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By Netta Reads

Imagine waking up tomorrow and losing one of your five senses, your sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell. How would it feel to navigate the world blind to colors, sounds, textures, flavors, or aromas? You’d feel disoriented, disconnected, maybe even a little afraid.

Now consider this, shutting off your intuition is surprisingly similar. Intuition is often called our “sixth sense,” but it’s so much more than a mystical idea. It’s a guiding force that helps us navigate life’s challenges, make decisions, and protect ourselves from missteps. Ignoring it is like walking through life half-blind, forcing yourself forward without the natural compass that’s already built into you.

For some of us, ignoring intuition can feel safer, easier, or more practical. But the truth is, when we disconnect from that inner guidance, we also disconnect from opportunities, creativity, and joy.