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“How do these geese know when to fly to the sun? Who tells them the seasons? How do we, humans, know when it is time to move on? How do we know when to go? As with the migrant birds, so surely with us, there is a voice within, if only we would listen to it, that tells us so certainly when to go forth into the unknown.”
— Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D.
Trusting yourself is a major sign of surrendering to the flow of life and aligning yourself with Source Energy. Trusting yourself can be difficult because as children, most of us were taught to listen to the adults in our lives. Our own intuition was not nurtured…heck, it wasn't even talked about!
As in the above quote, the geese don't seem to question when it is time to fly south, they just seem to know. The more you learn how to nurture and listen to your deep voice within, the easier it is for you to start trusting yourself again. As you move higher up the levels of awareness, you will find that small, still voice gets louder in every stage. This is partly due to your new levels of awareness and partly due to the willingness to hear your own wisdom.
The next step after “hearing” your inner voice is to trust what it says and dare to act on it. That takes practice and courage! In my coaching practice when I get to witness a client taking the step to act on their inner wisdom for the first time, it literally warms my heart. I know that from then on each time they make the choice to listen to their own wisdom and act on it, they will be moving toward greater and greater freedom and joy. I know that they are well on the way on their journey to become the Master of their own lives.
As you start to pay attention and learn to listen to your inner voice, don't be alarmed if you act on something that you thought was your inner voice communicating and it proves to be inaccurate or not in your best interest. Don't get discouraged and don't beat yourself up. Sometimes our egos want to get into the game and will play tricks on us. How do you know the difference? That will vary for each of you, but here are a few tips. The more your inner voice is concerned with being right, the more likely it is ego, not internal wisdom. If you waffle back and forth a lot regarding taking action, that is still your ego trying to be safe. In that case ask yourself, “If I knew I couldn't do it wrong, what would I do?” That will give you an answer that is not coming from fear or ego.
Begin to notice how you “hear” or sense your inner voice when it has led you in the right direction. Notice what part of your body feels the sensation of “knowing.” Remember this because it will be an indicator for you in all situations when you are relying on your inner wisdom. Also, pay special attention to the fact that it doesn't often seem logical. Your inner voice has its own non-linear way of knowing and communicating. It is your job to discover your own feelings and trust that no matter what it looks like on the surface, there are good reasons to honor your internal wisdom.
How many times have you noticed after something you feared has happened, looking back on it, you realize it was the best thing for you after all? Some gifts come in packages we wouldn't have thought of.
Catherine Fenske is the owner of Live With Intention Coaching. She is a certified life coach and spiritual mentor. Catherine can be reached at 985-4499, e-mail at catherine.fenske@gmail.com, visit her blog at http://fromblocked2bliss.wordpress.com or www.livewithintentioncoaching.com.
— Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, M.D.
Trusting yourself is a major sign of surrendering to the flow of life and aligning yourself with Source Energy. Trusting yourself can be difficult because as children, most of us were taught to listen to the adults in our lives. Our own intuition was not nurtured…heck, it wasn't even talked about!
As in the above quote, the geese don't seem to question when it is time to fly south, they just seem to know. The more you learn how to nurture and listen to your deep voice within, the easier it is for you to start trusting yourself again. As you move higher up the levels of awareness, you will find that small, still voice gets louder in every stage. This is partly due to your new levels of awareness and partly due to the willingness to hear your own wisdom.
The next step after “hearing” your inner voice is to trust what it says and dare to act on it. That takes practice and courage! In my coaching practice when I get to witness a client taking the step to act on their inner wisdom for the first time, it literally warms my heart. I know that from then on each time they make the choice to listen to their own wisdom and act on it, they will be moving toward greater and greater freedom and joy. I know that they are well on the way on their journey to become the Master of their own lives.
As you start to pay attention and learn to listen to your inner voice, don't be alarmed if you act on something that you thought was your inner voice communicating and it proves to be inaccurate or not in your best interest. Don't get discouraged and don't beat yourself up. Sometimes our egos want to get into the game and will play tricks on us. How do you know the difference? That will vary for each of you, but here are a few tips. The more your inner voice is concerned with being right, the more likely it is ego, not internal wisdom. If you waffle back and forth a lot regarding taking action, that is still your ego trying to be safe. In that case ask yourself, “If I knew I couldn't do it wrong, what would I do?” That will give you an answer that is not coming from fear or ego.
Begin to notice how you “hear” or sense your inner voice when it has led you in the right direction. Notice what part of your body feels the sensation of “knowing.” Remember this because it will be an indicator for you in all situations when you are relying on your inner wisdom. Also, pay special attention to the fact that it doesn't often seem logical. Your inner voice has its own non-linear way of knowing and communicating. It is your job to discover your own feelings and trust that no matter what it looks like on the surface, there are good reasons to honor your internal wisdom.
How many times have you noticed after something you feared has happened, looking back on it, you realize it was the best thing for you after all? Some gifts come in packages we wouldn't have thought of.
Catherine Fenske is the owner of Live With Intention Coaching. She is a certified life coach and spiritual mentor. Catherine can be reached at 985-4499, e-mail at catherine.fenske@gmail.com, visit her blog at http://fromblocked2bliss.wordpress.com or www.livewithintentioncoaching.com.
