Guest guest Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 So important to know.. Soooo many think they do not possess this gift.. You all have this gift.. Use it! Become aware of it.. Strengthen it.. Test it in all areas of daily life.. Stop and think about it more often.. Really it is sooooooooo easy once you acknowledge it.. It is becoming aware in every min.. that you possess this gift. Thank you for sharing this.. Love ~Karma --- In , " alisonkain " <alisonkain@...> wrote: > > > What is intuition? Why do we have it? What does it do? How can we use > it to help ourselves? How do we tap into it? How do we even know if we > really have it? We hear the word intuition bandied about quite a lot > these days, particularly in the New Age or Metaphysical circles. But > have you really given much thought to this amazing part of > your being? Everyone possess the gift of intuition, just not everyone > relies as heavily upon it, or trusts it as implicitly as others; some > totally balk at the idea of trusting this blessed trait. So, the > purpose of this offering is to discuss the role of intuition as it > pertains to healing, living well and more fully. > > Let's begin with what intuition is. Intuition, according to the > Merriam-Webster's dictionary, is: " quick and ready insight; > immediate apprehension or cognition; knowledge or conviction gained from > within; the power or faculty of attaining direct knowledge or cognition > without evident rational thought and inference " . That's a > mouthful! What does all that really mean? In my estimation those > defining characteristics listed above speak directly to all human beings > who hold within themselves a certain sense of " knowing " or > perceiving (sentience) without understanding how we came about said > knowledge - that knowledge is present, in my opinion, to help direct or > guide us when we are faced with a situation or circumstance we're > not sure how to react in; a place where logic and rationale don't > hold seat as dictator. > To me, there is an implication of a level of wisdom being present as > well, especially pointed out by the appearance of the word > " insight " found within the text book definition. So, in short, > I see intuition as being that voice from within that comes from an > unknown source which is a simple sentience and/or cognition of things, > places or people overlaid with a sense of wisdom which we can tap into > and consequently improve our lives. That voice can guide us and, > sometimes, listening to that voice can actually save our lives. > > All humans possess the ability or gift of intuition. Yep, you > " heard " that correctly. Every single human being has the gift > of being intuitive - it is only the degrees by which we develop, listen > to, or use this sense that creates the variance between individuals. > (It is very important to clarify that men, as well as women, possess > this remarkable trait; often > only women are credited with it, which is completely false.) Some have > referred to intuition as the " 6th Sense " , which may be because > the gift of intuiting is often associated with the 6th chakra - also > called the " third eye " or " brow chakra " since it is > located between the eyes and slightly above the bridge of the nose on > the forehead. (For those unfamiliar with the term " chakra " , the > definition is translated from ancient Sanskrit as " spinning wheel or > vortex of > energy " .) The 6th chakra is present in every human being, therefore > it stands to reason that every person has the capability to be > intuitive, doesn't it? (Yes, I am aware that I am now using logic > to make a case in favor of intuition, and the irony isn't lost upon > me. *grin*) > > Earlier I asserted that listening to intuition can actually save our > lives. You may be dubious about that statement, yet I ask you to please > consider the vast number of reports from people all around the globe who > come from varied backgrounds and belief systems who have said things > like, " I don't really know why I didn't get on board the > plane that > crashed; something just felt wrong to me so I didn't get on at the > last minute. " There are similar reports of people who had > unexplained illogical moments that determined their course of action > causing them to avert a fatal accident by taking an alternate route they > had never taken before on their way to whatever destination they may > have been headed. > > Another example, framed within a less dire context, is to examine the > question of whether you have ever just inexplicably " known " you > needed to wait 5 more minutes before leaving the house, only to discover > the phone is ringing with some kind of important news you would surely > have missed otherwise or not received in a timely manner. Have you ever > known who was calling before you answered the phone - and not because it > fit a particular pattern? > Maybe that call was from a friend you hadn't spoken to in years, but > only moments before you'd been thinking of them for some unknown > reason and then the phone rang? > > I have yet to meet a person who hasn't had some kind of remarkable > episode where intuition played a part in their lives. I have, however, > met people who have chosen to label it in another way they are more > comfortable with; something less precise or mystical sounding. It truly > doesn't matter what you call it, that unreasonable, irrational sense > of simply " knowing " (a.k.a. intuition) is present in us all. > > Some people I know have said, " I had this gut feeling that… " > Gut feelings are real and are now functionally correlated to intuition. > In fact, these " feelings " have been scientifically proven and > qualified by the medical community. The stomach, intestines – the > entire gastric/enteric system – has been referred to as " the > second brain " . Some western > physicians have even begun to prescribe anti-depressants to their > patients with colon or gastric problems. There is evidence which > clearly reveals that there are chemicals released by the > gastro-intestinal region of the human body that mirror those produced > within the brain itself. For those who are more scientifically inclined > and wish to investigate this topic further, here is a website that only > begins to touch upon the " second brain " - http://www.hosppract. > <http://www.hosppract.com/issues/1999/07/gershon.htm> > com/issues/1999/07/gershon.htm > <http://www.hosppract.com/issues/1999/07/gershon.htm> . > > You may be asking yourself now, " How do I tap into this aspect of > myself? " I suggest that you are already tapped in, but what you may > need to do is to sit with that sense, that sensation, and let it > " speak " to you. Intuition can be used to better our lives by > helping us to find that which is more in alignment with our " true > selves " , but it cannot do so without > being listened to, worked with or heeded. If given its due, you may be > surprised at what is revealed to you about yourself - what and who you > really like, what you want out of life or a relationship, and even more. > Each journey is different, but if you don't take the road, whether > more or less traveled, all you'll get is a great postcard from > someone > else who is on their journey! *grin* > > One way to work with intuition is to meditate – even if that is only > for five minutes a day while in the shower preparing for your work day. > Ask the questions that are really vital in your estimation to your life > that you don't already " know " the answer to. Listen > inwardly, quietly and stay in the moment. For more ways to work with > your intuition there are a great many resources available. Some are > wonderful, others not so much. I have studied some of Lynn > 's work and she is a force that is both reputable and > experienced. Here is her website should you choose to explore it: > http://www.lynnrobinson.com <http://www.lynnrobinson.com/> . > > > > I am dedicating the last segment of this article to the importance of > listening to your intuition as it relates to your body, your health and > overall welfare. I cite for you an example of what can potentially > happen when you lose touch with that innate lovely softer side that > generally speaks to you in a whisper. The example is profoundly > personal, yet I feel it is important to share what is known and > experienced and, since this e-zine is part and parcel of my personal > journey, I gladly and candidly share with you all now what I have > discovered. In my life I have been called a " workaholic " . I > have traveled a varied path of employment and always worked extremely > hard – to the point of losing touch with the rest of my life. I > always understood that any job worth doing is worth doing well and to > the best of one's ability, but not to the detriment of self. (I > forgot that last part. *ahem*) Also, I had a vision, a road map if you > will, of what my life was " supposed " to be. I threw myself > completely into my work and, in particular, one highly dysfunctional > and, yes, abusive relationship. (Please note that I do not blame the > man with whom I was formerly involved – I am well aware of the > necessity of taking my own responsibilities there.) At any rate, in > living " the map " I had designed I had > gotten completely out of touch with myself. I began living outside-in > (many thanks to the insightful and beautiful Lee Wilcox Spears for > imparting that phrase to me). Had I listened to my inner voice, my > intuition - that whisper that became the shout heard around the world > – had I only halted for a moment to be in stillness I would likely > have dodged the bullet that nearly felled me permanently. The point is > not to look upon me with sadness or kinship. The > point – the exclamation mark – is that I didn't LISTEN to my > inner voice which spoke with perfect clarity -even if it didn't fit with > my " map " . As a result I have had a long and arduous journey back to > health and " normalcy " , such as it ever is - one I am still > traversing day by precious day. I learned many wonderful lessons and > much about myself in that mini-sidebar trip, but I would not recommend > it for anyone! *soft smile* > > What I am advocating here is for you all to " listen " to > yourselves. Hear your inner voice and heed it if the feeling is acute > and clear or nagging. You needn't live your entire life by it, > because then you are not always balanced, but understand that this > " voice " exists for a reason – as all things do in my > estimation. > > Do not go gently, but do go quietly, into this good night and day so > that you may hear the inner wisdom that is your intuition. > > Peace to all. > > ~Alison Kain from my former Alternative Insights e-Zine 2004~ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I have i use I totally rely on it I have almost alwats I use it to keep my kids safe shoot everything!!!alisonkain <alisonkain@...> wrote: What is intuition? Why do we have it? What does it do? How can we use it to help ourselves? How do we tap into it? How do we even know if we really have it? We hear the word intuition bandied about quite a lot these days, particularly in the New Age or Metaphysical circles. But have you really given much thought to this amazing part of your being? Everyone possess the gift of intuition, just not everyone relies as heavily upon it, or trusts it as implicitly as others; some totally balk at the idea of trusting this blessed trait. So, the purpose of this offering is to discuss the role of intuition as it pertains to healing, living well and more fully. Let's begin with what intuition is. Intuition, according to the Merriam-Webster's dictionary, is: "quick and ready insight; immediate apprehension or cognition; knowledge or conviction gained from within; the power or faculty of attaining direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference". That's a mouthful! What does all that really mean? In my estimation those defining characteristics listed above speak directly to all human beings who hold within themselves a certain sense of "knowing" or perceiving (sentience) without understanding how we came about said knowledge - that knowledge is present, in my opinion, to help direct or guide us when we are faced with a situation or circumstance we're not sure how to react in; a place where logic and rationale don't hold seat as dictator. To me, there is an implication of a level of wisdom being present as well, especially pointed out by the appearance of the word "insight" found within the text book definition. So, in short, I see intuition as being that voice from within that comes from an unknown source which is a simple sentience and/or cognition of things, places or people overlaid with a sense of wisdom which we can tap into and consequently improve our lives. That voice can guide us and, sometimes, listening to that voice can actually save our lives.All humans possess the ability or gift of intuition. Yep, you "heard" that correctly. Every single human being has the gift of being intuitive - it is only the degrees by which we develop, listen to, or use this sense that creates the variance between individuals. (It is very important to clarify that men, as well as women, possess this remarkable trait; often only women are credited with it, which is completely false.) Some have referred to intuition as the "6th Sense", which may be because the gift of intuiting is often associated with the 6th chakra - also called the "third eye" or "brow chakra" since it is located between the eyes and slightly above the bridge of the nose on the forehead. (For those unfamiliar with the term "chakra", the definition is translated from ancient Sanskrit as "spinning wheel or vortex of energy".) The 6th chakra is present in every human being, therefore it stands to reason that every person has the capability to be intuitive, doesn't it? (Yes, I am aware that I am now using logic to make a case in favor of intuition, and the irony isn't lost upon me. *grin*)Earlier I asserted that listening to intuition can actually save our lives. You may be dubious about that statement, yet I ask you to please consider the vast number of reports from people all around the globe who come from varied backgrounds and belief systems who have said things like, "I don't really know why I didn't get on board the plane that crashed; something just felt wrong to me so I didn't get on at the last minute." There are similar reports of people who had unexplained illogical moments that determined their course of action causing them to avert a fatal accident by taking an alternate route they had never taken before on their way to whatever destination they may have been headed. Another example, framed within a less dire context, is to examine the question of whether you have ever just inexplicably "known" you needed to wait 5 more minutes before leaving the house, only to discover the phone is ringing with some kind of important news you would surely have missed otherwise or not received in a timely manner. Have you ever known who was calling before you answered the phone - and not because it fit a particular pattern? Maybe that call was from a friend you hadn't spoken to in years, but only moments before you'd been thinking of them for some unknown reason and then the phone rang? I have yet to meet a person who hasn't had some kind of remarkable episode where intuition played a part in their lives. I have, however, met people who have chosen to label it in another way they are more comfortable with; something less precise or mystical sounding. It truly doesn't matter what you call it, that unreasonable, irrational sense of simply "knowing" (a.k.a. intuition) is present in us all.Some people I know have said, "I had this gut feeling that…" Gut feelings are real and are now functionally correlated to intuition. In fact, these "feelings" have been scientifically proven and qualified by the medical community. The stomach, intestines – the entire gastric/enteric system – has been referred to as "the second brain". Some western physicians have even begun to prescribe anti-depressants to their patients with colon or gastric problems. There is evidence which clearly reveals that there are chemicals released by the gastro-intestinal region of the human body that mirror those produced within the brain itself. For those who are more scientifically inclined and wish to investigate this topic further, here is a website that only begins to touch upon the "second brain" - http://www.hosppract.com/issues/1999/07/gershon.htm .You may be asking yourself now, "How do I tap into this aspect of myself?" I suggest that you are already tapped in, but what you may need to do is to sit with that sense, that sensation, and let it "speak" to you. Intuition can be used to better our lives by helping us to find that which is more in alignment with our "true selves", but it cannot do so without being listened to, worked with or heeded. If given its due, you may be surprised at what is revealed to you about yourself - what and who you really like, what you want out of life or a relationship, and even more. Each journey is different, but if you don't take the road, whether more or less traveled, all you'll get is a great postcard from someone else who is on their journey! *grin* One way to work with intuition is to meditate – even if that is only for five minutes a day while in the shower preparing for your work day. Ask the questions that are really vital in your estimation to your life that you don't already "know" the answer to. Listen inwardly, quietly and stay in the moment. For more ways to work with your intuition there are a great many resources available. Some are wonderful, others not so much. I have studied some of Lynn 's work and she is a force that is both reputable and experienced. Here is her website should you choose to explore it: http://www.lynnrobinson.com. I am dedicating the last segment of this article to the importance of listening to your intuition as it relates to your body, your health and overall welfare. I cite for you an example of what can potentially happen when you lose touch with that innate lovely softer side that generally speaks to you in a whisper. The example is profoundly personal, yet I feel it is important to share what is known and experienced and, since this e-zine is part and parcel of my personal journey, I gladly and candidly share with you all now what I have discovered. In my life I have been called a "workaholic". I have traveled a varied path of employment and always worked extremely hard – to the point of losing touch with the rest of my life. I always understood that any job worth doing is worth doing well and to the best of one's ability, but not to the detriment of self. (I forgot that last part. *ahem*) Also, I had a vision, a road map if you will, of what my life was "supposed" to be. I threw myself completely into my work and, in particular, one highly dysfunctional and, yes, abusive relationship. (Please note that I do not blame the man with whom I was formerly involved – I am well aware of the necessity of taking my own responsibilities there.) At any rate, in living "the map" I had designed I had gotten completely out of touch with myself. I began living outside-in (many thanks to the insightful and beautiful Lee Wilcox Spears for imparting that phrase to me). Had I listened to my inner voice, my intuition - that whisper that became the shout heard around the world – had I only halted for a moment to be in stillness I would likely have dodged the bullet that nearly felled me permanently. The point is not to look upon me with sadness or kinship. The point – the exclamation mark – is that I didn't LISTEN to my inner voice which spoke with perfect clarity -even if it didn't fit with my "map". As a result I have had a long and arduous journey back to health and "normalcy", such as it ever is - one I am still traversing day by precious day. I learned many wonderful lessons and much about myself in that mini-sidebar trip, but I would not recommend it for anyone! *soft smile* What I am advocating here is for you all to "listen" to yourselves. Hear your inner voice and heed it if the feeling is acute and clear or nagging. You needn't live your entire life by it, because then you are not always balanced, but understand that this "voice" exists for a reason – as all things do in my estimation. Do not go gently, but do go quietly, into this good night and day so that you may hear the inner wisdom that is your intuition.Peace to all. ~Alison Kain from my former Alternative Insights e-Zine 2004~ Anastasia Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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