Have you ever experienced a “gut instinct” or had a “sixth sense” about something? Maybe you’ve heard a quiet inner voice calling you or tugging you in a particular direction?
We all have the gift and power of intuition, the ability to acquire information in a way that defies logic or reason.
One should know how to develop our intuition because our intuition is the part of us that knows what’s going on even though we aren’t completely conscious of it.
Unfortunately, we don’t always know how to use this gift to our benefit and in our society the power of intuition is often undervalued or even scoffed at.
Tuning into the power of your intuition is key to tuning into your personal destiny and following your true path in life.
Our world is all too often about know-how, doing more and following patterns, norms or particular belief systems.
Of course, an intellectual knowing as to how to reach a goal and taking clear action steps to get there are key ingredients to success an achieving our dreams.
However, listening to our gut feeling and harnessing the power of our intuition is equally as important. How often have you ignored your first “gut instinct” only to find out later that you wished you’d paid attention to it?
Conversely, think of a time when you did listen to your intuition – even if you doubted it at first – and it proved to be the best thing to do?
Our intuition is a source of intelligence that all too often we tend to ignore.
Our intuition reflects the inherent wisdom of our spiritual nature and while it can’t be measured it is directly connected to the intelligence of the Universe.
In this power house guide, let's learn how to develop our intuition and strengthen it for your good.
1. How Intuition Develops With Your Brain.
Your brain is divided into two hemispheres: the left side (critical and analytic) and right side (creative, intuitive, artistic.)
Over the course of your lifetime, your brain is constantly collecting and filing information and it is from these “files” that your intuitive (subconscious) mind collects information when it needs to find something.
When you can’t find the answer using the logical, conscious side of your brain, the subconscious immediately steps in to find the solution.
When it has found what it is looking for it will tell you by way of your intuition. Just as you have a mission that is unique to you, your intuition or your “inner guidance system” speaks to you in a language that is unique to you as well.
I guarantee, you will have heard your intuition speak to you before. It’s more subtle, deeper and more instinctive than rational thinking but incredibly powerful – and surprisingly accurate.
How Success Comes From Developing Your Intuition.
Ask any really successful person and they will tell you success comes as much from intuition as from the brain.
(How many billionaires do you think go along with the crowd or listen to the “conventional wisdom” that everybody else is following?)
From self-made billionaire (and college dropout) Apple founder Steve Jobs: “Your time is limited so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”
The path to living your own life and fulfilling your destiny begins with listening to your intuition and following your heart.
If you’re not utilizing this incredibly powerful inner guidance system that is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week then you are missing out on the most powerful tool to helping you create the life of your dreams.
Here’s how developing your intuition and tuning into your intuitive power will benefit you:
- You’ll receive guidance that will allow you to reach goals that are in tune with your destiny and your higher purpose.
- You’ll receive guidance that will help enhance the Law of Attraction process and your ability to manifest your desires.
- You’ll avoid circumstances that might create setbacks in your life.
- You’ll experience increased clarity with any questions you may have.
- You'll feel more gratitude and love toward life.
- You’ll be able to make better decisions and choices for yourself which will ultimately further your personal growth and development.
- You’ll feel happier, more fulfilled and able to experience life in a more relaxed, trusting manner
You can begin to tune into your intuitive powers by understanding how your own intuition works and then developing habits and skillsets which will help sharpen your intuitive abilities.
People experience intuition in many ways. Some intuitive messages come to us in our dreams, others are experienced through body sensations or by quieting our busy, rational minds.
Intuition speaks to you either directly or indirectly.
Direct intuition is factual - For example, your grandmother may appear in a dream and say to you, “Slow your life down.” There is no mistaking what the message is and you would likely also be quite aware of what area of your life the message refers to.
Indirect intuition uses symbolism - You may, for example, have a dream in which you’re running on a treadmill that keeps going faster and faster.
Despite your efforts to change the dials and slow the treadmill down, you can’t. When you awaken, it’s up to you to interpret the symbolism of the fast moving treadmill and how to relates to your life in order to understand the message.
Generally, your intuition does not give up on important messages.
If you don’t respond to an indirect or more subtle intuitive experience, you are likely to have another intuitive experience that will be more direct.
Our senses offer us a valuable way to experience our intuition. To varying degrees, we all have the ability to intuitively see, hear or feel things but generally one of our intuitive senses is stronger than the others.
When you see images with your intuitive eyes rather than your physical ones, you are experiencing clairvoyance.
For example, you may see an image of a future love partner before you’ve ever met them. When you hear something without the use of your ears, you are experiencing clairaudience.
You may, for example, hear an inner voice tell you not to get into a car with some friends, only to learn later that that car was involved in a terrible accident. When you experience a strong sensation in your body, you are having a clairsentient experience.
Some people get goosebumps or experience a tingling sensation as their body responds to intuitive information
How do you receive most of your intuitive messages?
Think for a moment about your own experiences. How do you receive most of your intuitive messages? Is it through seeing, hearing or feeling?
However you receive intuitive information it’s important to note: whatever situation you may be in, your intuitive voice will always speak first.
Your intuition wants what is best for your higher self. It’s your ego that will then begin to question.
Have you ever just had a “hunch” about something? And then along came that other voice that told you your hunch was “crazy” or unfounded. We’ll talk more about the role of ego in the next chapter.
For now, understand that the first voice that you hear will always be your intuition and thus is the voice that is giving you clues as to the best direction to take, one that is in tune with your true self.
Few powerful tips to help you tune into your intuitive power:
#1. Quiet your mind: When you’re able to quiet your usually busy brain, you can hear your intuition.
Meditation, dancing, prayer, yoga, being in nature, day dreaming and even slightly hypnotic “zoning out” activities such as driving or listening to peaceful music can help quiet your mind. The key is to stop thinking.
Simply being present in the moment and stilling your mind allows your inner wisdom to have its say.
When you can quiet your mind, you cease the struggle of trying to “figure things out” and simply allow the answer to gently come to you.
Your spirit knows what is right for you and what directions you need to take to achieve your purpose and destiny.
#2. Quiet your surroundings: We live in a world filled with noise and Remember that all energy travels in waves and vibrations so when you’re listening to the radio, watching television or browsing on your computer, you are much less likely to be able to receive sensory messages from your intuition.
Turn off all distractions and instead listen to the messages that your intuition has to offer you.
#3. Relax your body: When your body is relaxed you will be much more in tune with your intuition.
You’ll also experience a calm, happy and expansive energy. When you are not relaxed, you’ll feel an anxious or negative energy that will block your intuition.
The easiest and quickest way to relax yourself at those times when you may be feeling some tension is to take 3 deep breaths.
Your breath is your soul and when you focus on your breathing you are able to hear your soul’s voice much more clearly
#4. Trust in yourself: trust in divine guidance and trust in the Universe. Be open to the messages from your intuition and have the courage to follow the guidance, even if it doesn’t seem to make rational sense, which is so often the case.
Remember, your intuition always speaks first.
Practice following your gut instincts and noticing where they lead you, which is likely going to be exactly where you need to be
#5. Slow down and pay attention: When you rush and hurry in life, you tend not to take notice of what’s really important and you may also miss important messages from your intuition.
Slow down, simplify and pace yourself. When you’re speeding down the highway in your car, you can’t see the sights along the road.
Life works in the same way; slow down so that you can take note of what appears along your path.
Pay attention and you’ll begin to tune into your senses and learn when your intuition is trying to tell you something.
#6. Find Your Signal: To boost your intuition and to be able to communicate more clearly with your spiritual nature, find your signal.
You have some sort of signal which serves you as a confirmation of your intuitive messages.
For some people, it’s a body sensation such as goose bumps or chills up the spine and for others it’s seeing a flower such as a rose or a daisy.
What signal have you experienced before when your intuition has been speaking to you? When you know your signal you can then pay closer attention to it in the future and the guidance that it offers you.
Learning to follow your intuition takes courage, commitment, faith and practice but you will be well-rewarded for your efforts.
There is no better guide to help show you your path in life. And there’s no other friend and companion who knows You as well either
Exercises for Developing Your Intuition.
Some of these exercises might be more effective and joyful for you than others. Experimentation is part of developing your intuition.
Use those exercises that you enjoy and feel free to change others to fit your needs. If you want to enhance your learning, you may also wish to keep an Intuition Journal.
A journal will help you keep a record of key events and any synchronicities you might experience.
A journal can also help you monitor and evaluate your intuition as you learn what exercises and habits work well for you.
#1. Working with your dreams:
- Before you go to bed at night or lay down to rest during the day, put a pen and paper next to you.
- After you lay down, consciously ask your intuition for a dream or daydream image that will benefit your life and the lives of those around you.
- Repeat your request as often as possible before you drift off.
- When you wake up, even if you don't remember anything specific, write or draw whatever comes into your mind.
- Look over and evaluate what you receive. Act on the advice where appropriate.
- Repeat as you wish.
#2. Asking for guidance.
- Find a place to sit comfortably.
- Follow your breath by counting '1' on the inhale and '2' on the exhale. Take 3 deep breaths.
- When you are relaxed and quiet identify an event or situation that you'd like more insight about.
- Focus on the event or situation intently for a few minutes.
- Ask for direct intuitive guidance about it in the near future. You could use a simple question such as, “What do I need to know about ‘x’?”
- Let your wish go and await guidance.
#3. Ask a question.
Ask yourself: If I knew I would receive help from my intuition, what is it that I am most concerned about or most interested in growing or manifesting right now? ex. relationship skills, a rewarding career, personal development, financial stability, etc.
Formulate a question and ask it internally as often as you can.
#4. Working with symbols.
- Get a piece of paper and a pen or pencil.
- Ask yourself the following question three times, pausing between each question. "What does my life need right now?" Imagine you are going toward a more meaningful answer each time you ask.
- When you've finished with the 3rd question, pick up your pen and draw one symbol on your paper.
- Interpret this symbol. What does it suggest you add, subtract, or enjoy from your life?
That's all. I hope you loved reading this power house guide on how to develop your intuition and strengthen your inner voice.
If you loved reading please do not forget to share it with your loved ones.
