Attitude of Trust

We trust the natural wisdom of the body, we trust the breath to come and go of it's own accord. We trust the organs to take care of the metabolism and functions of the body without us having to get involved, but do we trust ourselves?
Learning to bring trust to ourselves teaches us to be confident in ourselves, and that we can cope with challenges that come our way. We may have gotten in the habit of looking outside ourselves to our family, society, or friends for reassurance that we are doing ok, which in itself is not a bad thing. But if we forget how to check in with our own self, then we can get be confused by other people's ideas of what is right for us.
Learning to hear and follow your own intuition is an essential skill for your own peace of mind, and will help you know when you are on the right track.
Here is a short exercise to help you practice tuning in to your own intuition:

• Sit in an upright but relaxed posture, and take 3 belly breaths to help settle into the moment.
• Bring to mind a question you have had, or a worry, or something you have been trying to figure out. 
• Now, just listen to what comes up from within.
• ​It may come quickly, or it may take a few hours, or days.
• When the answer comes, note what it feels like, so you get a sense of how your intuition shows up.

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"Developing a basic trust in yourself and your feelings is an integral part of meditation training. It is far better to trust in your intuition and your own authority, even if you make some "mistakes" along the way, than always to look outside yourself for guidance." - Jon Kabat-Zinn

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