Intuition Is a Muscle: How to Hear and Trust Your Inner Voice

You know that feeling — the soft tug, the subtle whisper, the knowing that rises before reason?

That's intuition.

Not loud.

Not always logical.

But unmistakably true.

And yet, many of us were taught to override it.

To gather more information.

To seek external validation.

To trust the expert, the spreadsheet, the algorithm — instead of ourselves.

But here's what I've learned again and again:

Intuition is not a gift for the lucky few.

It's a muscle.

And like any muscle, it strengthens with attention, use, and trust.

Debunking the Myths

Let's clear some fog:

Myth #1: Intuition is magical or mysterious.

✨ Intuition is mystical, yes — but it's also deeply natural. It lives in the body, not just the spirit. It speaks in sensation, in imagery, in emotion.

Myth #2: Intuition is only for "spiritual" people.

✨ Everyone has access. It's not about having the right tools or titles — it's about listening, softening, practicing presence.

Myth #3: Intuition always feels calm and clear.

✨ Sometimes intuition feels like discomfort. Like a "no" you can't explain. Like a quiet tension in your chest or a twist in your gut.

Trust doesn't mean it always feels easy — it means you're willing to follow, even when you don't have a map.

How to Hear Your Inner Voice

The inner voice often speaks quietly — beneath the noise, beneath the programming, beneath the fear.

To hear it, we must slow down.

Here are a few grounded ways to practice:

🫁 1. Breathe + Body Check-In

Pause.
Place your hand on your heart or womb.
Ask: What do I know beneath the noise?
Notice: Is there expansion or contraction in your body?

Intuition lives in sensation more than words.

📖 2. Stream-of-Consciousness Journaling

Set a timer for 5–10 minutes.
Write without editing, without censoring.
Let your inner knowing spill onto the page before your mind catches up.

Ask: What does my intuition want me to know today?

🌙 3. Moon Ritual Listening

Light a candle under the new or full moon.
Sit in stillness.
Ask a question.
Wait.
Let the answer come in imagery, feeling, breath — not just words.

The moon reminds us that knowing doesn't have to be immediate to be real.

🎧 4. Tune Into Subtle Yes vs. No

Try this with small decisions:

Tea or coffee?
Walk left or right?
Say yes or not now?

Feel your body's response.

A "yes" often feels warm, open, forward.

A "no" may feel tight, heavy, still.

Don't rush. Just notice.

A Story: When I Didn't Listen

Years ago, I said yes to something that looked perfect on paper — but felt wrong in my belly.

Everyone around me applauded.

My mind rationalised it.

But my body... tightened.

My breath shortened.

My dreams unsettled.

I stayed. I performed. I twisted myself into the shape they wanted.

And then I remembered:

My body is my compass. My soul doesn't speak in spreadsheets.

When I finally said no, it didn't make sense to most.

But it felt like exhaling for the first time in weeks.

That's intuition.

Quiet. Clear. Deeply yours.

You Can Trust Yourself

Your inner voice is not broken.

It may be buried beneath noise, conditioning, or past betrayals — but it's still there.

Every time you listen, even just a little, you strengthen the thread.

Every time you honour a nudge, you build trust.

Every time you pause to ask what's true for me, you return home.

You don't need permission to know.

You just need practice.

A Final Whisper

Your intuition may not roar.

It may not always make sense.

But it is wise.

It is alive.

And it is yours.

You are not lost.

You are simply learning to listen.

And that is sacred work.

If you're longing for gentle guidance or sacred support in learning to trust your intuition, I invite you to explore my offerings. Together, we can create practices and rituals that help you hear, honour, and follow your inner voice — again and again.

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