The Hidden Power of Intuition: When You Feel More Than You Can Explain
The Quiet Wisdom You Might Be Ignoring
Have you ever walked into a room and just knew something was up, even before anyone said anything? Today we're diving into that gut feeling we all experience, and how paying attention to it might be more important than we think.
When You Accidentally See Too Much
Imagine this:
You’re at a friend’s house, looking for the bathroom. You open the wrong door—and suddenly, you’re face-to-face with something you weren’t supposed to see. Maybe an odd storage space. Maybe an emotional moment. Maybe both. You shut the door fast, pretend it didn’t happen, and hope nobody noticed.
That’s what intuition can feel like—accidentally opening the door to someone’s emotional storage closet. The space where unresolved feelings go to collect dust next to the abandoned treadmill and the stuff they don’t want guests to see.
And, we all have a closet like that.
Some of us are just better at hiding it.
Your Sixth Sense is Real
In her book Highly Intuitive People: 7 Right-Brain Traits to Change the Lives of Intuitive-Sensitive People, Heidi Sawyer writes:
"Highly intuitive people don't just see what is in front of them—they see what's underneath."
For many of us who are highly sensitive-intuitive, it's like walking around with built-in emotional radar. We're picking up on the unspoken, the subtle cues, and even things people are actively trying to hide. You feel tension before it’s acknowledged. You sense when someone is off—even if they’re smiling and saying they’re fine.
And once you pick up on it, you can't un-see it.
I told a friend once, it's like in "The Wizard of Oz" when Toto, Dorothy’s little dog pulls back the curtain to show what's really behind the extravagant set. We pick up on those moments when what's being shown isn't what's really going on.
Your Built-In BS Detector
Sawyer explains that “intuitive people feel before they think.” That clicked for me—explaining why I often get a vibe about something before I can put it into words.
For the longest time, I ignored my hunches and brushed them off. I assumed I was overthinking or reading too much into things. But the more I listened to that quiet inner knowing, the more I saw how often it was right.
That feeling isn’t making stuff up—it’s giving you important information. It’s a message from the deeper part of you that notices what’s really going on, long before your brain can make sense of it.
According to Sawyer, many people with strong intuition developed this skill as kids, especially if they grew up in homes where they had to be alert to mood changes. Their bodies learned to spot the tiniest shift in their environment. Eventually, this sensitivity becomes a strength.
They don't just feel their own feelings—they pick up on yours too, even when you think you're hiding them well.
Poking the Bear (Without Meaning To)
Unresolved feelings have a way of hanging out just under the surface. If they’re not dealt with, they sneak out sideways—sarcasm, distance, irritability, sudden coldness, or comments that land a little too snarky.
To most, it might seem like someone is moody. Maybe that’s just the way they are. But if you’re even a little tuned in, you can feel the temperature change in the room.
You might not be able to name it—but you know something’s just not right.
Some people put up walls. Some change the subject or laugh it off. It’s not always avoidance—sometimes it’s self-protection. Sometimes it’s healthy boundaries. How it unfolds depends on how safe it feels to be seen, even just a little.
Sawyer notes that “highly sensitive people often struggle with setting boundaries because they are constantly aware of other people’s emotional state.”
It makes sense, then, that when we sense someone else’s feelings, we might take them on as our own—trying to help, make it better, or getting involved in ways we didn’t intend.
But the good news is: the more time you spend understanding your own emotions, the less you get thrown off by someone else’s.
You stop feeling like you need to make everyone feel better. You just stay grounded.
You can notice what you notice—and let that be enough.
My Inner Puzzle Solver Strikes Again
I'll admit it—I love figuring things out. Emotional puzzles? Yes, please. I'm all in.
So if someone says, "It's fine, I'm just tired," in a tone that clearly says everything is not fine, my inner Sherlock lights up.
This urge has earned me some polite nods, the occasional look of panic, and at least one mid-sentence lightning-fast subject change.
As much as I want to help, I’ve learned (the hard way) that not everyone is waiting for their personal therapist to emerge from across the table holding a latte—or between serves on the tennis court.
(I’ve learned. I’m learning.)
Your Intuition Is a Gift, Not a Glitch
You’re not imagining things. That moment when your stomach drops or your chest tightens? It’s not random. That’s your body talking.
Your intuition doesn’t shout. It shows up in a gut feeling, a weird silence, or a “something’s off” vibe you can’t quite explain.
It’s not mystical—it’s information. The kind your nervous system has been tracking for a long time. It’s not a flaw. It’s a strength.
You don’t have to do anything dramatic with it. You can simply notice it—and then stay with yourself.
Sawyer says it best: “Self-awareness is the foundation of intuitive development.”
We’re all going through life with these quiet inner nudges, often pretending not to notice what we clearly feel.
But maybe these gut feelings aren’t just random?
What if they’re doorways to something deeper that is ready to be noticed and maybe even healed.
A Simple Way to Tune In
Here’s something that’s helped me:
When I catch that shift in someone’s energy—maybe their words and tone don’t match—I don’t react outwardly. I pause internally.
Just for a moment.
I take one slow breath in my body. I imagine a small inner light within me. It’s my “inner pause button,” like changing the dial on my inner radio station to “Calm FM”.
While the conversation keeps going, I check in with myself, silently, quickly:
What am I actually picking up here?
Do I need to say anything… or just notice and stay grounded?
Is this even mine to carry?
All this happens invisibly. No facial expression change. No awkward silence. Just me, gently shifting from auto-react to calm witness—on the inside.
It helps me stay in the moment without stepping over a line.
A Tapping Prompt When You Feel Too Much
If you ever walk away from a conversation feeling unsettled—like you said too much or felt too much—try this gentle EFT tapping prompt:
Even though I’m feeling ……… (anxiety, uncomfortable, nervous, sad) right now, I’m okay. I don’t need to fix anything. I can just notice and let it be.
👉 Want to learn how tapping works and why it helps? Click here to read more.
We all have an intuitive side.
The more you learn to trust it—and stay rooted in your own experience—the less likely you are to feel drained or responsible for what was never yours to carry in the first place.
Even when you accidentally open the wrong door.
….. until next time many many sweet blessings.
Love + Wellness to You!
Lynn
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