
Dismissing your intuition is easy. We live in a world that values logic, science, and proven methods. We hear stories of people claiming their lives were saved by listening to our unknown instinct. It reinforces the message it’s dangerous to ignore the little voice whispering in your ear, as it tries to guide you onto the right path. Everyone has experienced it. Somehow you know the correct course of action without knowing why. Your logical list says go, but your gut stops you. It is your unconscious reasoning. Intuition is a special form of communication. It is a bridge connecting the subconscious mind with the conscious mind.
We need tons of courage to disregard logic. Often this means going against the advice of advisors, parents, or other individuals in powerful positions. It takes guts to go with our gut. Trusting your intuition is the ultimate act of trusting yourself. I have never regretted my decision to listen to my inner voice. But every instance where I didn’t, I wished for a redo.
What is your intuition telling you?
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I wish we would value intuition. Insight, too. I wish we were trained as with other qualities of (in) who we are.
Sometimes my intuition acts as a kind of alarm system. More often than not, it nudges me toward one choice–say, one preference–or another.
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Agreed. Too often those nudges are derided as hocus pocus and magical thinking. We might be far better off, if we acknowledged and heeded the warnings.
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Yes, I have rebelled and lived to regret it!
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The gut is pretty wise, when you think of it.
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Yes, and we really should listen to it more often! I know I should!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks for the reblog 👍🙏
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Always happy to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear!!
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I’m not sure why this is so particularly hard for women! I listened to a renowned security expert (years ago) remark how women had GREAT intuition but just don’t listen to it. That moment changed my life as I felt validated and never again ignored it.
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You are so wise. That small voice is often drowned by the din of shoulds, woulds and oughts stipulated by society, taught by family members, and enforced by our peers. It takes courage to be different.
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You’re so right! Stuffing down those instincts was taught. I had a lot of unlearning to do.
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I hear you. I catch myself and have to have a stern conversation with myself.😊
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