-Han
Solo in the movie “Star Wars”
In the last
chapter we defined two personality traits-
intuition and sensing. Personality
traits run on a continuum, however, we most likely have a ‘preference’, relying
more on one or the other to gather information. The more information we gather prior to making
a decision will increase our chances of making the best one for us. How can we be more balanced in our decision-making
efforts, utilizing both intuition and sensing?
If our personality
‘preference’ is to rely on the information our five senses take in, we might try
to develop some intuitive ability. Here
are some suggestions:
Sleep on
it- After we have gathered sensory
information, we can give ourselves some time to ‘digest’ the information. Our brain does most of its processing while
we are sleeping. Keep a notepad by the
side of your bed and jot down any dream content that you remember upon waking. A dream may reveal, through images and
symbols, your feelings/expectations, connected to a particular decision.
Imagine- Find
some quiet time to sit and think about your options. In your mind’s eye, see
your future self acting out each option.
Pay close attention to the signs in your imagined scene that reveal
emotion like facial expression and body posture.
Know your
body- As you imagine your future self,
shift the focus to your body in the here and now. Begin with the head, neck, jaw, shoulders,
and continue to work your way down noticing any areas of tightness or tension,
but also any positive sensations. Try to connect any physical sensation with a
specific scenario that you see in your mind’s eye. Emotions exist within our physical bodies,
therefore, the body can help us to know what feels right or wrong for us as
individuals.
May we all
be open to both our inner and outer selves in order to make healthy, balanced
decisions in our lives.
In the next
chapter, we will explore how intuitives
can utilize the five
senses to make more balanced decisions.
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