Instinct

For your consideration…..

We may have had messages about intuition before but if we have it doesn’t matter. Following our instincts is an important message and certainly worth repeating.

I love the message in the picture but it would add one more thing…..instinct protects us. For a long time I volunteered at our county’s domestic violence safe house. I never met with a survivor without emphasizing the importance of trusting your instincts. I would tell them if you have a “bad feeling”, trust it or if you feel like you are being watched, believe it and take actions accordingly.

We never question “instinct” when we watch the animal kingdom. We trust that they have instincts and accept that they follow them. Human’s have the same instincts as well but we have an ego that likes to throw in doubt and question them and all too often over ride them.

“A woman’s intuition” is talked about like it is something mysterious. It seems separate from a man’s intuition. That is patriarchal. If we keep them separate then society has an excuse to discount or ignore women’s “gut” feelings. Reality is every human being has intuition. The dilemma  is whether we honor and follow it.

Our instincts do not lie to us. They have no reason to. We were born with them in our life tool box to help protect us and help us tap into our inherent wisdom and the wisdom of the Universe.

We are being asked today to let go of the propaganda that infers that instinct is part of some “woo woo” belief system. Instead embrace your intuition, celebrate it, listen to it, trust it and honor it.

That is the HOPE. And so it is.

Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take…..

-Meditate/pray….listen.

-Drink lots of water.

-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.

-Notice how the sun and wind feel on your face and Mother Earth on your feet.

What made me smile yesterday…….

-An unexpected half day off.

-Errands ran.

-Toes and nails done.

-Lunch with Carol.

Love, Blessings and Gratitude,

Rev. Chris