That strange sensation. That curious feeling that disappears instantly. That tightness in your neck. That shallow breath. That blocker in your thinking patterns. The repetitive and shallow nature of your thoughts in real time. That idea you believe, that you’re present, when really, you’re not.
I learned something: We can’t truly trust our instincts or our intuition when we aren’t present and in touch with our bodies, feelings, and emotional, mental, and physical states. Moreover, we can’t trust ourselves when we don’t know ourselves well enough. The primary times you can trust yourself are when you’re tuned in, when you’re aware, and when you understand yourself. When you’re not only watching, but being.
Feelings have a way of guiding us when we not only feel the feeling, but take a step back and observe the feeling.