Intuition, Visions and Prophecy

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Intuition, Visions and Prophecy

Clairvoyance, clairaudience and clairsentience. All of these terms relate to the basic notion of intuition. While many assume that the brain's main purpose is to serve only as a location to store factual information, new research proves otherwise. "While the major division in the brain is that of the cerebral hemispheres . . . sections of the left hemisphere . . . is useful for . . . the rest function for parallel operation, which underlies spatial abilities and intuition." (Ornstein, 138) Intuition, also known as insight or consciousness, has been referred to as "clear seeing, clear vision, clear hearing and clear sensing." (Pohle, Selover) This notion of the ability to experience or "feel" something before or if it actually occurs dates back to ancient Egypt. "Many still believe that the . . . symbols of this ancient civilization are charged with magical properties and that their presence will aid them in their own psychic quest . . ." (Roland, 10) Many of the structures that they created were ornately decorated with their "knowledge . . . [to ensure] . . . perpetual fulfillment." The wisdom of ancient Egypt was only the beginning of vision and intuition. Today, intuition is still a part of modern life, even helping professionals better serve customers.

Intuition can also span into the realm of visions and prophecy. There were several cultures other than the ancient Egyptians that had a complex record of their visions and mystical beliefs. The ancient Greeks believed in a strong connection between gods in mythology and spirituality. In one work, Hermeticum, there are lengthy discussions between students and teachers where God is spoken ...

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...e daily concerns in order to listen within. It can help one make better decisions and feel more in - tune with his or her own mind. As Francis Bacon noted on the learning process, "Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study."

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Fisher, Seymour. Body Consciousness: You Are What You Feel. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice - Hall, Inc., 1973

Ornstein, Robert. The Evolution of Consciousness: The Origins of the Way We Think. New York: Simon & Schuster, Inc., 1991.

Pohle, Nancy C., Selover, Ellen L. "Awareness & Intuition." Innerself.com Online. America Online. 25 March 2001.

Roland, Paul. Revelations: The Wisdom of the Ages. London: Carlton Books Limited, 1995.

Wilson, Lori, M.S.W. "What is Medical Intuition?" Grandmotherweb.com Online. America Online. 26 March 2001.

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