We all have within us a deep wisdom, but sometimes we don't know we have it. We live in a culture that doesn't acknowledge or validate human intuition and doesn't encourage us to rely on our intuitive wisdom. Much of the Western world emphasizes rationality and reason, but overlooks or ignores the enormous value of intuition and instinctive wisdom.
Shakti GawainIf I could identify one core problem about the world, it's that we've been taught to distrust ourselves.
Shakti GawainThe union of feminine and masculine energies within the individual is the basis of all creation.
Shakti GawainAs long as we focus on the outside, there will always be that empty, hungry, lost place inside that needs to be filled.
Shakti GawainLearning to trust our intuition is an art form, and like all other art forms, it takes practice to perfect.
Shakti GawainMany of us have a tendency to deny any negative feelings. We judge them as "bad" or "unenlightened" when, in fact, they are our stepping stone to enlightenment. Our so-called negative feelings or attitudes are really parts of ourselves that need recognition, love, and healing. Not only is it safe and healthy to acknowledge and accept all of our feelings and beliefs, it is necessary, if we are to get in touch with the fears and pockets of blocked energy that are holding us back from what we want.
Shakti Gawain