The intuition journal provides a protocol for exploring personal insights. By learning to articulate intuitions, we discover the subtle dimensions of intuitive knowing suggested by the many ways intuition has been defined. Capturing this richness in a journal encourages us to explore the sparkling facets of the intuitive diamond. The abbreviated guidelines have a brief explanation of what to include for each paragraph in the six sections illustrated in the diagram:
An Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word document is provided to use in preparing journal entries. The Acrobat format can be printed for hand written entries, or the Word version used for typing on a computer. (Please Note: In order to view and print Acrobat PDF files, you must have the freely distributed Adobe Reader installed on your computer.)
- Abbreviated Journal Format (49K Acrobat pdf)
- Abbreviated Journal Format (22K Word document)
Guidelines and Examples
The abbreviated guidelines are also provided as an Acrobat document. Save this file for viewing or printing off line for reference when you are preparing a journal entry. The Word and Acrobat formats include a question to answer for each paragraph. Use either one along with the guidelines to begin journaling. As the process becomes familiar, simply use either format and answer the question for each paragraph.
- Abbreviated Journaling Guideline (47K Acrobat pdf)
To illustrate the power of journaling, here are two journal entries in the Acrobat format. The first is taken from personal life, and the second from a work setting. The journaling guidelines describe how to document the many dimensions of an intuitive experience as these examples illustrate. As you begin journaling, use the examples along with the guidelines to prepare entries.
- Personal Journal Example (34K Acrobat pdf)
- Professional Journal Example (35K Acrobat pdf)
Working with a Group
As powerful as the journaling technique is by itself, a more profound effect can be achieved using the results in a group setting. Bold explorers of The Intuitive Self share their experiences with each other. As in brainstorming, this practice triggers additional ideas while building a sense of community through the sharing of personal experiences.
Working with a group also serves a permission giving function. When individuals discover their friends and colleagues rely on intuition, they develop a new sense of openness around intuitive experience. In addition, a greater appreciation for diversity encourages empathy for different styles of and attitudes toward the intuitive side of life. To obtain these benefits, arrange to meet with others to share experiences.