Listening to the Inner Voice: Reclaiming Intuition in a Rational World
We live in a world that rewards clarity, productivity, and logic. From a young age, we’re taught to solve problems with our heads to plan, analyze, and stay on task. And while there’s nothing wrong with rational thinking, it’s only half the story.
Beneath the surface of daily life lives a quieter guide: intuition.
That inner voice, that gut sense, that flicker of knowing that shows up often uninvited when we slow down and truly pay attention.
Over time, many of us drift away from this kind of listening. We dismiss it as irrational or impractical. We favor what can be measured, explained, or proven. But intuition doesn’t speak in spreadsheets or bullet points. It speaks in images, emotions, symbols, and hunches, the language of the unconscious mind.
Reclaiming this part of ourselves isn’t about ignoring logic. It’s about bringing balance back, letting our inner knowing take its rightful place alongside reason.
Why Intuition Deserves Your Attention
Intuition isn’t fluffy or mystical. It’s practical, grounded, and deeply human. It draws from your lived experience, emotional truth, and unconscious wisdom even when you’re not aware of it.
When you reconnect with your inner voice, you may notice:
A clearer sense of direction, even when life feels messy
More honest decisions that reflect your deeper values
A renewed sense of creativity and possibility
Subtle emotional shifts like tension loosening in your chest when something finally “feels right”
In Jungian psychology, intuition is one of the four core ways we relate to the world. But in a culture that prizes thinking above all else, many of us need to relearn how to listen.
Simple Practices to Reconnect with Your Inner Voice
You don’t need to overhaul your life or meditate on a mountaintop. Small, regular moments of inner listening can shift how you move through the world.
1. The Mindful Pause
Find a few minutes of stillness. No phone. No multitasking. Just sit and notice what’s alive in your body and breath. Let thoughts pass through without grabbing them. Listen for any inner images, emotions, or whispers that arise.
You’re not trying to “figure it out.” You’re just listening.
2. Journaling for Insight
Here are a few prompts to help you explore your inner landscape:
If I didn’t have to explain or justify myself, what would I choose?
What image comes to mind when I think about this decision or relationship?
What truth have I been avoiding, even though I already know it deep down?
Let your pen move without editing. Trust what comes.
3. A Shadow Glimpse
When someone triggers you or a situation feels emotionally charged, pause and ask:
What part of me feels unseen or unheard right now?
Is there something here I don’t want to feel but need to?
Often, your intuition lives in the shadow, in the places you least want to look. But it’s there, waiting with insight and growth, if you’re willing to get curious.
Join Us This March: A Grounded Conversation About Love
As we practice deeper listening, it helps to do it in community to gather around real conversations that stretch us, soften us, and help us feel less alone.
This March, we are diving into the messy, beautiful world of love, not the polished, movie kind, but the kind that asks us to stay present, even when it’s uncomfortable.
We’re reading The Four Noble Truths of Love by Susan Piver, a compassionate, honest exploration of how Buddhist wisdom can support us in showing up more fully in relationships. Whether you’re partnered, single, uncertain, or in transition, this book speaks to the human heart.
Here’s how you can join us:
📅 In Person: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 5:00–7:00 PM (The Gather Room at Leland House, Durango, CO)
📅 Online: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:00–6:30 PM MST (Zoom - Link will be given after registration)
You don’t need to finish the book. You don’t even need to start it. Just bring your presence, your reflections, or your questions. This bookclub is free and open to anyone exploring love, connection, and meaning.
👉 In Person RSVP: Register here
👉 Online RSVP: Register here
Your Intuition Is Still Here
Even if it feels rusty. Even if you’ve ignored it. Even if it got buried under years of logic and “shoulds.”
Your inner voice hasn’t left you. It’s just waiting for a quiet moment to speak.
So pause. Breathe. Write. Pay attention.
And maybe, just maybe, come sit with us in March and explore what love (and life) looks like when you begin listening within.
With love and light,
Cindy Schmidt
Owner, Wild New Way Jungian Life & Relationship Coaching
wildnewway.com | 970-985-2416 | 813 Main Ave, Suite 201, Durango, CO
If you're feeling stuck in your relationships, unsure of your purpose, or simply looking for deeper meaning and fulfillment in your life, as a Certified Master Jungian Life and Relationship coach, Cindy Schmidt can help guide you toward greater self-awareness, clarity, and connection.
Through the lens of Jungian Psychology and Eastern Philosophy, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your inner world and develop tools to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and grace. If you're ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth, take action now and book a Complimentary Clarity Session with Cindy. The benefits of this work are immeasurable, and the possibilities for your life are endless. Don't wait another day to start living your most fulfilling, authentic life.