The Magic Behind Gut Feelings

Is there logic behind intuition?

If youā€™ve ever felt strongly about something that canā€™t be easily explained, youā€™ve experienced ā€˜gut feelingā€™.

But what exactly is it? And why should we trust it?

I donā€™t think itā€™s not an isolated feeling, like happiness or worry.

Itā€™s more like a unique blend of experience, wisdom and foresight.

Itā€™s our subconscious begging us to listen, for what our conscious mind cannot see.

We canā€™t always articulate what the feeling means, because we donā€™t know what it is.

It seems to come from deep within, yet it feels foreign when presenting itself.

So what can we do with such a stranger?

Ignore it. Question it. Or, follow it blindly.

Perhaps itā€™s the best indicator of what we would like to do, rather than what we think we ought to do.

So whether you feel like youā€™re in danger, experiencing a certain ā€˜vibeā€™ from someone or thinking about taking that big risk, itā€™s important to acknowledge your gut feeling.

It might be the only answer you need.

-Faisal.

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