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us from intuition. To change this I                    free your arms. Perhaps jump up and
                                                                                                                                   urge you to have a look at the words                   down and let the body shake out in no

                                                                                                                                   and phrases that you use often                         particular way. Maybe your voice wants
                                                                                                                                   when describing yourself. Examine                      to make noise.

                                                                                                                                   statements that use, “I always,” or, “I
                                                                                                                                   never,” to get a sense of these patterns.              Now stand where you are and become
                                                                                                                                   If you feel challenged to spot these ask               perfectly still. Close your eyes. Connect

                                                                                                                                   a friend to give you feedback on this.                 to the vastness of infinite space.
                                                                                                                                   Then take your time and be gentle with  Instantaneously you are able to tune into

                                                                                                                                   yourself when you see them clearly.                    the sounds of birds and insects. Feel the
                                                                                                                                                                                          sensation of the air upon your skin. Notice
             The Fine Line between Ego                                                                                             Being able to identify and sort through  the moisture within the mouth and the


                                                                                                                                   sensations is a matter for the Third                   taste of the saliva. Let the smell of earth

                       and Our True Nature                                                                                         Chakra, Manipura Chakra, as this                       and flowers dance in your nostrils.
                                                                                                                                   is where we possess the power of
                                                                                                                                   discernment. In order to be able to                    What does the environment sound like
                                                                                                                                   determine the difference between ego-                  now? What does the expression on your

        I teach intuition. It is my belief that                Chakra, also called the Throat Chakra.                              driven-constructs and true information  face feel like? Just be absolutely still
        intuition is an integral element in our                Therefore the words we speak circulate                              coming through intuition we must be                    and see where this takes you. Perhaps

        true nature and that it has been trained               back into our consciousness.                                        patient and persistent.                                the body begins to move and dance or
        out of the majority of people through                                                                                                                                             shake. Maybe you will yell or cry or
        domestication. I also believe that the                    Intuition is a destination we reach by                           The ego-mind is strong and wants to be  smile. There is no right or wrong. This

        most direct path to connecting with                       climbing the ladder of meditation. It                            in control. Quieting its incessant chatter  is an opportunity to let go of the mind
        your intuition is a steady meditation                      cannot be rushed. Instead we must                               can only take place in the deep calm                   and just observe, as if you are viewing

        practice. When teaching meditation I                          persistently practice in order to                            of the state of meditation. How then                   someone else.
        realize that I am awakening memories                               incrementally advance.                                  can we identify the difference between
        rather than inserting new information.                                                                                     truth messages and mind-chatter? The                   Once you find yourself still again, tune

        Approaching teaching in this way creates  It is important for us to be able to                                             only way is through steady practice and  into your breath and perhaps even your
        what I perceive as a more grounded                     identify the difference between ego-mind                            testing the information received.                      heart beating. In the silent spaces at the

        understanding of this gift.                            information and true intuition. I prefer                                                                                   top of your breath when the lungs fill to
                                                               to teach my clients and students how                                                    Here is something you              capacity, do you notice any sensation?
        You might have explored the chakras                    to identify through their senses first so                                               can try from my book,              At the bottom of your breath when the

        in search of ways to tap into your                     that they can proficiently withdraw from                                                Unfolding Happiness                belly draws in, what are you feeling?
        intuition. Many associate the idea of                  sensory input in order to successfully

        thought and consciousness with the Ajña  connect with their intuition.                                                                         Stop whatever you are              Slowly open the eyes and begin to take
        Chakra, known in English as the Third                                                                                                          doing. Turn your phone             in the environment surrounding you.
        Eye. It is more correct to realize that                We might have created deeply grooved                                                    off for a few minutes and  At first there is just a little light seeping

        consciousness is anchored in Vishuddha  patterns in our thinking that derail
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