4 Ways Your Intuitive Voice Speaks To You
We all have had the experience of thinking of someone only to have them text or call shortly afterwards or come to find out they were sick or in an accident. Whether it’s that gut feeling that defies logic or the heart feeling that takes us by surprise, intuition is universal to us all. Learning to develop and trust our intuitive intelligence is more important now than it ever has been before. We are bombarded daily with a deluge of information from various sources. Our natural intuitive intelligence is really all we need to know to guide us as to what is in our best interest. It can help us to navigate our life experiences and the myriad forms of information that we are exposed to. Your intuitive voice speaks to you in many ways.
Inner voice - Your inner voice is that subtle, often gentle, whisper that nudges you toward a choice, action, or realization. It’s not the constant chatter of your mind, but rather a quieter knowing that feels aligned with your true self. Sometimes, it shows up as a passing thought that lingers just long enough to make you take notice. The inner voice doesn’t shout, but its presence is undeniable, guiding me toward unexpected ideas or warnings, like a trusted companion offering subtle hints along the way.
This “still, small voice” is somewhat similar to my head babble, but has a different quality, like a nudge. I get a lot of these “nudges” while driving - like write an e-book, reach out to a friend, or watch out for that other car! I remember when I was seventeen I had broken up with my boyfriend Tim and felt terrible about hurting him. One evening a few weeks later, I was suddenly overcome with this unexplainable urge to go to the garage where he worked on his car. I drove there and somehow knew that I didn’t want him to see me, so I parked in the lot next door. When I peeked in the window, I saw him in an embrace with another girl and immediately felt relief wash over me - taking away my guilt feelings. I was in a kind of dreamy state driving home, amazed at the force that had guided me there.
Inner knowing -There’s a deep sense of certainty that comes with inner knowing—a gut-level understanding that defies logic or reason. It’s that moment when you just know something without needing an explanation. This kind of intuition doesn’t rely on thoughts or signs, but instead comes as an unshakable truth that you can feel in your core. Sometimes there are no thoughts or images - we just know. This is an amazing feeling that is probably very foreign to most of us. It certainly was to me in this next story that happened about a decade later.
My younger brother, who sufferend from manic depression, called me at work to ask if I would be mad at him if he committed suicide. Totally distraught, I said I was coming over after work to talk and I would bring dinner. I remember being at the Chinese restaurant and grabbing sets of chopsticks but putting one back because I knew Bill was gone - I just knew. Another time years later I applied for a job closer to home. After the interview I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that I had the job, even after the director called and told me that he had given the position to someone else. The next day the director called back and offered the job to me because the other person had declined.
You actually hear a voice -This form of intuition is rare but powerful. It’s as if a voice outside of yourself breaks through the noise of everyday life with a direct message. When this happens, it’s unmistakable. These moments are surprising, but they serve as undeniable reminders of the guidance that surrounds us.
Once when I was driving to work in my 20’s I heard a distince voice that said “look right.” Someone ran a red light as I was going through an intersection and I had just enough time to jam on my brakes and avoid what could have been a serious accident. Another time one of my co-workers at this new job asked if I knew someone who could teach her daughter voice lessons, and before I could think, a voice that did not feel like my own answered, “sure, I can!” So I said, “I guess I can…” and that was the start of my voice studio.
Heart or gut feeling - The heart and gut feelings are the most common ways our intuition speaks to us, often coming through as a physical sensation. Whether it’s a flutter of excitement or a sinking feeling in your stomach, your body is constantly communicating with you through its own wisdom.
When you meet someone for the first time, don’t you usually get a heart feeling about them? Can’t you feel it when some place has a good vibe? After I opened my voice studio, I put an ad in the paper for an accompanist. Out of about 15 applicants that I spoke with on the phone, I had a really good heart feeling about this one guy who is now my husband! We went on to open a joint music studio and performed together for many years. There definitely was an intuitive guiding force in my life that led me to become a voice teacher and meet my husband!
Call it what you will, there is an invisible connection between all of us that defies logic. Dr. Wayne Dyer has called it the “infinite field of energy.” Quantum physics calls it the “unified field.” This connection calls us to open our ears to a more mindful listening, suspending our doubts and fears - listening from a deeper, more receptive place to trust our intuition. Remember, we are all connected through vibration, and the energy of our bodies is “tuned in” to the that field and is listening, even when we are not!
