Trust Your Intuition and Open Yourself to New Possibilities

When we go through difficult transitions, it’s easy to become closed off. After a painful breakup, a betrayal, or a major life shift, we instinctively want to protect ourselves. We build emotional walls, convinced that staying guarded will keep us safe. But in doing so, we may also block the very opportunities that could lead to healing, growth, and new beginnings.

To truly trust the process, we must not only allow change but also open ourselves to the possibilities it brings.

The Power of Being Open

Think of a time when you felt closed off from life. Maybe it was after a relationship ended, and you told yourself you’d never love again. Maybe it was when you lost a job, and you convinced yourself that nothing better would come. In those moments, it’s tempting to retreat into our comfort zones, but staying closed keeps us stuck.

Now, recall a time when you took a chance—when you said yes despite the fear. Maybe you went on a spontaneous trip, met someone new, or pursued a career change even though it felt risky. More often than not, those moments of openness led to something unexpected and beautiful.

Life is constantly presenting opportunities, but we have to be willing to see them. If we focus solely on what we’ve lost, we miss what is trying to come in. The door to something new can’t open if we keep it locked from the inside.

A Personal Journey of Openness and Trust

I experienced this firsthand when I made the life-changing decision to leave behind a business manager, renters in my home, and even my family—my youngest daughter had just left for university—to pursue a three-year degree. I wanted to better myself and hopefully reach more people to help. It was a leap of faith, one that required me to trust in my intuition.

During those three years, I worked three part-time jobs while attending university full-time. The hard work paid off—I graduated in the top 5% of students in my year. But just six months after graduating, the government changed, and all the positions related to my Public Health degree were made redundant. I suddenly found myself in a situation where the career I had trained for was no longer a viable option.

At first, I questioned everything. Had I made a mistake? Had I trusted the wrong path? But then, I shifted my perspective. Instead of focusing on what I had lost, I looked at what I had gained—new skills, a deep familiarity with technology, and a newfound ability to embrace change. I started saying yes to new opportunities, even when I wasn’t sure where they would lead. Not everything worked out, but each experience provided greater clarity about my true calling.

I realized I was never meant to do just one thing. I had always pursued multiple passions, and now, I had the tools to bring them together. While working full-time in a menial job, I began writing my first book. That was the moment everything changed. My knowledge, skills, and determination came together, and my passion for writing and spiritual work took shape. Eventually, my book, Intuitive Nature: Empowering Your Emotional Goals, was published. My intuition had led me exactly where I needed to be, equipping me with everything required to step fully into my purpose.

A Metaphor for Openness

Imagine standing in a dark room with the curtains drawn. You might feel safe there, but you’re also shutting out the light. The moment you open the curtains, even just a little, the light begins to seep in. Slowly, the room brightens, revealing what was hidden in the shadows.

Openness works the same way. You don’t have to throw open the doors all at once, but even the smallest act of opening—being receptive to change, entertaining a new idea, or saying yes to an invitation—can let in the light of transformation.

How to Begin Opening Up

Opening yourself to new possibilities doesn’t mean throwing caution to the wind. It’s about making small, intentional shifts that welcome change.

1. Shift Your Perspective – Instead of viewing change as something to fear, see it as a doorway to something greater. Every ending makes space for a beginning, even if you can’t see it yet. My degree didn’t lead to the career I expected, but it gave me the tools to create something even more aligned with my purpose.
2. Say Yes More Often – When an opportunity arises, resist the urge to immediately say no. Pause. Consider it. Even if it feels uncomfortable, ask yourself: What if this could lead to something amazing? I took on different jobs, wrote a book, and explored new paths because I remained open, and those decisions reshaped my future.
3. Be Open to Unexpected Paths – Sometimes, life doesn’t unfold the way we planned, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t leading us somewhere incredible. A detour might be the exact path you need. Losing the chance to work in public health felt like a loss, but in reality, it freed me to do the intuitive work I was meant to do.

Open Yourself To Trusting the Unknown

Opening up means surrendering to the unknown, and that can feel scary. But what if, instead of fearing it, you chose to embrace it?

Imagine that the universe is working behind the scenes, aligning everything for your highest good. Even when things feel uncertain, even when you don’t know the outcome, trust that staying open will bring you exactly where you need to be.

So take a deep breath. Loosen your grip. Open just a little more today than you did yesterday. Because the moment you do, you invite in the magic of possibility.

Coming Next: Experiencing the Journey

Once you’ve allowed and opened, how do you fully immerse yourself in the process and embrace the journey ahead? Stay tuned for the next blog, where we’ll explore the power of experiencing and stepping into the flow of life.

Are you ready to take the next step? Stay open—it’s leading you exactly where you need to be.