FEAR vs. INTUITION

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How do you know when it is your FEAR of something that is guiding your thoughts versus your INTUITION telling you what you should do?

For instance, isn't it possible to RUIN a perfectly good friendship or relationship because you THINK your intuition is telling you to suspect something when, in reality, it's just your FEAR of something driving the thoughts and feelings?

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

This post of Steve's might give some insight.

To answer your question, yes, I think it's possible to allow your fear (in the guise of intuition) to ruin a relationship.

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Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}

This post of Steve's might give some insight.

To answer your question, yes, I think it's possible to allow your fear (in the guise of intuition) to ruin a relationship.

YAYYYY! Thanks ATC! *going to print this out right now*

[Shamou]

Fear has a great way of clouding the judgment…

When fears takes over, the fight-or-flight response springs in and the ability to remain totally rational is greatly impaired…

So, in a case like that I would submit the situation to someone who I know to be logical and not emotionally involved in the situation for some counsel…
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[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

I am happy it helped. That article did a lot for me as well. Fear can do funny things to us!

[Uplift]

I have learned to pay attention to responses in different situations. There are measurable responses to each situation. Our physical part is a powerful meter, performing constant measurements and adjustments. Vividly think of a fearful situation and notice all the different responses. Think of different levels of fearful situations and notice the responses. Next do the opposite, using your imagination to think of, and immerse yourself in situations where you are fearless, certain, sure, clear, where the outcome is a done deal as far as you are concerned. Notice all the different readings, all the different feelings and responses. You then have a gauge to see whether or not fear, or certainty, clarity is involved in your response to a situation. A wise person also told me if you can't get a good reading, if you are unsure, wait until you are.

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Originally Posted by Shamou

Fear has a great way of clouding the judgment…

When fears takes over, the fight-or-flight response springs in and the ability to remain totally rational is greatly impaired…

So, in a case like that I would submit the situation to someone who I know to be logical and not emotionally involved in the situation for some counsel…
.

That's profound. That alone makes a good case for chucking fear altogether.

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Originally Posted by Uplift

I have learned to pay attention to responses in different situations. There are measurable responses to each situation. Our physical part is a powerful meter, performing constant measurements and adjustments. Vividly think of a fearful situation and notice all the different responses. Think of different levels of fearful situations and notice the responses. Next do the opposite, using your imagination to think of, and immerse yourself in situations where you are fearless, certain, sure, clear, where the outcome is a done deal as far as you are concerned. Notice all the different readings, all the different feelings and responses. You then have a gauge to see whether or not fear, or certainty, clarity is involved in your response to a situation. A wise person also told me if you can't get a good reading, if you are unsure, wait until you are.

Thank you. This is perfect. This is exactly what I needed to know. It FITS!

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Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}

I am happy it helped. That article did a lot for me as well. Fear can do funny things to us!

Hey ATC! I thoroughly enjoyed Steve's article. Thank you so much for bringing me the link to it. I love this forum!

[Old Soul]

from my own personal experience

Intuitive is Clear, conscise it starts out with an immediate thought/ information and it litterally grows until it is screaming inside you( yes screaming because it gets louder ..... it does not change it does not have any emotion attached to it period....... it is like it "fills you up" takes over the entire thought process.... and no matter what you can not shake it........ it owns you for a time being :-)

Hope that helps, at least this is what happens to me, and it does come from deep inside , but it will fill you up even in your mind.......

[{aspiring_to_clarity}]

Glad I could be of service. Sometimes it's hard to sort through all the articles to find the one that will really help you.

Shamou, Uplift and Old Soul have given you some fabulous advice. I am reading those for myself as well!

[Lallymac]

Originally Posted by 172

How do you know when it is your FEAR of something that is guiding your thoughts versus your INTUITION telling you what you should do?

For instance, isn't it possible to RUIN a perfectly good friendship or relationship because you THINK your intuition is telling you to suspect something when, in reality, it's just your FEAR of something driving the thoughts and feelings?

I've asked myself and been asked by others the same question many times. Sometimes my intuition is so clear (as Old Soul said 'it screams at me') and other times it's more subtle. I've found that observing it, checking it, and sensing where it's located in my body has helped identify it more readily. I can feel my fear in lower body, put my hand on it and ask for clarity on the source of it. I feel my intuition in my lower to upper chest area or it talks to me from outside my thoughts.

I've found over the years that being able to trust my intuition has freed my from worrying. For instance my oldest daughter lives overseas and I don't worry about her at all because I know that if there is anything to be concerned about my intuitive part will quickly let me know. Understanding and trusting my intuition has given me a deep sense of peace in my life.
Lallymac

[Lallymac]

I just read Steve's post.
Yes that's it.... He's dam good at putting it into words.
Lally

[Old Soul]

I've found over the years that being able to trust my intuition has freed my from worrying

Exactly!! Isn't it a wonderful thing too:-))