L E INTUITIVE In a time where there is more noise than silence, how do we tune into our intuition to find true love? By Li Ying Lim. OV
Learn to flex that intuitive muscle. “I define intuition spiritually, as a thought form that originates at a soul level – that core part of us that always tells us the truth, no matter what we might prefer to think, no matter what we might want to hear,” says life strategist Suzannah Galland, who counts Gwyneth Paltrow as a fan. Galland has helped countless clients find love online by listening to their “gut hits”. “Each of us has enormous intuitive potential. It is a skill we can all develop.” Enter the 6-Second Rating Game that Galland developed, with 1 for a “negative, deceitful” person, and 10 for “engaging, respectful, romantic”. Use this scale to evaluate people and situations throughout the day. “The more you do it, the better you’ll get,” says Galland. Ommm ... Do not underestimate the power of a full body pampering session. At the Aman Spa in Aman Tokyo, the magical Signature Journey body treatment is based on the Japanese philosophy of purification, using Kampo herbs and a traditional ritual, Misogi. The sensation one is left with after this treatment involving Camphor powder, Kuromoji, and rice oil is transformative. A meditative gaze across the landscape of Tokyo will enhance this experience. Vedanta needs nurturing. “It’s made up of two words – veda and anta – which respectively means, knowledge and end,” elaborates Swami A. Parthasarathy, the 88-year-old founder of the Vedanta Academy. “What you pass off as love is nothing but preferential attachment. And preferential attachment is deadly. The home should be the centre, not the boundary of your affection or love. It becomes the boundary when you can’t see anything beyond it.” Enter the soul. But first, embrace you. “Before you even work on your next pursuit, work on you,” says Galland. Mindfully practise authenticity – “the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are,” defines Brené Brown, author of Rising Strong. “Nothing happens by accident when your soul gets involved. It is the most intentional presence in your life,” writes Dr. Carder Stout. He further elaborates that we should never ignore coincidences, because “when we are overcome with psychological pain, our soul steps in. These occurrences are meant to help us pause and recognise that we are still alive. Your soul informs your decision-making. The essence fuels your intuition.”