Unlocking the Power of Intuition: Why It Matters and How to Harness It.
Marisa Hohaia
Multi-Certified Coach for Women // Executive Recruiter // Keynote Speaker // Author // Podcast Host
Intuition is a hard concept to define, with many differing opinions on what it is and how it works. The definition that I've adopted is a sophisticated inner guidance system registering information we receive that we can't always explain or articulate using our five senses. It's a deeply personal and often debated topic, with many questioning its credibility, origins, and proper use. Distinguishing between genuine intuition and mental programming or patterns can be challenging. Yet, the scientific community is now starting to validate intuition as a real phenomenon, suggesting it plays a critical role in manifesting our goals and living our most authentic, fulfilled lives.
The New Science Behind Intuition
Neuroscientist Joel Pearson is at the forefront of research on intuition. In a recent podcast with Rich Roll, Pearson discussed his groundbreaking studies aimed at scientifically validating intuition and helping people utilize this subtle information effectively. One of his fascinating experiments involves presenting images to one eye while flashing bright colors in the other, rendering the image unconscious. Although subjects can't report seeing the image, their visual cortex still processes it. Remarkably, emotional images, such as those of a snake, spider, or shark, elicit responses from the emotional parts of the brain and from the body, even though subjects remain unaware of what they saw.
Pearson's research demonstrates that our eyes continuously take in and process vast amounts of stimuli that we can't consciously comprehend, yet these stimuli still affect our emotions, bodies, and decisions. For instance, we might feel an inexplicable urge to avoid a situation, choose a particular career path, or form a relationship, without being able to explain why. Recognizing and investigating these intuitive feelings as valid data can lead to more aligned, higher-quality decisions.
Reflecting on my career in recruiting, intuition has played a crucial role. Every time I take on a new search, I instinctively know within the first few minutes of a conversation whether a candidate is the right fit. My former managing director often praised my recruiting instincts, but I simply attributed it to being smart and persistent.
The real challenge for me in my past, was not recognizing and trusting my intuition in my career. Instead of following my gut feeling, I would work overtime, tirelessly searching for more candidates and seeking further validation to the point of burnout. In hindsight, had I trusted my initial intuitive feelings, I could have avoided the unnecessary effort and had more balance. My first impression was almost always spot on.
Bridging the Mystical and Scientific
I love this research because if you know me, I'm a geek for merging the mystical and scientific realms. It provides a framework for understanding how our brains process intuitive information, helping us embrace the soulful aspects of our being. What I find most incredible is that based on this research it's also totally plausible that we could be receiving visions and images from energies, spiritual entities (guides) beyond our cognition, as spiritualists would suggest.
So, what can you do with this newfound understanding of intuition?
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To learn more about intuition and its role in manifesting your dreams, listen to the full podcast with Joel Pearson and Rich Roll here.
And if you’re eager to explore practical and spiritual approaches to manifesting, don’t miss my free workshop, Practical Manifesting for Busy Women, this Thursday, July 25th at 4 PM EST.
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