How Intuition is like Animal Tracking or Internet Sleuthing...

Intuition is a skill. Its sort of like being an animal tracker... following the trail of an animal that you can't physically see... but you know was in the space you now occupy. You can see the tracks they left behind... sometimes you see a few hairs or maybe some fur if you are lucky. ​

A few weeks ago, I was feeling very frustrated with the disjointed national response to the current pandemic. Before I became an artist, before I became a coach, and before I learned to hone my intuitive skills... I worked as a writer in public health. 

"Where is the national public health campaign," I wondered?  "Simple, consistent public health messaging could go a long way in curbing this outbreak," I thought to myself as my heart was breaking over rising case numbers. 

My curiosity peaked.  There was something here for me, I could feel it.  So I started to follow the trail. 

I did some internet sleuthing and searched for "successful public health campaigns." I found a few references to mass media campaigns.

And I remembered that egg in the frying pan from about 1986. Oooh, how that image seared into my brain. Needless to say, I didn't do drugs. 

I stumbled upon an article by a small company. I read the article and I was totally hooked by plain, easy to understand writing. The tracks were interesting, so I sleuthed some more.

I poked around the company website. I liked their vibe. And then...there, right on the trail in front of me... they outlined their company values: we are empowered, curious, kind, and fun. 

My heart skipped a beat. Oooooh. I like those values. I identify with those values.

I immediately submitted an application.

What was happening? I was excited about public health again? This had not occurred for over 10 years.  It felt effortless to submit my application.  Their vibe matched my vibe. 

When I received an email from their VP of Talent a week later, I was over the top excited. 

Even more excited as I signed a contract this week to be on their roster for freelance work.

And bonus, their company name reminds me of an image I had of myself several years ago when I started this adventure in intuition. I kept seeing myself as this gawky teenage girl, with a red cape and goggles on... flying her bike around the DC metro area.

Some of this is true. I do ride my bike around the DC metro area... but I do not wear a cape in real life. Though sometimes I like to pretend I have one on when I ride. The point is, the image of me on a bike with a cape and goggles on resonates with the feeling of the company. Another indicator that I'm on the right track.

Following my intuition is a skill that I have honed. I had to learn how to listen for, feel into, and be on the lookout for the clues on the trail.  And, it's damn near fun, every time I do it. No matter what the outcome.  

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