customers. I was supposed to set an example for the company which I worked, and I wanted to look perfect so that I could sell more clothes. I was very unhappy most of the time and didn't feel like I belonged in these retail fashion stores. There was the one exception, a store called Mazi. I loved wearing their designs while selling the clothes and attending parties with my friends. It was enjoyable working in this very trendy atmosphere. I enjoyed the customer service aspect, however, and would always listen to my intuition to make great sales. I was very popular with the women who came into these fashion stores, as my sixth sense helped me to understand their needs. Of course, I didn't realize this at the time. Back then, I never understood why I could connect with my clients and convince them to purchase many clothing items without really having to try too hard.

Some of the customers were anxious, and I would unconsciously pick up on their moods. I would frequently believe that it was me who was anxious, not the customer I was serving. It was very confusing for me, as I was taking on board the other person's energy and thinking that it was my own. If I had known that I was intuitive and that I was especially susceptible to feeling others' pain, I would have been able to separate the customers' emotions from my own. I could have taken a little step back from the customers and protected myself from their overwhelming emotions. I could even have left them to find their own clothes while I served someone else. I didn't need to take on board their stress and let it affect me and upset my day.

Psychics are generally so sensitive that we feel others' pain too easily. It can be upsetting for us at times, although we need to sense people's emotions so that we can assist them easily through their difficult times. We also have techniques that we use to block out a person's stressful aura. We are wiser these days, so we do not become unhealthy.

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Retail fashion was something that I did not consider doing for the rest of my life. The urge overcame me to leave the fashion industry because I wanted to heal others. I didn't know how to go about it but believed in my heart that I was meant to help many people in this lifetime. I never would have dreamed that my way of helping people would involve being a psychic, yet was aware that it wouldn't involve being a psychologist or counselor. I didn't feel drawn to study psychology in any way. There was no passion within me for this industry. I couldn't seem to go down that path, no matter how much I tried. It just didn't seem right to me; my intuition was steering me in another direction.

I attended university straight after high school, and felt completely out of place. I knew in my heart that I didn't belong there. I couldn't understand how everyone at the university seemed able to devote all their attention to their studies. Some of them even looked as if they were really enjoying it. This surprised me and amused me, as I was so uncomfortable at the campus. The energy was very cold, and I had no desire whatsoever to study. You might think that I was just some lazy teenager who couldn't be bothered doing any form of work, but this was not the case. I had done very well with my studies at high school and was extremely proud of my achievements.

I simply was not going to need a degree for the direction in which I was heading. From the day I was born, my destiny was always to become a psychic healer. I wasn't destined to become anything else but didn't know it yet, and I was confused about what I should do for a career. Unfortunately, I was still too young to understand what my true life purpose was. It wasn't until later on in my twenties that I would finally find contentment with my work situation.

I recall all the books I had to purchase for my studies at university, and can't seem to forget the sadness each time I entered its hallways. I was so lonely, insecure, and shy. I tended to keep to myself and I liked it that way. I preferred to daydream and escape the campus during breaks. I enjoyed the calming sound of the tram and would often enter bookstores in the city and buy natural healing books, which I would read thoroughly. The entire university reminded me of a jail and I longed to leave and never come back.

I spoke to my parents about my decision to defer my studies for six months and look for a job, just so I could have a break. I recall the day that I handed in my papers to defer — I was so happy. My parents were not pleased with my decision and now that I am older, I can understand why. They were concerned about my future and they also sensed that I would never go back. They were right.

CHAPTER 2

The healer within

I worked in retail fashion for a year, then completed a short administration course. One day a fantastic opportunity arose to work at a well-respected company where I had to assist callers with shares. I still have no idea how I ended up in that job, and I was once again completely unhappy. It seemed that many of my colleagues were unsure of the information that we had to give to our clients, and that made me uncomfortable. A lot of them seemed not to care if the data they conveyed over the phone was correct or not, and consequently I was certain that this was not the right place for me. As it happened, I became very unwell with a virus infection. Work allowed me some time off to get better but I knew that I would never return. I disliked the crowded and fast-paced energy of the city and no matter how much I tried, I couldn't see a future with that company.

While I was going through this troublesome time, I was receiving messages from my angels to keep moving forward. All around me, there were strong signs trying to point me in the right direction, telling me I was in the wrong industry. The problem was I couldn't see them and I was unaware that I was constantly being watched over and protected by my angels. Instead, I felt completely alone.

I ended up back in retail, selling fashion — something that was only bearable for a period of three years. I was experiencing problems with my health and I could only handle part-time work. It was very frustrating for me not to be able to work full-time hours, but each time I entered into a full-time position, I became way too run-down. My anxiety levels were high and they were contributing to my migraines and exhaustion.

I had to learn to listen to my body. It was during these times that I had no choice but to trust my own intuition over what others were telling me, and just follow it through. I had many people giving me different opinions about what I should do and how I should live my life. They were all trying to help me but I became frustrated and confused. In the end, it was my decision and my life. In the past when I hadn't listened to my inner wisdom, I'd become run-down and even more unwell. If I went against what my gut instinct was telling me, I would become sick and my life wouldn't go in a healthy direction.

My parents had given up on me, and even friends were beginning to question my motives. They all said that I needed more stability, so why was I leaving all my jobs too quickly?

Was I simply imagining that I deserved more? Why was the feeling within me too strong to ignore, the feeling that told me to move on? Was I just being foolish for believing that I deserved better?

These were certainly difficult years for me with my health and my career. I shed many tears. I needed a clear direction towards the career that best suited me. I was desperate to find my true life purpose, the career I was destined to undertake, the one that I would absolutely love and gain the utmost enjoyment from — not a job that I literally had to drag myself out of bed for and do simply for convenience.

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I was rushed to hospital. My migraines were giving me incredible pain. My body was dehydrated and weak. I had been popping too many painkillers to try to help the pain subside. They were forming into a slight addiction. These were not your normal headaches. They were extremely painful and could have me sick in bed for days. I needed to lie down in the dark, as I would have blurred vision and my eyes would be sensitive to light. My migraines were frequent and debilitating.

The nurse examined me and placed a drip in my arm to return fluid into my body. Very tired, depressed and frustrated, I didn't like the feel of this hospital and I hated the fact that I had to be there.

The nurses and doctors all looked at me with pity. It was a bit of a blur and a nightmare, but deep down, I knew that I would be okay. All of this would pass and I would be stronger again. The angels whispered to me that I would help people myself one day. Their words gave me strength and even in my darkest moment, they helped me believe that everything would be fine. In the dark, they were my light. In the dark, God and the angels brought me faith to keep going.

When I approached my local doctor about my migraines, he informed me that I should not eat five particular substances, as they were sometimes the triggers for such headaches. These five substances were chocolate, cheese, caffeine, oranges and red wine. Each time I had one of these, they would no doubt cause me to have a migraine. Within a couple of days of consuming the particular substance, I would be in severe pain.

The doctor also informed me that if anyone else in the family experienced migraines, I was more likely to suffer from them, as they can be genetically related. My grandmother and my aunt both had them. I worked hard at healing them and knew that they would not be something that I had to have forever. They were manifesting from deeper issues within that still needed to be resolved. I had to work on clearing these issues on a spiritual level.

The neurologist I had been referred to prescribed me heavy medication to help lessen the pain and frequency of my migraines but I was determined not to have to take this medication forever, as I experienced awful side effects. I recall telling the neurologist that I would eventually be able to come off my medication. He looked at me as if I was foolish for thinking such a thing and said to me that I would have to take them for a very long time and most likely until my dying day.

Two years later, I was off my tablets. That doctor never found out, as I had stopped seeing him by then. I would've liked to approach him for one final session, to tell him that I no longer needed the medication and that my headaches had improved. I wanted to let him know how wrong he had been to foretell that I would take the medication for a long time, and that he should not have made such a negative and dangerous prediction about my health and wellbeing.

If I had not been spiritually aware and had not understood the power of the mind and how you can overcome health issues by clearing up inner issues, then I would still be on the medication today. I could still be taking it and I would have believed that I was doomed to have severe migraines forever, only treated with the use of drugs. I would have believed his inaccurate prediction, simply because I thought that he was a neurologist and he knew what he was talking about. Instead of listening to my inner wisdom and trusting that something wasn't right, I could have easily believed his words and taken the medication for the rest of my life.

(Continues…)

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