Intuition

Intuitionis something most people would have experienced at one time or another; it’sthat gut-feeling or ‘sixth sense’. It’s instinctive by nature, independent ofrational analysis or deductive thinking. But can we actively develop ourintuition and learn how to better utilise it? Author Dr Cate Howell believes wecan, and sets about to empower us to use intuition in everyday life. Intuitionis divided into three parts. In the first, she explores the nature of intuitionfrom different perspectives, including philosophy and psychology, religion andspirituality. She also looks at the use of intuition in decision-making in thefields of business, health and teaching. The second part of the book is morepractical and considers types of intuition, how to develop your intuition and thenuse it in everyday life with a practical seven-step plan. Steps explored for developing intuitioninclude meditation, mindfulness, creativity, kindness and service. The finalpart of the book looks at some issues related to intuition, such as dreams and synchronicity,and how the development of one’s intuition often seems to correlate with anincreased sense of peace, purpose and joy in life.

‘Intuition is a vital part of lifeand practice and now we have a book that will help us to develop this essentialskill.’ Prof Ian Wilson, Associate Dean,Graduate School of Medicine, University of Wollongong