Even though I wrote about it in my book on Directed Dreaming, I’m really not sure you want to “access” your intuition at all! I think the better way to think about it is to “pay attention” to your intuition. After all, if intuition is really just a gut feeling about the right direction to take, it’s probably already available at the time you need it and all you need to do is pay more attention, and/or know how to prompt it.
One way to prompt it is to try Brainstorming. This is where you just sit down and ask yourself a question with the focus on the desired outcome (example: How can I get more traffic to my site, how can I resolve that conflict at work, etc.). You need to write down ALL the answers that come to you, no matter how silly or strange they may be. Then, later when you’re done writing you take a closer look at your list, and start crossing things out. You will probably find that you end up with about three good ideas that you could act on.
Then it’s time to take a deep breath, clear your mind by using some kind of relaxation method, and inevitably, one of your choices will appear, and your brain will start working out the answers further. It’s amazingly simple, but it works. You’ll want to quickly write down whatever comes to you; your mind works so fast, some things can get by without notice and easily forgotten. Then, take immediate action on your thoughts, before your conscious mind kicks in and starts asking all kinds of questions that you don’t need to worry about right now.
If you have problems getting into a relaxed state of mind, there are plenty of things on the market that can help you, including Hypnosis and Guided Imagery, and even computer “games” (since you’re probably in your office anyway).
So, don’t fret so much about “accessing” your intuition, just pay attention when it comes to you, and practice noticing it. I do it so often it’s second nature for me now, and it works every time!
About the Author
Evelyn Grazini is the Author of Directed Dreaming. Her specialties are Dreaming, Hypnosis and Intuition.
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Trust the Power of Your Intuition Claudette Rowley
Copyright 2004
Trust the Power of Your Intuition
“Every time you don’t follow your inner guidance, you feel a loss of energy, loss of power, a sense of spiritual deadness.” - Shakti Gawain
You have an important decision to make…your intuition is telling you one thing and your mind is advising another direction. You may have read about intuition or, heard people talk about the importance of following it, but still you hedge at taking the leap. What’s missing can be summed up in one word: TRUST.
What stops you from trusting your intuition?
- The Logical Mind - It’s not uncommon for logic to say “If it can’t be proven, seen, felt or heard, it’s hogwash. Give me facts, give me proof.”
- Social conditioning - Most of us aren’t raised in environments where our caretakers say, “Use that intuition! Really listen to it.”
- Doubt - Until we become attuned to the voice of our own intuition, we may harbor doubt. People often say to me, “I’m not sure if it’s my intuition or something else.”
- Inner critic/self-sabotage - Whenever you hear your inner wisdom, the inner critic is bound to pop up and offer its sabotaging opinion.
- You don’t like what your intuition tells you - Sometimes our intuition rings clear as a bell, and we don’t like what it says. For example: “You need to leave this job NOW.” Unless you have another job lined up or money in the bank, most of us would feel fear upon hearing that statement.
You might be thinking “I know I need to trust my intuition. But how do I do that?” Try out the steps below, in the order that intuitively feels right to you.
T - Talk to your intuition. Ask your intuition a question. Get in touch with it.
R - Rest your mind. Your mind can get in the way of hearing an intuitive insight. Give your self the space to clear your mind and listen to your inner messages. Spend time in nature, meditate, do yoga or something with a rhythm to it, like taking a shower, going for a walk, or listening to peaceful music.
U - Un-know. Let go of the need to know. You may understand your intuitive message, or it may ask you to leap into the unknown. It’s not important to understand the “why” or the result you’ll gain by taking action on your intuition. S - Suspend judgment. Intuition isn’t good or bad. It’s purely a message from your own inner wisdom. T - Take action. Until you take action on the messages you receive, your intuition can’t work its magic in your life.
Using your intuition will lead you in new directions and open a door that you might not have otherwise opened. Trusting your intuition is the key that unlocks the door, and acting on it allows you to walk through the doorway to a new opportunity. Trust your intuition and watch its power unfold.
Claudette Rowley, coach and author, helps professionals identify and pursue their true purpose and calling in life.
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