Intuition

Following your intuition can take some time. If you've lost it along the way, it may be harder for you to see things clearly. You may doubt yourself, not trust your instincts, be susceptible to feelings of unworthiness and unfulfillment. This can all be remedied by strengthening your connection to your gut instincts.

You do not have to start out by making rash decisions based on a feeling you may have. Maybe you get a small inkling that you should leave your relationship. Take the time to think over what may be guiding you to feel this way, rather than ending the relationship on a whim. Think about things that aren't working and things that are, have a discussion with your partner, seek help from friends and family that are close to you. Doing this allows you to pinpoint exactly what your issues are, and there will likely be answers that come up on how to fix them. This allows you to take sensible steps towards a solution. Sure, in the end you might end up going your separate ways, but you know that you tried your best to keep your relationship alive. In practicing taking small steps towards following your intuition, it allows you to respect what your gut is telling you while keeping a sensible head on your shoulders. You are not rushing into decisions, but rather giving them time to process in your mind so that you can make the best choice for yourself.

Try to find things in your life that excite you. Maybe it's the prospect of a new job, a hobby that you've always been interested, a blossoming friendship that had unlikely beginnings. These sorts of things will energize you and spark happiness. They enthuse you and make you curious about the world around you, opening your eyes to the plethora of possibilities you can explore. When you dive deeper into excitement, you will find that the things that pique your interest are what your intuition has gently nudging you towards. It's something that you can't get off your mind, it fills you with hope and determination, and the newness of it all reignites your passion. This is your intuition telling you to change up your routine and incorporate new facets that will allow you to flourish. Maybe you're scared of change or are happy with the way things are going. I implore you to give these things a chance, you never know where they will lead you.

Listen to what your mind is telling you. When your thoughts take a negative turn, with self-deprecation ruling, dig behind their deeper meaning. Ask yourself why you're thinking this way, what pain patterns are presenting themselves to cause you to treat yourself poorly. These types of thoughts are standing in the way of you moving forward. They exist because of ego, trying to pull you down and away from what you truly desire. Ego does not want you to connect with your intuition, and it will do anything to block you from becoming greater. All of those negative scenarios you create in your head of unworthiness and pain, the what-ifs that cloud your judgement, try to re-route them whenever you feel their pull. Tell that voice in your head that it is absurd and based on lies. Put it in its place so that you can once again feel your intuition pulling you in the right direction.

Dreams will often point you in the right direction. When you're sleeping is the time that your subconscious is free to play. It brings forth memories from the days, weeks, and years of your life that haven't been fully processed in your conscious mind. It provides room for a de-cluttering of sorts, so that you can become more in tune with your emotions. Whenever you have a dream that you feel relates to your current life situation, make note of what you can remember on a piece of paper, keeping a journal beside your bed is helpful in remembering to do this. As soon as you wake up from your dream, write down where you were, what was happening, who you were with, what colours were present, what emotions you were feeling: everything that can help you decipher their true meaning. Often, your intuition is lying behind these messages. It is trying to communicate with you things that your waking mind is not open to receiving, so it finds another way. Do your best to decipher the symbolism that appears in your dreams, whether online, in books, or through a friend. You never know just what will turn up when you look further into your dreams.

I will be adding more ways to connect with your intuition in the coming days. Check back to gain more insight :)