Like a First Kiss, Intuition Begins As An Invitation

I experienced a first kiss the other evening. Not the first kiss in my life, o you snarky ones!?

But the first kiss from a new special someone. And I’m distracted.

Cuz all I can think about is that first kiss.

Why?

Because it was, like somebody else’s porridge, just right.

It wasn’t one of those prim, pursed lip pecks on the lips: There!

Like I’m supposed to be excited about that @#$%.

And it wasn’t the kind where I feel like the fella is gonna eat my face.?

Instead, he stepped right up. I don’t know how he closed the distance between us but he somehow did. And my body accepted his advance. I wasn’t startled like I’ve been by the guys who dive in—especially the ones who announce the dive a few seconds ahead of time, like this is going to help:

“I’ve gotta kiss you!”

Trust me. It doesn’t.?Help.

His lips were slightly parted. It was an INVITATION.

I was shocked because I wasn’t shocked. It was lovely.

And you want to know what I did? I took the invitation and I kissed back.?

And then there was more action with the parted lips—on both sides—and, well. That’s enough. Because if you aren’t getting a bit bothered, I certainly am.

Ahem.

Okay.

What does this have to do with intuition?

A whole lot.?

When you first start sharing your intuitive insights, it’s scary. And, like a first kiss, you can begin with an invitation. You can offer a little bit of insight or even a question.

This is not Hollywood. You do not have to stand there and say things like, “I see someone … he has a gun … oh no!!! And now I hear shots! And screams!’ Pause. “I think he killed her!”

You do not have to spill the beans—or the entire kettle o’ fish. You can put forth a bit of your intuitive insight and let them react to that.

In fact, a lot of my intuitive insights begin with something simple:

“Your second in command, do you often feel like they are trying to manipulate you?”

“I’m feeling like you are worried about burnout. Is that right?”

“Does your boyfriend have really skinny legs?”

That one got a laugh and a, “Yes, how did you know??!”

Begin with an idea or even a part of an idea. And if there is no listening or openness for that today, stop. Keep it to yourself.

But write it down and see how things unfold.

Because the first person you have to convince of the value of your intuition is you.?

#intuition #leadership #thoughtleadership

Fran Gallaher is an Intuitive Leadership Coach working at the intersection of spirituality, psychology, and the practical. Fran assists executives of 7-figure businesses and their teams to make better decisions using the power of intuition to access critical and often inaccessible information.? As a result, Fran's clients drive innovation, increase confidence—especially regarding their executive hires—and avoid leadership fails.