There are three stages our mind goes through in learning to comprehend a situation or idea:
1. Sensory Perception is the process in which we decipher information that is received in the cerebral cortex from the lower sensory or motor area. It is the perceiving or intuitive act that we receive when we see something, touch or feel something, hear or smell something. In turn, we deduce a situation in our minds based on these small, intense discoveries. Now, you must ask yourself, is it the perceived notion of what feels good or is it the intuitive act of what you know in your heart? I had a teacher who answered that question by asking "is there a presence or absence of harmony around the situation?"
2. Surrender is the action of yielding one's person or giving up the possession of something or into the power of another. By letting go, it leaves us exposed, opened, vulnerable, and defenseless. Only by surrendering, are we completely and fully able to allow the Universe to take over and truly lead us to the most natural and simple path. By allowing this path of least resistance into your life, you receive what is intended! Use your tools of love, gratitude and assurance to trust your perception is right. When the choice seems effortless, inspiring, associated with synchronicity, clarity or a profound sense of peace, surrendering to it is the only and best choice available.
3. Illumination is receiving power! There is nothing more enlightening than looking at something you do not understand or quit comprehend until that moment when suddenly, it becomes so very clear to you, that you just cannot believe you did not see it in the first place! This self-discovery, or illumination we experience is one of the greatest gifts we can receive. There is no personal agenda or hidden reasoning behind the illumination, as it is a product of pure clarity, harmony and profound peace. This is due, in many ways, to our sensory perceptions, which takes place in this discovery process and the ability to allow ourselves to surrender.
This Intuitive Learning Process is something we can apply to ANY situation in our lives! Whether learning a craft, understanding the computer, or accepting any given situation, this process will help you to "open your mind" and allow new ideas, new creativity, and new insight to flow freely. Try it!
Andrew Pacholyk MS L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/intuition.htmTherapies for healing
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