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Most people consider the sixth sense to be an extra sense in addition to the five known physical ones. But the term also includes an interesting pun. The word ''sense" suggests a type of intelligence. And that's another way of describing what intuition is, after all. |
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Instead of being extremely rational and logical, like your educated, constantly thinking conscious minds, your intuitive intelligence acts on differentbut nonetheless effectiveprinciples. Here's a chart you can use to distinguish between the thinking that comes from the logical/rational side of your mind and that which comes from the intuitive side. |
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| Logical/Rational Mind | Intuitive Mind | | fragments | whole | | limits | expansive | | slow | in a flash | | either/or | many options | | judgmental | nonjudgmental | | needs proof | trusting | | critical | loving | | controls | has faith | | attached to outcome | detached | | exclusive | inclusive | | prompt | flowing | | linear | flexible | | expectant | still, quiet | | complex | simple | | driven | calming | | "I should" | "I could" | | doubtful | hopeful | | categorizes | sees overview | | self-righteous | forgiving | | hesitates | courageous | | sameness | diversity | | sees limits | sees potential | | values structure | open to possibilities |
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Both types of intelligence have their own type of good sense. Once you learn to bring them both into balance and equal use, you'll have a good chance at becoming something that people don't talk about very often: wise. |
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