Synchronicity abounds when you follow your intuition
Some years back I read a book that made a huge impression on me. It was about a young woman who let her intuition lead her in every decision she made. (Unfortunately, I can’t remember the name of it or the author.) This young woman followed her inner promptings which resulted in a series of serendipitous events; she went back to school, then moved out of state, met her perfect soul mate, and ended up working for the Edgar Cayce Foundation in Virginia Beach – her dream job. I remember thinking as I read, Why doesn’t my life flow like that?
Looking back now, I know exactly why my life never flowed like hers. This young woman let her gut guide her – I never did. I was too scared of making a mistake, instead I played it safe and dismissed the many urgent promptings of my intuition.
Physician heal thy self
A year ago I decided that I needed to start practicing what I preached. Here I was an intuitive easily able to dispense advice for others, but when it came to myself not able to trust my own intuition. I decided I would allow my intuition to lead in my decisions from that point forward. And, when I did start to base my decisions on my gut and not my rational mind – my life began to improve immediately.
At the time I was also miserable in my job. Soon after a great job appeared for me, and after checking in with my gut I jumped ship leaving the old place behind. As soon as I returned from new hire training business started heating up and my finances improved. And, all it took was giving that intuitive voice the respect it deserved.
Intuition is easy to overlook
Intuition is very subtle, which is exactly what makes it so easy to miss and overlook. It can come as a feeling in the gut – one that tells you that something is right or wrong, or it can come as a warning and a feeling of dread. Just as frequently, it’s quiet like a whisper, or the flitting of a butterfly that touches down ever so lightly in our consciousness before disappearing.
With intuition, until you start paying attention you may not be aware of these flashes. Although once you begin to notice them it’s a bit like buying a new car you start seeing that model everywhere. When you put yourself on alert to be aware of these stirrings the same thing happens; the frequency of your intuitive insights increase. After that once you begin using your intuition to make decisions, it takes no time at all to see serendipitous events begin to appear in your life.
The serendipitous events are proof positive that you’re hearing and following your intuition. When we receive this direct knowledge we’ve tapped into the source that keeps the planets in their orbit, and the earth spinning on its axis. This infinite intelligence doesn’t make mistakes. By plugging into it and using these intuitive insights our lives flow and all the details come together seamlessly.
Most people don’t recognize or trust their intuition
The biggest hurdles most people face in putting intuition to use are in recognizing the voice of intuition and differentiating it from their own thoughts, and trusting what they get. Intuitive thoughts stream through the mind more rapidly than our own thoughts. Not only that, but when they do appear they’re usually complete ideas. In many cases they feel as if they were downloaded whole into the brain. As far as trust goes, only jumping in with both feet and following hunches enough times to know that it’s real will build that trust.
Here are 5 easy tips to help you hone your intuition and put it to work for you:
1. Create the intention to begin noticing your intuition. Tell yourself that you want to become aware of your intuitive insights and that you will become aware of them.
2. Keep a small notebook with you at all times where you can jot down any thoughts that appear to have been downloaded whole into your mind without you generating them.
3. Give yourself many opportunities to practice. Before answering the phone ask yourself who it might be. When meeting with friends see if you get any impressions about what they will be wearing. For 25 tips to hone your intuition read this post.
4. Make it a habit to meditate every day. Meditation is the most powerful way to boost your intuition. If you don’t know how to meditate read my post.
5. When you’re faced with a decision close your eyes and clear your mind. Ask yourself what you should do – then stop thinking. See what comes to mind no matter how silly it might be. It could be an image, a word, or a thought. Examine this closely. It’s usually your answer.
Work on incorporating these tips into your life and I guarantee you’ll see a huge rise in your intuitive insights and the number of seemingly miraculous coincidences that occur in you life.
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Dear Angela,
I know intuition is one of our greatest gifts. It seems if we are moving in a direction that isn’t beneficial (say a new relationship) there’s that little voice inside. I’ve found if I ignore it, I later find myself thinking: I knew it and I ignored it. Hello- it’s there for a reason!
We always know. Recently I read Power vs. Force and it was a fascinating account about behavioral kinesiology – muscle testing.
I’ve know about muscle testing for some time but what was especially fascinating was the claim that it can be used to determine if someone is telling the truth in any situation.
If this is accurate, how fascinating is that – our body knows!
I love your focus on this great gift we’ve been given to make our way through life – intuition. And I love your honesty about your own path in this regard.
Warm regards,
Lauren
Hi Lauren,
Muscle testing is fascinating. Our bodies are like huge receivers – they know things before it registers in the conscious mind.
The book you read sounds fascinating.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the topic I’m most passionate about.
That really makes me feel good!
Thank you so much for visiting and commenting.
I did alot of what the girl that you described in the beginning did. By following my guidance I quit my job, moved to another state, changed careers and found my soulmate. The best things happen to me when I stop trying to find the answers myself and just allow intuition to guide me. At one time in my life I couldn’t find work anywhere, so I decided to spend my free time enjoying the beach and reading good books while I waited for guidance to tell me what to do. Everything turned out perfectly.
Wow Suzy, that’s great!
I’m glad to hear that your so good at following your intuition.
And that because you did everything turned out perfectly.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for commenting.
It’s always such a pleasure to chat with everyone!
Thank you for allowing us to re-member.
Maybe you were talking about Carla Rückert in your opening.
Yes the material she has written is really inspiring
fueling our intuition like this post 😉
Hi Megum,
Thank you so much for visiting my blog.
It’s my pleasure to help you re-member!
I wonder if it was Carla Ruckert. I’m going to Google that name and see.
Thank you!
And, thanks so much for visiting here and commenting.
I hope to see you again!
Angela,
I suspect people think intuition comes into their lives like a big thunderbolt or a neon sign that says “DO THIS (blink) DO THIS (blink)” and it’s so not that at all, is it?
The first step is tuning in to hear that small voice and the next step is learning to trust it. I’ve been running on my intuion for over five years now and I can count the number of times I blew off that voice and it backfired on me big time.
Now? I hear it, I see it, I feel it and I *ACT* on it. Always. Without fail. It’s amazing to see what shows up when you do that, as you write about in this post.
It never comes the way you expect it to but it does come. 🙂
Hi Lisa,
You couldn’t be more right!
It’s funny how we remember not listening to our intuition, isn’t it?
I’m so glad you’re doing so well with your intuition, especially acting on it.
That’s great! It’s kind of like the path unfolds before us when we rely on our intuition.
So, true – we can’t control it either.
Thank you so much for visiting here and commenting Lisa.
I love hearing stories about the power of intuition. Its so inspiring to believe and trust in our decisions to make a better life. Thanks for advice. I agree that our intentions are a good starting point to begin being aware of how intuition plays a role in our life. I find intuition provides the means to be more creative as well, we just have to learn to trust it. Thanks!
Hi Joe,
Thank you so much for visiting here today.
If you love stories about intuition – you’ve definitely come to the right place.
It is inspiring to know that our intuition can line things up behind the scenes that we never would have dreamed of! That’s why I still remember the story of the woman I mentioned in this post.
Intuition definitely bolsters our creativity once we learn to trust and follow it.
Thank you so much for adding to the conversation here.
Angela,
I love when you commented you didn’t “mean” to post this..*grin*
I think many people have access to their intuition but fear blocks it so they invest energy in hiding it, avoiding it, staying busy or loud to be less Aware of it…
Because to be Aware of, and allow your intuition to guide you is currently against the “norm of society”. Intuition means I live a magical type of life as energy flows and each step is guided therefore delight filled. There isn’t a struggle or an uphill climb to achieve..because it is all right there already..I wake and my heart soars then opens to allow incredible…then comes back to rest…it’s not elusive, it’s not anything one can purchase, it’s as ‘easy’ as being aware..and you share valuable insights and wisdom in this post..thank you!
Hi Joy,
Thank so much for visiting here. Welcome!
I was actually going to postpone this post for later on and I somehow pressed Publish!
I suppose it was meant to be?
I’m glad you enjoyed the post.
I found your comments to be so beautiful and so truth filled.
When we follow our intuition it isn’t a struggle or uphill climb – you’ve experienced it so you know.
We’re following our hearts and that is a soaring experience.
Thank you so much for stopping by and adding to the conversation here!
Nice post Angela…
There are many theories how intuition works. Starting from extraterrestrial probes to universal consciousness.
I believe it is our subconscious mind. The subconscious is so powerful that we calculate the full reality of the situation and make decisions without our conscious mind. And so we “feel in the gut” what is best to done. Of course, any decision can be misleading, intuitive or not.
I especially like tip No. 2 It is connected with this theory which I prefer. 🙂
Hi Marko,
Very interesting – re: the extraterrestrial probes theory – although I don’t believe that at all.
I have read the theory that our subconscious mind will twist and turn wrestling for an answer until it finds it in the stored information we’ve placed there – which feels to us like an “Eureka” moment. I do agree that the subconscious plays a part in some of what we call intuitive thinking, such as when we get an answer to a problem and suddenly “know” what to do. That’s why we call it our own higher intelligence. But, when we hear a voice speaking to us, or see symbols or visions in the mind’s eye – that is information coming from outside of us; especially when it’s knowledge that we would have had no way of knowing beforehand.
The problem here is that some of what I’m putting under the Intuition umbrella, is actually Extra Sensory Perception which is information that comes to us from outside of our own minds. Sorry about any confusion!
I’m glad you liked Tip #2! You do what works for you! Thank you so much for visiting and commenting Marko. I hope I cleared up some things for you.
Angela
I am really enjoying your post on intuition and I have discovered that meditation really helps. If I have a quiet mind I have more chance of being able to hear myself
Hi Marion,
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I’m so happy to hear that you find meditation helps.
Yes, that’s right – if you have a quiet mind you will definitely have a chance to hear your intuition.
Thank you so much for commenting.
I love this! I never thought of myself as particularly intuitive before, but maybe it is the same mechanism in creativity.
Hi Adena,
Welcome to my blog. If you’re a creative person you are already in touch with your intuition. Congratulations! Now, just start asking your intuition questions, instead of waiting to be inspired and you’ll see how fast your intuition develops even further.
Angela,
I can see this as your site’s name powered by intuition, our life can be powered by institution only if we stopped and listen to it.
I have been listening myself occasionally that is why some of things in my life are better, for example, giving up my job and not looking for another one, may sound like a crazy to some, but it has made my life lot simpler (maybe poorer too) but quality is always better over quantity right. Thank you for wisdom as always.
Hi Preeti,
Yes, I chose the name Powered by Intuition because I think we can live better lives if we allow our intuition to guide us more often. And, yes in order for us to be guided we have to learn to listen to it.
I’m glad you followed your intuition Preeti. You are so much happier without all the stress of that job. I know how that feels. I used to have a really high powered career too, but it came with lots of stress. I don’t miss it – sometimes I miss the money though, but I’m happier without the stress.
Thank you so much for commenting my friend. It’s always a pleasure having you visit here!
Angela,
I love visiting here too, as I feel part of your family, at least in online sense! I feel powered up reading some great materials and get to say hello to a friend at the same time. Thanks for constant inspiration to me.
Hi Preeti,
You are so sweet! I’m glad you feel a part of my family.
I wish we could meet so I could see your adorable children in person!
I’m so happy that my words can “power you up” too!
If I am so privileged as to have inspired you in any way – believe me it’s my pleasure!
Hey Angela, another great post on intuition. I liked this line, “…it’s quiet like a whisper, or the flitting of a butterfly that touches down ever so lightly in our consciousness before dissappearing”. This beautiful description is a great way to describe what intuition feels like. It’s such a subtle feeling that the only way to fully grasp it is to be fully aware. Thank you for this and your tips Angela.
Hi Hulbert,
I’m so glad you liked my description. Intuition does feel like that and you’re absolutely right when you say that’s why you need to fully aware.
I’m sure you’re intuition is developing quite well Hulbert. You’ve grasped the most important concept which is to be fully aware.
So nice to see you here again. Thanks for commenting.
I usually spend 10-15 minutes in the morning to sit and reflect on things (goals both long-term and short-term). I do this before kicking things off for the day. It’s relaxing and it keeps me focused 🙂
Ricardo,
That’s a marvelous way to stay on track with your goals!
Have you heard from your intuition at all during this reflective time?
I’d love to know.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog and commenting.
Hi Angela,
Our gut will never lie to us. It is interesting that for some people (like the Woman you mentioned) it seems to happen so naturally. For those of us who may have encountered a harsh rearing (or whatever the case may be) it takes a deliberate effort to access that part of us. The world voice does a marvelous job of filling us with self doubt. Accessing our intuition is the key to experiencing our Authentic Self in all of our glory.
Rob, how did you get so wise? You’re 10000 percent correct – as always!
The intuitive voice doesn’t lie, or mislead because it comes from above the EGO. It’s our higher self speaking to us without all the guise of the ego interfering.
And, again – you’ve nailed it. We learn to mistrust our intuition when we’re younger due to an upbringing that teaches us to please others and do what they say is right, instead of following our intuition for any numbers of complicated family issues.
Beautifully said, “Accessing our intuition is the key to experiencing our Authentic Self in all of our glory.”
Thank you so much for adding so much depth to the conversation here Rob.
Hi Angela. Being intentional about hearing that voice makes a big difference. In my case, I get caught up in what I’m doing and ignore or dismiss the voice automatically. Not smart! I’m getting better at paying attention and increasing my awareness overall again, and I’m seeing that my intuition speaks to me more frequently than I knew.
Hi Jean,
I guess everything always does come down to intention, doesn’t it?
You’re such a creative person and such a great writer, I’m sure your that
your intuition is getting through anyway! But, now that you’re paying attention to
it – yeah, it’s probably getting louder and stronger all the time!
Thanks so much for visiting me here today!
Hi Angela,
I think that this is so important. Often we ignore our guts and yet this is one really important feedback that we should be listening closely. I know for myself that when I am torn between different areas in my life, that I need to pay attention to what my gut is telling me. There’s a reason why you feel things in your gut – it’s another part of your subsconsious trying to tell you something. The tips you’ve listed are great ways to start to listen to your intuition more closely.
Karen
Hi Karen,
Our gut feelings are definitely important feedback we should be listening too. Such a perfect example: when you’re torn between two different things listening to your gut can put you on the right path.
I’m glad you liked the tips too!
Thanks so much for commenting and visiting here Karen.
Angela, I love to talk about intuition – and we talked about my instances of premonition a while back too if you remember – I listen to my gut all the time now – I wish I had listened to it more during school years and early carer years but that is past and now I know that it really wants the best for me. Your tips help. I am going to meditate on the plane now – as I have fallen out of it. Off for a few days but back soon. thanks for a great post to put my intuition through a “work out” !
Hi Farnoosh,
I do remember you telling me about your incredible intuitive insights a while back.
We all wish we knew then – what we know now, don’t we; intuition included?
I guess that’s why we gain wisdom as we grow older. Live and learn.
I can’t wait to hear about all the intuitive insights that come to you when you start meditating again!
Angela, this is one of my favorite posts – it’s actually what kicked me into gear to really focus on cultivating my intuition
Hi Aileen,
Thank you! I didn’t mean to re-publish this. How funny. I was just updating my Reader Favorites and I must have pressed publish instead of update.
I’m glad it kicked you into gear though with listening to your intuition!