Your Intuition’s Five Lines of Communication

It is my firm belief that everyone on this earth has felt intuition at work at some point in their lives.
Even the most scientific among us has felt the hair stand up on the back of his or her neck when danger is close, or felt a special zing of excitement when in the right place at the right time.

For those that are interested in having an even more active intuition, how can they know that it’s there? There are five categories of communication that intuition uses. Personally, my intuitive information comes to me via images, feelings, an inner voice, symbolic pictures and “knowings.” For you it might be just different - and you might already be relying on it more than you think. Read on to find out.
Gut Instinct, aka The Hunch
Anyone who has ever watched a detective show knows how valuable a “gut feeling” can be! This primal sensation is very physical, with an actual tension in the stomach or an overall tightness in the muscles. It is closely related to feelings of suspicion or doubt. On the other hand, when your body relaxes and you have sensations of looseness in the limbs, lightness or openness in the chest and general relief, that is your “gut” sending you a message akin to “Bingo!”
Divine Intelligence, aka Knowing
While the gut instinct is visceral, diving intelligence is mental. Simply put, a thought pops into your mind and you simply know that it is true. You have no feelings of doubt or suspicion. Usually this occurs when you have been asking questions in prayer or meditation. It feels like God or the Universe zipped the answer straight to you as if in an
email. It’s harder to pinpoint physical reactions to this thoughtful method of communication with your intuition, beyond a feeling of calm, purpose or “rightness.”
Symbolic Pictures, aka Visions
Maybe this one should be called Intuition for visual learners. One of the primary ways you receive intuitive information is through symbolic images. These pictures will pop into your mind’s eye. They may be significant objects, or signposts, cultural symbols of positivity, success, or good luck, as well as images that have personal meaning for you. A warning may appear as an image with an “X” through it, cultural symbols for “stop,” or something that disconcerts you. Visions might appear like photographs, or like brief scenes of a movie.
Words, aka The Inner Voice
If symbolic pictures are visual, the Inner Voice is verbal. It is most commonly reported as the hint of a whisper in the back of the mind, encouraging you forward or inviting you to pause. Answers might come in full sentences, meaningful words, or repeating phrases. It is the most accessible in moments of peace and quiet.
Dreams
Dreams can offer tremendous guidance. They combine symbolic pictures and words with movie-like action scenes. Without the limitations of the waking mind the messages can be conveyed in fantastical ways. Pay attention to your dreams. They reveal your patterns and point the way to your best future.



 

Lynn A. Robinson, M.Ed., is a leading expert on the topic of intuition. Through her work as an intuitive counselor she's helped thousands of people discover their life passion and achieve their goals. Voted “Best Psychic” by Boston Magazine, she’s also a bestselling author whose latest book is Divine Intuition: Your Inner Guide to Purpose, Peace and Prosperity . Her other books include, LISTEN: Trusting Your Inner Voice in Times of Crisis and Trust Your Gut .