𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒊𝒔𝒅𝒐𝒎
In fiction-romance novel, Dismantled Hearts, there were moments when characters relied on their inner guide for decision-making and judgment. Some of the characters got it right, and others, well not so much. For instance, one character had a gut feeling about her relationship. Acting on impulse without hard evidence, she triggered a spiral of avoidable events. Unfortunately, what she felt all along turned out to be true and the plot continued to thicken after that revelation. This narrative highlights how the character listened to her inner guide, but her decision making based on intuition wasn't the most appropriate behavior resulting in a toxic course of events.
Career/Business
In my career, I progressed through the corporate ranks pretty quickly. By the time I was 26, I was managing a team of 20+ and continued to excel. At some point, there was a time when I had to listen to my inner guide. I worked for a boss who was the worst. He stole my ideas and posed them as his own. When it came to women, he had zero respect, and it was becoming a problem within the department. His behavior was blatant, and he didn't bother to hide it. He was prideful and dared anyone to challenge him.
One day, I reached my breaking point. I packed all my belongings and made the decision to walk out and quit. I headed to the door and this small voice spoke to me and told me to turn around. I kept walking and this same voice spoke to me and told me to not quit. I listened and returned after lunch, putting my belongings back and continued to work under this boss. Well, 2 weeks later he was terminated, and I was given his position, just like that. This situation was the catalyst for further advancing and ultimately shaping the trajectory of my career. I gained the skills necessary to eventually launch my own business years later. In this case, it was me being led by the guide on the inside; for some, we refer to it as the Holy Spirit that nudged me to keep going and not quit through this challenging situation.
Relationships
Years ago, I was chatting with my cousin when our conversation drifted to exes. I found myself reminiscing about one particular ex and how much I appreciated his respect for me. It wasn't that I hadn't experienced this from others, but he stood out and it was worth mentioning. A few days later, my cousin attended a barbecue. Lo and behold, who does she run into? Yup, my ex. She put him on the phone, and he was happy to hear from me. We exchanged numbers and eventually reconnected. I just knew this was a sign from God. I was already on my journey of abstinence, having told God that I would let Him write my love story the next time around. Then, just a week later, I spoke of my ex, and we were connected again. Yup, definitely God, so I thought. As months passed by, I began to feel unsettled in my spirit. It wasn't anything my ex had done wrong; in fact, he treated me even better than before. But despite his respect and adoration, I just couldn't shake this feeling.
Finally, a year after ignoring my gut feeling and dealing with a challenging situation in the relationship, I finally built up the courage to get the answer I needed. "Lord, please tell me if he is the one." The next morning, I woke up to find my Bible app wide open on my phone. I knew it was God because I had a lock on my phone, yet somehow my Bible was opened to Galatians 5:7-10 MSG (go check it out) When I read this, it was no doubt that he was not it. A few days later, I ended the relationship and never looked back. My next prayer to God was for help with having discernment and not being so easily swayed by signs.
Fast forward to most recently, I was unexpectedly reunited with another ex (I know, I know - what's up with all these exes). I bumped into him while out and he took the opportunity to apologize for how he treated me in our past relationship. He also shared some other details that he had always wanted to tell me, which I appreciated. My inner guide played a significant role in this situation. As I navigated the emotions and thoughts that arose from our encounter, I felt a strong internal pull to seek deeper understanding and clarity. God tested me in this situation, and through that testing, He eventually revealed the true purpose of us meeting. Ultimately, I learned that our paths crossed so that I could finally forgive him. I thought I was healed, but after connecting, I realized I still had some healing to do. Trusting my inner guide, I embarked on a forgiveness journey, putting in the necessary work. This process allowed me to close that chapter once and for all, with no looking back.
Final thoughts
I've shared a few examples of how the Holy Spirit has guided me on the path to where I belong. This is how I operate my life. Most of my decisions are made by listening to the guide within. As I grow in this area, I become more in tune with the path I should take. Trusting your internal guide can prevent heartbreak, help avoid traps set out against you, and even save your life. This is why it's so important to develop in this area. Ignoring your inner guide can lead to setbacks that eventually divert you off track from your life's intended path (your destiny aka calling aka purpose). The good news is even if you stray, your inner guide will speak to you to get back in alignment.
Acting out of obedience to this inner guidance can not only prevent heartbreak and navigate challenges but also help you excel and accelerate your timeline in your career or business, assist with parenting, and lead to a drama-free life. Your inner guide, often referred to as the sixth sense, can even bring the right people and opportunities into your life. These benefits and more stem from trusting your instincts. The more you trust this inner guidance and move in the right direction, the more confident you become in your life choices. When faced with difficulties, there is always a choice to be made, and your inner guide, through discernment, will help you make the right ones.
Until next time!
- Authoress J. Henry, XOXO
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