06/16/2026
Psychologists recognize intuition as a non-analytical thought process that often occurs outside our conscious awareness.
Intuition is our ability to piece together subtle information, patterns, and emotional impressions to form a sense about a situation or person. It’s the process of arriving at a conclusion without consciously knowing how you got there.
How many times have you ignored that inner nudge to realize later your intuition was right all along? My guess is more often than not. It’s remarkable how we can pick up on things before we can explain them. We might walk into a room and immediately sense tension, or leave a conversation feeling that something isn’t quite genuine.
Maybe we’re responding to subtle cues such as body language, tone of voice, facial expressions, or inconsistencies in behavior. Or perhaps we’re simply perceiving the overall energy of a situation. Whatever the mechanism, intuition can be a valuable guide. It helps us stay aligned with our goals, avoid unnecessary harm, and recognize whether a relationship, opportunity, or environment supports the direction we want to take.
Trusting your intuition is an act of self-care, while ignoring it is self-betrayal, because it means overriding important information your mind and body are trying to communicate. The challenge, however, is learning to distinguish intuition from fear, trauma, or emotional wounds. My second book, Healing Is the New High, explores this distinction in greater depth. Self-awareness is key.
The law of polarity helps us understand one end of a spectrum through its opposite. Duality is a feature of the physical world that helps us make sense of our experiences through contrast. We may not be able to identify the exact point where “hot” becomes “cold,” but we understand each because we’ve experienced both.
In the same way, by knowing authenticity, loyalty, and integrity, we’re better able to recognize inauthenticity, betrayal, and manipulation when they appear. When those signals arise, it’s not only acceptable but often necessary to step away in order to protect your time, energy, and well-being.
