What is intuitive guidance… and how to connect with it?

Intuitive guidance is what I call inner knowing.

Our intuition guides us on different levels. There are many ways to connect with intuition and tap into it for personal growth.

Let’s jump into it.

How can intuitive guidance help?

It helps us manage our lives:

• Guidance and decision making.
• Information about what is happening mentally, physically and spiritually.
• What your soul craves and what is your true desire.
• How to take care of yourself at any time.
• What to focus on, and what to let go.

It’s all about tuning in to what we see around us, and what we feel.

Fear no more. It’s not about turning your life upside down and starting over… it’s about refining things so that life works better for you.

How intuitive guidance shows up in our lives

It can be a knowing that comes from within that doesn’t have words but feels right or makes sense.

It’s about what will help us grow and what won’t.

Sometimes we ignore our intuition completely.

We push it down or over-regulate with distractions and destructive behaviors. These things avoid the discomfort of facing what we need to change.

What may seem like what we want in the moment (or what society has taught us makes us happy) can actually be harmful…

Here I am talking about things like unbalanced striving for happiness, success, money etc…

Or overindulgence and instant gratification.

These things can push us off track that will actually make us happier and healthier in the long run.

For example, if you feel stuck in the direction of your career, relationships or life.

Imagine for a second that your intuition leads you to travel ideas, connections with friends, or a new business idea.

But you may discourage yourself for some reason or the other. Maybe it’s because of fear, doubt or past failures.

What happens here?

We ignore what we need most, even when it comes from within ourselves. We choose to ignore what our own soul is telling us.

How to trust your intuition for guidance and healing

Therein lies the answer. It’s about learning to connect with your intuition. A good first step is to take time for self-reflection.

And to be clear, this can require patience, practice and intentionality.

For some of us, we’ve ignored it all our lives. So allow yourself to take time out and connect deeply with your intuition.

How to Connect with Your Intuition: 5 Great Methods

1. Writing

A great way to connect with your intuition is through writing. Writing helps to explore what is happening in life.

When you start writing, you’ll probably uncover things you didn’t know. It’s about following the train of thought and seeing where your mind takes you.

One of the most powerful ways to do this is to write in a journal. In it, you can write what is happening… now… last year… last 5 or 10 years.

Write about:

• what happened
• how did you feel
• How do you react?
• Any lessons that can be learned for next time.
• beautiful moment
• Any goal, joy or disappointment…

Do not underestimate the power of writing a journal. It can be very cathartic, and reveal what your intuition is telling you.

Even writing a simple record of what you did today is powerful ritual… especially when you look back into the future.

Alternatively, you can try writing a story, creative writing, music or poetry.

2. Practice meditation or mindfulness

Meditation and mindfulness practices are great ways to connect with your intuition.

In meditation, we learn to focus our attention on the present moment or become an observer of our thoughts. This will help you learn to listen to your intuition without judgment.

As with other mindfulness practices, we observe what is happening internally and externally. For example, you can learn to recognize when you are reacting from a particular emotion… fear, anger, jealousy…

Or you can go down the Eckhart Tolle path and tune in to all the color and beauty around you and let it nourish you.

These practices are powerful for giving yourself space to listen to your intuition.

3. Exercise

When we exercise, our body releases endorphins. These are hormones that have pain-relieving and euphoric properties.

When you do aerobic exercise, it can make you feel like a whole new person. In fact, scientists have discovered that aerobic exercise actually leads to new neuron-generation in the brain.

But the most powerful thing about exercise is that it acts as a mental reset.

Have you ever done a mid-workout and had a flash of brilliance? That insight works right there.

So, go for a run, walk, or Zumba class to clear away mental clutter and make room for insight to listen.

4. Get into nature

Nature can be a powerful place to connect with our intuition. When we are in nature, we are surrounded by the elements and can escape from everyday life.

Just tuning in to the sounds of nature can be extremely soothing.

So get out of the house. Visit your local beach, river or forest… or book a weekend camping trip.

5. Yoga

Yoga can be a full-blown mind-body treatment.

First, you focus on the present moment. It’s a chance to let go of whatever is going on in the world.

We pay attention to what our body is telling us… and release tension in individual muscles.

We also pay attention to the thoughts that come up and how they make us feel For example, what happens when you notice when you judge what someone is doing in class or criticize yourself? You recognize that judgment for what it is, and move on.

In this way, yoga can be a powerful holistic practice for connecting with our inner world… it empowers us to use intuition for positive growth.

Final word on intuitive guidance

These are just a few ways to tap into your intuition. Cultivate it, and it will grow stronger and speak to you more.

Set aside time (even if it’s 5 minutes) to nourish yourself.

Trust yourself, and if something doesn’t feel right, ask yourself why.

As a seed grows into a beautiful tree, intuition should be nurtured and cared for. If you nurture it, the rewards are exponential.

Follow your intuition and stay well.

With love, George.