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Gut Instincts

being led from within....

What happens within ~ inside your body ~ when you have a gut instinct response? Do you trust your gut? It is important we recognize our own patterns and our own intuitive signposts so we may steer ourselves in our highest good more easily and more often.

Reflect on how you've felt inside when you had an internal warning or red flag about something or someone. Reflect on a few circumstances now...how did it feel inside your body? Where did you feel sensation? What was the temperature, the movement, the emotional feeling? Your body remembers and can show you how it felt. Did you want to put on the breaks? Did you feel inner turmoil...gut wrenching? Was there any tightness, pain, or feeling of adrenaline? Any colours, worry, or a hot or cold temperature in your stomach? Recognize your own personal response.

Now think of 2 or 3 occasions when you had an encouraging, joyful gut instinct. The times when you had an inner knowing that it would be a positive experience to proceed forward. Notice what your internal okay feels like and where you felt it in your body. Perhaps there is an easy movement of energy, happy butterflies in your tummy, lightness, warmth, or the feeling of being given a gentle nudge forward. What is your internal signal?

In life there are so many signposts and omens available along the way. So many people, however, have closed down their feeling responses in favour of an intellectual review of the scenarios they find themselves in. Intellect is fine. We were given it for a reason ~ it has much to offer. But isn't it time we not cut off parts of ourself in the process of steering our way through life?

It is the uniting of all parts of self that makes us whole, makes us powerful, and most successfully guides us on our life path. Be open to all the guidance available to you on our journey.

               

It is about time we as a species honour our intuition, our inner knowing, our inner power. Do you realize that if we always trusted and followed our inner guidance, gut level responses and whispered teachings, we as a species could be living the lives of our dreams...without war, corruption, and famine. For we're never steered wrong when we truly listen. Author Barbara Marciniak writes, "You can make a worthwhile contribution to the planet by opening your heart and mind and using your inherent gifts to create a safe, loving, and peaceful world, where all life is valued and treasured. Every act of kindness and consideration changes and enhances the course of life, so live with a deeper passion for who you are and accord yourself and others with the respect you all deserve." We are always steered in the highest good of all, and with practice, we get better at reading and following the signals for ourselves and humanity.

Don't waste energy regretting the past and those internal red flags that you've ignored ~ we've all done it. Learning can never be looked down upon, but let's put it to use. We must. Don't be sold on old ideas of logic first, and intuitions or heart decisions second (or worse, way down on your frivolous list).

It is time to incorporate all parts of our selves to fully and joyfully step into our power!

You Already Know the Answer

simple & effective techniques....

The following 3 exercises are helpful when deciding on a course of action or several opportunities, and also helpful in discovering other options available. It puts you in touch with your inner knowing that always steers you on a path in your highest good. First put yourself in a meditative state (you may wish to do this by lighting a candle, listening to relaxing music, opening your chakras if this is familiar to you, and focusing on your breath).

1. STREET LIGHT MEDITATION
This exercise is beneficial for those who are clairvoyant (intuitively see in images) and it can give very clear answers. Think of the situation you wish to intuitively explore. Now imagine and see yourself taking a particular course of action. Ask to have a traffic light appear before you, to symbolically represent this course of action. Is it red, amber or green? Trust what your lights mean to you...many people will find that a red light is cautionary and green means go! You may see flashing green that eventually turns to amber...in that case it may be time to act on your opportunity while it is available or to slow down (or be more cautionary) nearer the end of the situation. Again, trust what your own visuals mean to you. Repeat this for any other scenarios you'd like to weigh.

2. BOX MEDITATION
An excellent exercise for those who feel things intuitively in their body, and those who see in images. Imagine the first option and see yourself inside a box or room with it. Explore this scene and any feelings you experience in your body. How do you feel inside this room? What do you see or hear? Is there a ceiling? Are the walls closing in? Or do you feel expansive and joyful? Repeat this exercise if you are considering various options. Does the choice (or which choice) feel(s) right for you?

3. PATH MEDITATION
Imagine one option. See yourself on this path. Engage all your senses. Notice the landscape, it's richness or lack, the colours, sounds, and temperature. Notice the vegetation and any movement or insects/animals/people that appear. Are there any messages for you? How do you feel walking on this path...at the start and later on? Does this path lead to more opportunities? How much effort or what action is required? Repeat this process for another option you are considering. Ask now for another pathway to be shown to you...something you have not considered yet. How does this option feel, look, and sound? Is there a path in your highest good? Trust your instincts. You know the answer within.

                                                 

Hopefully you're realizing your own inherent power to steer life on a course that feels right and is safe, joyful and abundant for you.

It would be lovely to see you for a treatment, at our April Senses Workshop, and Art & Spirituality classes next month. If you have a friend who may be interested in our Deepak Chopra Contest, feel free to invite them to enter.

Be well,

Kerri McCutcheon, Founder


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