Human interaction occurs on multiple levels: words, tone, body language, facial expressions. What is said and what is meant do not always match. The cheerful hello you offer to a co-worker may be received at face value, but on some level he or she may be aware that you aren't as cheerful as you appear. We are not as good at hiding our emotions as we might suppose. A truly sensitive person can pick up on the cues that point to inner conflict.
The conscious mind only represents a very small portion of overall brain capacity. Much of what keeps us alive and contributes to our mental health and emotional well-being exists at an unconscious or subconscious level. In other words, you know more than you realize.
Sometimes the conscious mind explains away the subconscious signals we receive. Because there's no logical explanation, and because everything appears to be above board, we remain committed to a particular course. When things don't work out, we are first shocked and then realize that a part of us knew the truth all along.
By learning to trust your intuition, and by learning to act on feelings that can't be fully explained, you can develop greater decision-making capacity and deeper wisdom.
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