Feeling a Little “Psychic” Lately? Here’s Why!

Hi Reader,

Halloween is this week. My neighborhood is a fan favorite for trick-or-treating. We get hundreds of kids. It’s so much fun seeing all ages get dressed up and having fun. When we first moved here a neighbor warned me to have lots of candy. I expressed my delight (my previous neighborhood had zero trick-or-treaters) she chuckled and said “Oh you’ll get your fill here.”

That first year I ran out of candy in an hour and had to shut off my porch light. Kids still kept knocking so we had to put a sign out saying our candy ran out. Now our candy stash lasts well past 8 PM.

When the Veil is Thin: Tapping Into Your Inner Wisdom and Intuition

While this time of year is mostly known for Halloween in the energy realms the end of October and beginning of November is the time of year when the veil between worlds is thinner. I feel like it’s a time when tuning into your intuition is a little easier. Tapping into your wisdom feels a little more matter-of-fact. Taking a few minutes to slow down and tune in is a gift to give yourself.

I often talk to clients about listening to their inner wisdom and tuning into intuition. They are different things requiring different skill sets. Both are important.

image of journal, candle, tea to represent self-relfection

Inner Wisdom vs. Intuition: What’s the Difference?

First, a definition and an example. Inner wisdom is related to a deep knowledge and understanding that comes from within yourself. It’s flavored by your unique accumulation of knowledge, experience, and insight experienced over time.

A few years back I was offered a job with similar hours(I work 2–3 days a week and run my business the other days) and pay. On paper, it looked like a great opportunity. As I do with all big decisions, I took some time to think it over and spend some quiet time reflecting on it.

The more I connected internally, the clearer it became that the job wasn’t a good fit for me. It wasn't aligned with what I wanted to create in the next couple of years. The decision was the right one for me. It came from leaning into my inner wisdom and stripping away the external influences.(that ingrained hustle mentality can be hard to sift through)

Intuition, on the other hand, is the ability to sense or know something without logical or conscious reasoning. It’s often described as a “gut feeling” or a “sixth sense.” The knowing expands beyond current space and time. There’s an energetic foundation. It can be influenced by personal experience, but that’s not the primary source.

Many years ago, when I was living on the east coast, I woke up with a strong feeling that my husband should not ride his motorcycle that day. It was how he commuted to and from work each day.

I asked him to take his truck instead, but he laughed at me and rode the motorcycle. On the way home, he hit a deer and had to be life flighted to the hospital. He survived, barely, and endured a long recovery.

That knowing was not logical or conscious. I just had a strong feeling. My past experiences had me trusting the feeling and sharing it.

Developing a Skill

Both inner wisdom and intuition can be developed, often in similar ways. Trust is a cornerstone, and trust comes with practice. I always recommend starting small and building.

For inner wisdom, self-reflection is key as it builds self-awareness and clarifies desires, values, and purpose. This can involve journaling, meditation, or simply quiet contemplation. Ask yourself meaningful questions about your beliefs, values, and life experiences. Explore your emotions, desires, and goals.

As you become more comfortable doing this when a decision needs to be made, it feels natural to take some quiet time and sort through the mental chatter, external pressures, and ego to tap into inner wisdom.

Though there are many ways intuition can present itself, perhaps an image, an auditory message, a dream, or a strong feeling. It often manifests as a “gut feeling” or an inner knowing.

Learning to slow down and pay attention to these often subtle (though if ignored for some, they become more prominent)sensations or feelings that arise when navigating a tricky situation or making a choice.

Trust your instincts and act on them, even if they may seem irrational or go against logical reasoning. Taking small steps in following your intuition, even just saying out loud to yourself, “I feel like x choice is the better one,” can help you solidify that this isn’t made up sh**. It’s real. You’ll build confidence and trust in its accuracy and strengthen your intuitive abilities.

Questions? Drop me a note

I would love to hear your experiences with inner wisdom and intuition. Reach out and let me know.

Be Well,

Cathy