Would you like to have an unwavering
and reliable source of wisdom to guide your life? An inner resource
that gives you unfailing direction toward realizing your hopes and dreams?
A set of instructions to help you achieve greater peace and harmony?
There's good news. You
already have it! In my new book, Divine Intuition: Your Guide to
Creating a Life You Love, I discuss the idea that this wisdom does
exist - it comes through the whispers of your soul via your intuition.
Here are the top ten ways to tap into this valuable insight and develop
it for practical use in everyday life.
1) WHY IS INTUITION IMPORTANT?
Your intuition can contribute
"quick and ready" insight according to Webster's dictionary. I define
intuition as "when you know something, but you don't know how you know
it." Too often we discount the role of intuition in decision making.
Begin to pay close attention to what your intuition is telling you; it
could lead directly to positive changes in your life.
2) LEARN HOW YOUR INTUITION
SPEAKS TO YOU
Each of us has a predominate
form in which we receive
intuitive information.
It may come through feelings,
images, body sensation (gut
feelings) or through your
thoughts. When you are
making a decision pay particular
attention to all of these ways
that your intuition
communicates with you.
3) ASK YOUR INTUITION QUESTIONS
Many people believe that intuition
comes completely
unbidden. I have found
that when you ask your intuition for
additional insight it will respond
with answers. Ask, "What
should I do in this situation?"
or "What do I need to know
about this." Remember
you may get the answers from a
variety of sources. (Feelings,
words, physical sensations,
and images.)
4) WHAT ARE YOU ENTHUSIASTIC
ABOUT?
The root of the word enthusiasm
is entheos. It literally
means "God Within." Just
think, when you feel enthusiastic
about your dreams it means that
God is speaking through you and saying "yes" to your goals! The feeling
of enthusiasm is one of the ways your intuition speaks to you. What
makes you excited, happy, delighted? What do you look forward to
each day? Do more of it!
5) BE CLEAR ABOUT YOUR GOALS
We are often quite clear about
what we don't want. Spend
time thinking about what you
do want. What does your ideal life look like? Draw pictures
or cut out scenes from
magazines that illustrate the
life you want to create. Write
in your journal, envision.
Spend time each day imagining
your ideal life. Envision
the details of that life.
Imagine you are living it now.
What are you wearing? What
are you feeling? Who are
the people around you? The power is within your mind and heart to
bring forth the new life you desire. Your intuition will show you the way.
6) SPEND TIME IN PRAYER AND
MEDITATION
Intuitive answers often come
to life's questions through
self-reflection. Prayer
and meditation are two ways we have of slowing down enough to listen to
the still, quiet voice of our Higher Self. Remember that the answers
don't always pop into your mind fully formed as you meditate or pray. You
may find them slowly evolving into your consciousness over several days
or weeks as you ask for insight.
7) CREATE POSITIVE SELF TALK
Pay attention to what you tell
yourself about yourself and
your life. If the general tone
is hopeful and positive you
feel better and are more optimistic.
William James said,
"The greatest discovery of my
generation is that human
beings, by changing the inner
attitudes of their minds, can
change the outer aspects of
their lives." It's easier to
create a life you love when
you give yourself affirmative
messages and follow your intuitive
guidance.
8) PRACTICE AN ATTITUDE OF
GRATITUDE
Research has shown that the
happiest people are the ones who have gratitude for all that they have
despite their
circumstances. You don't have
to postpone happiness until
you have achieved all your goals.
Joy is an inside job. In
the Talmud it says, "In the
world to come each of us will be
called to account for all the
good things God put on this
earth which we refused to enjoy."
Learn to appreciate the
unfolding process of your life,
not just the realization of
your dreams.
9) LEARN TO TAKE SMALL STEPS
Most of us feel quite anxious
when making big changes in our lives. We're afraid we'll make a mistake
that we'll later
regret. I've found that
taking small steps towards a
decision works great.
You may find, as many do, that as you take those small steps, that the
decision becomes clearer, your resolve becomes stronger and the fear begins
to lessen. Intuition can guide you small step by small step.
10) LOOK FOR COINCIDENCES
AND SYNCHRONICITIES
It has been said that coincidences
are God's way of
remaining anonymous. We
often have serendipity occurring in our lives as a way to show us we are
on the right path. As you trust your intuitive knowing you'll find
these
synchronicities occurring more
often.
Lynn Robinson,
M.Ed., is a motivational speaker and the
author of four books, including,
Divine Intuition: Your
Guide to Creating a Life You
Love. Her free Intuition
Newsletter is available at http://www.LynnRobinson.com
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