Trust in your instincts

I was sitting in silence, dabbling at a bit of housework, not knowing what to do with myself, an uncomfortable time, a vulnerable moment, unsteady. Have you had those spaces in time where you didn't know where to turn, what next step to make, wondering what to do?

I reached out for some beautifully illustrated totem animal cards that hold simple messages and the card I intuitively pulled was one that I needed to see 'trust your instincts' it said. I breathed in the words to accept them, to thank them for their reassuring utter, a set of just three words that I knew yet needed to be reminded of.

What was the alternative? Guilt, shame, fear, grief, to name a few. It always amazes me how powerful words can be when delivered in a timely fashion. I sit here typing hours after reading them and feeling such gratitude, thank you my heart says gently.

When facing an unexpected curveball, after what felt like calm and positive progress it's easy to crash, it has happened to me many times and I'm withdrawn as a result. I knew today I needed to respond differently, after all the word 'different' is my key word for this year and it's served me well thus far.

Here is my reminder to you to trust, specifically in your own deep instinctual knowing, the one that you feel and respond in the right direction towards, let it guide you, believe in yourself, and let the other things go, BE with your instincts.