Following Spirit

How many times a day do you tap into your intuition? Do you tend to make decisions from your head, your heart or your gut?

I believe that our energies are governed essentially by three domains--the mind, the body, and the spirit. The mind is connected to our heads (thought, logic, reason); the body to our hearts (feelings, emotions); the spirit to our "gut" or intuition (knowing, believing). These three areas affect our powers of thought, choice and behavior... but how?

When you really stop and think about how often you use thought on a daily basis you can see how it runs our lives. We "think" through literally everything. We often will use our "feelings" to help assist us in our thought process, but how often we do take into consideration what we already "know" (or sense) about the situation at hand?

That is my question to you today: What role does your spirit play in your daily decision-making?

Exercise: the next time you are faced with a decision, "think" about it--do your logical thought process, use the tools that make sense to you (pro/con list, talk to a friend, etc). Then move of your head and down into your heart. Take a moment to "feel" what emotions are attached to your thoughts--what are you feeling about the decision? Which components carry a "charge" and which do not? Then lastly, move out of your heart and down into the pit of your stomach... tap your intuition. What do you "know" or "sense" about this decision? What was your first "gut reaction"? This is your best opportunity to really discover your deepest perspective--your truth. In fact, in time you may find that the deepest truth lies not within your mind or body, but in your spirit--your soul--your knowingness.

Taking the time to pay attention to your mind, body, and spirit will start to bring you into better alignment--and opportunity to find more balance and equilibrium. Begin to pay attention and see what results--you may be surprised and delighted!

Namaste.