Reconnect To Your Intuition

You may probably be thinking, “What exactly is intuition? Sure, it may work for you, but I don’t even know what it feels like!” Intuition, as defined by the Oxford Languages dictionary, is the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning. There is more than one way of receiving intuition. There are seven intuitive senses, and each person may be stronger in one over the other.

The book Radical Intuition defines, “Intuition is an illuminating insight that arrives as a feeling, knowingness, idea, or experience that you simply receive. Intuition is not: Following the heart: The heart often moves from a place of personal need or lack, but intuition only moves from the fullest place of good.

Rick Synder from the book, Decisive Intuition has categorized intuition into three dimensions: 1. Directional Intuition: “The Navigator” 2. Social Intuition: “The Vibe Detector” 3. Informational Intuition: “The Integrator”

Kim Chestney says it perfectly, “To live intuitively means honoring our inner voice over the voice of the world. Once we realize that we can trust ourselves above all others, we live our lives differently”.

Obstacle 1: The Rational Mind: The rational mind is a limited tool and cannot grasp the fullness of life experience. Obstacle 2: Doubt: Doubt means second-guessing our deeper knowing. Obstacle 3: Busyness: Chronic busyness is usually fueled by “doing”, which leaves little room for “being”. Obstacle 4: Fear: Intuition lives outside our comfort zone. Obstacle 5: Ego: Your intuition is rooted from a deeper source of authenticity that does not care about your preferences.

I feel like I live a very intuitive life and have learned to trust that very quiet, and calm inner voice. Sometimes I get an intuitive hit and I know it is the right thing for me to do for my highest good but I still feel some resistance. It could be my ego and fear of stepping out of my comfort zone or even critical self-talk such as, “Who does she think she is?” Can anyone relate?

Do you follow your intuition when making business decisions? Lynn A. Robinson from Put your Intuition to Work, “Your intuition- your Inner Compass- always has your best interests at heart and will continuously point you in the direction of success and happiness.”

“Questions have power – great power, creative power. And by addressing deep questions to yourself, you will get profound answers from yourself.” Here are ‘50 Deep Questions to Ask Yourself for Deep Insights’:

If you are feeling stuck or like you have achieved all of your goals and dreams, this activity is for you! Activity: Create Your Own 101 dream list. Set aside one hour, no more, in a quiet place alone and start writing everything you would like to experience without judgement.

I believe that as children, we know our truth. We know our passions and what we want to be when we grow up. It is those outside influences that mould us in a direction different from what we imagined for ourselves, directions that we may not want to take.

The power of speaking our truth and the impact it could have on those we meet is profound. The constant ripple effect of our words could inspire those around us to take action, try something new, or even consider a new idea. Can you think of all the times your truth has inspired others to try something new?

If you long for more intuitive illumination in life, do more of what makes you happy. Make more space for the moments that light you up. Each small joy is a stepping-stone to your truth and an opportunity to take your life to the next level.