Intuition, simply put, is another way of attaining knowledge. It is not a linear process, but rather an experience of knowing that puts together what you’ve know consciously, what you know non-consciously and what just sense. Intuition presents through the mind—and the body– with images, hunches, somatic experiences and mini-ideas that just pop in. For [...]
The Relationship Between Stress and Intuition We all have stress. This is a fact of life. And we all have intuition. Intuition is an innate human trait. It is also a fact that stress blocks intuitive knowing. Therefore, to access intuition, we must learn to manage stress. When the mind is filled with the chatter [...]
When the proverbial hits the fan with high velocity stress, where do you turn for wise direction? While processing a problem with your support team is an excellent coping strategy, have you discovered that intelligent guidance is also available from a wise source within? If you have tuned into your body when facing a problem, [...]
By Bette Freedson We all have a fascinating story. Some of you might write about it, some may talk about it, and some may not say much at all. However, every one of us has coped with life events that hold the seeds and secrets of our inner strengths. Embedded in the chapters of each [...]
Four years ago, at Kripalu, my colleague and friend Michele Tamaren and I taught a weekend program titled, “A Woman’s Sacred Journey.” We presented our work from the perspective of Positive Psychology combined with intuition; This blog combines some our thoughts about finding happiness on your life’s soul journey--whatever your gender. Happiness as a path [...]
In my new book "Other Realms, Other Ways: A Clinician’s Guide to the Magick of Intuition", I tell my readers, “Before I was a social worker, I was a psychic.” I knew from the time I was very young that I had the gift of intuition, a human capacity that can be developed, honed and [...]
Have you ever considered that you are psychic? It’s often thought that psychics have unusual and special powers. In fact, there is such a mystique surrounding “the psychic dimension” that many people are willing to suspend their own opinions and decisions for the insights of The Psychic. While valuable material can be brought forth by [...]
Developing Inner Power The Paradox of Resilience I have often wondered about the paradox of inner power. I find it curious that we often associate feeling vulnerable with being weak, while denying these feeling is associated with strength, with being tough. I’ve concluded that it is the desire to avoid emotional pain that underlies this [...]
Doing Psychic Readings – My Way Over the years, doing psychic readings has been part of my work as a counselor. I have offered readings on a professional basis to many individuals. I have also used intuition along with my careful clinical thinking to create treatment plans for my therapy patients. My psychic readings are [...]
Getting Psyched Up for Everyday Life Some time ago I received a postcard from a woman who had discovered her psychic nature in one of my stress management groups. She told me that she had been using her psychic intuition to feel less anxious and remain hassle free. She was doing this by picturing herself [...]