Some interesting stories here.
And LOL at Clinkers, I love clinkers purely for the guessing part.

I'm curious as to why my new skill is suddenly appearing now? Or have I always had it but been a) too cynical and b) too cluttered, mentally and emotionally.

I think becoming a mother has something to do with it. How can I just hone in on this skill? I suppose I just have to let it grow on it's own. I also need to learn to actually stop and listen to it, accept that yes it is a real vision and I should respond accordingly. Previously, I've just heard it and thought little of it, only to see it pan out inevitably, when I surely could ave changed it/been prepared for it, eg my wallet! Even whilst shopping, I still kept thinking "wallet going to get stolen".
But instead of being extra vigilant, I ignored it.