Ever get that overwhelming feeling where you just know something is the truth and you don't need anything to back it up? That you have 100% confidence you're right about a fact you seemed to have mysteriously pulled out of thin air? And then, if you ever are brave enough to confirm your hunches to a friend, said friend sits there in jaw-dropped amazement of your newly discovered super power?

It's called intuition. I believe we all have it, as I believe we are all innately psychic. I do NOT believe all these "experts" out there who claim that they're the only ones with spiritual gifts. Sure, intuition might be better honed in some people than others, but like anything else, it takes practice. First, we have to understand how intuition works exactly. And what better way to start defining by describing how intuition CAN'T work.

You must realize that the opposite of intuition is self-inflicted apathy. For good reasons and bad, we block ourselves from other people's emotions every day. In order to be intuitive, you must be relaxed and open-minded. Intuition will always be smoother with people that you have chemistry with. Moreover, understand that many people are blocking you from sensing them because they're afraid of being hurt, just like every human on the planet. Your intuition isn't something that can pass through everybody; they too have to be a willing recipient.

Now, you may be thinking, "Gee, you sure are sounding like those religious nutjobs that say only true believers can truly believe." But that's not really what I'm saying. It's just that for intuition to work (and it does) then the other person must be a willing participant, subconsciously or consciously. Intuition is a very strong ability, and obviously if there was not a way to block it then people could easily hurt you with important information. People who overdo intuition have a horrible time with naively trusting people they shouldn't.

Besides, the consent for somebody to sense you is automatically implied with friends and family. Therefore, by improving your relationships with people you improve your intuition as well. I remember an incident where I lied to my best friend. It was something pretty small and insignificant, but she just sensed right away that I wasn't telling the truth. If I wanted her to stop sensing me, I could, but that would probably mean weakening our relationship.

See the predicament there? As long as I have a solid relationship with my best friend, then our intuition is going to be at full force. You can't really avoid that, and people who do avoid their intuition end up neglecting their relationships to a stagnant status where true love is never experienced. They ignore that nagging feeling, "He's cheating" or "She's lying" way too long, and before you know it an argument breaks out and their worst fears are realized a little too late. That's why you can't help but be communicative in relationships. If you want them to last, that is.

That brings us to the next lesson. When you get a read on somebody, your first step should be expressing it openly no matter how uncomfortable it is. You must gain confidence in externalizing your intuition, not to scare people away, but to show how trusting and wise you are! You'll dazzle people with your insight and cause them to look at themselves in a new light.

Of course, you must remember to be gentle as well as strong. You don't want to be too flippant, as that can cause people to simply block you out again. Remember, you might not have realized it yet but the people you sensed have already inadvertently opened up to you simply because you were able to read them. They're every bit as magical as you are, so work together with them. If you're trying to make it all about you and how cool you are, your ego will eventually cloud your better judgment. Or in this case, better intuition.

When used correctly, your intuition offers amazing potential with your loved ones to solve problems and you'll be empowered by realizing just how much you know! It's okay to feel proud by your inherent divinity, just remember what your intentions are. Remember you're helping people and mending relationships. Don't ignore vibes that seem mundane though. Most of the time you'll sense somebody's favorite TV show, or their first car, or their favorite kind of watch. These things might not seem as important as sensing that somebody lost their mother, but they're equally as valid because they're another reminder that "Hey, this person trusts me. I should do everything in my power to keep that trust and strengthen our relationship."

© Sam Leonard
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