The 5 Stages Leading To a Developed Intuition

Any fulfilled and successful person would recognize those stages

There are 5 phases leading to a developed intuition: The Awakening, Looking for answers, Taking the leap, Entering the flow, and Realizing your highest ideal. The majority of successful and fulfill humans of the world would tell you that they can recognize some of those stages of growth in their life.

Each stage enhances your intuition, and by the end, you become accustomed to relying on your intuition and unlock your sixth sense.

The Awakening

The wake-up call happens when you experience a sudden disruption in your life. For instance, a relationship break-up, a loss of a close family member, being let go from a job, an accident, or an unexpected situation that gives you no option to act, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction with your current circumstances that weigh on your shoulder.

Those events push you to look more inward for a solution rather than outwardly with distraction or unnecessary busyness. You question everything around you more than usual. You seek more quietness and alone time. At times, it might look like a depression, but the difference lies in the nature of your thoughts.

If they are reflective and lead toward seeking a solution, they are empowering awakening questions. And should be meditated or reflected upon them. But, if they are self-sabotaging questions that lead you to self-destruction or reduce your sense of worth, become mindful of them and seek help. Talking to a professional therapist or having a friend to remind you of how great and important you are can alleviate those limiting thoughts.

In my awakening, it was nine years of relationship break-up that initiated the journey. I noticed signs:

• I had the impression that I was not alone in my room.
• Half of my friends disappear on me.
• I was seeing the number 11:11 more than I used to notice them on the clock.
• I received a great job offer in other states, all within two weeks of the break-up.

It was swift and life-changing, and the only thing in my mind was the question, “why is all that happening to me?” my search for answers begins.

Looking for answers

This stage is emphasized by your ability to notice your inner voice or guidance. — Your gut feelings, your dreams, your intuition, your soul wisdom — You become curious about anything that passionate you, but more importantly, anything related to spiritual growth or faith. You want to know more, understand more, question more. But if you pay attention to all those questions, you will notice that this curiosity is fuel by your inner self.

At this stage, you seek to validate the new-found curiosity you have about your craving for spiritual knowledge and practices. You will dig into books, ask questions, meditate, go on long walks, do anything you feel necessary to comprehend what is happening to you. You might start to meet new friends ready to help you validate what is happening to you. You are longing for, finding your “North Pole” or listening to your internal GPS.

Unfortunately, some people my awake in an environment that suppresses more than empowers this new gift, and that can affect your initial inception. If you noticed that your surrounding is not empowering for your spiritual growth, you would have to find a way to keep it alive any way possible. Usually, the universe will show a way to do it. Listen to your guts or impressions.

In my recollection of my personal experience, I was intrigued by the question about how I should operate at my highest or soul level? And today, I am still discovering so many facets of myself. We never stop learning about ourselves, even in a million years. My approach was to find tools that can help me understand myself better in context with my spirituality:

• Human Design to understand how to operate correctly in the world.
• Jung Typology Test to understand your personality types.
• 22 Energy Matrix to have an idea of where your initial destiny leads.

and more.

If you decide to go on this route, be open. Your current circumstances and professional career at this moment are not a reflection of where you should be if you are not feeling it. It is not everyone who is also seeking to know more about themselves. But everyone has the option to do it; help and support are around the corner as well when you decide to leap.

Taking the leap

Taking the leap of faith is all about trusting yourself. But it becomes easier after you have collected enough information about who you are, what you desire, and where you can potentially found your fulfillment. Then, with enough confidence, you start your journey by following your intuition.

In general, you will be removing anything stopping you from operating at your best. It will all depend on your circumstances. A solitude time is also required to fine-tune the best way possible to listing to your intuition or inner guidance. For everyone, it is different, but it is beautiful to experience. The leap of faith you are taking is more of an internal one rather than an external one. You learn to be authentic inside, in your thought and belief of yourself. Then the outside world will reflect those changes to validate the change or not.

Few of my friends became my mentors and advisers because they have been where I was trying to go. In this phase, you will notice that people come and go from your life. You have the one-timers, the seasonal, the campers, and the life partners. Each one has a timeframe going from the smallest to the long one, respectively. When they leave, it might be painful, but it is all following your life path and direction. They come to help you mirror your default or validate your new acquire inner strength.

In my experience, I had to let go of the good job I had during the first stage. I had to make financial and relational changes in my life to allow me to continue to grow. Some change was intentional, and others come as a loss, but they were all meant to happen. Learning how to listen to my inner guidance with confidence and jumping was scary, but it was the right thing to do. I am still falling, but the fear is becoming more enjoyable as my purpose and gifts are revealed. Plus, what do I have to lose? Nothing, I know I will find a way to land on my feet. That is the one certainty the universe guarantees when you follow your flow.

Entering the flow

Entering the flow is all about letting the inner guidance, curiosity, and desire lead the way by bringing you the opportunities that are suited for you to bring forth the best use of your skills. In this stage, you do less thinking, but you let any circumstances in your life become a source of joy and learning. You follow and trust your impulse to help you navigate your life with conviction. You begin to see the more profound meaning of your work, your creative endeavors, and its impact on your life and others. Synchronistic events are all around you — Commonly called Synchronicity.

The philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” A decision is what it takes to start, a commitment is what is asked of you, and success is waiting at the end of the journey.

Life will show you what it has in store for you by:

• By bringing people that desire to help you.
• With the resources you need.
• Opportunities flow to you and come on time.
• And your magnetic energy field manifests all your desires.

You might have to learn a new set of skills better suited to your inner strength and abilities. Everything that comes easily and naturally to you is a signpost of the inner strength you have. You might not fully express it, but after you work on honing it, it will blossom to show you a version of you, you could have never imagined existed.

A good attitude to have is critical on your path to “Initiation.” Anything new requires adaptation and constant progress. Your desire to share all this wisdom you gain as you grow will become strong. In this stage, you can use any way relevant to you to share your wisdom. Usually, your intuition will lead you to the most appropriate way to do it. You will become a student and teacher of life — Naturally as a result of following those synchronicity events.

Realizing your highest ideal

Realizing your highest ideal are the different accomplishments that pave the way to your success — whichever they might be. Basketball player Koby Brian in an interview with the famous podcast producer Lewis Howe once said that his greatest success in basketball is realizing that he was living it every time he gets in a course to play.

There are multiple points of success or checkpoints you will remember along the way, but they are not the most important in your journey. Following your curiosity, finding something exciting, learning a new craft to create or express your inner abilities, reaping the reward for yourself and others, and repeating the process while learning the lesson each stage contains is the game of life.

Going through those steps will enhance your intuition for sure; the time it will take will vary. The more you surrender and find the positive behind your experiences, the faster you will grow. Like sport or any activities that lead to growth, constant work in enjoyment is key to success — The same applies to your intuition.

In my journey, I am in between the “Entering the flow” and “Realizing your highest ideal phase. I follow my curiosity and trust faithfully what the universe brings to my path. I might be stubborn at times and decided to go my way, but my inner GPS always gets me back on track.

Furthermore, I am confident that I am living my highest ideal because I am following the flow of my life, everything comes to me on time, and I am harnessing some new skills I would have never imagined I had. Where it will all lead is a mystery, but I am excited about the journey and what it has to afford.

Ending

Flowing with life is the natural way of living in the world. Every natural living thing in this world follows it. But when you go against it, you might reach your goal and not have the fulfillment that comes from realizing something extraordinary.

What drives me the most is my curiosity about where it will lead me. The potential is limitless and exciting at the same time. It can be scary in some circumstances, but I know my subsequent growth is behind my fear, So I jump. There is always risk involved, but I know there is never a failure in the process.

Two years ago, if you asked me to write? I would have told you that I am an engineer and only love math and solve complex problems. What a limiting belief I used to have. Today, I wake up and get excited to share some of my insights and discovery with you. The joy that comes from knowing that it was helpful is refreshing. That realization applies to many areas in our lives, not only professionally but also relationship-wise, health, Joy, and more.

This next story is a follow-up on this one. It shows how to use your intuition most effectively. An interview inspires it with a renowned spiritual teacher named Lisa Choquette; she shares her approach to using her intuition to live in the flow.

I leave you in peace and joy, go forth and rejoice.

Bonaventure Barry