Have you ever felt a nagging feeling about a decision, only to ignore it and later regret it? Or perhaps you’ve experienced a sudden flash of inspiration that led you down a path of success. These are all whispers from your inner wisdom, a powerful source of guidance often drowned out by the daily cacophony of thoughts. The good news? We can all learn how to better listen to this wise voice within, leading to a life of greater clarity, intuition, and fulfillment.
“Your inner wisdom will always guide you, if you listen and let it in. If you get quiet inside of your head, then your inner thoughts can come from your inner wisdom. When we are feeling judgmental, or self-conscious, or just plain uncomfortable inside, then usually it is just that noise in our head talking loudly. I call this noise your intellectual thinking which results from your opinions and beliefs. True wisdom holds pretty much no opinions or judgments. A lot of inner chatter is usually just going to mess you up with ideas that are not coming from your true inner wisdom or your mind.” – Jan Christenson
It’s our natural response to use our brain to try and ‘think’ up the answers, but have you tried finding answers by NOT thinking? Over the last few years I have found this to be a very effective way to receive answers to questions.
Here is what I mean:
By now you know the formula of the meditation, and you know that you can do that deep dive to be connected to something deep inside you. This is where I like to take my questions, but… try to specifically not find an answer. When we ask a question, naturally our mind wants to jump to an answer but for this exercise, can you be like: “I’m not desperate for an answer, I’m just being curious.”
“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.” – Carl Jung
“Listen to silence, it has so much to say.” – Rumi
This journey of inner exploration doesn’t require complicated techniques. Here are a few thoughts to guide your self-reflection:
- Create space for Silence: When faced with a decision or question, take a moment to quiet your mind. Breathe deeply and observe your thoughts without judgment.
- Embrace the Unknown: Let go of the need for immediate answers. Trust that the wisdom within will guide you in its own time.
- Listen Deeply: Pay attention to subtle nudges. These may be messages from your inner wisdom.
- Be Patient: Cultivating inner wisdom is a journey, not a destination. Be kind to yourself and celebrate every step along the way.
Remember, the key to unlocking your inner wisdom lies in creating space for it to be heard. It’s a journey of self-discovery, a path toward living a life guided by your truest self. So, silence the noise, listen deeply, and begin your own adventure into the depths of wisdom within.
Have an awesome day peeps!
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Finding inner wisdom.
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