Erin Lee

Intuition and decision-making

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Erin Lee is a 4th generation psychic intuitive who helps people identify and release mental, emotional and spiritual blocks, so they can create the life they want. She is naturally clairsentient and claircognizant, is trained in mediumship and is a certified Usui and Karuna Reiki Master and Teacher. Erin loves encouraging others to discover their intuitive power. In addition to her psychic reading and reiki practice, Erin teaches a bi-weekly psychic playgroup at her ocean front studio in Union Bay and is a frequent speaker at the Comox Valley Spirit Fair.

Intuition – it’s become a “new age” catch phrase, and is often seen as being airy fairy. Yet, it’s a basic instinct and primitive tool that has been vitally important to the survival and advancement of the human race.

In many ways, it’s a tool that the advent of logic and the need for proof has pushed to the side. I’m not saying that logic and proof don’t have a place I’m just suggesting that it’s important to make room for intuition too.

So, what exactly is intuition? According to Wikipedia, “The word ‘intuition’ comes from the Latin word ‘intueri’, which is roughly translated as meaning ‘to look inside’’ or ‘to contemplate’”. Intuition is an inner source of knowledge, or a barometer of mental and emotional health. To access that inner knowledge, it’s important to let go of judgement – there’s plenty of time to analyze after you receive your intuitive message – trust and have faith.

But before we look at how to develop intuition, let’s talk about why you’d want to tap into your own intuitive mojo.

Intuition is an amazing tool. When we lived close to the earth, our intuition helped us to identify danger and alerted us to predators. Using that inner knowledge allowed us to survive. Now, we can see how intuition helps to keep animals safe. An example of a physical intuitive response is a dog whose hackles rise as he senses a threat.

Aside from the foxy cougar eyeing the strapping young men at the grocery store, looking for an opportunity to grab a tasty man nibble, the risk of humans becoming a hungry predator’s next meal has pretty much disappeared. That doesn’t mean that the tool is no longer worthwhile, it just means that we have the opportunity to use it in a different way. Rather than sensing danger, we can use our intuition to help us create balance within our lives.

Today, one of the best ways to use our intuition is in making decisions. Let’s say that you’ve been offered a promotion at work; this promotion would give you a pay raise and more vacation time. Excellent! Your bank account would really appreciate some extra dollars and now you’ll have the time off to go on the girl’s trip you’ve been thinking about. Logically, accepting the position makes a lot of sense. But, every time you think about taking the promotion, you notice that your stomach starts to feel queasy, your mood goes from excited anticipation to dread and you find that your energy level drops.

These internal messages are screaming that this situation isn’t healthy for you right now. Does that mean that you don’t take the job? Not necessarily. The situation as it is presented is perhaps not in harmony with your inner needs, but you now have an opportunity to look at why your intuition is giving you that cold and prickly “no” feeling.  What a powerful and amazing gift! More often than not, the intuitive trigger encourages further exploration and we end up with a better understanding of ourselves and what we need, which leads to greater balance in life. In a world where a balanced lifestyle can be difficult to achieve, any tool that aids in finding and maintaining balance is worth developing.

Check out the next issue where I’ll share one of my favourite intuitive exercises – “Trying on a Decision”.  Until then, happy intuiting.

Erin Lee
Psychic, Angel Card Reader and Karuna Reiki
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  2. Hi Erin…just wanted to let you know your article was just AMAZING for me to read at this particular time.I have had that queasy stomach and have been overriding it.However,the added piece about encouraging us to look at what it is we really want and need has been confirming that I’m reacting to my scenario in a positive,healthy way!!
    Thankyou and big hugs!

    • Hi Sue – I’m so glad that you enjoyed the article! I’m equally thrilled that it confirmed that you’re making positive and healthy choices for yourself, and that it was an appropriate time for you to read it. It’s amazing how information and signs come to us exactly when we need them. The frequency of these signs increases as we listen to our intuition too. Thank you for reading and sharing your experiences Sue. Big hugs back!

  3. This is a great article! I found it really inspiring at this time. As an intuitive worker, I really value the messages in this piece and I feel that it’s a great reminder for all of us to trust our inner voice. Well done Erin!

    • Hi Stephanii – I’m so glad that the words are inspiring for you. Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts and experiences! Keep listening to your inner voice, it never steers you wrong.

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