how to reconnect with your intuition

There is a part of you that already knows.

It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t fight to be heard. It sits quietly beneath the surface of your thoughts, waiting for the moment you finally turn inward. It speaks in whispers that are easily drowned out by the noise of the world. The endless to-do lists, the opinions of others, the constant scrolling, the relentless need to analyse and explain everything.

This knowing, this wisdom, has always been there. It isn’t something you need to earn, learn, or prove yourself worthy of. It’s not a mystical gift that only a few possess. It’s your birthright. It’s the deep, intuitive voice that lives in every single one of us, guiding us toward what’s true, what’s safe, what’s meant for us.

But here’s the thing. We live in a world that rewards the loud, the logical, the external. We’re told to follow plans, data, and rational thinking before trusting the quiet pull of what we feel. And over time, that makes us doubt what we sense. We begin to ignore the nudges. We override the body’s signals. We convince ourselves that what we feel isn’t valid unless it makes “sense.”

So we lose touch.

Not because intuition disappears. But because we stop giving it room to breathe.

I learned this the hard way.

For so much of my life, I lived disconnected from myself. I didn’t know how to listen to my own needs. I ignored the quiet voice that told me when something wasn’t right. I silenced the part of me that felt unsafe, unheard, or unseen. I stayed in relationships that hurt me. I pushed my body beyond its limits. I said yes when every cell in my body was screaming no.

And each time I ignored that voice, the cost grew heavier.

It took years of unraveling, through therapy, through stillness, through rebuilding trust with myself, to realise that my intuition had never left me. It had been waiting patiently, underneath the layers of fear and conditioning, for me to come back home.

The beautiful thing is, this coming home is always possible.

Your intuition is not gone. It’s not broken. It’s simply quiet. And like a soft ember, it only needs your attention and presence to glow again.

So how do you begin to listen when the world feels so loud?

You start with stillness.

Not forced meditation, not perfection, not hours of silence. Just a gentle pause. The kind of pause that invites you to feel your own breath again. To notice the rise and fall of your chest. To remember what it feels like to be rather than do.

Put your phone down for a few minutes. Step outside, even if it's only onto your balcony or into your backyard. Let yourself be in a space that doesn’t demand anything from you. It doesn’t have to be long. Just enough to create a little bit of space between you and the constant stream of noise.

In that space, begin to notice.

Notice how your body responds to the thoughts you’re carrying. Think of a decision you’re facing, a relationship you’re navigating, a dream you’re holding close. What happens in your body when you bring it to mind?

Does your chest feel tight or open? Does your breath become shallow or deeper? Do you feel a subtle sense of peace, or does your stomach clench in resistance?

Your body often knows before your mind does.

When something is aligned for you, there’s a quiet sense of ease. It may not be completely free of fear, because growth often feels scary, but underneath the fear, there’s a deep calm. A sense of expansion.

When something isn’t right, your body tells you too. It feels heavy, constricted, draining. It might even ache or feel tense.

This is where you begin to remember that your intuition speaks through your body. Through feelings. Through sensations.

And here’s something important... don’t rush it.

Intuition doesn’t live in frantic, urgent energy. It’s not a panicked voice. It’s subtle, steady, and soft. It’s the first feeling you have before the overthinking begins. It’s the quiet certainty that comes before the mind starts listing pros and cons.

So instead of forcing an answer, gently ask yourself a question and then wait. Don’t dig for logic. Don’t try to “figure it out.” Just feel.

What feels true for me right now? What feels light? What feels heavy? What would I choose if I wasn’t afraid?

Sometimes the answer won’t come immediately. And that’s okay. The more you create these small moments of stillness, the more you’ll notice the subtle ways your intuition speaks to you. It might show up as a sudden knowing, an image, a thought that feels undeniably clear. It might show up as a feeling in your gut. It might show up later, when you’re doing something ordinary like making tea or walking outside.

The more you listen, the louder it becomes.

The more you honour it, the more you trust it.

And the more you trust it, the more your life begins to feel like it’s moving in alignment with who you really are, not who you’ve been told you should be.

I’ve seen this play out in my own life again and again.

When I ignored my intuition, I ended up in spaces, relationships, and situations that drained me. But when I began listening, even in small ways, I was guided toward the people and opportunities that were meant for me.

It was my intuition that told me to leave the friendship that was exhausting me, even when it made no logical sense. It was my intuition that told me to start my business, even though I was terrified and had no clear plan. It was my intuition that whispered yes when I met Karl, even after years of unhealthy relationships.

And it’s my intuition that continues to guide me now, not through big dramatic moments, but through the simple practice of coming back to myself.

So maybe today, you just start with one small moment.

Close your eyes. Put your hand on your heart. Take a deep breath. And ask yourself quietly:

What do I need right now?

Trust the first thing that comes before the noise of doubt steps in. Trust the feeling that arises before you try to explain it away.

Because your intuition isn’t outside of you. It’s not something you need to find or chase. It’s already within you. Always has been. Always will be.

It’s the part of you that already knows. The part of you that has never left.

And the more you create space for it, the more you’ll remember that you’ve been carrying this wisdom all along.

You don’t need to force it. You don’t need to master it. You just need to return to it. Again and again.

Because when you do, you’ll find that the answers you’ve been seeking were never out there. They’ve been waiting for you, quietly, inside of you all along.

With love & support,

Shorina | Mindful Soul Collective

Holistic Counsellor, Wellbeing Coach & Business Mentor

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