Getting an intuitive message only takes a split second, but missing one and dealing with the mess of an unheeded warning can take much longer to fix.
Read this post to see just how disastrous it can be to ignore your intuition.
Intuition uses an encrypted code to communicate
To decipher the messages you need the key to unlock this secret language. Once you have the code down – you will be amazed by the number of intuitive messages you receive on a daily basis.
The other morning the first image that sprang to mind was not from a dream, but a memory of a segment I’d seen on the evening news. A woman whose electricity was out due to a heavy snow storm was interviewed and stated that her family was lucky because they had a wood-burning stove in the house, so they weren’t freezing like her neighbors were. My first thought was, I’m lucky too at least if my heat went out I could use my fireplace.
When I got downstairs I turned the thermostat up and then dove into my morning routine. An hour later I realized the heat hadn’t come on. After checking to see if the pilot was lit – it was – I concluded I’d have to call the gas company. Luckily, the technician came by early afternoon and the repair was a simple one – a faulty electrical wire. I was very grateful.
Intuition may speak through a picture or image
I started thinking about the image of the woman whose electricity was out and realized it had been my intuition preparing me for having no heat and letting me know that it would be an electrical problem. The thought I had afterward comparing my fireplace to her having a wood burning stove had foretold that all would be well. It got me thinking about the many ways our intuition communicates with us.
I realized that intuition has its own language. To crack the intuition code you need to be aware of all the ways intuition transmits information. Here are some of the way our intuition communicates with us.
Five ways intuition speaks to us
1. Physically. You get a gut feeling. The feeling in your gut can be fearful, nervous, anxious, cautious, hesitant, or just a feeling that something is about to happen – yet you don’t know what. When IT happens – the feeling subsides. I’ve also experienced it as a feeling of nausea and bouts of yawning too.
2. Mentally. It feels as though a thought has touched down out of no where into your mind. It can also be experienced as a nagging thought that won’t go away. And, sometimes it’s when you know that you know something, but you can’t explain how or why you know it. It can also come as a flash of insight, or can take the form of an image or symbol in the mind’s eye.
3. Empathically. Picking up on the emotions of others and feeling that emotion yourself. It can also be feeling the pain others experience in your own body. It can also come in the form of taking an immediate liking to a person, or a dislike for that matter. It’s an instinct you have about someone.
4. Signs and affirmations. Things like missing the train to work only to find out later that there was a huge problem with the railways and all the trains stopped running for hours. Or considering a job change with a company you’re nervous about and then seeing an article on the front page of the paper, or hearing a report about them on the radio stating that this company is rated one of the top companies to work for.
5. Hearing The Voice. This may occur less frequently but it does happen. You’ve been trying to solve a problem and thinking about it over and over. Suddenly, you hear a voice that seems loud enough to have been heard by others, but judging from their faces no one heard it but you. It came from within your mind but it wasn’t in your own voice and it had the exact answer you’d been searching for. “Go for that job!,” etc.
Start paying attention and looking for these encoded message – because believe me you are getting them! You’re just not aware until you focus and tune in.
These are the most common ways our intuition speaks to us. It isn’t a definitive list by any means. If you have experienced something different don’t discount it. Many times I hear the answers I need. I have a friend who sees words spelled out when she closes her eyes – that never happens to me. Intuition works uniquely for each of us – you have to find the “channel” that works best for you.
How to find which of the five areas above your intuition seems to favor
I suggest keeping notes on all your intuitive experiences for at least one month – longer is better though. Categorize every occurrence under one of the five channels when you’re recording it. At the end of the month you should see a pattern starting to emerge. Most likely you’ll have at least two channels that are used more than any other. Once you understand how your intuition communicates with you begin to focus on those two channels.
If your intuition uses your body to communicate start paying more attention to your physical reactions to things. If you realize you pick up on the emotions of others – try focusing on your own feelings to see if they are truly yours or belong to someone else. If you receive images visually start closing your eyes after asking questions to see what you “see.” If you notice that you receive answers as thoughts placed in your mind, or hear a voice be sure to close your eyes and quiet your mind and listen when you’re trying to receive guidance. If your intuition uses signs – ask for signs to guide you and you’ll get them.
The more you pay attention and tune in – the more messages your intuition will start sending you.
Have you heard the voice of your intuition lately? What channel did it use? I’d be very interested to hear of any other ways intuition communicates to us, so please do share.
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I’m late responding to this but just want to say that I have hundreds of examples of not following my intuition and paying the price–and others of how following my gut saved my life. One such incident happend in relationship to 9/11. I was supposed to report for jury duty that morning at the Federal Court right next to the WTC. And I actually wanted to go because this was the third or fourth time I had been called. I was out of excuses and I really wanted to get it over with. But something told me not to go. It was a strange panging in my gut. As it happened, a client was in town. And even though he understood I had jury duty, I used his visit to excuse myself. I just knew I shouldn’t go into the city that day.
Wow! Talk about a gut reaction!
That’s astounding.
I’m so glad you listened to your intuition and didn’t go!
Thank goodness.
Thanks for sharing that with us here.
Angela, very interesting stuff. I definitely have physical and emotional intuition that I like to ignore on a daily basis. But it’s the signs that really get to me. I feel like a superstitious fool sometimes. I have a hard time figuring out the difference between a real sign and something that my overly active imagination has decided it’s going to focus. Kind of like when you own a red car, you start to see them everywhere. Likely a combination of the two. I shall try writing some of this down and see what sifts out from that. Thanks for the ideas.
Hi Katie,
You’re so funny: liking to ignore your physical and emotional intuition! lol
I think with the signs the best thing to do is test it. Tell yourself that you need an answer to a problem – then choose something to be the sign, such as seeing a rainbow, finding a penny, or even a balloon. Tell yourself that if the answer is yes, you’ll see the sign you’ve chosen in 48 hours. This way you’ll prove to yourself it’s not just superstition, or your imagination.
I’m glad you found this helpful. Tell me what the signs say!
Thanks so much for commenting.
These are wonderful examples about how intuition REALLY works. In my experience coaching people to use their intuition, I’ve noticed they often are waiting for “The Voice” to tell them what to do. This, as you say, is rare. You’ve shown the subtle ways intuition normally provides important information. People are already intuitive, they just need to refine their sensitivity to the abundant intuitive messages that are already there. Thanks for a great post!
Hi Linda,
Thank you so much! Yes, how it REALLY works, is the gist of it. You are soo right!
There’s such a misconception about intuition….it doesn’t come like a booming voice from burning bush!
Absolutely, I love how you put it so beautifully: People are already intuitive, they just need to refine their sensitivity to the abundant intuitive messages that are already there.
Thank you so much for adding to the conversation there. It’s a true pleasure having you visit.
Angela,
What a nice story! I believe all of us can have an intuition or gut feeling. However, a few of us are listening to it and many are ignoring what we feel. I have learned that my gut feeling have been more correct than wrong, only if I listened more.
Thank you for reminding me to listen to it. I got this today as I needed to hear it.
Hi Preeti,
I’m glad you enjoyed this post. Everyone does have intuition – whether they are listening to it or not.
I’m sure your gut feelings are right on target!
I’m so glad I was able to remind you to listen to it – just when you needed it!
Thanks so much for commenting Preeti.
As usual, a great post! I really like each of your five points. I think empathy is very important. As you tune into others you often get insights into yourself.
My husband and I were talking about intuition last night because I told him about your blog. I’ll send this post to him, too.
Lastly, did you take the A List bloggers course? I was thinking about doing that. Or is the above just an ad?
Thanks Angela!
Hi Betsy,
Thank you so much! I’m glad you found the article helpful.
Empathy is one of the top ways most of us “feel” out intuition speaking to us!
Yes, please do share with your husband.
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Thanks Angela! I’ve been looking at this for months because I love the zenhabits website. I’ll read through it and then email you any more questions.
Hi Betsy,Don’t hesitate to email me with any questions.
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Angela
Intuition can be a difficult thing to accept. Many people put it down to coincidence or luck. Some think it is just too “woo woo”. However, how often – usually after the event – do we say “I had a feeling about that”?
I am still at the early stages of listening to my intuition, learning to trust it and learning what to listen for and be aware of. Thank you for a great post which definitely helps me to move forward.
Hi Marion,
You’ve hit the nail on the head – that’s what we all say: I had a feeling about that….
I’m so glad the post helped you.
If you start tracking your successes you’ll stop saying, “I had a feeling something like that was going to happen….”
Instead, you’ll act on your intuition and reap the benefits.
Thank you so much for visiting and adding to the conversation here.
I guess what’s amazing with intuition is that we are able to GET the message instantly, without first undergoing a process where we understand step by step the logic of things, before we arrive at a clear conclusion of the matter. In intuition, we do it backwards. We read the signs and understand them after we have already found the answer we’re looking for.
Hi Joyce,
You’re absolutely right! That’s exactly how it works and yes, it is amazing.
Thank you so much for visiting and commenting. It’s always a pleasure having you here.
Thanks for the link back Farnoosh.