Intuition

I used to be scared of my intuition. What if it took me farther from what I THOUGHT I wanted?....

In reality, my intuition was usually right, even when it meant leaving a relationship or job for something, well, actually, better and on track with my real desires and passions in life.

When faced with those changes, I didn't have the wisdom or crystal ball to see how things would work out. I just had to take a deep breath and trust that things would turn out, despite my fears or hurt.

While I needed to go through those stages to learn and grow, I realize that those times I have fully trusted my intuition, life goes on warp speed ~ quantum jumps ~ to magical places. I meet the right person at the right time, achieve my goals, create the life I want. Everything aligns.

When I take a step back and look at my life right now, I see how my intuition several years back pretty much blasted me into my present dream/reality: married to the love of my life, with a beautiful young daughter, living in Southern California, teaching yoga, and launching the next stage of my career. I still face fears, confusion, and procrastination at times. What helps is the reminder that I AM exactly where I want and need to be. And it is ok to relax and allow my intuition to again be my best guide.

So what's the cool thing about intuition? It's really not all that illusive and there are simple exercises to access it when you feel confused over a decision, even one as simple as what to eat for dinner tonight.

Intuition is a function of the right brain ~ yep, that creative, conceptual side of the brain where your artist and dreamer resides.

The left brain is the analytical side ~ for making lists and logical decisions. One compliments the other, of course, and in most people, one side is naturally stronger or more developed than the other. You probably know yourself well enough to know which side is stronger for you.

When you intuitively know a decision for yourself ~ your life goals, if a partner or job is right for you, or just if you need to change a food in your diet ~your right brain is synthesizing all of the information logically laid out in your left brain. It takes that list of pluses and minuses around a decision, or prioritizations, and gives you a split second thought, word, or feeling to guide you. What if you second guess it? That might be your left brain just checking in, or your own fears just getting in your path.

As you hone your intuition, your life begins to take off in magical ways.

If you are looking for ways to access or sharpen your intuition through simple somatic exercises, feel free to leave me a message or email steph@hoopify.com!

Happy intuiting!

Steph