5 Ways to Hear Your Intuitive Voice

5 Ways to Hear Your Intuitive Voice

By: Lisa Puzo Strickland, Phd

Intuition is a vital part of every day life. Its purpose is multifold as it beckons us to follow our path to safety, understanding, and overall well-being. 

Tapping into this subconscious frequency can be difficult, however, given the 50,000 conscious thoughts per day that clog our mind. On top of that, intuitive intelligence presents itself differently for each person, so there is no one method to receiving the valuable intel our sixth sense is trying to deliver. But there are a few tricks to making it easier.

Here are 5 ways to more quickly and efficiently catch those ellusive whispers of wisdom.

Stillness

The concept of stillness has always been a part of the human experience. The story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden tells of a peaceful stillness that existed before being broken by a lie. And as far back as 2600 B.C., Indian artifacts depicted images of meditation and yoga practices, both centered on finding the quiet within. 

Rumi once said, "The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear." Our deepest intuitive thoughts can be heard more easily when we turn down the chatter in our head. That incessant mental noise stemming from our conscious can impede clear intuitive reception, so finding moments of true stillness can be advantageous.

One can still the mind a variety of ways, such as with transcendental meditation or sitting peacefully watching a sunset. Sometimes, an auto-pilot activity like doing dishes or sweeping the garage will clear the mental path long enough for those deeper thoughts to rise to the surface.

Whatever your preferred method, getting still is just the first step, for the true goal is to remain still long enough for your inner voice to not only speak but also be heard.

Disengage   

Disengagement goes hand-in-hand with stillness. We are creatures of focused habit and have been raised to give our full attention and effort to the task at hand. But sometimes, albeit counterintuitive, the best approach is to let go and step away, or disengage. 

The value of disengagement begins biophysically in the brain. When we allow ourselves to become distracted with mind-calming activities such as gardening or painting, the microtubules in our brain literally desynchronize, or un-align, granting the creative part of our psyche some breathing space. 

Because intuition and creativity both stem from the right side of the brain, both need this unstructured maneuvering room to fully emanate. This is why disengaging activities such as doodling, jogging, or even a short walk to the coffee pot can provide the much-needed space for intuitive genius to blossom from our subconscious and consciously present itself.

Author Anne Lamott provided a great analogy when she said, "Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes". The answers are always there, but sometimes we just need to unhinge or unplug - get out of our own way - and let them appear.

Dreams and Daydreams

Write down your dreams and daydreams as quickly as you can after they occur, for embedded within them is priceless information often easy to forget. These ethereal messages can help you solve a current situation or foretell a future happening. They are you counseling you.

Never underestimate the power of your subconscious mind. Listen to its driftings and allow your mind to wander to unseen places. Let it paint you a picture because it does so for a reason, and that reason always has you in its best interest.

Passing and Reoccurring Thoughts

"Insight is the lightbulb that goes off inside our heads," quotes Malcolm Gladwell in his book, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking. Lightbulb moments are illuminating, and shoo'ing them away can prove detrimental. Catch as many as you can!
                                                                                                                                                      
These fleeting gems of intel can be snagged by merely becoming aware of them. There's no need to overanalyze your every psychic moment. Just acknowledge the ones that occur more than once and toss them in your "Save" file.

You'll be amazed how fast these knowings add up, creating a fascinating portrayal of your deepest desires or best courses of action.

Gut Feelings and Spine Tingles

Negative gut feelings can literally tear us apart from the inside out, causing both emotional and physical harm. The sooner we are cognizant of their dire message and act accordingly, the quicker those harms will dissipate. 

On the flip side, excited tingles up the spine or back of the neck most commonly indicate something good. You may get this sensation when first meeting someone you're bound to have a long-term friendship with, or if you're on the right track with a goal or initiative.

Either way, everyone's intuitive footprint is different. As you practice your own personal pre-cognitive skills, you'll getter better at determining what sensations and feelings go with what messages and outcomes.

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Sources:
mindset.com

(We Can't Get Back to the Garden, 2012)

(How Old is Meditation, 2012)
http://www.mind-sets.com/html/mindset/thoughts.htm
https://billrandles.wordpress.com/2012/01/01/we-cant-get-back-to-the-garden-genesis-3-pt-16/

Gladwell, Malcolm, Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, Little, Brown and Company Time Warner Book Group
http://www.themeditationblog.com/how-old-is-meditation/

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