Your intuition is your superpower.
From a young age, I felt connected to my voice within.
You know, the voice that tells you danger is ahead. Or, this is a safe space.
Yet, somehow along the way.
I got disconnected.
I started arguing with the voice.
So much so, the voice eventually shut down.
Once the confident, knowing voice turned off, an anxious mind took over.
My once tunnel vision, type A, achievement driven mind shifted into a scattered, unfocused and fearful mind.
I questioned every thought, decision, and battled dilemma after dilemma in my head.
No, this didn’t happen overnight. And, if you’ve experienced the same or similar I am sure it didn’t happen in an instant for you too.
I stopped trusting myself to make decisions. And, frozen in moving forward, making commitments or trusting my next steps.
So, how did I get back (getting back) to living in my intuition? And trusting myself again?
Prayer - Opening up dialogue with God. Everyday, I take designated time to talk to God, ask questions, but most importantly, thank God for self reflection and our relationship together. I specifically started spending time in gratitude every morning and every night. That moved into multiple moments a day and then into continuous thankfulness. Prayer can help in reconnecting to intuition by creating a quiet and reflective space, allowing you to tune into your inner thoughts and feelings. It can promote mindfulness and self-awareness, which are essential for tapping in.
Designed Roles - I got clear about what was my job, and what was Gods responsibility in our relationship. I began turning worries and doubts over to God. In prayer, if I ask specifically for something and then found myself in an anxious loop or feeling of worry, I would immediately allow my intuitive voice and God to intercede and I would give my worry right back to God, the one whom assumed the responsibility.
Firm Boundaries- I held firm to my boundaries. This may have been the hardest thing to do of all, still is. But, its allowed me the opportunity to let go of relationships that didn’t serve the best of myself or others. It’s opened me up to a variety of amazing experiences and opportunities with others I didn’t realize possible to experience. It’s exponentially increased the value of my life and therefore built some great trust to know that my boundaries are there to help me have the greatest feelings so in return I can help others get the most out of life too. Having firm boundaries is crucial when regaining self-trust because they protect your personal space, time, and emotional well-being. Boundaries help prevent situations that may compromise your progress and allow you to prioritize your needs, which is essential for rebuilding trust in yourself and your decisions.
Nature and Grounding - Nature and grounding are important when tuning into your intuition because they help you disconnect from distractions and reconnect with your inner self. Being in nature promotes a sense of calmness and presence, making it easier to listen to your intuitive thoughts. Grounding techniques, like walking barefoot or sitting on the earth, can enhance your connection with your body and the present moment, making it easier to access intuitive insights. Every single day I get outside and walk my dog. Most days I am barefoot 70% or more during the day. I take time to put my bare feet in the grass nearly everyday too. It may sound silly, but being in nature, putting my bare feet on the earth, has connected me and kept me connected in a way that’s helped me be in a state of feeling my body and gratitude for being right here, right now.
Singing, Dancing and Shaking my Body - It may sound silly, and the first few times you do it, it may even feel silly, but I guarantee one song will change and invigorate your nervous system and change your entire mood in a moment. I teach the practice of simply shaking your body to my clients too. And, it’s just as simple as shaking your arm, legs, head and whole body. Singing allows for the release of endorphins, which can boost mood and reduce stress. Whether your in the car, standing in your kitchen our belting your voice as you do chores. There is power in your voice and singing. Dancing combines cardiovascular exercise with creativity, promoting flexibility, coordination, and connection to yourself. Additionally, the rhythmic movements of shaking your body can stimulate circulation, improving overall energy levels and vitality. Sing, dance and shake all together or separately. Whatever moves you.
Opening my Heart to give and receive Love. The whole saying, “it’s not my responsibility how others react to my honesty and truth” is undoubtedly true. And part of giving and receiving love is being authentic and vulnerable. When you’re lacking trust of yourself, it’s hard to open up. Yet, through this experience, I have learned, it is simply my job to be me. I am here to give and receive love, and that requires me to open up to other people, and even people I don’t get along with and like. This past year, I confronted three other women about things that have hurt my feelings, have made me uncomfortable or I felt to be disrespectful. Two of those situations didn’t end well, and the third ended in such a positive way. It made me further believe and see that when we communicate from a space of love, even when it’s hard to communicate or to hear, the people meant to stay in our lives will stay, and those not able to grow, evolve and change with you have had their season in your life.
Building a Strong Inner Circle - The process of reconnecting to your intuition isn’t easy, but having a strong inner circle can make a dramatic impact and has helped me tremendously too. Surrounding yourself with trusted friends, mentors, and advisors creates a nurturing environment where you can openly share thoughts and feelings. This network can offer diverse perspectives, helping you to gain clarity and insight into your own thoughts and emotions. Meaningful conversations and feedback from your inner circle can challenge your assumptions, validate your feelings, and encourage self-reflection. These are people who know you best, but also want to see your best interest shine through.
Reconnecting happens, slowly but surely.
Be patient with yourself as you rebuild, regain and establish trust within yourself.
You ultimately know what is best for you and I hope these things have helped spark some actions that will support your journey too.
If you need more help and support along the way, I am just a message away.
