How
Intuitive Would You Like To Be ?
by Neal Ryder
How intuitive are you? Being more intuitive is just a conscious
decision to use more of the natural faculties we all have. Intuition and
logic are not separate as they are both functions of the mind and operate
better in harmony with each other. Like two strands of rope or graceful
dance partners, intuition and logic complement each other. There is
nothing mysterious, magical or mystical to being intuitive, though using
and acting upon our intuitions can lead to viewing life as a mystical,
magical journey.
There are many practices available to us that will help us access our
intuition. Meditation is foremost among them, both for the depth that it
affords us and the resistance it brings up. A gentler practice might
involve the following steps:
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Formulate a clear question or intention. |
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Get quiet, clear the mind. (This takes practice; be gentle with
yourself.) |
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Let go of any fears. Trust. |
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Listen to your heart. |
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State the question or intention. |
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Trust the first impression. |
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Ask again for deeper insight. |
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Be thankful. |
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Act on your intuition. |
For intuition to grow it must be acted upon. How it manifests in your
life is unique to each of us. How we initially take in new information
or receive first impressions tells us a lot about how our intuition can
be more readily available to us. As an example, when you meet someone
for the first time, are your impressions based upon what you see, hear,
feel or think? Discovering the manner intuition works with you is the
key.
After that, it becomes a process of refining and expanding how we
receive our intuition. Journaling and drawing are two easy-to-use
methods for developing a more accurate intuition. Keep a journal of your
intuitive "hits" and "misses," but only the ones you
acted upon and owned. This process will empower you and enable you to
trust your intuition. Getting an intuitive hit serves no one if it is
not acted upon. The "hits" will clarify how intuition works
for you and the "misses" will help you learn from any mistakes
in your intuitive process.
Drawing is a naturally creative activity that allows the symbolic
aspects of intuition to surface. You can draw for the sake of drawing
— anything creative is intuitive — or you can draw and then
interpret your drawing. Drawing is especially fun if you attempt to draw
something with your eyes closed and then notice the colors you chose,
the shapes used. When you are done, relate the drawing to your current
life. The more this is done, the more insights will appear.
Our intuition has the potential to return us to the joy we found in
life as children. It is entirely up to us how deeply we delve into the
ways that intuition can enrich our lives.
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Neal Ryder is an intuitive counselor in E. Falmouth, MA. He can
be reached by telephone at 508-457-0792, email at nryder@radianthealing.com,
or by visiting his website at www.radianthealing.com.
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