When Your Inner Voice Knows More Than Any Fortune Teller!
Do we really need a fortune teller to tell us how things are or what to expect? Why do we need someone else to tell us something we already know deep down? Why do we seek "confirmation" from someone else? What if we started trusting our own intuition?
Have you ever just known something immediately? Maybe someone was lying to you, or you didn't want to accept a new job offer because something felt off about it. There was no apparent reason on the surface, just your inner feeling that something wasn't right. And perhaps, after some time, it turned out that your feeling was correct.
The Gift of Intuition
Intuition is a gift that was given to us to react quickly to situations that affect us. Over time, however, we've learned to ignore this valuable gift because our brain loves having everything neatly substantiated. The idea of relying on something that isn't black and white or lacks a visible reason often seems like madness. We often talk ourselves out of our own feelings and suppress our inner voice. Then we hear things like, "You're not going to rely on your feelings, are you? Where's the evidence for that?" Such remarks make us doubt our own inner feelings and intuition, failing to realize that our inner guidance can be much stronger than any rational analysis.
The Paradox of Decision-Making
We often find ourselves in a paradoxical situation: on one hand, we think that making decisions based on feelings is irresponsible, and on the other, we ignore our intuition that gives us valuable signals. This leads us to seek clear reasons for our decisions while forgetting to listen to what our heart is telling us.
Personal Experience
Let me share an example from my own life, and I believe you will of similar situations from your own. I once received a job offer that, at first glance, seemed like a dream come true. However, I had a strong inner feeling that something was off. Despite not having any tangible reason to distrust or think something was wrong, I decided to trust my intuition and declined the offer. A few months later, I met a woman who had accepted the same job. She wasn't surprised when she started telling me about the contract's unclear terms and many clauses that worked against her. The company's management wasn't honest about the conditions, leading to numerous problems and frustrations for her. She admitted she wasn't convinced it was the right decision from the start but thought her doubts were just fear of change. She now regrets not trusting her gut feeling and is struggling to find a way out. This is just one of many examples of how our intuition protects us from actions that are not aligned with us.
Seeking External Confirmation
When we think about why so many people seek external sources like tarot cards or astrology, it's often out of a desire to validate their feelings. We are often confused and don't know how to deal with our emotions. When a fortune teller says something that resonates with what we feel, we experience relief. It's as if we received confirmation that our inner feelings are not just a figment of our imagination. Whether we realize it or not, we seek external validation to ensure we are on the right path. However, this can be dangerous: when we become too reliant on what others tell us, we risk losing touch with our own intuition.
Losing Touch with Ourselves
Especially in today's world, where we are constantly surrounded by information and opinions from others, it's easy to get carried away and forget what our heart and intuition are truly telling us. Sometimes we find ourselves making decisions based on what others think instead of listening to what we feel inside. This is unfortunate because our own intuition can guide us to the right path.
How to Recognize Intuition?
So, how do we distinguish when our intuition is speaking and when it's fear? It's like a battle between two voices in our head—one whispering that everything will be okay, and the other shouting that we should run away. Intuition tends to be calm and focused, whereas fear often induces panic and nervousness. When trying to decide, we should pause and reflect on what we feel. If our feelings lead to anxiety and stress, it's likely fear speaking. Conversely, if we feel clarity and calmness, even if we don't know the exact path to take, it's probably intuition.
It also helps to pay attention to what's happening around us. Sometimes our feelings are reinforced by external signals—situations we can't ignore. Recognizing that our intuition is a way of protecting ourselves, we can learn to trust it more and be more open to what it's telling us. Instead of over-analyzing and searching for evidence, we can focus on what our inner voice says and how it reflects our true needs and desires.
Remember, intuition is like a muscle—the more we train it, the stronger and clearer it becomes. So instead of always relying on others' opinions, let's try to listen more to our inner voice. Give yourself a moment to reflect, whether through meditation, a walk, or simply sitting quietly at home. The more we create space to hear ourselves, the better we'll discern what is truly ours.
And if you ever find yourself in chaos, remember: your intuition is your greatest ally! Listen to it and give it a chance to guide you. You might find that your inner compass is much stronger than you ever imagined.
Autor: Sylvie Bennett