DAY 54
intuition vs. illusion...
after i posted blog 53 on "intuition" the word illusion started coming up in my psyche. at first it made me question whether my intuition was illusory. i decided to delve deeper into the subject of intuition vs. illusion.
where there is true intuition there is no fear. this is the measuring stick that i use to differentiate between intuition & illusion.
as we are well aware, illusions are not real therefore we can conclude that the things we fear are not real.
"The inner perception about things without reasoning, a process that remains mostly unknown to the thinker that cannot in every case empirically verify or rationally justify."
definition of illusion: illusion fools us. dictionary definitions of illusion usually state that an illusion is a sensory perception that causes a false or distorted impression of a "real" sensory stimulus.
definition of fear: to suspect, to doubt. a painful emotion excited by the expectation of evil.
quotes on illusion:
"reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one". albert einstein.
"the distinction between the past, present & future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion." albert einstein.
"the biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." george bernard shaw.
quotes on fear:
"we gain strength, & courage, & confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look at fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot." eleonor roosevelt.
"i learnt that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. the brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." nelson mandela
"a busy mind drowns out the voice of intuition & we run the risk of making bad decisions."
a personal example of intuition at work:
whilst waiting in a cue at a toll gate, i took out my purse to get the money ready. the closest amount i had was R15.00. i immediately got a feeling that i would give the attendant the change (i don't usually). when i got to the booth the lady took the money & i was about to tell her to keep the change when my attention was diverted. i had not been given the green light to go. she interrupted my thoughts with the question: "may i keep the change?" driving away i realised that i had learnt something valuable i.e. intuition is not forced but is simply a gift. the little things make-up the bigger picture. i was encouraged to know that there was free flow communication between my heart & mind. the two had become one!
"cultivate an awareness of your state of mind so that you can avoid acting out of fear."
thoughts & intuition work together. our mind can run away with us at times & there are moments when fear grips our heart due to our thought processes. this is not conducive for intuition to flow. a busy mind drowns out the voice of intuition & we run the risk of making bad decisions.
a good way to quiet your mind is to meditate on all the things you are grateful for eg. loved ones, their well being, health, a home, people who love you, etc. you will find that your mind will quiet down & your heart will swell with gratitude. now you are able to hear clearly & when you make a decision you will recognise the right one by the peace you experience.
it is important to cultivate an awareness of your state of mind so that you can avoid acting out of fear.
"Looking forward to, with pleasure, the emancipation proclamation from the freedom of fear".
intuition vs. illusion...
after i posted blog 53 on "intuition" the word illusion started coming up in my psyche. at first it made me question whether my intuition was illusory. i decided to delve deeper into the subject of intuition vs. illusion.
where there is true intuition there is no fear. this is the measuring stick that i use to differentiate between intuition & illusion.
as we are well aware, illusions are not real therefore we can conclude that the things we fear are not real.
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| "Intuition - Intuits" by Kleoniki Vanos |
"The inner perception about things without reasoning, a process that remains mostly unknown to the thinker that cannot in every case empirically verify or rationally justify."
definition of illusion: illusion fools us. dictionary definitions of illusion usually state that an illusion is a sensory perception that causes a false or distorted impression of a "real" sensory stimulus.
definition of fear: to suspect, to doubt. a painful emotion excited by the expectation of evil.
quotes on illusion:
"reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one". albert einstein.
"the distinction between the past, present & future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion." albert einstein.
"the biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." george bernard shaw.
quotes on fear:
"we gain strength, & courage, & confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look at fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot." eleonor roosevelt.
"i learnt that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. the brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." nelson mandela
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| "Passive Imagination" by Kleoniki Vanos |
"a busy mind drowns out the voice of intuition & we run the risk of making bad decisions."
a personal example of intuition at work:
whilst waiting in a cue at a toll gate, i took out my purse to get the money ready. the closest amount i had was R15.00. i immediately got a feeling that i would give the attendant the change (i don't usually). when i got to the booth the lady took the money & i was about to tell her to keep the change when my attention was diverted. i had not been given the green light to go. she interrupted my thoughts with the question: "may i keep the change?" driving away i realised that i had learnt something valuable i.e. intuition is not forced but is simply a gift. the little things make-up the bigger picture. i was encouraged to know that there was free flow communication between my heart & mind. the two had become one!
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| "The Secret of Survival" by Kleoniki Vanos |
"cultivate an awareness of your state of mind so that you can avoid acting out of fear."
thoughts & intuition work together. our mind can run away with us at times & there are moments when fear grips our heart due to our thought processes. this is not conducive for intuition to flow. a busy mind drowns out the voice of intuition & we run the risk of making bad decisions.
a good way to quiet your mind is to meditate on all the things you are grateful for eg. loved ones, their well being, health, a home, people who love you, etc. you will find that your mind will quiet down & your heart will swell with gratitude. now you are able to hear clearly & when you make a decision you will recognise the right one by the peace you experience.
it is important to cultivate an awareness of your state of mind so that you can avoid acting out of fear.
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| "Anticipatory" by Kleoniki Vanos |
"Looking forward to, with pleasure, the emancipation proclamation from the freedom of fear".
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