Intuition as a Guide in Spiritual Living
The concept of coping with pure instinct and internal listening has been generally mentioned in religious teachings, and David Hoffmeister stresses that theory as a way toward deeper awareness and clarity. Based on his perception, true advice does not result from outside force or regular evaluation, but from a peaceful inner style that brings an individual toward peace and understanding. When persons learn to confidence that internal recognition, conclusions start to experience natural rather than forced. Inner listening involves persistence and discernment. Many individuals confuse psychological tendencies or personal dreams with true intuition. Hoffmeister teaches that authentic advice has a feeling of relaxed and assurance as opposed to urgency or fear. By training stillness and reflection, an individual can begin to acknowledge the huge difference involving the sound of the mind and the quiet path that arises from greater consciousness. Still another important part of this tea...