The Language of IntuitionWritten by Claudette Rowley
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Most frequently, though, intuition shows up in dialect of ordinary. Ordinary, everyday intuition usually doesn't set off fireworks or make 6 o'clock news. Everyday intuition often takes form of a seemingly fleeting inner comment such as "I really should call Ken and tell him about my new business idea," or "You know, every time I drive by that restaurant, I feel compelled to stop." We often dismiss these comments for two reasons: Intuition doesn't necessarily inform us in advance why it's important to do or say something, and soon after we hear an intuitive comment, our inner critic jumps in to say, "Now there's a stupid idea." How can I get to know my individual intuitive dialect? - Notice fleeting inner comments. Experiment with following direction of these messages even when your inner critic makes a judgmental comment. - What seems persistent or insistent in your life? That may be your intuition talking to you. - View intuition as a sixth sense. Use it as you would your eyes, ears, nose, mouth or skin. - Ask your intuition a question and listen for an answer. That answer will come from your intuition. - Notice if your body is intuitive. Do you get a pain in your neck when something is a "pain in neck?" Sometimes I develop headaches when there's something I don't want to think about or when I think too much. Both are intuitive messages. - Use your energy levels as a barometer. As your energy rises, plummets, shifts, centers, grounds or ungrounds you, what do you notice? Energy and intuition are intimately connected. Become acquainted with your intuition; view it as an immensely informative language to learn. The difference between learning a spoken language such as Portugese and learning language of intuition is that learning Portugese requires external resources while intuition requires only internal. You have all tools you need to learn your own intuitive dialect. With practice, you'll be fluent!

Claudette Rowley, coach and author, helps professionals identify and pursue their true purpose and calling in life. Contact her today for a complimentary consultation at 781-676-5633 or claudette@metavoice.org. Sign up for her free newsletter "Insights for the Savvy" at http://www.metavoice.org.
| | Moving? 10 Ways to Create a Joyful, Less-Stressed Experience Written by Carolyn Beale (carolynbeale@hotmail.com)
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4. Create a word or visual picture of your ideal living space, focusing on what it would like to actually BE there. The actual physical dwelling may not be exactly what you visualized, but individual attributes can still be present: for example, my new home is in a beautifully treed setting with ample light and a view of mountains, several of characteristics that were most important to me. 5. Continue to care for your physical body: get enough rest, take your vitamins and be sure to remain hydrated by drinking plenty of water. 6. Schedule loosely. Create a week by week schedule of moving-related tasks, and be flexible about completing them. Try to tackle large projects early: getting some of “big” things out of way early clears your energies to focus on handling details. 7. Enlist support of friends, relatives and co-workers. Almost everyone knows what it’s like to move; whether it’s upstairs to a different apartment or across country, moving entails extra work and time. Don’t be afraid to ask others for help! 8. Recharge yourself: meditate, sing, dance, walk outside – do whatever it requires to keep you from feeling burned out. Know that investing time in yourself will reap huge rewards in stress-reduction and patience on big day. 9. Focus on big picture: don’t become overwhelmed by detail. It WILL all get packed, moved, and unpacked eventually, so use humor to lighten things up as often as possible. 10. Remember that you are ultimately a beloved, protected, celebrated child of Universe, bestowed with twin powers of free will and deliberately conscious creation. A move can signal momentous changes in your life, so focus your attention and appreciation on your most positive outcome. Happy Moving!

Carolyn Beale is a freelance author and publisher of http://www.SerendipitysGarden.com, A Celebration of Abundance: Body, Mind & Spirit. Subscribe to her complimentary bi-weekly Ezine, a delightful assortment of tidbits to satisfy your senses, stimulate your curiosity, and soothe your spirit. Features include uplifting articles, empowering quotations, selected artwork, recommended websites, guest columnists, and much more.
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