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# Jan L. Bowen

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## Posts

- [Why Magical Thinking Isn't Intuition](https://janlbowen.com/why-magical-thinking-isnt-intuition/) - Magical thinking can feel like intuition, but it often bypasses reality. This piece explores a more grounded, perceptive way of understanding intuition.
- [Embodied Awareness: Intuition via the Body & Perception](https://janlbowen.com/embodied-awareness-intuition-via-the-body-perception/) - Embodied awareness is perception experienced through the body—where intuition is felt as sensation, clarity, and quiet recognition before thought.
- [Welcome to Profiles in a Life of Purpose](https://janlbowen.com/welcome-profiles-life-purpose/) - Welcome to interview profiles in a life of purpose where Jan L. Bowen interviews business owners and influencers about their lives and ideas.
- [A Conversation with Jan Bowen on Creating a Life of Purpose](https://janlbowen.com/creating-a-life-of-purpose/) - A conversation with life balance and professional coach Jan L. Bowen and Jess Tholmer about what living a life of purpose really means.
- [My All-Time Top 10 Books on Intuition](https://janlbowen.com/my-all-time-top-10-books-on-intuition/) - Looking for books to learn and help develop your intuitive nature? Here is a list of my all time top 10 favorite books covering intuition development.
- [Jan Bowen: Answering Questions on Intuition](https://janlbowen.com/q-and-a-on-intuition/) - Jan Bowen answers questions on intuition, including how we know if we're intuitive, is it the same as being psychic, when do emotions interfere, and much more!
- [The Body Is Already Speaking](https://janlbowen.com/the-body-is-already-speaking/) - A gentle reflection on intuitive eating, emotional hunger, and rediscovering the conversation your body has been trying to have with you all along.
- [This Is the Secret to Never Worrying About Your Weight Again](https://janlbowen.com/never-worry-about-your-weight-again/) - Tired of constantly worrying about your weight? Here is the 3 step secrete behind never having to worry about your weight again.
- [Meeting the Field of Perception: Sharing Perception Beyond the Self](https://janlbowen.com/meeting-the-field-of-perception-sharing-perception-beyond-the-self/) - Attention shifts from individual agency in freedom, toward what becomes visible within shared field of perception, when we extend beyond the self.
- [Encountering the Currents of Recognition](https://janlbowen.com/encountering-the-currents-of-recognition/) - Unexpected encounters reveal freedom, awaken curiosity, & expand the self in ways quiet, unseen & transformative ways, toward the freedom to be present & awake
- [Responding Within Relationship: The Shape of Attunement](https://janlbowen.com/responding-within-relationship/) - Perception doesn't live within isolation but by responding within relationship. The insight we gain carries insight and has potential for lasting alignment.
- [Find Your Voice -- Within](https://janlbowen.com/authentic-voice/) - Where do you find support when your ideas are unlike anyone else’s? Go within to find strength and support for your authentic voice.
- [Still Solitary, Not Alone](https://janlbowen.com/still-solitary-not-alone/) - A reflection on belonging, recognition, companionship, nature, and the small moments that help us feel seen and understood, reminding us that we are connected to one another even while living solitary lives.
- [Living an Intuitive Life](https://janlbowen.com/living-an-intuitive-life/) - Living an intuitive life is less about predicting the future and more about learning to trust the wisdom already within you. Explore practical ways to strengthen intuition and find greater peace of mind.
- [I Used To Be Intuitive: What Happens When Intuition Seems to Disappear?](https://janlbowen.com/i-used-to-be-intuitive/) - Have you ever felt intuitive and then wondered where it went? A reflection on intuition, perception, and recognizing what may have been there all along.
- [A Conversation with Ben Gioia: Leading with Heart](https://janlbowen.com/conversation-ben-gioia-leading-heart/) - A conversation with Ben Gioia on what it takes to lead from the heart in all parts of life.
- [Creativity and Relationships with the Angels](https://janlbowen.com/creativity-and-relationships-with-the-angels/) - A discussion of angels, creativity, relationships, & how they work together. Angel communicator, Sheri Perbeck, is back with Jan Bowen.
- [Struggling to Find Your Purpose? Try this Instead](https://janlbowen.com/struggling-to-find-your-purpose-try-this-instead/) - If you're struggling to find or even define your purpose in life, stop. Here's why and how to fill your days with meaning instead.
- [My Top Ten Books on Self Actualization and Transformation](https://janlbowen.com/my-top-ten-books-on-self-actualization-and-transformation/) - My top 10 books on self actualization and transformation, if you're looking to empower your life, or a part of it.
- [How to Use Creativity Intentionally to Enhance Daily Life and Yourself](https://janlbowen.com/how-to-use-creativity-intentionally-to-enhance-daily-life-and-yourself/) - Get practical tips on how to gain the benefits of creativity to intentionally enhance daily life and promote personal growth
- [These are the 4 Categories of Intuition & How to Experience Them](https://janlbowen.com/these-are-the-4-categories-of-intuition-and-how-to-experience-them/) - A look at the 4 categories of intuition and how to experience them by understanding how we receive intuitive information
- [Why People Are So Disappointing — and How to Stay Motivated](https://janlbowen.com/why-people-are-so-disappointing-and-how-to-stay-motivated/) - People can disappoint us and rob our enthusiasm, keeping us from our goals. Here's why, and how to stay motivated regardless.
- [Why Beauty Matters Now More than Ever](https://janlbowen.com/why-beauty-matters-now-more-than-ever/) - In our ever-changing chaotic world, we need beauty's power to inspire, uplift, and transform more than ever.
- [6 Ways to Increase Growth and Potential](https://janlbowen.com/6-ways-to-increase-growth-and-potential/) - Start your new year by creatively planning for new potential. Personalize the planning to make the year meaningful for your life.
- [Essays in Attention: As it Appears -- Choice](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-as-it-appears-choice/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [A Conversation with Carol Cox: Voices Heard](https://janlbowen.com/conversation-carol-cox-voices-heard/) - Political analyst, speaking coach, university teacher, history fellow, & activist Carol Cox discusses her life & how she helps women make their voices heard.
- [A Conversation with Charla Miller: Wonder & Beauty](https://janlbowen.com/conversation-charla-miller-wonder-beauty/) - Charla Miller, owner of Beauty Heals You and author of Wonder and Beauty, discusses her life of purpose and her path to finding it.
- [A Conversation with Julie and Steve Harris: Whiskey & Red](https://janlbowen.com/conversation-julie-steve-harris-whiskey-red/) - Julie and Steve Harris, husband and wife design team at Whiskey and Red, discuss their life of purpose and their path to personal and professional success.
- [A Conversation with Terry Trayvick:  Commitment to People](https://janlbowen.com/a-conversation-with-terry-trayvick-commitment-to-people/) - Watch this life of purpose conversation with Terry Trayvick who talks about his commitment to people and his experience as a global leader.
- [The Surprising Benefits of Puzzles On the Brain](https://janlbowen.com/delighted-puzzle-one/) - Learn about the neurological benefits of crossword and word puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, mysteries, and other brain games and how they help you relax.
- [A Conversation with Kim Adams:  Opening at End of Life](https://janlbowen.com/conversation-kim-adams-opening-at-end-of-life/) - An interview with Kim Adams, whose specialty is helping people prepare for and understand the end of life as well as the emotion of things left undone.
- [How to Help In A World of Hate](https://janlbowen.com/help-world-hate/) - When the world is in turmoil, what can one person do to help. Learn how to help with the specific actions to take in a world full of hate.
- [Bonus Episode: Life of Purpose Charla Miller](https://janlbowen.com/bonus-episode-life-of-purpose-charla-miller/) - An updated conversation with author of Wonder and Beauty: My Journey from Heartbreak to Healing through the Wonder of Horses, Charla Miller.
- [A Conversation with LuAnn Nigara:  Teacher, Mentor, Guide](https://janlbowen.com/conversation-luann-nigara-teacher-mentor-guide/) - A conversation with owner of Window Works Window Treatments, mentor, and podcast host, LuAnn Nigara about her carrer path, passion, and successes in sales.
- [A Conversation with Cris Gladly:  Protector and ... Gladiator?](https://janlbowen.com/conversation-cris-gladly-protector-gladiator/) - A conversation with consultant and speaker Cris Gladly about why she doesn't believe in purpose and how he replaces this belief in her own life.
- [Conversation with Emmitt Muckles -- a Man with a Message](https://janlbowen.com/conversation-emmitt-muckles-man-message-2/) - A conversation with business man, corporate trainer, author, and speaker, Emmitt Muckles about culture shock, civil rights, and podcasting.
- [A Conversation with Sue Tidswell: Humanizing the Workplace](https://janlbowen.com/conversation-sue-tidswell-humanizing-workplace/) - A conversation with talent management business leader Sue Tidswell about the values in business growth and humanizing the workplace.
- [A Conversation with JoAnne Funch: Genuine Perspective](https://janlbowen.com/conversation-joanne-funch-genuine-perspective/) - A conversation with marketing expert, business owner, and LinkedIn coach, JoAnne Funch about her business perspective on what it takes to get to the top.
- [A Conversation with Entwined Lifestyle: Joined in Purpose](https://janlbowen.com/a-conversation-with-entwined-lifestyle-joined-in-purpose/) - A conversation with identical twin relationship and lifestyle coaching business owners, Jan and Jillian Yuhas about business life as twins.
- [A Conversation with Angelique l'Amour: Lifting Others Up through Words and Actions](https://janlbowen.com/lifting-others-up-through-words-and-actions/) - A conversation with daughter of author Louis L’Amour and writer, Angelique L'Amour about lifting others with words and actions.
- [Three Ways That Will Transform Your Brain With Gratitude](https://janlbowen.com/three-ways-that-will-transform-your-brain-with-gratitude/) - Sometimes it's hard to show gratitude. This article expresses three ways to practice gratitude and make it a part of everyday life.
- [A Conversation with Denise Duffield-Thomas: Money as a Lens to Helping Others](https://janlbowen.com/money-as-a-lens-to-helping-others/) - Join me as this money mindset mentor discusses her path and shares insight she's gained as well as why and how money is her chosen way to help others.
- [Lisa Gibert: Developing and Advancing a Vision](https://janlbowen.com/lisa-gibert-developing-and-advancing-a-vision/) - A conversation with CEO of Clark College Foundation, Lisa Gilbert who talks about developing and advancing a vision and plan for your future.
- [Sheri Perbeck: Connecting the Seen with the Unseen](https://janlbowen.com/connecting-the-seen-and-unseen/) - A conversation with Sheri Perbeck, angel communicator, medium, healer, spiritual teacher, and podcast cohost. Open to new concepts and listen in.
- [Marguerite Manning: Karmic Astrology to Uncover Your Purpose](https://janlbowen.com/astrology-to-uncover-your-purpose/) - Professional astrologer and author Marguerite Manning discusses the role of karmic astrology in uncovering our purpose and the soul's role in our potential.
- [Leonie Dawson: A Lighthouse, Beautifully Changing the World](https://janlbowen.com/leonie-dawson-a-lighthouse-changing-the-world/) - International best selling artist & author, Leonie Dawson, discusses integration of business, art, & spirituality. It's clear how she's changing the world.
- [Navigating the Current of Freedom:  Receiving Insight](https://janlbowen.com/navigating-the-current-of-freedom-receiving-insight/) - Navigating freedom presents choices from which to learn and discover insight, and live fully with courage and grace, acting with agency from a center of values.
- [Responding from the Center – Engaging with Agency](https://janlbowen.com/responding-from-the-center-engaging-with-agency/) - Post encounter of the unknown, we respond from center, with embodied awareness & intentional choice in everyday life to take responsibility & agency in action.
- [Meeting the Current of the Unknown](https://janlbowen.com/meeting-the-current-of-the-unknown/) - Freedom in choice is often revealed, not by individualistic options, but through unexpected encounters that invite us to be ourselves in connection with others.
- [A Conversation with Stephanie McCullough: A Path to Wise Money Management](https://janlbowen.com/a-path-to-wise-money-management/) - A conversation with financial consultant, Stephanie McCullough about creating and managing a path to wise money management.
- [Lori Isenstadt: Empowerment Advocate](https://janlbowen.com/lori-isenstadt-empowerment-advocate/) - Lori J. Isenstadt is a lactation expert and an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant). She lives in Arizona currently and works globally via Skype on client consults and through her breastfeeding course. She is passionate about helping moms and families recognize the importance of what they are accomplishing through the “fourth trimester”. While her
- [15 Powerful Quotes for Innovative Leadership](https://janlbowen.com/15-powerful-quotes-for-innovative-leadership/) - Words have the power to inspire, motivate, and even transform. And leaders know how to use words! Here are 15 powerful quotes to inspire innovative leadership.
- [How to Erase Fear and Tap into Connection](https://janlbowen.com/how-to-erase-fear-and-tap-into-connection/) - Some simple, yet meaningful ways to use the time you have to create deep & tap into meaningful connection to make a lasting difference in your life and others.
- [Connecting with Joy -- and Angels, 1](https://janlbowen.com/connecting-with-joy-and-angels-1/) - Sheri Perbeck and Jan Bowen discuss angels, positivity, and empowerment even when faced with difficult circumstances, and specifically how angels can help.
- [Jan Bowen: Guide to Intuition](https://janlbowen.com/jan-bowen-guide-to-intuition/) - Jan Bowen discusses intuition -- what it is, why we sometimes don't hear it, and ways we can use it in daily life, and why it isn't mystical but practical.
- [The Gift of Time](https://janlbowen.com/the-gift-of-time/) - Sheri Perbeck, angel communicator, and Jan Bowen, intuitive guide, discuss the gift of time, whether it's planned or unexpected, and the benefits it offers.
- [Meet the Angels](https://janlbowen.com/meet-the-angels/) - Sheri Perbeck and Jan Bowen discuss angel communication and collective consciousness, and how angels offer peace and empowerment to humankind.
- [Following the Current of Love](https://janlbowen.com/following-the-current-of-love/) - Perhaps love, like intuition, isn't to solve or define. Perhaps it is simply something to listen to. Maybe it's a current of life, taking us beyond ourselves
- [Essays in Attention: On Attention -- Choice](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-on-attention-choice/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [6 Tips for Developing Your Intuition](https://janlbowen.com/6-tips-for-developing-your-intuition/) - Develop your intuition with these 6 easy approaches and uncover the wisdom within. You already know the answer to what you need.
- [The 11 Best Quotes For Getting Real With Yourself](https://janlbowen.com/11-best-quotes-getting-real/) - Quotes to inspire you to regain your peace of mind and reclaim your center. Find clarity and rediscover your self and your self-esteem.
- [Exploring the Currents of Friendship](https://janlbowen.com/exploring-the-currents-of-friendship/) - How do you measure a true friend? It's worth taking time to get clarity on authentic friendship and decide which friends support the "real" us.
- [Essays in Attention: Listening -- Choice](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-listening-choice/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [Essays in Attention: As it Appears -- Possibility](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-as-it-appears-possibility/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [Essays in Attention: Listening -- Possibility](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-listening-possibility/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [Essays in Attention: On Attention -- Possibility](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-on-attention-possibility/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [Essays in Attention: On Attention -- Trust](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-on-attention-trust/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [Essays in Attention: Listening -- Trust](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-listening-trust/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [Essays in Attention:  As it Appears -- Trust](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-as-it-appears-trust/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [Essays in Attention: On Attention -- Limits](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-on-attention-limits/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [Essays in Attention: Listening -- Limits](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-listening-limits/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [Essays in Attention: As it Appears -- Limits](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-as-it-appears-limits/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [Essays in Attention:  On Attention](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-on-attention/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [Essays In Attention:  Listening](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-listening/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [Essays in Attention: As It Appears](https://janlbowen.com/essays-in-attention-as-it-appears/) - Essays in Attention: An ongoing 3 part series of observations and reflections on presence, perception, and intuition: As It Appears, Listening, and On Attention
- [5 Ways To Power Up and Embrace Your Life Purpose](https://janlbowen.com/5-ways-to-power-up-and-embrace-your-life-purpose/) - Find your life purpose by looking at the ways you're living your life now. Embrace the life you're currently living and empower yourself to do more!
- [This Is How to Leave an Inspirational Legacy](https://janlbowen.com/leave-inspirational-legacy/) - Have you ever considered what will be left behind when you leave this life? Every year you live contributes to the legacy you leave behind.
- [How to Erase Fear and Connect with Yourself Deeply in Coronavirus Isolation](https://janlbowen.com/how-to-erase-fear-and-connect-with-yourself-deeply-in-coronavirus-isolation/) - Erase fear and connect with yourself to feel at peace.
- [6 Fascinating Things Your Budget & Spending Habits Reveal About Your Life](https://janlbowen.com/6-things-your-budget-reveals-about-your-life/) - Stop avoiding your finances! You'd be surprised what they can teach you. Here are some are compelling reasons to change your approach.
- [7 Ways Money Is A Key to Self Growth](https://janlbowen.com/7-ways-money-is-a-key-to-self-growth/) - Stop avoiding the topic of money in your life and take advantage of these 7 keys to self growth that money can bring into your world.
- [Why Finding Your Life's Purpose Helps Everything Else Fall Into Place](https://janlbowen.com/why-finding-your-lifes-purpose-helps-everything-else-fall-into-place/) - Figure out your life's purpose and the rest of life becomes easier. Knowing the difference between passion and purpose is part of the key.
- [Strands Connecting Spirituality and Needlework](https://janlbowen.com/strands-connecting-spirituality-and-needlework/) - Needlework has a rich history of connecting people — individually & communally, while it deepens spiritual connection.
- [6 Simple Ways To Sharpen Your Intuition And Listen To What That Inner Voice Is Telling You](https://janlbowen.com/6-simple-ways-to-sharpen-your-intuition-and-listen-to-what-that-inner-voice-is-telling-you/) - Sharpen your intuition by tuning into your inner voice. Here are some simple, yet profound ways to transform your life by heeding your intuition.
- [Your Office Friend Is Definitely Not Your ‘Work Spouse’](https://janlbowen.com/your-office-friend-not-your-work-spouse/) - The intimacy of marriage isn't the same as having a work spouse, no matter how close you might be. Closer friends or intimate partners? Decide!
- [3 Powerful Ways Money Actually CAN Buy Happiness](https://janlbowen.com/3-powerful-ways-money-actually-can-buy-happiness/) - It's true that money actually CAN buy happiness -- as long as you're spending it in the right way. Look to see where your cash is going to get happier.
- [How Practicing Mindfulness at Work Can Increase Performance](https://janlbowen.com/3-powerful-ways-you-absolutely-can-buy-happiness/) - Is there a better place to practice mindfulness than at work? Being mindful at work can increase performance, and it's easy to do anywhere.
- [5 Major Life Lessons We Need to Teach Our Kids —​ And Ourselves!](https://janlbowen.com/5-major-life-lessons-to-teach-our-kids/) - Life lessons are timeless. Here's some wisdom regardless of your age for parents to learn -- as they teach their kids. Time for parents to walk the talk.
- [6 Easy Ways To Be Your Own Damn Therapist!](https://janlbowen.com/6-easy-ways-to-be-your-own-damn-therapist/) - Gain confidence by developing techniques to tune into your inner voice and use your intuition to access great stores of wisdom.
- [Forget Pleasing Others! 7 Unapologetic Ways To Please YOURSELF](https://janlbowen.com/forget-pleasing-others-7-unapologetic-ways-to-please-yourself/) - Create happiness by taking care of yourself first! When you focus on your personal fulfillment you can stop looking to others to fill a void.
- [How To Use Your 'Work Strengths' To RULE Every Area Of Your Life](https://janlbowen.com/how-to-use-your-work-strengths-to-rule-every-area-of-your-life/) - Use these 7 areas of focus to increase your happiness at work and ultimately rule every area of your life.
- [Ladies, Can We Please STOP Making "Pretty" Such An Ugly Word?](https://janlbowen.com/ladies-can-we-please-stop-making-pretty-such-an-ugly-word/) - Reclaim your inner beauty to shout your true self to the world, at a roar or a whisper. Be proud of your definition and allow others theirs. Please!
- [A Great Playlist Can (Literally) Change Your Life —​ Here's How!](https://janlbowen.com/a-great-playlist-can-literally-change-your-life-heres-how/) - Sometimes music is better than therapy. Learn how a great playlist can change your life and change your mood from sad to happy.
- [7 Things Truly Kind People Do EVERY Day](https://janlbowen.com/7-things-truly-kind-people-do-every-day/) - Kind people do a few simple things every day that make us all a little happier. Here's how they do it, and how you can, too.
- [Glass Half Full -- Finding Joy](https://janlbowen.com/glass-half-full-finding-joy/) - Live your life by looking at life with a glass half full rather than empty. It's the surest way to finding joy that I know!
- [Navigating Gender Inequality](https://janlbowen.com/navigating-gender-inequality/) - Review gender inequality, what programs are doing, and if they are on track. Gender parity is the ultimate goal -- how close are we to achievement?
- [7 Things Kind People Do That Make Us Adore Them](https://janlbowen.com/7-things-kind-people-do-that-make-us-adore-them/) - How to be kind -- 7 ways make yourself and those around you deeply happy and grateful. The world will seem just that much nicer!
- [Why "Being Grateful" Can Actually RUIN Your Happiness](https://janlbowen.com/why-being-grateful-can-actually-ruin-your-happiness/) - Ways that "being grateful" can actually ruin your happiness along with how to avoid being greatful for the wrong reasons.
- [10 Ways to Lose The Toxic Men In Your Life, Like, Yesterday!](https://janlbowen.com/10-ways-to-lose-the-toxic-men-in-your-life/) - Let go of toxic relationships to allow happiness, health, and peace into your life. Let YOU back into your life! Here's how --
- [How Accountability Leads to Success](https://janlbowen.com/how-accountability-leads-to-success/) - Success is usually measured with external factors, but true success comes from within. It is a result of taking accountability for our actions. Here's how.
- [Living and Leading Your Life](https://janlbowen.com/living-and-leading-your-life/) - The world always searches for leadership. Living and leading your life with integrity provides motivation for yourself and inspiration for others.
- [Aspirations & Intentions -- Just Consider](https://janlbowen.com/just-consider-it/) - Take a fresh approach to goals by setting intentions and aspirations rather than a rigid list of deadlines. Create the world you want to live in.
- [10 Inspirational Quotes to Help You Manage The Day From Hell](https://janlbowen.com/10-inspirational-quotes/) - When daily life gets challenging, look to some inspirational wisdom to cheer you on. You can take on any day, and make it your own!
- [Use Your SUPER POWERS for Fulfillment & Happiness!](https://janlbowen.com/use-your-strengths-for-fulfillment-happiness-leadership/) - Fulfillment and happiness in life can be achieved through using the strengths you were born with. Here's how to know and strengthen them.
- [It's All About Love -- and It's All About You](https://janlbowen.com/its-all-about-how-to-love-yourself-first/) - In this article, Jan explains why loving yourself is the key to loving others and the steps to loving yourself.
- [Four Lighthearted Ways to Get Deep Seated Joy -- NOW!](https://janlbowen.com/why-your-life-is-pretty-much-pointless-until-you-finally-fill-it-with-this/) - Four silly ways to have fun while connecting with your values. Get values-based joy through light-hearted activities and get your happy on!
- [7 Reasons Cleaning My House Makes Me Insanely Happy (Yes, Seriously)](https://janlbowen.com/7-reasons-cleaning-my-house-makes-me-insanely-happy-yes-seriously/) - Cleaning might be an unconventional way to find happiness, yet it can still make you truly happy. Here's a few specific ways how.
- [Finding Hope -- Logical or Not](https://janlbowen.com/finding-hope-logical-or-not/) - What gives you hope? What specific action do you take that makes you feel just a little more optimistic, a little more positive about your day, your life
- [Why Not Change That "No" Into a "Hell Yes"?](https://janlbowen.com/why-not-say-yes-to-life/) - Foster encouragement of a full joyful life by answering in the affirmative to opportunities, ideas, and creative insights. Say "yes" instead of "no".
- [21 Ways of Kindness That Make Us All Happier](https://janlbowen.com/21-ways-of-kindness-key-to-happiness/) - When you think of kindness, do you think of someone nobly performing 50 random acts of kindness? Admirable as that is, that isn’t the only way to be kind.
- [The Two Habits You Need NOW To Succeed](https://janlbowen.com/want-two-easy-ways-succeed-life/) - Take control of your life with two simple steps: use the information within fear that holds you back, and live your life with integrity.
- [When Friendship Fails:  How To Move On](https://janlbowen.com/when-friendship-fails/) - Friends share our happiness and hard times. But unless our friends support our growth while we share experiences, it's time to move on.
- [4 Reasons You Break Your Promises (Without Meaning To)](https://janlbowen.com/4-reasons-you-break-your-promises-without-meaning-to/) - Promises are easy to make, and easy to break. Break a promise, and you break more than someone's trust. You break your own integrity.
- [8 Ways To LAUGH Yourself Into To A Healthy, Happy, Stress-Free Life](https://janlbowen.com/8-ways-laugh-healthy-happy-stress-free-life/) - Laughter is the BEST medicine. Here are some ways to get a break from the stress and find happiness during even the toughest times.
- [Do These 5 Things To Be Truly Happy (Yes, It’s THAT Simple)](https://janlbowen.com/5-things-truly-happy-yes-simple/) - When you know yourself, you have the ability to be truly happy. So take the time to get to know who you are. It's that simple.
- [4 Traits Well-Liked Women Have That Make People Just ADORE Them!](https://janlbowen.com/4-traits-well-liked-women-make-people-just-adore/) - Charisma is that quality that draws people in. Here are the traits well-liked women have. It starts with being yourself and being authentic.
- [Not Feeling the Joy? Stop Trying -- Just Get Real](https://janlbowen.com/not-feeling-the-joy-stop-trying-just-get-real/) - You can't find happiness by faking it if you are feeling miserable. Start with where you are -- get real. Then work through your authentic feelings.
- [Shifting From Ease of Writing... to Angst and Back](https://janlbowen.com/shifting-ease-writing-agnst-back/) - Writing as an internal process has the potential to calm. But when writing is shared, the benefits go far beyond publishing.
- [7 Ways Knowing Yourself Leads to More Happiness](https://janlbowen.com/7-ways-knowing-yourself-leads-happiness/) - By knowing yourself well, you have all the keys to happiness. You can create a world that supports you and live in alignment to your truth.
- [If He Doesn't Accept These 3 Things, He Doesn't Love You](https://janlbowen.com/doesnt-accept-3-things-doesnt-love/) - What is a successful relationship? Why not start with some non-negotiable personal facts? Begin with how you accept yourself & how your partner accepts you!
- [5 Easy Ways To Be A Better Person (In This Crazy World)](https://janlbowen.com/5-easy-ways-better-person/) - How to become a better person? In this crazy world, are we evolving into kinder, better humans? Well, yes. Here's why, and how to be a better person.
- [THIS Is The Secret To Never Worrying About Your Weight Again](https://janlbowen.com/never-worry-about-your-weight-again-2/) - NEVER worry about your weight again! Use your intuition to guide you to health, happiness, peace of mind, AND your best weight -- permanently!
- [How To Stop Being SO Judgemental (& Start Loving Your Relationships)](https://janlbowen.com/stop-judgemental-start-loving-relationships/) - Being judgemental is really a statement about yourself. How to stop feeling so harshly towards those around you, and feel much kinder about yourself, too.
- [10 Safe And Healthy Ways To Beat Depression -- WITHOUT Meds](https://janlbowen.com/10-safe-healthy-ways-beat-depression/) - Don't suffer. You deserve to feel better. If medication isn't working for you for whatever reason, here are 10 safe and healthy ways to feel better.
- [It's Time To STOP Shaming Your Body For Being Imperfect!](https://janlbowen.com/its-time-to-stop-shaming-your-body-for-being-imperfect/) - Raise your self esteem! Stop shaming yourself and your body for being imperfect and exude strength and confidence! Here's how
- [6 Powerful Ways To Trust Your Instincts (They Make A Big Difference)](https://janlbowen.com/6-powerful-ways-to-trust-your-instincts-they-make-a-big-difference/) - Trust your instincts and uncover your intuition.Tune into your inner wisdom by tuning into your gut and your body intelligence.
- [8 Ways To Laugh Your Way To A Happy, Stress-Free Life](https://janlbowen.com/8-ways-to-laugh-your-way-to-a-happy-stress-free-life/) - Laughter goes a long way to heal us emotional, physically, and socially. Here are 8 ways to laugh and get happy for a better life!
- [Getting Divorced? Here's The SMART Way To Regain Your Confidence](https://janlbowen.com/getting-divorced-heres-the-smart-way-to-regain-your-confidence/) - How to recover your confidence after getting divorced. A panel of professionals gives their perspective on actionable advice to get back out there.
- [Struggle Is Part of the Wheel of Life](https://janlbowen.com/celebrate-heres-why-i-choose-joy/) - Define life not by struggle or ease, but by what our ultimate path through life is. Here are some ways to commemorate and celebrate throughout.
- [Celebrate As If Tomorrow Is A New High](https://janlbowen.com/celebrate_tomorrow_is_a_new_high/) - Celebrate each day with new intention, honoring the gift presented with each morning. Wholeheartedly embrace joy and make it last!
- [What Women REALLY Want From A Man](https://janlbowen.com/women-really-want-man/) - This panel discusses what a woman really wants from a man in a relationship. Surely it's more than the traditional expectations from the past. Or is it?
- [Even If Your Words Are Forgiven, Their Impact Is Permanent](https://janlbowen.com/even-if-your-words-are-forgiven-their-impact-is-permanent/) - The impact of words is tremendous. Change your words and change your life -- for the better. Choose to take responsibility by choosing your vocabulary.
- [How to Hurt and Still Thrive in Life](https://janlbowen.com/how-to-hurt-and-still-thrive-in-life/) - Despite wanting to avoid the pain of living, in order to gain from life's opportunities and gifts, we need to experience grief. How to go through it.
- [How To Be Honest ... Even When It's HARD](https://janlbowen.com/how-to-be-honest-even-when-its-hard/) - Telling the truth can be hard but not being honest is giving up on yourself. Here's how to bravely face your truth and be honest, even when its hard.
- [7 Steps The Strongest Women Take to Bounce Back After A Knock Out](https://janlbowen.com/7-steps-strongest-women-take-bounce-back-knock/) - Everyone gets knocked around by life. Here's how to find your mental toughness and rise up! Take control of your life again!
- [The Difference Between Passion and Purpose](https://janlbowen.com/difference-between-passion-and-purpose/) - Passion is not the same as purpose. How to live your purpose AND live your passion -- making the distinction and why it matters.
- [How to Be of Service and Absolutely Make a Difference In the World](https://janlbowen.com/how-to-be-of-service-and-absolutely-make-a-difference-in-the-world/) - How to be of service in a way that leads to fulfillment. Giving from the heart is part of finding your purpose -- and leads to the greatest happiness.
- [These Truths I Know To Be](https://janlbowen.com/these-truths-i-know-to-be/) - The power of fundamental truth has the ability to overcome any fear and doubt. Have faith in your self, your beliefs, and your actions.
- [6 Surprising Ways To Shut Out Fear And Go With Your Gut](https://janlbowen.com/6-ways-to-go-with-your-gut/) - Tune into your intuition to shut out fear, worry, and anxiety. Here are 6 surprising ways to do just that and stop suffering!
- [My Imaginary Friends and Their Purpose in Our Lives](https://janlbowen.com/my-imaginary-friends-and-their-purpose-in-our-lives/) - People form our views of life purpose through their actions. Their actions reveal their values and their integrity is revealed in their consistency.
- [Revealing the Gift Within Our Shadow](https://janlbowen.com/revealing-the-gift-within-our-shadow/) - Wherever there is light, we'll find a shadow that offers a gift within. Find the gift to become whole with the darkness and the light.
- [Do You Really Need to Be Powerful All the Time?](https://janlbowen.com/do-you-really-need-to-be-powerful-all-the-time/) - Sometimes you need to let go of being powerful to embrace your life purpose. Leave room for beauty, wonder and spaces in between.
- [The Benefits of Sharing Your Story](https://janlbowen.com/benefits-sharing-your-story/) - Our story is what defines us & the moments that we rise to the challenges of life are the moments that teach us. Learn how to dare yourself.
- [What is Coaching: Calling or Profession?](https://janlbowen.com/coaching-calling-profession/) - How to define coaching, the effects of successful coaching, and how to determine whether coaching is more than just a profession.
- [How to Surrender & Actually Hear Your Body's Amazing Wisdom](https://janlbowen.com/how-to-hear-your-bodys-wisdom/) - How to interporate and understand the bodies wisdom along with surrendering the moment, focusing, listening, and responding to life with intention.
- [A Conversation with Chris Shea:  Mindful Road to Success](https://janlbowen.com/a-conversation-with-chris-shea-mindful-road-to-success/) - A conversation with mental health therapist and recovery coach, Chris Shea about a mindful road to success and his meaning of mindfulness and spirituality.
- [Cleaning Makes Me Happy -- and Empathetic](https://janlbowen.com/cleaning-makes-me-happy-and-empathetic/) - Research shows that cleaning results in higher levels of empathy, happiness, and connection. By creating a clean space, we increase our productivity.
- [A Conversation with Joshua Ogaldez: Speaking His Calling](https://janlbowen.com/a-conversation-with-joshua-ogaldez-speaking-his-calling/) - A conversation with spiritual teacher and podcast host Joshua Ogaldez began about public speaking, teaching, soul coaching, and podcast hosting.
- [A Conversation with Jason Scoppa:  Using a Framework of Health](https://janlbowen.com/using-a-framework-of-health/) - A conversation with certified craniopath, Dr. Jason Scoppa about the meaning of his impressive credentials and what they led to on his life journey.
- [A Conversation with Dr. Carmen Landrau: Saving Lives via Medicine and Beyond](https://janlbowen.com/saving-lives-via-medicine-and-beyond/) - A conversation with board-certified physician and cardiologist, Dr. Carmen Landrau about life saving medicine and how she manages personal and work life.
- [A Conversation with Lesley Jane Seymour: Making a Difference by Helping Women](https://janlbowen.com/making-a-difference-by-helping-women/) - A conversation with magazine publisher Lesley Jane Seymour about women in transition, entrepreneurship, ways to make a difference, and more.
- [How to Create Permanent Life Balance to Thrive](https://janlbowen.com/how-to-create-permanent-life-balance-to-thrive/) - What is life balance and how can you use it to create a permanent life balance for yourself? Learn how to find your life balance and thrive.
- [Elevating Lives of Purpose with Denise Mange](https://janlbowen.com/elevating-lives-of-purpose-with-denise-mange/) - Hear how Denise Mange of PetPrana® elevates both human & animal, and has created a new industry model to do exactly that!
- [How Apologies Miss the Mark If They Don't Honor Your Experience](https://janlbowen.com/how-apologies-miss-the-mark-if-they-dont-honor-your-experience/) - A thoughtless apology can be worse than none by failing to honor your experience and lacking accountability.
- [Open to Faery Magic](https://janlbowen.com/open-to-faery-magic/) - with special guest Sheri Perbeck Ready for some lightness in life? How about opening up to a little magic? Sheri Perbeck. angel communicator, psychic, and medium is back to share information with us about the faery realm. And before you dismiss this as silly, consider that “faery” is an old French word that means “supernatural
- [Finding Answers through Astrology with Lucy Pond](https://janlbowen.com/finding-answers-through-astrology-with-lucy-pond/) - A very special interview with Lucy Pond, an astrologer who combines tarot with her readings to help her clients find answers to life.
- [Why Am I So Emotional Lately?](https://janlbowen.com/why-am-i-so-emotional-lately/) - An intense world causes a Pandora's Box of emotions. Pandemic, economic instability, chaos, and isolation. Is it surprising you feel so emotional?
- [Why It’s So Important to Teach Empathy Today More Than Ever](https://janlbowen.com/why-its-so-important-to-teach-empathy-today-more-than-ever/) - In a world of diversity and contention, teaching and practicing empathy is the key that unlocks the opportunities within division, and simultaneously serves as a bridge to connection.

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## Courses

- [How To Hear What You Know](https://janlbowen.com/courses/how-to-hear-what-you-know/) - A practical course to learn how to hear your inner voice, and apply grounded intuition to daily life.

## Lessons

- [Higher development](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/higher-development/) - Not Just for the Psychic Regardless of how you defined intuition, it can be applied to any area of higher development. Intuition, after all, is a knowledge that we can't see. Consider if any of the following areas are ones in which you feel called to apply your intuitive development. Spirituality Intuition can connect to
- [Intuition and relationships](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/intuition-and-relationships/) - Intuition and Relationships -- Hand in Hand Perhaps it seems obvious that we would use our intuition in relationships. After all, intuition is an internal relationship -- a dialogue within -- so why wouldn't we want to extend it to improve external relationships? Although this might seem straightforward, this category is perhaps the most profound.
- [Intuition and work](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/intuition-and-work/) - Wisdom at Work: Allowing the Inner Voice Intuition can help you thrive at work, in your career, and with finances! Take a look at the descriptions below and decide if you want to apply any of the following goals to your intuitive development. Problem solving Let your intuition help you in every practical way possible,
- [Intuition and the body](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/intuition-and-the-body/) - Your Body Speaks! We've already looked in an earlier lesson at how you register physical cues when intuition speaks. That is an example of what your body/mind is doing for you. Look at the examples below to consider if you'd like to use your body to help your intuition. Read on to understand more! Eat
- [Private Development Group](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/private-community/) - Intuitive Development Group, for graduates only In the video I mention there is a private community for graduates on Facebook. It is now a private development group that meets monthly via Zoom Here is what you’ll find once you join: Private forum with a shared understanding of the course you just took and the commitment
- [Daily Practices](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/daily-practices/) - Transforming Intuitive Development into a Way of Life For the purpose of the course, the Clear, Listen, Receive process was used as the foundation of intuitive development. To now transform these processes into an intuitive lifestyle and continue to strengthen the voice within, turn the processes and exercises into Daily Practices. Establish daily routines to
- [Template of Alignment](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/template-of-alignment/) - The Template of Alignment The Template of Alignment is a three part model that, put together, equips you to handle anything life throws your way. It is your personalized coping toolkit. Part 1 is your Daily Practice Part 2 is a Structure of Tactics Part 3 is a Bundle of Exceptional Resources These three Parts
- [Introduction: Fully Functioning Intuition](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/introduction-fully-functioning-intuition/) - Video and Exercise Please be sure to watch this video. It contains information you won't find elsewhere. Then enjoy the exercise that follows.  Your browser does not support the video tag.
- [Reflection Exercise](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/reflection-exercise/) - Thoughts to Reflect How do you feel when you are accessing your three intelligences (i.e., cranial brain, enteric brain, and heart brain)? Are you able to tap into your three intelligences and other input (e.g., sounds, scent, etc.) simultaneously? Do you notice anything different in the information you receive? What differences have you noticed by
- [A New Beginning](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/a-new-beginning/) - Congratulations! You've arrived at a new beginning! Regardless of whether you already had an intuitive sense and enhanced it, or have just now flexed its muscles, you are at a place you've never been before. Pause to breathe and appreciate. I have much more for you ahead, if you choose to accept them. They're all
- [Resource Shelf](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/resource-shelf/) - Some Selected Resources There are various ways to further your study of intuition. This Resource list provides a few of them but is by no means exhaustive. It includes classic texts as well as more contemporary writings and a few tools. Some of the information you encounter amongst the pages of these books may repeat
- [What You'll Receive](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/what-youll-receive/) - Enjoy the attached bonuses! They've been created to supplement your experience with this course. A description of each is included with each attachment.
- [Master Workbook](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/master-workbook/) - The How to Hear What You Know Master Workbook The How to Hear What You Know Master Workbook contains all the worksheets from the course as well as Intuitive Notes for contemplative journaling. You may want to accompany the HTHWYK Master Workbook with your own journal for more intensive writing.
- [Affirmation Deck](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/affirmation-deck/) - Daily Affirmation Deck This deck can be used as a daily tool or a springboard to jumpstart you in writing your own affirmations. It is a set of beautiful and powerful images and affirmations designed for results. It comes complete with specific instructions on how to manifest your intentions using this deck. Affirmations are powerful
- [How To Hear What You Know: Book](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/how-to-hear-what-you-know-book/) - Enjoy a copy of my book! This book repeats the message of the course and much of the content, although some is presented in a slightly different way. We all learn through different styles. Reading is another vehicle for understanding the magnetism of intuition while simultaneously explaining ways to invite it to improve your life
- [Glossary](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/glossary/) - Some Explanations There are several terms I used in the course that may be confusing or unclear. I hope this Glossary will clarify questions you might have. Several of the terms below have multiple definitions, or applications of their definition. The definition I have chosen to include is the application I use in my work
- [Strengthening the Internal Voice of Wisdom](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/strengthening-the-internal-voice-of-wisdom/) - Please watch this video first. Then read the materials that follow and complete the exercises. They are designed to work together but they don't replicate each other.  Your browser does not support the video tag. Your intuition connects you with your inner wisdom. This course has shown you how clearly hear your inner voice
- [How to Clear the Blocks](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/how-to-clear-the-blocks/) - Time to Clear the Blocks Fortunately, once you know what is blocking your intuition, it isn’t difficult to clear the blocks. The clearing methods will work for a variety of obstructions, too, so you don’t have to learn 18 additional techniques. Clearing in many ways is an approach and an awareness as much as a
- [Blocks that Prevent Hearing](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/blocks-that-prevent-hearing/) - Blocks that Prevent Hearing What You Know What exactly is preventing you from hearing what you know? It's time to pay attention to what is holding you back and then to get clear. As you study the information below, take time to assimilate it and consider how it may be applicable for you. Perhaps you'll
- [Introduction: Getting through to the Voice](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/introduction-getting-through-to-the-voice/) - Please watch this video first. Then read the materials that follow and complete the exercises. They are designed to work together but they don't replicate each other.  Your browser does not support the video tag. What if you follow the methods of developing your intuition and still don’t hear it, or hear it regularly?
- [Practical daily applications](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/practical-daily-applications/) - Getting Real: Practical Daily Applications You can use intuition on a daily basis to tune in to your inner wisdom and truth. It can help you with the most practical solutions -- if you only ask. Listed below are the specific ways intuition operates in our daily life. Take a minute in your contemplative time
- [Introduction: Clarity on Your Focus](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/introduction-clarity-on-your-focus/) - Please watch this video first. Then read the materials that follow and complete the exercises. They are designed to work together but they don't replicate each other.  Your browser does not support the video tag. Gaining Clarity on Your Course There are literally no limits to how you can use your intuition. Let's get
- [How to Distinguish Intuition from Emotion](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/how-to-distinguish-intuition-from-emotion/) - Body Knowledge Do you experience Intuitive Intelligence in your body? Being able to hear what you know requires the ability to tune into the clues. This lesson is to help you tune into your body intelligence. If you feel intuitive cues physically, where and how do they register? Consider if there are any specific patterns
- [The Physical Clues](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/the-physical-clues/) - Three Brains Out of all the physical clues our intuition gives us, perhaps the most recognizable of these is the gut instinct. Take a minute to reflect and recall a time when you had a “hunch” about something. (If nothing immediately comes to mind, take a walk or do something relaxing and come back to
- [Introduction: Making the Unseen Rational](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/introduction-making-the-unseen-rational/) - Please watch this video first. Then read the materials that follow and complete the exercises. They are designed to work together but they don't replicate each other.  Your browser does not support the video tag. Making Sense of the Invisible Intuition is an invisible force. Because it can’t be seen, it can sometimes be
- [Why does it matter?](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/why-does-it-matter/) - Why Does It Matter? Your Course Intention Intuition is highly personal. It's time to make this course YOUR course. Worksheet 2, provided below, includes various applications for how intuition can be used. Take time after reading through to reflect on what you most want, and record the focus you wish to work on for this
- [Visualization: My Castle](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/visualization-my-castle/) - Visualization — My Castle If you need help deciding just how to apply a deeper relationship with your intuition, this visualization will help you clarify how intuition might most improve your life — right now. Sit comfortably in a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed for a minimum of 20 minutes. Ideally, you will
- [Defining Intuition (Three Levels)](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/defining-intuition-three-levels/) - Defining Intuition It's time to define intuition for yourself. Remember the two course principles: 1) intuition is a skill and 2) it connects us to truth. Follow the directions below to create your definition of intuition. Use the Worksheet provided to prompt creative thought. Then add your ideas freely. The words included on the worksheet
- [The Invitation](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/the-invitation/) - Please watch this video first. Then read the materials that follow and complete the exercises. They are designed to work together but they don't replicate each other.  Your browser does not support the video tag. Preparation & Two Course Principles Do you understand what intuition is? It has been defined in many ways. You'll
- [Introduction: Passively or Actively Receptive?](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/introduction-passively-or-actively-receptive/) - Introduction: Passively or Actively Receptive? Please watch this video first. Then read the materials that follow and complete the exercises. They are designed to work together but they don't replicate each other.  Your browser does not support the video tag. How to Tune In If you haven't yet capturing your thoughts and observations in
- [A 3-step process](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/a-3-step-process/) - The Importance of Clearing in order to Listen and Receive This 3-step process is designed to help you tune in to hear what you know. Follow it sequentially. If you think you’re ready to skip ahead, do yourself a favor and stop at step one and process that action briefly. Use each step as a
- [Specific techniques and tools for the three steps](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/specific-techniques-and-tools-for-the-three-steps/) - Activities for the 3-step Intuitive Process Refer to the prior text or the worksheet for a reminder of the 3 steps as you read and choose your activities for deepening your ability to hear what you know. Listed below are various techniques to use for each step. Decide which best fits your needs and your
- [Introduction: How Do You Hear?](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/introduction-how-do-you-hear/) - Please watch this video first. Then read the materials that follow and complete the exercises. They are designed to work together but they don't replicate each other.  Your browser does not support the video tag. How Do You Hear? In Lesson 4 you learned a specific process to apply to develop your intuition. This
- [Ways to Encourage Intuition](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/ways-to-encourage-intuition/) - General Habits & Practices that Encourage Intuition Wondering what those activities are that foster intuitive development -- the ones you may already be doing? Read the following list. As you do, record any thoughts that occur to you in your Contemplative Journal pages. Be in stillness There’s a peacefulness to intuition that is fostered in
- [Receiving Signals from Intuition](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/receiving-signals-from-intuition/) - If You've Been Following Along If you've been following along, doing the course work, you've been inviting your intuition to speak. If you aren't clear on just how you're supposed to hear it, the following will clear up confusion and help you hear what you know. Internal signals Because intuition is highly personal, it registers
- [Introduction: Building Confidence in Your Ability](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/introduction-building-confidence-in-your-ability/) - Please watch this video first. Then read the materials that follow and complete the exercises. They are designed to work together but they don't replicate each other.  Your browser does not support the video tag. Developing Deeper Intuition As you’ve developed your intuition deeper, it may have taken you through unanticipated routes. Perhaps you've
- [Tools to building your Inuition](https://janlbowen.com/lessons/tools-to-building-your-inuition/) - Miscellaneous Intuition Building Tools Remember that these tools are just implements intended to bring our inner voice forward. They aren’t in themselves responsible for speaking to us. Their value is in helping us see more clearly or hear in a different way what is being communicated through our intuition. All of these stimulate creative thought

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