How to glibly listen to your intuition (When the mind is loud)
Sometimes it feels like my head’s got a megaphone and my heart’s using Morse code. But here’s the truth—when you know how to spot the whispers beneath the mental chaos, life begins to shift in magical ways. Let’s explore how to really, truly hear your intuition…even when your brain won’t shut up.
First Published on - 01/08/2008 00:38
Second version Published on - 09/06/2025 11:40
What is intuition and why should we trust it?
Ever had a weird hunch about something…and you were spot on? That’s intuition—whispering directions while your brain's busy recalculating. It’s not about being psychic; it’s about being present. You see, intuition isn’t logical, but it is wise. It won’t scream at you; it nudges.
Let me ask you something: when was the last time you trusted a decision without overthinking it to death?
Most of us—especially in our hyper-productive, noise-flooded lives—dismiss the inner knowing in favour of logic. But what if logic only knows the past, while intuition dances with your future?
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When ego’s loud, pause. When intuition’s clear, follow. That’s the magic.
Intuition is like the soft hum of a tuning fork within your chest. It’s always been there. The problem? We've been trained to ignore it.
A Harvard Business Review study once reported that over 82% of executives make decisions based on gut feeling. Why? Because data tells you what was, but intuition guides you to what will be. And often, in life’s biggest moments—be it choosing a partner, launching a business, or moving cities—data just can’t give you the whole picture.
So if your inner voice feels like a faint whisper, you’re not broken. You’re just human. But here’s the secret: the more you listen, the louder it gets.
Why does the mind feel so loud all the time?
Let me paint a picture. You wake up and before your feet touch the ground, your brain’s already on—“What time is it? Did I miss a message? What’s that email from bossman about?”
This mental buzz—from endless tabs open in our heads to the constant ping of our phones—isn’t natural. It's noise addiction. It’s no wonder we can’t hear our souls.
Our minds are overfed and under-rested. We live in an era where silence feels like a threat. Just try sitting in a room with nothing to do—no phone, no music. Uncomfortable, right?
Now, don’t get me wrong. The mind is brilliant. It writes code, solves puzzles, tells you not to lick frozen poles. But it also drowns out quieter voices—like the one whispering, “This relationship feels off,” or “Maybe that job isn’t aligned.”
I remember once ignoring my gut about a business partnership. My head rationalised everything—it looked perfect on paper. But something in me recoiled. Fast forward 3 months, and I found myself entangled in one of the most draining experiences of my life. That voice had warned me. I just didn’t know how to listen.
Noise isn’t just external. It’s internal—worry, fear, over-analysis. That’s why we must actively quiet the mind to hear what lies underneath.
And if you ever doubt your ability to make soul-led decisions, remember: even the most thinking youth must one day become the feeling adult. Here’s a reflection that hits home: Thinking Youth
Your inner voice is the most trustworthy adviser you’ll ever have.
Can you hear the soul when the mind is screaming?
Yes—but only if you know what to listen for. Think of your intuition as a shy child and your mind as an excitable uncle who never stops talking. Which one do you think gets heard more?
The soul doesn’t argue. It doesn’t explain. It doesn’t shout. It simply feels clear. Like a sudden knowing, a quiet confidence, or even a “hell yes” or “oh no” that arises before thoughts kick in.
Here’s a simple practice that changed my life: the 3-Second Rule.
Whenever you're faced with a choice—big or small—notice your first feeling or thought in the first three seconds. That’s usually your soul. After that, the mind jumps in with “what ifs” and logical gymnastics.
Want proof? Try journaling your initial gut reactions to key decisions for a week. Then revisit those entries. You’ll likely be amazed at how accurate those whispers were. Trust builds when evidence is collected.
It’s not magic. It’s muscle memory. The more you flex your intuitive muscles, the stronger they become.
And remember this quote, because it’s gospel:
“Truth doesn’t argue. It feels clear.”
What’s the role of the body in intuitive knowing?
Here’s something they don’t teach you in school: your body speaks before your mind does.
Ever had a pit in your stomach just thinking about doing something? That’s not indigestion, darling—it’s a no from your soul. Your gut is your inner compass, your divine download machine.
Let’s break it down.
Signs of intuition in the body:
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Calm but firm stillness
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Goosebumps
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A lightness in the chest
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Sudden clarity or sense of “this is it”
Signs of ego in the body:
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Tight chest
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Racing heartbeat
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Sweaty palms
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Urgent “fix-it” energy
I started tracking how I felt in my body before making decisions. I even created a “gut journal.” I'd jot down how my body reacted, what I chose, and how it turned out. After just a week, patterns emerged. The body never lied. It knew before I knew.
Pro tip: Try this before your next big decision. Sit still. Breathe. Ask the question. Then observe your body—not your thoughts. The answer's there.
| Feeling/Reaction | Ego Driven? | Intuition Guided? |
|---|---|---|
| Sudden fear | ✅ | ❌ |
| Calm knowing | ❌ | ✅ |
| Physical tension | ✅ | ❌ |
| Butterflies (not anxiety) | ❌ | ✅ |
How can rituals help you tune into your intuition?
Rituals aren't just for witches, monks, or full moons. They're reminders. They're intentional acts that say, “Hey, soul, I’m listening.”
One of my favourite intuition rituals? Candle gazing. It’s simple. Light a candle, stare softly at the flame, and just breathe. Set a timer for 7 minutes. No music. No questions. Just you and the fire. You'll notice the mind start to quiet. And then, something deeper stirs.
Breathwork is another game-changer. Try this:
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Inhale for 4 counts.
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Hold for 4.
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Exhale for 6.
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Repeat 5 times.
You’ll feel your mind slow down. And your intuition step in.
Create a sacred space. Light incense.Put your phone on airplane mode. Say a prayer. Or chant something that centres you. These actions are powerful triggers for the subconscious.
Speaking of sacred spaces, if you're ready to turn your space into a sanctuary that invites intuitive clarity, check out this helpful resource: Rentals: How to Turn Your Property Into a Business
Intuition isn’t rare. It’s just quiet. Rituals help you turn down the volume of everything else so you can hear it.
How do you know if it’s ego or intuition speaking?
Let’s not sugarcoat it—ego is glib. It talks over everyone. It shows up dressed like confidence but reeks of fear. Intuition, in contrast, shows up barefoot, holding truth like a lantern, glowing silently.
But how do you tell who’s talking inside your head?
Let me share what I’ve learned the messy way.
Ego shouts. It’s that frantic voice that says, “You have to do this NOW or you’ll miss out!” Sound familiar? Urgency is ego’s favourite trick. It uses fear of failure, rejection, loss. Its goal? Keep you small and safe.
Intuition? It speaks in calm clarity. There’s no rush, no panic—just peace. It says, “This is right,” and lets you take your time.
Here’s an example. I once got a job offer that ticked every box—salary, perks, prestige. My ego threw a party. But something in me hesitated. There was no reason to say no. Except this quiet inner ache. A week after joining, the office culture proved toxic. That ache had known.
You can use this framework to spot the voice:
| Situation | Ego Voice Says… | Intuition Says… |
|---|---|---|
| You're in love | "Don't lose them! They're your only shot!" | "Something feels off. Slow down." |
| Career choice | "If you don’t say yes now, you're doomed." | "It’s not aligned. Wait." |
| Money decision | "Everyone’s doing it. You’ll be left behind!" | "Trust your pace." |
Can crystals help you sharpen intuition?
You might think crystals are all glitter and gimmick—until you actually use one. Let me tell you about Labradorite.
It’s the “seer’s stone.” And it doesn’t just look magical—it feels like it knows your soul better than you do.
When Manvir is feeling foggy, disconnected, or drowning in mental clutter, he holds Labradorite in his palm, close his eyes, and breathe. Something opens. Thoughts slow. Truth surfaces.
You don’t have to believe in magic to know your energy reacts to your environment. Labradorite tunes your frequency to higher guidance. Here’s how to use it:
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Place it under your pillow to invite clear dreams.
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Hold it during meditation to centre your energy.
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Use it in journaling rituals when seeking answers.
That’s your soul recognising support.
| Crystal | Helps With… | Energy Type |
|---|---|---|
| Labradorite | Intuition, clarity, dreams | Protective, mystical |
| Amethyst | Calming the mind | Spiritual, grounding |
| Moonstone | Feminine energy, new beginnings | Receptive, emotional balance |
What role does silence play in deep listening?
Imagine a world where every single hour had to be filled with noise. Talking, scrolling, typing, reacting. That’s our modern reality. And it’s killing our intuition.
Silence is not the absence of sound. It’s the presence of space.
For years, I filled every gap in my day with content. Podcasts, audiobooks, background music—God forbid I sat with my thoughts. But one day, I tried something radical. One silent hour. No talking, no phone, no music. Just me.
At first, it was unbearable. My mind launched a protest. But then… it softened. Beneath the mental babble, something ancient stirred. My own voice. The one I hadn’t heard in years.
Silence is where the soul speaks.
Try this: every day, set a timer for one hour. Mute your world. Do nothing “productive.” Just be. Walk. Sit. Stare at a tree. Let the thoughts rise and fall without grabbing at them.
Over time, you’ll notice:
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Reduced anxiety
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Sharper awareness
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Clear intuitive hits
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A peaceful sense of “knowing”
Your intuition needs stillness to stretch its legs. And when you give it space, it won’t just whisper—it’ll sing.
Why should you observe, not interrupt the mind?
The mind’s job is to think. But it’s our job not to let it run the show unchecked.
Here's the deal: the more we fight or suppress thoughts, the louder they get. Ever told your brain to “shut up” at 3am? Did it? Nope—it brought reinforcements.
But when you observe your mind like a sky watches the clouds—detached, curious, non-judging—it changes. You shift from being in the storm to watching it from a hilltop.
A technique I use? I name my thoughts.
Naming your thoughts turns them into characters—not tyrants.
In this observing space, intuition rises. It’s subtle. Gentle. Like mist forming after rain. You’ll catch glimpses of insight between the chaos. And eventually, those glimpses stretch into clarity.
Silence isn’t the goal. Awareness is.
Can writing replace speaking for a stronger inner voice?
Ever written something down and felt like someone wiser was guiding your pen? That’s your intuition breaking through.
I started a ritual years ago where I’d write instead of talk for an hour daily. I called it “Soul Hour.” No speech, no texting, no posting. Just pen, paper, presence.
Within weeks, magic happened. I noticed recurring messages. Patterns. A new voice emerged—softer, wiser, kinder. My true voice.
Writing bypasses your internal editor. It invites the subconscious to the surface. It lets your inner self speak without being corrected by your outer performance.
Write without stopping for 10 minutes. Don’t edit. Don’t think. Just let your hand move.
You might just be shocked at the clarity that flows.
Plus, writing preserves the whispers. Spoken thoughts vanish. Written words remain—proof that you do know what’s best for you. You just need the space to write it out.
Does practising silence really preserve your energy?
Let me tell you something no one told me when I was burning myself out trying to please everyone—I was leaking energy through every word I didn’t mean.
Talking is sacred. But too much talking? That’s spiritual haemorrhage.
Silence isn’t a void. You restore your soul’s battery when you stop throwing words at everything. That’s why spiritual leaders, monks, and mystics all protect their speech like currency—they know every word costs energy.
Once, I went three hours without speaking, just observing. I noticed how often I interrupt others. How I finish people’s sentences. How I plan my reply instead of really listening. I was loud without even realising it.
But the silence? It hugged me. It wrapped me in clarity. I saw that I had been wasting my most precious resource—attention.
Here's the transformation that happened when I began my one-hour silence ritual:
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I became more selective with words.
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I listened deeper—not just to people, but to my own needs.
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My creativity returned. As if the muse had been waiting for me to shut up.
Want to feel more powerful? Speak less. Observe more. Preserve your energy for what matters.
How do you integrate intuition in everyday decision-making?
Every day, we make micro-decisions that shape our destiny—what to eat, who to trust, when to rest, where to go. Most people make them reactively, without presence. But intuition is like a wise mentor—you’ve got to ask it in stillness and respect the answer.
So how do you integrate it practically?
Start with small things. What does your soul want for breakfast? What route to take home? Which book to read? Trust those nudges without overanalysing. You're building intuitive muscle memory.
I remember sitting at a café, stuck between taking a freelance gig and starting my dream blog. The gig paid well. The blog paid… in anxiety. But when I placed my hand on my heart, I felt this soft joy at the thought of writing freely again. It made no sense. But I chose it.
Three months later, that blog post landed me my biggest opportunity yet. That whisper had known.
Use your heart like a compass. Breathe before decisions. Ask, “What feels light?” That’s usually your soul.
What happens when you stop trusting your intuition?
Life has a brutal way of teaching what we ignore.
The first time I truly stopped listening to myself, it didn’t happen all at once. It happened in whispers I dismissed. Gut feelings I brushed off. Emotions I numbed. Until one day, I found myself in a job I hated, surrounded by people who drained me, in a life that looked successful on Instagram—but felt like a hollow cave inside.
Ignoring your intuition is like slowly muting your own soul. Eventually, the silence inside becomes unbearable. You start asking questions like:
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Why am I so tired?
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Why don’t I feel alive?
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What happened to the me I used to be?
And then comes the grief—not just of wrong choices, but of betraying yourself.
But here’s the hope: even if you’ve spent years ignoring that voice, it hasn’t left. It’s just waiting for a safe moment to speak again. And when it does? It breaks you open. It fills your lungs with truth again. It brings you home.
So, don’t just hear your intuition. Honour it. Or risk losing your way.
How to create a daily intuition strengthening practice?
If you only remember one thing from this piece, let it be this: intuition isn’t a gift. It’s a skill. And like any skill, it can be nurtured.
Here’s my exact 5-step daily intuition ritual:
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Morning Stillness (5 mins)No phone. No rush. Just sit in silence and feel your breath. Place one hand on your chest. Say:“Guide me to what I need, not what I want.”
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3-Second Rule journaling (10 mins)Every morning, ask one question:“What’s one thing my soul wants today?”Write the first thought that comes up—don’t censor it.
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Body Check-In (midday)Pause. Close eyes. Scan body. Ask:“Where do I feel tight? Where do I feel light?”Trust those answers more than logic.
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Sacred Pause Before DecisionsWhenever someone asks something of you, respond:“Let me check in with myself first.”Give your soul space to answer.
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Night review ritualWrite down 3 intuitive nudges you followed today—and the results. Celebrate every time you honoured your gut.
Within two weeks, you’ll feel like you’ve remembered who you really are.
How can you teach children to hear their inner voice?
Children come into this world with wide open channels—hearing trees talk, trusting invisible friends, crying when the energy feels “off.” And then what do we do? We train it out of them. We say things like:
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“Don’t be silly.”
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“You’re imagining things.”
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“Use your brain.”
But what if we raised kids who never forgot how to hear their soul?
Start with this:
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Ask them, “What does your heart say?”
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Let them make small intuitive choices.
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Honour their feelings without “fixing” them.
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Create space for silence and imagination.
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Teach them that not all knowing comes from the mind.
My niece once told me, “I think the sky gets lonely when we stop looking at it.” That’s not cute—it’s divine wisdom.
Children don’t need more toys. They need safer spaces to stay connected to their truth. We don’t teach them intuition. We protect the part of them that already knows.
And maybe, just maybe, in raising children who listen within, we’ll become adults who finally remember how.
Are you ready to trust your soul’s whisper again?
Let’s take a breath together.
If you’ve read this far, I know something inside you is stirring. Maybe it’s grief. Maybe it’s hope. Maybe it’s the faint memory of a version of you who used to know what felt right before the world told you otherwise.
That’s your soul knocking.
Life gets loud. Ego gets glib. Fear gets persuasive. But your intuition? It’s eternal. It was there when you were a child dancing barefoot. It was there the first time your heart broke. It was there when you said yes, and when you should’ve said no.
And it’s here now—waiting for you to listen.
And if your heart’s been screaming quietly beneath the weight of your mind, maybe it’s time you finally gave it the microphone.
One last whisper: if your inner voice is trembling beneath layers of pain, silence, or rage… that’s okay too. Sometimes, intuition is buried beneath what we haven’t healed. And in those moments, your emotions—especially your anger—become divine messengers. They aren’t enemies; they’re invitations. Learn more here: What is Your Anger Trying to Teach You?
You’re not broken. You’re just remembering.
FAQs about listening to your intuition
1. Can intuition be wrong?
2. How do I tell intuition apart from anxiety?
3. Can trauma affect intuition?
4. What should I do when I ignore my gut feeling?
5. Can children be taught to trust their inner voice?
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