This question is such a powerful one, and it carries a deeper layer than most people realise. There’s a common belief that intuition is always soft, gentle, loving, and positive. But that’s not always the case. Intuition isn’t here to only make us feel good. It’s here to guide us. And sometimes that guidance doesn’t feel warm, it feels urgent, sharp, even confronting.
There are times when your intuition is alerting you to danger, physical, emotional, or energetic. And in those moments, the message might not feel “positive.” But it’s still sacred. It’s still truth. And it’s still meant to protect you.
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Intuition Isn’t Always Comfortable. But It’s Always for You
I’ve had clear moments where my intuition felt anything but positive. It was powerful. Direct. And in some cases, it saved me from real harm.
One day, I stepped onto a crosswalk. The moment my foot hit the edge, my intuition shouted, step back. And I did. Just seconds later, a car sped right through. If I hadn’t listened, I would’ve been hit. That wasn’t fear. It wasn’t anxiety. It was deep, grounded knowing that my body was in danger.
Another time, I was about to walk into a shop. I heard a voice as clear as if someone were standing next to me: Get out. I hadn’t even crossed the threshold, and that voice repeated, get out, get out, get out. I ignored it at first. But the longer I stood there, the louder it became. Eventually, I listened. And later, I found out that the person working in that shop practised black witchcraft and was known for placing harmful energy on those who entered. That voice was my intuition, protecting me spiritually.
Intuition Can Be Misread. Especially When You Ignore It
There have also been times when I’ve ignored my intuition. And every single time, I regretted it.
Once, I signed up for a challenge that didn’t feel right. From the moment the email came through, asking me to download an app, my body reacted. I swore out loud. It was a full-bodied no. But I ignored it.
That challenge wasn’t aligned for me. The person running it never responded to the message I sent explaining why I wouldn’t participate. And that lack of acknowledgement told me everything I needed to know.
Intuition doesn’t always feel like peace. Sometimes it’s a nudge. Sometimes it’s a scream. And when you override it, you learn very quickly what it was trying to protect you from.
How to Tell If It’s Intuition or Fear From Others
One of the most common follow-up questions I get is: If the feeling doesn’t seem positive, how do I know if it’s intuition or just fear picked up from someone else?
This is where discernment and self-awareness become essential. I use a few simple practices to help me figure out what’s mine and what’s not.
I often begin by asking:
- Is this mine? Because not everything you feel is actually yours.
- Am I holding onto something from the collective? There’s a stream of energy always available, thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and we can accidentally tune into things that don’t belong to us.
- Where do I feel this in my body? Physical sensations often give clues. If it’s sharp or sudden, it may need more attention. If it eases when questioned, it may not be yours.
I also love using my body as a pendulum. I don’t use physical pendulums anymore, my mind tends to influence them too easily. But my body? It gives honest answers.
I stand up, hydrated, and ask:
- Show me yes. My body will move forward, back, or to one side.
- Show me no. It will move differently, in a consistent way.
Once I know those movements, I ask yes/no questions to confirm the pattern:
- Is my name…?
- Do I live in…?
- Then I ask the intuitive question: Is this fear mine? Is it someone else’s?
- If I sense it’s someone else’s, I might ask: Is this from…? and check further.
This kind of energetic checking helps me honour what’s mine and clear what isn’t. And it reminds me that just because something feels intense doesn’t mean it’s wrong. It might just be someone else’s energy passing through.
Boundaries Are Everything
Over time, I’ve done deep work to build stronger boundaries around my intuition. I no longer take on as much as I used to. But I’m not perfect. Sometimes things still come through that aren’t mine. The difference now is that I catch it quickly. I clear it. I ask the questions. I stay in relationship with my body and intuition.
You can do this too. Boundaries aren’t about closing off, they’re about being sovereign in your energy. They’re about saying: I trust my intuition, and I don’t have to hold what isn’t mine.
Final Reflections
No, intuition isn’t always positive. But it’s always working for you. It might sound loud. It might feel sharp. It might guide you away from things others are moving toward. But when you learn to listen, really listen, you’ll start to hear the difference between fear and truth.
You’ll stop questioning every nudge. You’ll stop overriding the voice within. And you’ll start walking through life with deeper clarity, stronger boundaries, and unwavering trust.
Here for the links that may have been referenced in the show or is complementary to this episode.
- Podcast – Ep 77: The Energy of Business and Daily Check-Ins
- Podcast – Ep 103: Business Needs Safety and Structure
- Podcast – Ep 92: Business Is Not You
More in-depth content and resources:
- Blog Post – Co-Create with Your Business Energy
