Interesting. I started tuning in a little after 1 pm and my intuition said that the judge needed encouragement to "do the right thing." I kept trying to visualize ways to inspire better judgement on his part then a gospel choir appeared in the courtroom in my imagination, clapping and singing with fervor, some version of an impromptu song, yes, "Do the Right Thing!"
Please do keep us appraised so we can marshal our forces again when needed. It may sound wacky but it can't hurt.
@raincloud OMG your intuition was completely right. The judge soooo needed encouragement to do the right thing. I'm not sure I could have described it any better. It's like he was just allowing himself to be led by the gov't atty who has been described by some of my colleagues are a combination of lazy and ill-prepared, yet that person was essentially running the show and egging on the judge (and insulting me to boot, the nerve).
That said, although his demands were kind of ridiculous, he gave me plenty of time to try to get the information he wants to see. Was he giving me a lot of time so he can deny the case yet feel like he was being fair? Or will he be inclined to grant the case but just wants to see more information before he does? Hard to say, but it could have gone worse, so thanks to all of you for your good vibes. And it's not wacky at all. I feel bad for my coworkers who don't know you can summon energy to help your cases. (Not that I could tell them, good grief they'd think I'm nuts, LOL!)
@lovendures It's not really as much time as it sounds. Time flies and it takes time to do research and get evidence in order in a way the court wants to see it. And, if the outcome is uncertain, sometimes delays are not the worst thing. Every day an immigrant is in the U.S. is one day less that s/he is back in their home country and in danger.
@deetoo Yes, please pray for the softening of this judge's heart. Thank you for your support! xoxo
Thanks again, everyone!
@lynn I have thought a lot about how intuition etc. works with practicing law. Definitely seen it in action in certain cases. I wonder if certain clients are even “sent” so that I can be helped in helping them if that makes sense.
Of course I do not substitute feelings or intuition for legal/ethical responsibilities or work.
Also wonder how attorney client privilege works in a group like this one=) Seriously, though…
@mkay I also feel some of my clients are sent to me for a reason -- for me to serve as a conduit to a better life for them. And I think I've always practiced intuitively, because I've always lived intuitively, I just wouldn't have called it that. Now I realize why I'm often able to pull rabbits out of hats when my other colleagues sometimes can't. It's not that I'm a legal genius, it's that I summons the forces of good in service of my clients. I even have some friends at work who are more formally religious and when I've got a hard case, I ask them to pray for my clients. I ask for all sorts of help, spiritual, religious, whatever it available.
And you're right that it's not a substitute for the hard work of practicing law, but I use whatever intuitive gifts I have in conjunction with the more formal work. Now that I am aware that this is what I am doing, it actually gives me more confidence. I don't get rattled easily because I know I have unseen forces rooting for me and my client. I turn things over to the higher power and ask for the best outcome. If/when things don't turn out the way I hoped they would, then at least I know that I pulled out all the stops and did everything I could.
We should probably move this topic to another thread, but I'd he interested to know how others work their gifts into their work. I'm sure there are some great stories out there.
Asking for prayers for my son and his partner. He is giving up smoking and trying to get his medical issues addressed for improved health. She came off of her Lexapro .. "I am tired of being numb and not feeling" for her depression and anxiety and eating issues. They are working together to heal together and its tough but they are doing it together and working through issues as they come up. Any Light,Love and Healing energies that can be sent are most welcome and we are most thankful for.
Here are 2 grounding exercises I have done with students and do myself too.
Close your eyes and listen. What do you hear far away? What do you hear in the room? What do you hear in your body?
Turtle Hug is three deep breaths and cross your arms over your chest and squeeze hug yourself. This calms down the central nervous system.
https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Exercise-and-depression.pdf
University of South Australia researchers are calling for exercise to be a mainstay approach for managing depression as a new study shows that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counselling or the leading medications.
This may be of interest as they are finding exercise can really help with depression and it is something they can do together, even if it’s just going for a walk and it’s free.
Regards to all
Matildagirl
@matildagirl Yes! I have known this for years and used to encourage them getting out in Nature and walking,grounding,healing. I will definitely share your info!
@ghandigirl Thanks!