Developing Intuition – Is it necessary?

Intuition or what is termed “Sensitivity”, within the spiritual arts, is an ability to sense beyond that which is physical in nature. So in a sense, when one is referred to as a sensitive or intuitive, it means that that person is aware of subtle energy.

Everyone has the ability to be aware of subtle energies but the degree to which anyone can do this, ranges on a spectrum, just like being able to see or to hear or to taste, etc.  As I write this, I remember the story of the boxing-day tsunami in 2004, which happened in Indonesia. It was reported that before the giant waves arrived, the animals knew that all was not well. According to the national geographic¹, elephants screamed and ran for higher ground, flamingos abandoned their low-lying breeding areas, and zoo animals rushed into their shelters and could not be enticed to come back out. Going by this, it is evident that they could sense the impending danger.

When we come into the world, we are taught how to survive using our five physical senses – our sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch. Our abilities to sense beyond these are not encouraged but ignored. In fact, in western societies, anything that cannot be proven is dis-regarded. Anything that can’t be proven is seen as fluffy or inconsequential to say the least. But, in order to be a well-rounded person, it is essential that all senses are developed. In so doing, you will be able to sense and to draw conclusions on issues from a well-rounded perspective, which is also important not just in being able to manoeuvre you physical life but also your emotional and spiritual life.

In my opinion Sensitivity or Intuitive awareness is an important aspect of anyone’s personal growth and will help pave the way to an experience and expression of who you truly are amongst many other positives.

References

1. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/01/0104_050104_tsunami_animals.html Did Animals Sense Tsunami Was Coming? By Maryann Mott for National Geographic News (January 4, 2005)