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RISING WOMEN EXPERT
ADVICE...
How can I tell the
difference between fear and my intuition? I know what I really want but I’m
confused and afraid. I just don’t know what part to listen to. What do I do?
How many times have you found yourself in a situation where you REALLY
wanted to do something, but resisted because of fear -- fear of what others
may think; fear of not knowing the outcome; fear of not wanting to upset
someone? And, despite all these fears and anxiety, the longing to do that
one scary thing still stayed with you...crazy isn’t it!
First, let’s define a few types of fear. It’s natural to feel fear. Fear is
part of our human experience. With that said, fear originates for different
reasons:
1) Instinctual Fear - This fear kicks into place when you’re
being chased by a bear. It’s a good, healthy fear to have as it heightens
your awareness and helps keep you safe. Once the “scaries” are over, this
fear subsides and then it’s gone.
2) Ego-Based Fear (ID: Internal Dummy) - This is the fear that tells
us the story, over and over again, of what will happen or could happen if we
______________. (ex: take that leap of faith). This fear isn’t “in the
moment” and often sounds like or feels like a broken record. It’s a loop
that plays over and over again in your head and very often increases in
intensity as time goes by, unless you deal with it. This fear often has deep
roots and could be a sign of a deeper fear or old wound.
Now let’s talk intuitive guidance. When your intuition kicks into gear, it
gets your attention in very subtle ways. It sounds like gentle whispers. You
can get these “intuitive hits” in several ways. Sometimes you’ll experience
a deep “knowing” or “inkling” about something. Other times you may hear a
voice in your head. Now here’s the thing, the guidance is NEVER
overwhelming. Even if it is warning you against something, it will show up
as a mild “just thought you’d like to know” kind of voice, requiring you to
increase your awareness and pay more attention. It often speaks through the
body via a “gut instinct”. And if you pay no attention to the more subtle
signs, your body may tend to manifest pain, colds and many other sorts of
ailments.
You can learn the difference between your fear and your intuition by paying
close attention to how each shows up in your life. Take some time to write
down how your intuition has spoken to you in the past. Over time you’ll
increase your confidence about which is which.
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