Your inner wisdom is the guiding voice that tells you all you need to know. Sometimes, we are taught to silence this voice and let others guide us instead, but we shouldn’t. Learn all about your intuition, why it is the best form of wisdom there is, and how to listen to it.
There are times in life where you feel lost. You don't know what to do, who to ask for answers, or even what questions to ask. Other people around you may seem to understand more than you do, and you wish you had the insight to what they knew that you didn't. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a voice of wisdom that you could consult to answer all these questions? There is. It’s your own inner voice. Join SpiritualBlossom to find out all about your personal intuitive voice. Discover what it is and isn’t, and find out if you are intuitive. Learn why some people question the validity of intuition. Despite what some people may say, learn how to listen to your intuition. Your journey to connecting to your own voice can begin now. Let's get started!
What is Intuition?
Intuition as an instinctive feeling that tells you something without you having to think about it or have evidence. Some people call it inner insight and some people call it a gut feeling. It’s also known as unconscious knowledge and it is somehow completely accurate. Some people say it's a natural talent that some have, but that not everybody has it. Some people believe that it is a spiritual gift, and others say it’s a scientific mental ability that has not yet been proven. Some people compare it to a natural instinct to trust ourselves. Some people don't even believe in intuition. They say that knowing something without evidence is a lucky guess or coincidence. Intuition is some things, and it isn’t others.
What It Is
Intuition is a natural psychic ability human beings have. It is as natural as breathing. It happens in an instant and isn’t something you have to wait for. It’s also accurate. If your thought isn’t accurate, it’s not intuition.
Psychic
Psychic abilities begin in the mind. They are impossible to explain in a science lab. Psychic abilities are known as our sixth sense. The five mundane senses are sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Our sixth sense is a way of knowing things without any of these five mundane senses. Nobody really knows why psychic abilities exist. They are just a natural part of being human. Everybody has psychic abilities. Astral projection, medium ship, empathy, and prophecy are other psychic abilities that you may have. Everyone is a little bit intuitive but it manifests in different ways for different people. Learn how to develop your psychic abilities here: Developing Your Psychic Powers
Immediate
Intuition comes immediately. It also comes when you need it. Nobody knows exactly where intuition comes from. Some people say that it is something within us and other people say that intuition comes to us as messages from the powers that be. When you meet someone for the first time and you can tell that you're going to be great friends, that is intuition. When you're looking for a lost item and you get a hunch to check a particular room for it, that's your intuition. If you get a bad feeling about going to the store at a particular time, and later find out that there was a shooting at the very moment that you knew not to go, that's definitely your intuition.
Accurate
Intuition is an accurate message that you get from seemingly nowhere. Your intuition will never lead you in the wrong direction. If you believe something is going to happen, and it doesn't, that was some kind of a preconceived notion you had, not intuition. Intuition is almost like a forecast that we have about what's going to happen, or an unexplained insight about the way that things are. It frightens people sometimes because it's always completely accurate. How can you know something without knowing and it's right? You just do because that's the way intuition is. Are psychics and psychic abilities legitimate? Find out here: Are Psychics Real?
What It Isn’t
Intuition is misunderstood by some people. It isn’t something you can learn from someone, you just have intuition. It’s not something you imagine. It’s also not something that comes at command. It happens on its own.
A Skill
Skills are taught by experts. Intuition exists on its own as a natural ability and it is not something you can learn to do. It is something you can pay attention to and get used to. In that way you learn about your own intuition. However, a skill is something like reading, playing guitar, or driving a car. Those are things you don’t naturally know about without someone teaching you how. Intuition is already present within you. All you have to do is pay attention, and strengthen your own intuitive abilities and develop them over time. The more you pay attention to your intuition, the more you understand it.
A Delusion
People who don't believe in psychic intuition will say that those who do are delusional. In other words, they are imagining it. Some people can't be convinced that psychic abilities are real, and that's their right to believe how they want. However, don't let them convince you that it's all in your head. In a way, psychic abilities are all in your head, but they're not imaginary. How can you deny the validity of a natural ability that reveals itself to be legitimate time and time again? When your intuition tells you the truth every time, it's not your imagination. Have the confidence to trust yourself. Find out how here: Being Confident and Improving Your Self Esteem
Something Your Control
Intuition doesn't come and go on command. It comes on its own. It can sneak in when you least expect it, and it can be quite inconvenient sometimes. When you like someone who you just met and you're enjoying spending time with them, it can be very annoying when your intuition tells you that they are bad news. You can't make your intuition go away, and you can't conjure it up when it's not there. All you can do is wait for it to present itself. Then listen to it.
Am I Intuitive?
Yes. Everybody has intuitive abilities. They may manifest differently for you than it will for other people. Some people have intuitive dreams. Other people can immediately tell if someone is bad news. They will probably call themselves a “good judge of character”. Some people can instinctively tell when something is not a good idea and they know to steer clear of it. Some people are automatically drawn to the people, things, and places that belong in their life. Other people are impossible to lie to because they can spot dishonesty. You might think you're not intuitive, but if you really focus on it, you can remember times when you automatically knew something without evidence of it. You might also be a clairvoyant. Find out if you are here: What is Clairvoyant Psychic Reading?
Why People Question Intuition
People who question intuition or flat out don't believe in it are people who are out of touch with their own intuitive abilities. Modern Western society does not especially embrace psychic abilities, and modern fiction portrays things like intuition as fantastical things in storylines that thrill and entertain. So, a lot of people don't actually know what intuition is. Some people are afraid of things like intuition because they can't explain it. So, they choose to deny its existence. Having a sudden realization is a very powerful thing that might make some people feel overwhelmed. The more your intuition presents itself, the harder it's going to be for you to deny it though. So don't question it. Instead, pay attention to it, learn about it, and embrace it.
Listening to Your Intuition
Now that you know what intuition is, how can you practice it? All you have to do is listen. Below, find ten easy ways to tap into your intuition, listen to it, and then develop itt. These are by no means the only way to listen to your intuition, but if you've never done it before, these will be a good start.
Love Yourself
If you don't love yourself, it's hard to embrace your unique qualities. Opening your heart to all of the beauty within you is very important if you want to start embracing your intuitive abilities. Understand that you are worthy, talented, and wonderful in so many ways. That self-love will help your intuition speak loud and clear. Learn how to develop self-love here: Practicing Self Love
Believe Yourself
When you get a hunch about something, listen to it. It's there for a reason. Some people will want to reject their intuition because intuitive messages come without evidence. The only evidence that you need is that you are an intuitive creature and you have the unique ability to detect the truth even if you don't have proof of it.
Stop People Pleasing
We all want to make the people who we care about happy. However, some people will bend whoever backwards to do whatever anybody in the whole wide world asks them to do. That is called being a people pleaser and it's very bad. When you focus on pleasing people constantly, especially demanding people, you stop listening to your inner voice. So stop people pleasing, and do what's best for you. Narcissists demand constant attention to whatever pleases them- Are you in love with one? Loving a Narcissist
Pursue Your Passions
What kind of things are you passionate about? Do you love sports? Then participate in them. Do you love the arts? Go and make art. Do you love to study and make music? Get started making beautiful music. All the things that you're passionate about naturally appeal to you because they are part of who you are. The more in touch you are with those things, the more in touch you will be with your inner voice.
Be Your Authentic Self
Your authentic self, or your true self is more than just the things that you like doing. Who you are is the way that you process emotions, the way that you work, the way that you heal, the way that you form relationships, and the basic way that you think. Never stifle any of these things or try to change to suit other people. Be your authentic self unapologetically, and your intuition will be stronger. Your authentic self is your best self. Learn how to be your best self here: How to Be Your Best Self
Journal
Write down any intuitive impressions that come to you, and go back and refer to them later. You might get a strong hunch about something and have no idea why. Hours, days, or weeks down the road, a situation may present itself that your intuition was alerting you to. Keep a journal so you don't forget these intuitive messages.
Don’t Overthink
You can think of ways to invalidate your intuition if you really try. When you get a bad feeling about someone for example, you might make yourself feel guilty for judging them. Unfortunately, there are people who we should steer clear of, and when your intuition alerts you to that, don't question it. Never sabotage yourself by explaining away your intuition. Find out how to break free of self-sabotage here: How to Stop Self Destruction
Observe
Silencing your mind and just sitting in quiet observation is a perfect way to invite your intuition to come. When you pay attention to what's going on around you instead of allowing thoughts to take over, you allow room for the intuitive part of your mind to speak. When you're in a room with people, especially people who you don't know, just take a few moments to quietly observe everyone and see what natural impressions you pick up on. You will be amazed how accurate your intuition about them is.
Expect Nothing
Overwhelming yourself with expectations, overwhelming your experiences with expectations, and overwhelming other people with your expectations will close your mind to the way that things really are. It will also set you up for disappointment. Don't do that to yourself. Instead of going in with expectations, keep an open mind, and wait and see how things turn out. Your intuition will speak loud and clear to an open mind. Learn how to handle disappointment here: Facing Disappointment-Coping with Life’s Letdowns
Ask Questions
When you're waiting for intuitive messages, ask questions. You might ask yourself questions so that you can investigate, and you might want to ask other people questions for clarification. Ask yourself how you feel about things, what immediate impressions you get about things, and what seems to be hidden that you need to know. Sometimes just asking these questions will provide a realization that the answers have already been provided. Never hold your mind back from learning everything you can about yourself, other people, or situations.
Intuition is a natural human ability that everybody has. It is a psychic ability that appears immediately and it is 100% accurate. It's not a skill that you can be taught, something imaginary, or something that you can control. Some people don't believe in intuition because they're afraid of it, but intuition is real. Easy ways to develop your intuition is to believe in yourself, expect nothing in situations, and to love yourself. Some people say that their intuition has guided them through life's difficulties, and others say that their intuition took them all the places that they needed to go. Open yourself to your intuition, develop it, and it will help you embrace all of who you are.
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About the Author: Lady Saoirse has studied magic and lore for most of her life but started walking her own Magical Path after being spiritually reborn in the desert. Today she is a High Priestess for The Temple of the Goddess, she is a psychic advisor and spiritual counselor, she shares her gifts as a Psychic and Content Writer for Mysticsense and SpiritualBlossom, and she writes for The Green Egg Magazine and PaganPages.Org emag.
