As I close out September and reflect on my theme “I have a choice”, I wanted to add the following thought. The role of intuition in creativity, problem solving, and interpersonal relationships is vital, yet it is frequently discounted and mistrusted by those who do not understand it. Almost everyone, however, by becoming more aware of how intuition works, and by giving careful consideration to the choices or problems we face, can make much fuller use of intuitive capacities.
In addition to opening one to the aforementioned experiences, developing the intuitive faculties allows one to recognize the possibilities inherent in any situation. When one becomes aware of possibilities, one is free to make choices. Choice is always available, but it becomes real only when one is conscious of having it. If choices in life are made automatically, reflectively or unconsciously, the experience of freedom remains elusive. Awakening intuition enables one to see the choices available and is thus a liberating experience. Before experiencing this liberation, however, one must first make a fundamental choice with respect to intuition itself-whether or not to give time and attention to its awakening.
