Make Better Decisions and Improve Your Life
By Steve Hulcombe
Intuition can easily be developed to enhance your life and align you with your life’s mission. Intuition has traditionally been linked to mystics or physics, but these days research indicates just the opposite. Everyone has intuition, just at different levels.
Think of intuition as tapping into your higher self or spirit. At the most basic level, it could be a feeling you have about someone you like or don’t like, or where you take your vacation.
There are great benefits in using your intuition more. In fact, most people use it constantly without knowing it. The challenge is when there is a major decision to make, it’s easy to get emotional and invest too much in the outcome. That’s when ego comes into the picture.
A good way to avoid ego and stay in contact with your intuition is to smile and say to yourself, “it doesn’t matter what I decide here, it’s still going to be perfect.” By trusting that everything will be fine you keep the channel to higher guidance open.
Here are 5 methods to improve your intuition:
Yes or No Method:
- Find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed and is away from distractions.
- Take a few deep breathes and let go of all your worries.
- Picture a grounding cord going down from the base of your spine going down 30 feet into the earth.
- Write your question down on paper or in a journal. To begin with make it a simple yes or no question.
- Write ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ at each side of the page. Which side of the page are your eyes focusing on or is your head moving? That is your answer.
Traffic Light Method: This method is often preferred by more visual people. Follow the same steps as above except close your eyes and see what color comes into your head. Green is ‘Yes’, Amber is unsure and Red is ‘No’.
Sway Test Method[1]: This is simpler than muscle testing and can be done on your own.
- Stand with your feet at shoulder width apart and hands by your side.
- Close your eyes and take a few breaths and let go of all your worries.
- Ask your yes or no question.
- You will start to sway in a certain direction.
- If you sway forward your answer is ‘Yes’. If you sway backwards then your answer is ‘No’.
Left or Right Method: Next time you take a walk, before you leave your home stop and ask, ‘shall I go left or right today?’ Wait for the answer. Try walking around your neighbourhood by stopping at each intersection and ask which direction you should go. Often your vision will focus in the direction you are guided to go. Follow that. It can also be done while driving.
Meditation: The benefits of mediation on improving our intuition are profound. When we regularly meditate we are clearing, stimulating opening our higher awareness and access to spirit. The more you meditate the stronger your intuition will become.
Using these methods will more closely align you with your spirit and enhance your intuition skills. With practise you will have more profound experiences and can better steer your way through life’s obstacles.
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[1] Dr Nelson, Bradley, ‘The Emotion Code’ p33