Reclaiming Your Intuition – # 6: Not For Sale

 

In a world where everything is branded, packaged, and sold, it is easy to forget that your intuition is not a commodity. It does not need to be certified or validated by anyone to be real.

Yes, you can take courses to sharpen your awareness. Yes, mentorship can be helpful. But no program or teacher can sell you the inner knowing you already have. Your intuition is yours. It is not a product.

The Risk of Outsourcing Your Knowing

When you forget that your intuition is yours, you may start to rely on others to confirm every decision you make. This can be dangerous if those voices have something to gain from your dependence. A trustworthy guide will always send you back to yourself.

I have seen people hand over their decision-making power to coaches, spiritual teachers, or communities, believing they could not trust themselves without external confirmation. The longer this pattern continues, the more disconnected they become from their own instincts.

Protecting Your Compass

Your intuition is the ultimate authority on your life. This does not mean you should never seek outside perspectives. It means you weigh all advice against your own truth. The danger is in believing that someone else can know your inner reality better than you can.

A Story to Remember

I once worked with a client who would not make a major life move without running it past her coach. When the coach encouraged a path that felt wrong to her, she followed it anyway and regretted it deeply. Her turning point came when she realized she had paid to ignore herself.

After that, she committed to a rule: she could seek feedback, but her final answer had to come from within. The result was a complete shift in how she approached decisions — with more clarity, more confidence, and far fewer regrets.

Practical Steps to Keep Your Intuition Sovereign

1. **Limit External Input** – When facing a big decision, resist the urge to poll every friend or mentor before you have checked in with yourself.
2. **Create Reflection Space** – Spend time in silence or nature to hear your own thoughts clearly.
3. **Test Small Decisions** – Build trust with your intuition by applying it to daily choices before major ones.

Why It Matters

Your intuition is part of your birthright. It is personal, free, and priceless. No one can give it to you. No one can take it away.

**Journal Prompts:**
- Where have I been tempted to outsource my knowing?
- Who in my life encourages my autonomy?
- How can I remind myself that my intuition is already mine?