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Fearless Decisions: Empowering Intuition Through Self-Development

Have you ever faced a decision so big that fear clouded your ability to move forward? You’re not alone.

In today’s blog, I’m sharing a deeply personal story about how my self-development journey helped me navigate one of the most pivotal decisions of my life. By peeling back layers of fear and doubt, I strengthened my intuition and learned to trust its guidance—and the results were truly life-changing.

Ready to step into your fullest potential? Keep reading to uncover practical tools to connect with your intuition or listen to the full podcast episode here.

Peeling Back the Layers: The Foundation of Self-Development

Self-development isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about rediscovering the wisdom already within you. Years ago, I found myself at a crossroads when the naturopathic clinic where I worked announced it would be closing.

The opportunity to open my own center seemed exciting, but fear loomed large. I had grown up watching my parents work tirelessly in their own business, and I worried about following a similar path.

Yet, somewhere deep down, a long-forgotten dream stirred—a vision I once had of running my own healing center.

Uncovering Buried Dreams

Early in my career, a healing center owner trusted me with a key to her space, encouraging me to treat it as my own. That memory had been buried under years of self-doubt, but it resurfaced as I faced this life-altering decision.

Unsure of how to move forward, I sought guidance from my business coach. Together, we identified the unconscious fears holding me back and began shifting my mindset. Through visualization and intention-setting, I opened myself to the possibilities.

Then, my intuition spoke loud and clear—through a vivid, lucid dream.

When Intuition Speaks: The Lucid Dream

In the dream, I was atop a hill in a flying car, looking down at a green lawn and a large building. A shadowy version of myself tried to stop me, but I flew past the fear and felt completely free.

The next morning, my husband stumbled upon a listing for a commercial space in Vic Park. To my amazement, it matched the vision from my dream perfectly.

The synchronicities were undeniable:

  • The space became available just when I needed it.
  • My normally busy business coach had time to join me for the tour.
  • Everything aligned effortlessly, as though the universe was paving the way.

I signed a five-year lease and turned that center into a thriving business—a decision that changed my life in the most incredible way.

Tools for Trust: Developing Your Intuition

You, too, can strengthen your intuition and use it to make empowered decisions. Here are some simple tools to get started:

  • Journaling for Clarity: Write down your fears, beliefs, and desires to uncover hidden patterns blocking your intuition.
  • Setting Intentions: Visualize what success looks and feels like to magnetize intuitive insights.
  • Listening to Your Body: Pay attention to how your body reacts to different possibilities. Lightness often signals alignment.

Want more tips? Click here to listen to the podcast episode for an in-depth exploration.

A Quick Exercise to Strengthen Intuition

Let’s try a quick exercise:

  1. Think of a decision you’re currently facing.
  2. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and imagine two possible outcomes.
  3. Visualize each one and notice how your body reacts. Does it feel light and expansive or heavy and constricted?

This simple practice can help you tune into your inner wisdom and move forward with clarity.

Lisa Brandis
Author: Lisa Brandis

Lisa Brandis is the Founder and Director of Intuitive Reiki International and is Australia’s first Intuitive Reiki Master and Teacher. She is highly sought after for her practical spiritual teachings and transformative energy healings. Lisa holds the vision to inspire, educate, and empower others to make a difference in the world using their intuition and the practice of Reiki.