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Rationalists attribute this sort of foreknowledge to inference, suggesting that you knew the information all along and inferred (or figured out) a logical conclusion to the predicament. They call it unconscious inference when you are not aware of the conscious thought processes involved in bringing this already known information to consciousness. Here's another example: A regular fan of horse races could get good at predicting winnersnot because she has psychic insight, but rather because she knows the horses and jockeys. |
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But what if a horseracing novice, who's never been to the track before or even glimpsed the sports pages, correctly guesses the winning horse? Or someone simply wakes up in the morning ''just knowing"or even picturinggetting robbed later in the day, even before he knew he'd be shopping in a rundown part of town? Rationalists call this coincidence. Optimists call it good luck or bad luck, depending. What do you call it? |
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Whether psychic insight or unconscious knowledge is responsible, however, the information you receive is still quite valid. Regardless of what you call it or where you believe it comes from, you can consider it a gift. When you receive it, take some time to either heed its warning or appreciate its insight. |
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Intuitive insight about the future can come to you in a variety of ways, including: |
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A vision of the future |
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Words of warning or prediction |
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A sense of knowing in the mind |
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A feeling of warning |
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We're sure it's no surprise to you that these pathways loosely correspond to those generally used to gain intuitive insight in any area. After all, in some peoples' view, sensing the future is the quintessential type of intuition. |
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For some people, their impressions of the future are so strong that they know they've experienced something more than a hunch. This happens when someone can claim they've had that most definite form of proof: a vision of the event. Whether in a dream or in the mind's eye, sight creates a definitive image that remains evocative long after the image passes. People who experience future insight through sounds or words are less likely to be as confident of their predictions. |
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