How do you make your decisions? Do you base everything on logic, or do you use your heart? Sometimes a gut feeling comes, and it is trying to tell you something. You might get these feelings deep inside of you. Of course, you might wonder if this is your instinct or if this is intuition or if they are even different. It can be scary to listen to what your intuition is telling you, but this is a great way for you to make good decisions in your life.
Intuition Versus Instinct
Instinct is something that is scientific and it tells you that there are rules that you use in your body that help you to make decisions. Your instinct comes from learning, and it teaches you things that you carry with you for your whole life. One example is that you might be afraid of spiders. Instinct tells you that a spider can be dangerous if it bites you and when that happens your instinct lets you know to stay away from it.
Intuition is a feeling that you get deep inside of you that you can’t really explain. This isn’t based on science, but it helps you to make decisions based on what you feel in the physical. This is something that comes from your subconscious and not your conscious mind.
Having Intuition
Having intuition means that you are able to have feelings that come up when you have to make decisions. These are things that you have to learn to listen to and pay attention to. Not everyone trusts their intuition and lets it guide them, but some people are very keen on listening to their intuition and they make great decisions.
Instinct is based on fear and knowing what is scary to you and it allows you to control what you think and feel about something that could be dangerous to you.
Intuition is part of your inner being and your gut feeling, and it can give you a sensation that tells you that you might make a better choice. It doesn’t come up when there is just fear but it shows you how to be curious and how to make great decisions that can bring you peace and joy. The more you listen to your intuition the stronger you can be.
Knowing Your Intuition
There are things that you can do to increase your intuition and to learn how to listen to your gut feeling. Here’s how!
- Meditation
Meditating can help you to open up your intuition. It allows you to quiet your mind which can help you to be receptive to what your intuition is telling you.
- Dreaming
Dreams can guide you and give you information. As you listen to your dreams and pay attention to them you will be able to increase your intuition. Write down your dreams and be as detailed as you can. Go back and read your journal later and see what your dreams told you.
- Be Creative
Be creative in how you listen to your feelings. Let your emotions be known and don’t hide them. Be creative in giving your intuition a chance to shine.
- Go in Nature
Spend time in nature and connect with the earth around you. Doing this can open you up to the natural things around you and help you to have an open heart and an open mind.
Final Thoughts
Everyone has some kind of intuition and it’s up to you how you use it. If you choose to use your intuition and trust it, then you will see that it can guide you. Listen to your inner voice and see what kind of confidence that you have with your choices.
Funny how spending time in nature is supposed to unlock the mysteries of intuition. Maybe if I go camping, I’ll suddenly start making brilliant life decisions. If only it were that simple!
This article beautifully encapsulates the nuanced differences between intuition and instinct. It’s essential to develop both for holistic decision-making. Kudos to the author for such an insightful read!
Oh yes, because listening to your ‘gut feelings’ is exactly how humanity has made leaps in science and technology. I suppose the next step in problem-solving is consulting a magic 8-ball?
Seriously? Relying on intuition over logic can lead to reckless decisions. The world needs more reason and less of this airy-fairy nonsense.
The distinction between intuition and instinct has often been a subject of philosophical debate. This piece provides a practical perspective that many could find enlightening. A well-delineated explanation that merges psychological and scientific viewpoints.