Healing and Hypnotherapy Volume 4 Issue 7, 1 January 2020 | Page 18

Obviously, you must be the judge. But there are some situations in life where
your gut instincts shine the most.
While it’s easy to brush off most nagging sensations, please never ignore the
following ones:
1. “I’m in danger”
Remember that your gut instincts reflect what your subconscious mind
already knows. Although you may not be able to pinpoint what exactly the
danger is, please listen to this inner warning. It could be the difference
between life and death.
2. “They’re in danger”
Yes, you might sound like a lunatic. Yes, you might feel embarrassed or
perplexed. But if you genuinely feel that someone is in danger, tell them. You
have nothing to lose. You might just prevent the person from making a big
mistake or endangering themselves.
3. “This isn’t the right choice”
While it’s easy to brush off most nagging sensations, please never ignore the
following ones:
If you get a strong and clear feeling that what you’re doing isn’t right, pay
attention. Even if there is no moral or logical reason why you should be
feeling that way, take heed.
4. “I need help”
Your gut instinct doesn’t only warn you of danger, it also helps to preserve
your emotional wellbeing. If you receive a strong sensation that you need
help (whether physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually), seek it out. Don’t
linger.
5. “I need to help them”
At some point in our lives, the overwhelming desire to help someone will
arise. There may not be any rational reason why. The other person may
appear to be perfectly fine on the surface. But don’t let appearances deceive
you. Have a conversation with the person. Ask them how they are. This might
make you feel vulnerable or uncomfortable, but you will at the very least
make the person feel special, and at the most potentially save their lives.
6. “Something feels off in my body”
Unless you’re a hypochondriac (which is unlikely), your gut instincts rarely lie
about the state of your health. If a sudden strong and clear desire arises to
see a medical professional, do it. Get a full health assessment, and even if