Many people seek answers from outside sources. There are Gurus for every area of expertise. Instead of trusting one’s natural inclinations, we need affirmation from others. While seeking advice is usually good, it shouldn’t override our natural inclination.
Every human being is born with intuition, an internal navigation system. While maps are essential, we shouldn’t ignore our inner voice. Recently, when I was using my phone’s GPS, we weren’t reaching our destination. Finally, despite my objections, my husband chose a different route. When we safely arrived at the location, I asked him how he knew what to do. “I just intuitively felt this was the way to go,” he replied. He couldn’t have been more right.
Technology isn’t my strong suit, nor is my poor sense of direction. My strengths lie in making life decisions, especially when I remember to stay attuned to my inner voice. When I haven’t listened, I’ve made my biggest mistakes and had to learn lessons the hard way. Fortunately, my intuition tells me that errors are all part of developing spiritual willingness and faith. Even mistakes, when faced and analyzed, are opportunities to become a better person.
When children are raised to listen to their inner guide, they develop the most trusting relationship they’ll ever have — with themselves. They learn to make good choices when they are taught to heed the voice that tells them right from wrong. Every child has natural talents, and if they are encouraged to develop those talents, they will develop life skills and careers that are intuitive and natural. But if a child is commandeered in a different direction, they may lose the connection to their talent and purpose — a recipe for depression.
What is intuition? It’s a quiet, still voice that gently guides us when we’re willing to listen. It warns, “That might not be a good idea,” “You might want to consider something else,” and “Have you thought this through?” “If you’re uncertain, wait.” “Is this the best way to approach this?” “Is this a win-win situation?”
“Maybe take a deep breath and cool down before you speak?”
“You can do better,” “You deserve better,” “Are you choosing from love or fear?”
It’s never too late to become your own best friend; the best way to achieve this is by listening to your intuition. It will always guide you in the right direction—if that’s truly where you want to go. It’s always present but never takes away our free will. Spiritual growth comes from using free will wisely.
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Donna Marks is an educator, licensed psychotherapist, and addictions counselor in Palm Beach, Florida. She has worked with over 6,000 clients. Donna’s struggle with addiction brought her to a worldwide search for healing. She became licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in 1987. In 1989, she earned a Doctorate Degree in Adult Education, then became Certified in Addictions, Gestalt Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Hypnosis, and Sex Therapy. Donna developed an award-winning addiction training program at Palm Beach Community College. She co-owns an outpatient treatment program and serves as a consultant to treatment centers. For 36 years, she has taught A Course in Miracles.
Donna is the author of three books: the multi-award-winning title Exit the Maze: One Addiction, One Cause, One Cure, and Learn, Grow, Forgive: A Path to Spiritual Success, The Healing Moment: Seven Paths to Turn Messes into Miracles of Love, and her latest fiction, Fortis & Sapiente – A Tale of Two Lovers Who Successfully Navigate the Murky Waters of Love. Donna is a public speaker and has shared her methods with millions of listeners on podcasts and radio shows.
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