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I’ve just finished reading The Intuition Toolkit, by Psychologist and Neuroscientist Joel Pearson, who presents a scientific argument as to why intuition is, in fact, a thing.

Pearson explores the science behind our intuition, discussing that we actually have eight senses, all of which are used to build an intuitive function.

Pearson looks at many situations where intuition has proved beneficial, sometimes lifesaving, in order to uncover the formula to whether you should listen to your gut instincts.

The gist of the formula is to SMILE:

S. Self-awareness: Check if your emotions are stable.
M. Mastery: Have you mastered the topic in some way?
I. Impulses: Are impulses or cravings absent?
L. Lacks Probability: Is a probability factor absent?
E. Environment: Are you familiar with the environment?

If you answer no to one or more of these factors, Pearson argues against using your intuition.

I found this book to be really interesting, as it scientifically proves the intuition I have often felt. Intuition is so useful, especially as a helper and this formula can help you connect with your inner self.

What are your thoughts? Is this formula something you would find useful in the future, or would you make changes? When has intuition helped you?

A wilted rose is still beautiful. And you are beautiful, just as you are.

Spend a few minutes picturing yourself as the wilted rose, and practice letting any feelings of wanting to be something different to what you can be fall away. You can maybe create some art around the rose, and see what comes up for you.