Many people have found guidance in their everyday lives, or discovered information which was helpful to them, by viewing life's experiences in a new way. They learn to interpret some of the things that happen in their lives as being signs or messages from a higher force, from the Holy Spirit, or from God.

Signs could come in the form of something someone says, either to you, or to someone else. Although the speaker may not be aware of it, their message may have it's own level of significance to you, and it's often about something entirely different than what the person was attempting to communicate! Likewise, these special messages could come in the form of something you hear on the radio or TV, or something you see in print, - a headline in the newspaper, for example.

Other times, signs can come from the everyday life experiences that happen to us. When we have experiences that seem just a bit out of the ordinary or unusual, these are often good times to stop and think, "Does this experience have a special meaning for me? What is it trying to tell me?"

Signs like these happen to us all the time, yet unless we are aware of the possibility, we may completely over look them. Jason Bedunah is someone who's learned to be aware of, and trust, many of these signs in his everyday life. He states:

"This idea, which I have seen several times at work in my own life, says that a series of physical "coincidences" can actually be messages from Spirit to guide you into greater understanding or lead you from harm. The idea is phenomenal. It requires you to understand that there really is no separation between the physical and the spiritual. When you realize this, you can begin to see Spirit at work through everyday events!" Jason Bedunah

In my own life, sometimes I happen to notice various signs or messages that are sent to me, and other times I'll specifically ask God, or the Holy Spirit, for a sign. If I'm wondering which pet is the best one to select for our family, for example, I may ask for a sign. Often times I do get a sign, if I ask, although I have to keep my eyes, ears, and heart open, in order to be aware of the guidance when it comes!

Signs and Pregnancy
Over half of the women we've spoken to have reported being aware of divine signs during their pregnancies. The most common signs we've been told about were about being pregnant or about the gender of the child, although others have been mentioned too. They have come in the form of songs heard on the radio, things people have said, captions in newspapers or magazines, seeing ususual things (such as a live stork in a pond!) and simply noticing a symbol in one's daily life which has special meaning (such as the doll in Aileen's story or the factory in Jane's story).

Exercise
Do you have a question about your pregnancy, your baby, or the adventure of motherhood? Maybe, for example, you wonder if your baby will be healthy. Or perhaps you've been trying to get pregnant for a long time, and wonder if you ever will. Whatever your question may be, why not ask it, either in your head, or in your journal? At the same time, ask to see a certain symbol to indicate an answer to your question. Pick something as your symbol that you don't see often. For example, you could ask to see a bird's nest full of eggs as a sign that you are pregnant. But don't suddenly go searching outside among the trees! Relax. The symbol will come to you. Maybe while you're casually reading the newspaper one morning you'll come across a picture of a nest of eggs. Or maybe your husband (whom you've not shared this symbol with) will point out a bird's nest to you that he noticed in the shrubs in front of your house. The symbol you select does not necessarily have to be related in meaning to your question, by the way. Pick any symbol at all, and assign to it a special meaning of your own.

You can find some other tips and techniques regarding various forms of prebirth communication on our dreams, knowingness, and prebirth communication pages.

Stories of Women Who Noticed Signs During Their Pregnancies
If you're interested in reading the stories of women who've been aware of various signs that pertained to their pregnancies, you'll find some at the top of the bar to the left.