Listening To Your Intuition
Recently the topic of intuition grabbed my attention, as I feel it can be a very useful subject, however it is not talked about nearly enough as it should be.
Most of us are vaguely aware of our intuition and what it is, but often times we just disregard it, ignore it and say that is is better to always listen to our heads than our hearts. But is that right?
This is what we will be exploring in todays post, as well as how to become more aware of your intuition so that you can make the best use of it.
Enjoy the read <3
WHAT IS INTUITION?
Have you ever had a moment where you felt like something wasn't quite right, but you couldn't explain why or how? This is our intuition at play, a hidden force or instinct that guides us through life.
Intuition can be defined as our innate inclination for a particular behavior. It is often referred to as a “gut feeling” because often we can feel the innate sensation in our gut region.
In other words, intuition is a natural tool that allows us to know something without prior analytical reasoning. It is based on past experiences that allow us to form an conscious (although sometimes not noticed) reaction or decision, such as what we feel like having for lunch today.
There is often a battle of rational thinking and intuitive thinking, but if we can use both of them to the best of our ability, it can greatly benefit our decision making abilities and our levels of happiness in life.
WHY IS YOUR INTUITION USEFUL?
Now we understand that each of us have intuition, where some of us are better are listening to it than others, but in any case it can be a very useful tool because our intuition is unique to each of us.
Intuition is grounded in the present moment, meaning that it directs us towards what feels right to us in the current moment.
This allows us to make decisions that are likely to feel more in line with our true values and intentions. Of course when it comes to decision making, there has to be a certain level of thought or rationality put behind them, but listening to our intuition is also a must.
With better decision making, we are able to feel a greater level of happiness because we are making the right decision for us that feel right to us.
TUNING IN TO YOUR INTUITION
Listen To Yourself
Occasionally spend some time in silence to listen to yourself. Listen to both your body and mind, how do they feel? What are they trying to tell you? What do you want? What do you actually need?
These are all important questions to ask yourself. The answers are important because they are unique to you. If no answers come immediately, that is totally normal, keep pondering those questions over time and answers will emerge in some form or another.
Raise Awareness
Once you have taken some time to listen to your thoughts and emotions, become increasingly aware of them. Notice how they feel, how you fee about your own thoughts, think about why you react the way you do. Question everything you do and try to understand why.
Meditation is a great way to gradually become more aware of yourself as you are focused on yourself here and now in the present.
Additionally journaling and various visualization exercises are also useful in raising your intuition as they give you time to realize your wants and needs, who you are and identify your core values in life which lead you.
Experiment More
Next, take time during your everyday or during weekends to escape your usual routine. Try something new that you have been wanting to try for a while now. Perhaps a long lost hobby, a forgotten interest or a newly discovered passion. Notice how you feel about doing these things. Do you enjoy it? If not, why?
Take this time to also lean into any neglected interests you may have, that may not have been expressed before. This refresh might just be what you need to re-ignite your intuition.
Find something that you enjoy and something that feels right to you. Notice how you feel. What does your intuition say?
Find Inspiration
Surround yourself with inspiring media, people, works of art, music, podcasts, books and information. Learn new things and try out something that grabs your attention.
By finding something that inspires you, you not only raise your level of creativity, but it also excites you and urges you to keep experimenting, learning and following your heart with what guides your interest- Your intuition.
I hope you found this article on your intuition both interesting and useful, as I am trying to deliver this information to you in the most compact yet interesting and useful way.
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Thanks again for reading :)
