“I” is for Intuition
Insight and intuition bypass the mind, like a superhighway into knowing.
Intuition is the “I” in my alphabet of the Heart. And for me, intuition brings insight that comes from listening to my heart. My heart senses, feels, sees, hears and sometimes just knows. Intuition is the wisdom of the Heart.
What is Intuition?
There is an intelligence of the Heart that transcends the mind. It is accessed through intuition.
My mind is a very useful tool that strives to understand, rationalize and complete whatever task it is given.
So, when I came to the blog for “I is for Intuition”, my mind began to collect definitions and the thoughts of others about the subject. Then, I got caught in the mental whirlpool, forgetting to use intuition, stuck there for a time.
And then, my Heart…came to the rescue! I realized, intuited, that I was listening to my mind instead of my Heart. I find that I work best when I use the intelligence of the mind to follow the wisdom of the Heart.
Intuition is a way to bypass the complexities of the mind’s processes and go directly to knowing.
My heart declutters, discards and filters out the lies and distortions, senses and just knows. When lost in a forest, the heart knows how to come Home.
“the Heart has radar
when the mind thinks it is lost
look for the light in the forest
listen to the wind
light, sound leads love Home”
If your mind wants to know more about the science of the intelligence of the heart, check out HeartMath.com.
Practicing Receiving the Wisdom of Your Heart
Intuition is something that just seems to happen and it is also an ability that can be accessed, practiced and used to discern what is true for you and to guide you daily.
Practicing is purposefully and consciously going “inward”, listening and sensing what is true at the moment and discovering what your Heart is trying to communicate.
In other words, practice listening to the wisdom of the Heart and you will improve your ability to tune in and stay in alignment with that wisdom.
Learning to use and trust intuition takes practice. There are probably as many ways to do that as there are people. I recommend you find your way.
Intuition led me to discover my daily practice of listening to my heart, and I call it Heart Haiku.
I spend at least 5 minutes every morning with my designated journal. I write the date and “my heart speaks”, draw a representation of my heart with wings, and then I ask “what is the message of my heart today?”
This is a sample of my daily spiritual practice. It began as a simple pencil drawing and then I added pen and pastel.
This is my centering practice for the day that ensures that I will align with my Heart, at least briefly. The daily practice strengthens my relationship with the wisdom of my heart. Each day, it sets a Heart-centered tone for the day.
Intuition is a process, a tool that can lead you into your truth and peace.
Always Follow Your Heart In All Ways
reach into your heart
receive intuition’s gift
share to promote peace 
