What exactly does intuitive mean? Is it founded in the mystical imagery of the old world carnival with crystal balls and tarot? Is intuitive abilities something that exists only in a few, found only in a place far removed from our day-to-day world?
Times have changed, slowly but surely. With the invention of the printed book, and the shift from illiterate to educated, we have opened our eyes to many thoughts beyond our day-to-day perceptions. Intuition became an interesting but esoteric ability of women, while men were given outlet for their own intuitive insights through business. Today we find yet another welcome shift, with men and women alike given many opportunities to explore and find their own intuitive meaning.
How do we define intuition? It is far from tangible, and so giving definition might not be as easy as it seems. Intuition is by nature an esoteric ability, and any meaning we give it will always be woven into the solid world we live in.
Intuition by itself has little value. In order to gain from our intuitive insights we have to assign some meaning to those perceptions. The challenge begins at this point. How do we interpret our visions? How do we give meaning to what we see? This question has carried forward since the beginning of time.
Philosophers have invested entire lifetimes to interpret the meaning of everything in life since the beginning of time. This seems to be the most noble of professions, for we are seekers, finding great satisfaction in finding understanding.
Intuition is still not always accepted, and it is difficult to measure. We have signs, seeing something hidden within our visual perceptions. Our advancements in science has shown us that what we see is only a sliver of what exists. There is a world contained in something as simple as a drop of water, yet our perception of water is usually confined to that quenching drink or the waves crashing onto the shore.
To truly gain from intuition we must have both the insight and the interpretation. Every one of us has this ability, yet most often we overlook or undervalue those perceptions unless we find a shared perception in others. Sharing our thoughts and insights brings our abilities into the light, and leaves us stronger in our understanding. Whether internalized or global, our intuitive ability and the perceived meanings bring an expansion of our awareness.
Times have changed, slowly but surely. With the invention of the printed book, and the shift from illiterate to educated, we have opened our eyes to many thoughts beyond our day-to-day perceptions. Intuition became an interesting but esoteric ability of women, while men were given outlet for their own intuitive insights through business. Today we find yet another welcome shift, with men and women alike given many opportunities to explore and find their own intuitive meaning.
How do we define intuition? It is far from tangible, and so giving definition might not be as easy as it seems. Intuition is by nature an esoteric ability, and any meaning we give it will always be woven into the solid world we live in.
Intuition by itself has little value. In order to gain from our intuitive insights we have to assign some meaning to those perceptions. The challenge begins at this point. How do we interpret our visions? How do we give meaning to what we see? This question has carried forward since the beginning of time.
Philosophers have invested entire lifetimes to interpret the meaning of everything in life since the beginning of time. This seems to be the most noble of professions, for we are seekers, finding great satisfaction in finding understanding.
Intuition is still not always accepted, and it is difficult to measure. We have signs, seeing something hidden within our visual perceptions. Our advancements in science has shown us that what we see is only a sliver of what exists. There is a world contained in something as simple as a drop of water, yet our perception of water is usually confined to that quenching drink or the waves crashing onto the shore.
To truly gain from intuition we must have both the insight and the interpretation. Every one of us has this ability, yet most often we overlook or undervalue those perceptions unless we find a shared perception in others. Sharing our thoughts and insights brings our abilities into the light, and leaves us stronger in our understanding. Whether internalized or global, our intuitive ability and the perceived meanings bring an expansion of our awareness.
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Of the many belief systems in the world today, how do you find what is the right direction? Many tools exist to help us gather and weave our own personal knowledge and knowledge, ranging from individual intuitive sessions to classes and books. There are many directions we can take, and every step can contain intuitive meaning. For more articles on consciousness and direction visit intuitivemeaning.com
