THREE SIGNALS
Intuition can give leaders a sense of how to proceed. It may offer one of three signals: yes, no, or do nothing yet.
Yes. You feel open, alive, and expanded; your blood flows and your eyes are aware. You are stirred by a burst of energy. For a brief moment you are not aware of time or worries.
No. You feel closed, dull, and heavy. You have less energy, little creativity, and time drags. You may procrastinate or overschedule yourself.
Do nothing yet. Ironically, doing nothing is doing something. We live and work in a society that wants instant results, but often you must have patience. Many times you will get an intuitive hit, act on it, and then nothing seems to be happening. Intuitive hits involve more than you, so have patience ...
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