Balancing Our Intuition and the Five Senses- Part 3

“No idea is conceived in our mind independent of our five senses.”

                        -    Albert Einstein

In the last chapter we looked at some suggestions to help sensors utilize their intuition.  Now let’s look at how intuitives can deepen their awareness of the five senses and utilize the information to make a decision that is best for them.

Here are some suggestions:           

Be in nature- The natural world is filled with opportunities to stimulate our senses.  Go for a walk in the park or on the beach, sit in the grass or on the sand, close your eyes, and identify what you can smell, hear, see, touch, and taste.  Be extra aware of your breath and notice how fast or slow you are breathing. Are you breathing from your upper chest or down from your diaphragm?

Embrace the ‘new’- It is easy for our five senses to become dull when we stick to what is familiar.  Visit some place you’ve never been to before, engage in a new activity/interest, cook/taste new foods while paying attention to the senses.  When we heighten our senses we will be better able to identify them.

Connect with an animal- All kinds of creatures can help to heighten our senses.  If you have access to an animal, use your five senses to deepen your connection with him/her.  Notice how it feels to hold/touch it, and how it smells. What sounds does the animal make while engaging in various activities like, eating, drinking, relaxing, playing, etc. 

Developing awareness takes time and practice.  It requires being fully present in the here and now and staying connected to our physical body. This is the true essence of mindfulness.

May we all experience balance in our lives as we deepen both our intuitive and sensing abilities.