Listening to Your Intuition

November 15th, 2008, by Shelley Riutta

Hello from Shelley!
Welcome to the 26 new subscribers to the newsletter!
 
The theme of this newsletter is listening to your intuition.  In the article below you will learn ways to hear the voice of your intuition more clearly and how to have the courage to follow it!
 
I am in Los Angeles at a business building Workshop for women with my Mom.  We are meeting so many women doing amazing things with their businesses and using their business to help others. 
 
Here is my Mom and I at the event this morning.  I am a bit tired from my back to back trips–so it is good to be with my Mom and get a little mothering:)  It is also fun to be here with her sharing the experience of being inspired by all of these wonderful women.
 
 
 Here is some feedback from a member of the current Life Purpose Mentoring group.
 
“This program has helped me to achieve great results.  I love the structure it provided, such as goal setting and being accountable each week for these goals.  Also, I feel like clarity about my Life Purpose was gained fairly quickly into this program. 
 
The progress and results that have happened week to week have been amazingly energizing and highly motivating.  I’ve also felt encouraged by the progress others have been making during the tele-classes too.”
                                          Kelly, Green Bay, WI
 
 
If you would like more information about the next Life Purpose Mentoring Program starting in January (plus info on a special discount you can get if you register by Friday November 14th!) For more information.
 
Warmly-

Shelley



Listening To Your Intuition
“Good instincts usually tell you what to do long before your head has figured it out.”  Michael Burke
 
When is the last time you had an intuition, a knowing about something?  What did you do with that knowing–did you listen to it–even though it may have gone against the thoughts of your logical mind?  Or did you push it aside and ignore it? 
 
Your life will go much smoother and easier if you allow your decisions to be guided by the wisdom of your intution.  So often when I meet with clients the voice of their intuition has been stifled for years by the chatter in their mind.  And the more their intuition is stifled–they end of making decisions based on the fears and false beliefs of their mind.  These decisions will not lead to the happiness and fulfillment they are seeking.
 
If you have lost your connection with your intuition–you will feel lost in life.  Your intuition is  your built in navigational system designed to guide you on your true path.  If this has happened how do you reconnect?  Here are some tips to be able to hear the voice of your intuition more clearly.
 
1. Have periods throughout the day when your mind is free of thoughts.  Just clear your mind and sit in the silence.  Your intuition is subtle and to hear it you need to be quiet.
 
2.  A good time of day to connect with your intuition can be when you just wake up.  This time when your mind is still somewhat asleep–allows a space for your intuition to come through.  So next time you wake up–instead of jumping out of bed–just spend some moments in the silence and start to sense what your intuition is trying to tell you.
 
3. Many times intuition is felt in the body.  Become familiar with how you feel yours.  Many people feel their intuition in their belly and that is why they say “I have a gut feeling about this”.  Tune into the sensations that communicate your intuition.
 
4. Carry around a small notebook throughout the day and jot down when you have an intuitive awareness.  The more you look for and pay attention to your intuition–the stronger it will get for you.
 
So once you are reconnected with your intuition they key thing now is to listen to it and take action on what it is telling you.  How often have you had an intuition and went against it and ended up really regretting it? 
 
Develop a relationship with your intution.  Understand how it communicates with you and then start to trust it.  
 
Your intuition is a deeper wisdom that is able to assess a situation more quickly and accurately than your logical mind.
 
Have a willingness to trust your intuition even if it might not make sense to your logical mind.  Say to yourself and others “I am doing this because it feels right to do”–and leave it at that without having to “explain” yourself. 
 
Become friends with your intuition and let it guide you to an easier and more joyful life!
 

Niyo’s Tip of the Week
Niyo is my almost 5 year old Golden Retriever!  Here is his message for this issue of the newsletter! 
 
“Look How Funny My Hair Looks!”

One of my favorite things that I like to do is when my Mom is in the shower I like to throw my ball into the shower.  I then peek my head in to see if she picked up–and then she picks it up and throws it back out to me.  It is SO MUCH FUN–that I don’t even mind that my hair gets wet.  I hope you have some fun with someone you love this week!”

Love-
Your Friend Niyo

To learn more about Niyo the very playful dog, go here:  Niyo’s Notes

 

 

Fr*ee Tele-Class “The Gifts of Gratitude”
Mark your calendar!   I will be doing a fr*ee teleclass on Tuesday, November 18th 2008 from 7-7:50 p.m. Central Time zone.

The topic will be “The Gifts of Gratitude: Learning to be Happy NOW.”  The number for the call is 712-432-3900  the access code to get on the call is 5594042# 
For more details

If you missed the last call, “Free Your Spirit: How to Connect with Your Spiritual Guidance for Support in Every Area of Your Life- don’t worry–I recorded it and it is available as a CD or MP3.   If you are wanting to develop your Spiritual Connection even more this is a great recording to listen to!

 
I have gotten wonderful feedback from some people that were on the call.   For Details

Hi, I'm Shelley Riutta MSE, LPC a Holistic Psychotherapist in private practice. I specialize in helping people connect with their Authentic selves--and from this create a life that is in alignment with their Life Purpose and filled with Joy. I offer transformational individual counseling, presentations, groups and Workshops. You can get my Free Workbook "What Do You REALLY Want: Finding Purpose and Passion in Your Life" here or contact me at 920-265-2627.