Gut Feel is always Real (random thoughts on that little voice inside us)

Date written:  July 9, 2010

Maricel A. Ciudad

This realization is based on personal experiences past and present.  I have always believed that there is that voice inside each one of us that is always right but more often than not, we disregard it especially when what we want and what we have in mind is in contrast with what our gut feel says.  I firmly believe that gut feel or the voice inside you, intuition, premonition, instinct or whatever you may call it, is real and it’s innate in each of us.  Some people are sensitive with it and pay attention to what it says.  Some are insensitive and disregard it so it is not activated.  Admittedly, sometimes I am guilty of not paying attention to what my gut feel says and oftentimes, things only make sense when the damage has already been done from not paying attention to the guidance or warnings it was supposed to serve me.  I believe it is a gift.  It’s something that each of us must exercise, listen and obey when it conveys a message because for many times in the past, I can truly say, that gut feel is 100% accurate and real.  It only depends on us if we will follow it and make the most of what it tells us.

Here are some realization and learning that I have gathered in my past experiences about it:

 I have realized that the gut is always right.  When it entails warnings, never have ifs and buts just follow what it says. Never ever ignore it.  It is always right.

-     When you wake up with a dream that feels like it conveys a reality, it is real.  Believe that it’s real because most dreams that seem real are for sure real.  It may not be the same exact thing that will happen in reality but if you feel that it brings meaning, then it must have meaning.  It will make sense when reality sets in.

-     Some people are fake and most of the time, it’s hard to determine who is real or not, so if your instinct is whispering “fake, fake, fake”, don’t argue.  It’s fake.  No more, no less.

-     Don't make excuses for other people's inconsistency.  If what they say and what they do are not in sync, then no benefit of the doubt is necessary.  But in any case you really want to give the benefit, keep eyes wide open and think about this "When in doubt, don't."