I am becoming more and more aware of what people are starting to call my “spidey sense”. You know that inner sinking feeling if something bad is going to happen; it’s so frustrating, because I can never identify what this might be from in advance, but it just leaves a pre-sentiment that something negative is likely to happen if that makes sense.
What I am reasonably good at, is reading people, providing I have no emotionally connection to them (emotions sadly can mask the truth). My case in point today being someone who joined an online group I am a member of, but not admin. He was part of another group and seemed to only want to chat with the women; his comments bordered on being “sleezy” and in the new group, he’s always the first to pop up with a comment if women inadvertently post a picture which shows a bit of cleavage for example. It just feels voyeuristic and makes my skin crawl. I’m not sure if the group owner has noticed or not, but it won’t be long before he gets a PM from me pointing things out.
My spidey sense is more commonly referred to as “gut instinct,” or intuition, a sense of knowing or understanding something instinctively, without the need for conscious reasoning or logical analysis. It’s often described as a feeling or hunch that guides decision-making, even when there’s limited or no tangible evidence to support it.
The term “gut instinct” originates from the idea that the gut, or abdomen, is sometimes associated with feelings of intuition or a deep inner knowing. While intuition is often perceived as a vague or mysterious phenomenon, researchers believe it may be linked to subconscious processing of information, past experiences, and emotional cues.
Gut instincts can manifest in various ways, such as:
- A Feeling of Certainty: You may feel a strong sense of certainty or conviction about a decision or course of action, even if you can’t explain why.
- Physical Sensations: Some people experience physical sensations in their gut, such as “butterflies” or a “sinking feeling,” that accompany intuitive insights or warnings.
- Immediate Reaction: Intuitive insights often occur rapidly and spontaneously, without conscious deliberation or analysis.
- Emotional Response: Intuition is closely linked to emotions, and gut instincts may evoke feelings of excitement, fear, discomfort, or reassurance.
- Subconscious Processing: Intuitive insights may arise from subconscious processing of information, memories, patterns, and associations that are not readily accessible to conscious awareness.
While gut instincts can be valuable in guiding decision-making, they’re not infallible and can sometimes lead us astray. It’s essential to balance intuition with critical thinking, rational analysis, and consideration of relevant information. By integrating both intuitive insights and logical reasoning, we may be able to make more informed and well-rounded decisions in various aspects of life. But that’s the logical side of my brain speaking …😂
What are your thoughts on “gut instinct”?