Deep down inside of you dwells a genius. A being that is so wise and loving and brilliant that you almost wouldn’t recognize it as being part of yourself. While the limited physical aspect of you might often feel overwhelmed by self-doubt and uncertainty, this inner genius always knows the best step to take next, and always knows the easiest solutions to every problem.
Are you in touch with this inner genius? Or do you more often try to struggle your way through problems and challenges, feeling lost and confused most of the time? This inner genius is your soul, your spirit, your inner light, the part of you who is always connected to the universe. Like most other people, you probably do not consult this inner part of yourself nearly as much as you could. And even when it speaks spontaneously to you, you might doubt or ignore the message.
It’s helpful to remember that the human mind is meant to be a problem-solver. It is designed to pinpoint potential sources of danger and trouble, and fixate on them until a solution is devised. At times, this can be helpful and even life-saving. But at other times, you can become so fixated on the problem that you are literally blind to the solutions.
However, your inner genius has the ability to see far beyond your present problems and challenges. Since it is connected to all-that-is, it can see the bigger picture of your life. It can offer much more effective, simple solutions than your problem-oriented human mind can perceive. If you will start consulting your brilliant inner self more of the time and get your logical mind out of the way, your intuition will begin to speak to you and guide you.
Here’s how to begin: set aside a few minutes each day to quiet your mind, breathe deeply, and ask a question of your inner self. It can be related to a challenge you’re struggling with right now, or you can even ask an open-ended question like, “What can I do to bring more meaning and joy into my life?”
After asking your question, sit quietly for several minutes and imagine keeping your energy open and your mind as quiet as possible. Thoughts may still flow through, but just allow them to pass by without actively focusing on any one of them. This may take some practice, but it will get easier over time.
Your answers might come in the form of feelings, ideas, mental images, a few words or a short phrase floating through your mind. If nothing comes to mind right away, just trust that the answers will come to you with perfect timing later.
The more you practice being open and receptive to your intuition, the more actively it will engage with you. It will begin calling things to your attention, sometimes even before you ask, and sometimes even before you realize that there is a problem in need of a solution. You will enter into an effortless flow of good ideas and clear gut feelings that lead you to the most beneficial actions. It will help you to avoid potential problems that are often caused by overthinking and hasty decision-making.
