Sunday, July 25, 2010

Instincts and how to hone them



This is a great photo that captures what happens when you don't listen to your instincts! How many times have you said to yourself, " I wish I had listened to my gut feeling.." or " I had a feeling this would happen..."

4 WAYS TO TAP INTO YOUR INTUITION

Meditate: By quieting your mind, meditation will train you to get in touch with your intuition. First, find a comfortable position. Close your eyes. Focus only on your breath. If thoughts arise - and they will - try not to dwell on them. ...

Use active visualization: This technique can help you learn to "read" people and situations. Close your eyes, quiet your mind and ask yourself a question about a problem you're facing.

Listen to your body: When faced with a choice, watch for your body's signals: Do you have a knot in your stomach? A lump in your throat? Does your heart ache? Or do you feel energized? At peace? Warm and glowing? Pay attention to the messages your body sends and take action based on what they tell you.

Remember your dreams: The trick to recalling your dreams is to make it fun. Buy a special journal to keep by your bed. Before you go to sleep, pose a specific question regarding a problem you're facing. By Judith Orloff MD