I’ve always been the logical type. As a kid, I was into math and science – the kind of subjects where everything is clear, makes sense, and has definitive answers. But as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized there’s more to life than formulas and statistics. Especially since I started solo traveling as a woman. That’s really when it hit me.
When you’re out there traveling by yourself as a girl in your late 20s, you’re going to come across situations where your gut is your guiding light. It’s hard to put into words, but sometimes, you can just get a sense that something’s off or someone’s no good. And then when you realize your intuition was right all along, well, it gives you the heebie jeebies.
Why I Love My Intuition
It Makes Me Feel Vulnerable
Listening to my intuition means trusting my inner voice, even if I can’t explain why I feel a certain way. That lack of logic or reason makes me feel exposed and unprotected. I have to accept that I don’t have all the answers and learn to be okay with uncertainty. That vulnerability can be terrifying.
I was solo traveling around Eastern Europe this past winter. Most of the trip was great, but one day on my way back to the hotel something inside told me I should slow it down. It wasn’t saying to take a detour, just to really ease up on the pace and not rush. I didn’t get why I felt that way but I listened.
Turns out it was trying look out for me – as I was walking next to this big building, a ton of snow started falling off it. If I hadn’t slowed down like my gut said, all that snow would have come down on top of me. And I mean a lot of snow, not just a little.
The Messages Aren’t Always Clear
My intuition communicates in subtle ways – a gut feeling, a spontaneous thought, a dream. These messages can be hard to interpret and act on, especially when my rational mind is screaming the opposite.
The tricky part is that it’s not always crystal clear what those messages mean. And my logical brain tends to jump in being all “No way, that’s crazy!” Which makes sense, intuition is vague. But I’ve learned to really listen to that small voice inside, even if I can’t exactly explain what it’s trying to tell me.
That ambiguity can feel unsettling for sure. It’s a bit like someone is talking to you in a different language. You can tell they’re saying something important, you just don’t have all the details to understand it fully. But I think paying attention to those hints, even when they’re murky, can really help guide your decisions.
It Forces Me Outside My Comfort Zone
Following your intuition can really take you down some interesting paths. Sometimes, it means shaking things up and doing things a bit differently than you normally would. You might end up taking chances you wouldn’t have otherwise, and finding yourself growing in ways you couldn’t predict. And while that personal growth is rewarding in the end, man does it feel scary to step out of your comfort zone.
See, your comfort zone is like a safe blanket. Even if it puts limits on you, at least you know what to expect. But venturing beyond it? Terrifying! Your lizard brain is just screaming “danger, danger!” But when you listen to that little voice inside, you have to be willing to take some risks.
I know from experience, too. As someone who travels a lot on my own around the world, if my gut says something feels safe to try, I’ll usually give it a shot. But the second my intuition says “nah, maybe not,” you better believe I’m not doing it. That inner wisdom knows what’s up.
Why You Should Listen To Your Intuition
Premonitions of The Future
Intuition gives you insight into the future. I know it might sound a little out there, but your intuition is really onto something. I’ve had some experiences in my own life and when traveling that have really shown me how intuition can give you insight into what’s coming down the pipeline.
Your gut just seems to know what’s going to happen or how a situation might play out if you ignore its advice. And that’s honestly the spookiest part – sometimes your, intuition picks up on things even when you don’t have a clue consciously. But that’s also what makes it so fascinating.
Rather than doubting your hunches, listen to what your intuition is telling you. It might just help you make better decisions and avoid potential problems down the road. Who knows, following your gut could even lead to some exciting surprises too!
It’s Your “Personal Guide”
I used to ignore those gut feelings I’d get. For the longest time, they just freaked me out. When your intuition speaks up, it can really feel weird sometimes, like maybe there’s something wrong with you. You really want to do something but that little voice in your head is just screaming “No, don’t do it!”
I didn’t get how I could possibly know what was coming, so I’d just tell myself I was being paranoid or anxious. But ignoring that inner wisdom was not doing me any favors. Now, when I look back, I can’t believe how many times I wished I’d listened to my gut. There were at least five situations where I really regretted going with my head instead of my heart.
So Why Am I Scared?
My intuition scares me sometimes, but that thrill is part of the journey. The more I tune into that small voice inside, the more confident I feel in choosing my own way.
I’m not going to lie, every now and then it weirds me out. For instance, when you feel so convinced about something, but that intuition whispers “no, don’t do it.” Those moments leave me shaken and unsure what to think. It’s in those times I really question what I’m hearing from within. But you know what? Doubt is natural. The important thing is listening to yourself – even when your own advice rattles you.
