If you want to learn more about how to utilize intuition check out: Tapping into the Subconscious.

We are spiritual beings having a profound physical adventure here on Earth. Developing our intuition is like hitting the gym for our spiritual muscles, it builds strength, resilience, and that deep, quiet knowing that guides us home.

What is Intuition?

Intuition isn't just a quirky brain glitch or random "gut feeling." It's the beautiful alignment of mind, heart, gut, and spirit working in harmony. It bridges us to one another and, most importantly, to the Divine. As the Oxford Languages dictionary puts it, intuition is "the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning." But we know it's so much more. It's a divine whisper, soul GPS, and faithful companion all rolled into one.

Ever dialed a friend only to hear, "I was just thinking about you!" on the other end? That's intuition flexing its muscles, reminding us we're more connected than our busy minds let on.

Why Intuition Matters So Much

When we tune into and follow our intuition, we step onto the path that's right for us—even if it's not the easiest one. The "right" choice doesn't always feel comfortable in the moment, but it leads to lasting peace and fulfillment. Intuition acts like an inner happiness meter: when something just doesn't sit right, that quiet "knowing" is your spirit saying, "Adjust course!" It keeps us aligned with our life's purpose, steering us toward joy and away from unnecessary detours.

I'm so grateful I've nurtured this gift. It helps me support my family and friends in ways words alone can't touch—especially during energy balancing sessions, where I sometimes feel what they're feeling. That deeper empathy flows from intuition, opening doors to greater love and understanding.

How to Develop Your Intuition 

Here are five practical, soul-nourishing ways to strengthen this divine muscle:

1. Choose to Be Intuitive

 You hold the power of choice every single day. Consciously deciding "I am intuitive" rewires your subconscious like planting a seed and watching it grow by gathering evidence from your experiences. We make tens of thousands of automatic decisions daily; when those hidden programs clash with our highest good, we can upgrade them.  

Declare it boldly: "I choose to be intuitive." Aim high! Imagine peak productivity and performance without the stress, that's the gift of living intuitively. It's possible, and it's beautiful.

2. Use Essential Oils

   These potent plant gifts carry high vibrational energy that can help align your whole being: mind, body, and spirit. 

Immortelle: 

It's a luxurious blend including Rose—one of the highest-vibrating oils known—along with Frankincense, Sandalwood, Helichrysum, Myrrh, and Lavender. Apply to your third eye (forehead center) and inhale deeply. It invites spiritual insight and renewal.  

Sandalwood: 

Known as the oil of sacred devotion, it quiets the mind, enhances clarity during prayer and meditation, and calms the body so good thoughts can flourish. Dab on your third eye and breathe it in.  

Patchouli: 

Grounding and protective, this one connects mind to body. Massage it along your spine to shield your central nervous system and tune into your body's constant wisdom. When everything aligns, the next step is simple: act.  

These aren't magic potions—they're allies that support your intention to listen more deeply.

3. Be Still

In our noisy world, stillness is revolutionary. The greatest example comes from Jesus Christ Himself, who intentionally withdrew into solitude to pray, fast, and prepare for His ministry—demonstrating the profound power of alone time with the Father. Throughout history, many leaders have also discovered clarity in quiet moments:

“Franklin D. Roosevelt …spent much time alone while recovering from his polio attack.  Harry Truman spent much time as a boy and as an adult alone on a Missouri farm.  Quite possibly Hitler would never have achieved power had he not spent months in jail alone, where he had time to construct Mein Kampf.” David J. Schwartz, Ph.D. The Magic of Thinking BIG

Try intentional solitude: meditate, ponder, or even fast (as I do once a month for 24 hours, focusing on prayer). Fasting sharpens spiritual sensitivity and opens us to divine promptings. Prayer, too, is sacred stillness—simply communing with the Divine, listening more than speaking.

4. Be Mindful

Mindfulness means staying awake and aware. Keep a notebook handy to capture inspirations, feelings, or sudden "downloads." Cultivate gratitude—it shifts your energy upward.  

Pay attention to the inner balance: light vs. darkness, faith vs. fear, positivity vs. negativity. Gently release the heavy stuff and invite more light. As you master your mind, confidence grows, and you surrender more fully to the universe (and to God), trusting that all things work for your good.  

I love elemental meditations inspired by ancient traditions—they help harness inner forces and amplify intuition in such a grounded, powerful way.

5. Act in Faith

When divine instruction or inspiration arrives, move on it! Take the first step you can, then the next, and the next. Acting on intuition strengthens it like weight training builds muscle, it invites more guidance.  

 This is what I call "active faith": stepping out in trust, making room for miracles. It's exhilarating and it works.

“Act in faith. What would you do if you had more faith? Think about it. Write about it. Then receive more faith by doing something that requires more faith.” President Russell M. Nelson, April 2021 ("Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains.")

In Closing

My twins are naturally intuitive—they "read" each other's minds in the sweetest ways. Long-married couples do it too, that beautiful oneness. That's what we're all invited into: deeper connection, first with the Divine, then with each other.  

Everyone has this gift waiting to bloom. Keep nurturing it, and you'll be guided daily in big and small ways. The result? A life filled with greater joy, purpose, and that quiet, unshakable peace that comes from walking hand-in-hand with the Divine.

What a gift intuition is—let's keep developing it together!