When it comes to health and wellness, we all know that we should eat better, exercise and not engage in unhealthy behavior like smoking or drinking excessively. However, few people realize that within us all there is a valuable resource that can provide strength and wisdom and guide us towards a healthier and happier life. This resource is your inner guide, and once you know how to tap into it, the effects can be simply astounding.
Our inner guide wears many forms and is understood and experienced in unique and individual ways. Some call it intuition or a gut feeling. Others describe it as deep physical knowledge held within the subconscious below the general sense of awareness. Some even experience it as a sixth sense or second sight, a premonition or clairvoyance. At its most basic, the inner guide represents our connection to the person within.
This connection is unique for each person because we are all multifaceted and hold within us a kaleidoscope of experiences, sensations, memories, hopes, motivations, and desires. On a conscious level we are not always aware of the elements that reside within, yet they are available if we know how to summon them.
How to Access Your Inner Guide
1. Be Aware That It Exists
The first step in accessing your inner spirit guide is acknowledging that it exists in the first place. We all have a gut instinct or voice inside that tells us when something feels right or out of place. This is not the same as ego or fear. Your inner voice will always have your best interests at heart. Be aware that it is there, and try to listen to what it has to say.
2. Tap Into Your True Feelings
Usually, your first instinct or feeling about a situation or a person will be your true thoughts and feelings. You may have the urge to ignore these feelings and overthink things or make a decision based on your ego or fears. Go with your first instinct, and be aware of conflicting emotions and what the root of those emotions may be.
3. Meditate
Meditation allows you to slow down and listen to what your body has to say. Try to find a quiet spot where you can shut out external distractions, sit in a comfortable position and concentrate only on your breathing and heartbeat. Imagine a peaceful spot where you can meet with your inner guide, and visualize your inner self. By concentrating on your current state of being, you can cultivate a deeper understanding of what your inner guide is trying to tell you.
4. Look to Yourself For Answers
Start asking yourself questions instead of looking outside for answers or solutions to the problems in your life. For example, you may want to ask yourself, “How do I truly feel about
this situation?”, “Can I do anything about this situation or is it beyond my control?” or “What can I do in this situation that will result in the best possible outcome for me and for others around me?”
5. Trust Your Inner Guide
Once you are aware of your inner guide and what it is trying to tell you, you need to trust what it is trying to say. Too often, people already know the answer to a question or the solution to a problem, yet they ignore their inner voice and look for outside advice to deal with it instead. Once you start trusting in yourself, you will most likely find that the decisions you make will result in better outcomes for yourself and for the other people in your life.
The inner guide exists in all of us and it is an invaluable tool that we can use to assist in decision making and attaining greater self-knowledge. When we access the inner guide we gain the ability to draw on our intrinsic wisdom as needed. This wisdom is vital for healing and nurturing the soul and spirit. If you can tap into your inner guide and listen to what it has to say, you will find that you make better choices about life and find greater satisfaction in the outcomes of the choices you make. Problems become less daunting, confidence levels soar, and your overall health and happiness will greatly improve.
© 2014. Dr. Cynthia Thaik. An excerpt from Your Vibrant Heart: Restoring Health, Strength, and Spirit from the Body’s Core.
