Judith Orloff, MD on intuition versus fear
In her article How to Tell the Difference Between Fear and Intuition, Judith Orloff, M.D. writes, “True intuitions will never put you down or support destructive attitudes or behavior. Here are some guidelines for distinguishing legitimate fears from irrational ones:
Signs of a Reliable Intuition
* Conveys information neutrally, unemotionally
* Feels right in your gut
* Has a compassionate, affirming tone
* Gives crisp, clear impressions that are “seen” first, then felt
* Conveys a detached sensation, like you’re in a theater watching a movie
Signs of an Irrational Fear
* Is highly emotionally charged
* Has cruel, demeaning, or delusional content
* Conveys no gut-centered confirmation or on-target feeling
* Reflects past psychological wounds
* Diminishes centeredness and perspective
The article is from Dr. Orloff’s book Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life.
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