Oct/Nov 2025 Aspire Magazine Full Issue | Page 51

And yet... we second-guess it. A lot.

Because we live in a world that prioritizes logic, speed, and tangible proof. From day one, we’ ve been trained to favor intellect over intuition, even when our inner voice is waving a big ol’ intuitive red flag. We override that knowing with thoughts like,“ Well, that doesn’ t make sense,” or“ That’ s not logical,” or“ But this is more convenient.”

Let me take you on a quick humorous trip to illustrate.

Years ago, I was driving on a busy road when I saw three gas stations ahead. The first one was the closest and completely empty. Perfect, right?

But then— hello— intuition kicked in:“ Skip that gas station. Go to the next one.”

I questioned it,“ Why? It’ s right here, and there’ s no wait!”

Intuition calmly repeated,“ Skip it.”

Did I listen? Nope. I rolled in, thinking I was making a practical decision... until the broken gas pump sprayed fuel all over my hands.

I marched inside to clean up, only to be told there was no public bathroom. I had to buy a bottle of water just to rinse off my hands in the parking lot.

Realizing how much time second-guessing just cost me, I had a lightbulb moment:“ It’ s not rocket science. Just follow your intuition.”

Intuition is your inner guidance system. It’ s how your subconscious and higher awareness send messages to help you navigate life with more clarity. It’ s body and soul teamwork. It’ s often subtle, but unmistakable when you learn to recognize it.

Here’ s how it might show up:

• An inner“ knowing”

• A flash of an image or symbol in your mind

• A calm and supportive voice or phrase that you“ hear” internally

• A sense of peace— or conversely, discomfort— about a choice

• A dream that gives you helpful information

• Synchronicities that align you on your life path

• When a person gives you guidance that is exactly what you need in the moment

• A deep feeling of being lovingly guided in conjunction with your purpose or next steps

WISDOM & SELF-GROWTH