From the perspective of one who is exactly as you've described, it is a shot in the arm to know that I'm not a freak of nature; that there are many, in fact,whose gut instincts have saved them on countless occasions from physical and mental harm.
The ONLY time it doesn't work is if you ignore it, talk yourself out of it. God placed instincts in animals. He placed them in us, also.
It's a warning system that only fails when it is ignored.
Beware of those who mock or belittle "gut instinct". Those are the ones who will drag you to a party while the sky is falling.
Funny, reading much of this felt like you were describing me from the inside out. I've had a strong intuition as far back as I can remember. I can usually tell if I'll like a person before I even speak with them. And I can almost always tell for certain within the first few minutes after they opening their mouth.
I have a knack for sensing things before they happen. For the first several years of our marriage my wife would proclaim with some exasperation, "How the heck did you know that?!" To which I would always reply, "I dunno. I just do." It's gone on so long now that she doesn't question it anymore.
But, as she can attest, I can be a moody f--k. Especially if I don't get my periodic alone time to recharge my introvert battery.
I was really looking forward to your piece on what's happening in the world right now and what might be coming. I can sense it too. But I can't put words to it either. I was hoping you could. Alas, it feels like we're on the precipice of something huge. And not in a good way. I guess time will tell.
By the way, the podcast with you and Kale was ace. Can't wait for the next go. Cheers, Steve.
Thanks, David, loved this comment. I will keep chipping away at that piece, I just need it to feel “right” before I hit publish, especially considering we’re right in the middle of the thing so you can only see so much of it.
And the next step is a gift from the Holy Spirit: learning to trust those "positive" promptings that are outpourings of grace. I did this the other day, and got a job offer I wasn't expecting. Don't know if I will take it, but just an example of how God, through His Spirit, is constantly watching out for us. The point I'm trying to make is that intuition isn't always something that warns us of danger. It is a constant communication from the Lord of His love, care, and information. Oh, and it's also FUN as all heck to go through life this way!
Loved this piece, Steve.
From the perspective of one who is exactly as you've described, it is a shot in the arm to know that I'm not a freak of nature; that there are many, in fact,whose gut instincts have saved them on countless occasions from physical and mental harm.
The ONLY time it doesn't work is if you ignore it, talk yourself out of it. God placed instincts in animals. He placed them in us, also.
It's a warning system that only fails when it is ignored.
Beware of those who mock or belittle "gut instinct". Those are the ones who will drag you to a party while the sky is falling.
Funny, reading much of this felt like you were describing me from the inside out. I've had a strong intuition as far back as I can remember. I can usually tell if I'll like a person before I even speak with them. And I can almost always tell for certain within the first few minutes after they opening their mouth.
I have a knack for sensing things before they happen. For the first several years of our marriage my wife would proclaim with some exasperation, "How the heck did you know that?!" To which I would always reply, "I dunno. I just do." It's gone on so long now that she doesn't question it anymore.
But, as she can attest, I can be a moody f--k. Especially if I don't get my periodic alone time to recharge my introvert battery.
I was really looking forward to your piece on what's happening in the world right now and what might be coming. I can sense it too. But I can't put words to it either. I was hoping you could. Alas, it feels like we're on the precipice of something huge. And not in a good way. I guess time will tell.
By the way, the podcast with you and Kale was ace. Can't wait for the next go. Cheers, Steve.
Thanks, David, loved this comment. I will keep chipping away at that piece, I just need it to feel “right” before I hit publish, especially considering we’re right in the middle of the thing so you can only see so much of it.
And the next step is a gift from the Holy Spirit: learning to trust those "positive" promptings that are outpourings of grace. I did this the other day, and got a job offer I wasn't expecting. Don't know if I will take it, but just an example of how God, through His Spirit, is constantly watching out for us. The point I'm trying to make is that intuition isn't always something that warns us of danger. It is a constant communication from the Lord of His love, care, and information. Oh, and it's also FUN as all heck to go through life this way!