I believe quieting your mind goes hand-in-hand with hearing your intuition. Most of my life I have received the clearest inner guidance when I was outside in nature, especially by a lake, ocean, river or stream. It was a knowingness that I felt in my heart and trusted without any doubt. Many times it lead me to life-changing decisions.
This strong intuition that graciously guided me throughout my conventional life (marriage, family, career, home, travel, etc.) has continued to serve me well in my new life living as a nomad in an SUV and a tent. Perhaps it is even stronger now, having minimized many external distractions and by living immersed in Mother Nature.
Eben, my boyfriend and travel partner, rely quite heavily on our intuitions, especially when selecting places to camp. Safety is #1! If either one of us has a funny, unsettling feeling when looking at sites, we trust it 100% and look elsewhere. We usually have a few back-ups which I will discuss further in another posting of this series of Five.
Now, on that same note, I want to mention that over the past several months, I have been calling on angelic helpers (Runner Angels) to help us find the best and safest camping spots for our highest good. And, by golly it has worked every single time! The angels never disappoint 😇 even in impossible circumstances with super busy campgrounds! I have always felt a strong connection to the angelic realm. Having received many signs, (perhaps another blog post?) I know the angels and Archangels are always close by. The hardest part is just remembering to call upon them!
Along with learning to trust and follow my intuition all of the time, I have learned that flexibility and going with the flow of life are vital to staying comfortable and happy in this lifestyle. Let’s face it, unexpected things happen while on the road!
Bad weather, forest fires, car breakdowns, health and family issues, and so on. Being on a rigid schedule is exactly what we don’t do. Yes, freedom! When issues arise, we simply adjust our plans if that makes the most sense. If freezing weather is coming to Wyoming, then we drive to where we’ll be more comfortable. No biggie! We follow what feels right in the moment.
Eben and I have studied Taoism and the teachings of Lao Tzu, an ancient Chinese writer and philosopher, and his beliefs of simplicity, love and flowing with nature pretty much sums up how we strive to live our life.
Source: Lao Tzu (Author) Stephen Mitchell (Translator): tao te ching(New York, NY: HarperCollinsPublishers, 1988) p. 1-144