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Why Intuition Is Included Here
I include intuition in this blog because it is one of the primary ways human beings know things.
We often think of knowledge as something gained only through:
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observation
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measurement
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logic
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evidence
But in practice, much of what we navigate in life — and especially in encounters with the unknown — begins with intuition.
Intuition allows us to gain information that may not be immediately available through our senses or through conventional investigation. At the very least, it can point us toward areas that deserve further inquiry, caution, or verification.
In the context of the unknown, intuition is often the first signal, not the final conclusion.
Intuition and Paranormal Investigation
Intuition — sometimes grouped under ESP — is commonly expected in paranormal investigation.
When people think of paranormal investigations, they often imagine:
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sensing energies or presences
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communicating with spirits or entities
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intuitive impressions about locations or events
Whether or not one personally endorses all of these ideas, it’s undeniable that intuition plays a central role in how paranormal experiences are interpreted, reported, and investigated.
Because of this, anyone entering the field — whether out of curiosity, necessity, or calling — benefits from understanding:
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what intuition is
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what it is not
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how it can help
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and how it can mislead
Ignoring intuition doesn’t remove it from the process; it simply leaves it unexamined and untrained.
The Purpose of This Blog
The purpose of this blog is not to convince people to believe in the paranormal, nor to dismiss it outright.
Its purpose is to help people become more capable of dealing with the Unknown.
That includes:
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knowing what to expect if you join a paranormal investigation
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understanding the tools and mental states often involved
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recognizing the difference between perception, interpretation, fear, and imagination
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and developing discernment rather than blind belief
Even for those who never plan to investigate the paranormal, understanding intuition helps when confronting uncertainty, ambiguity, and incomplete information — situations that are increasingly common in real life.
How to Distinguish Intuition from Other Inner Signals
One of the most important skills is learning to distinguish intuition from other internal experiences.
Intuition is often confused with:
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fear
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desire
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instinct
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emotion
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imagination
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reasoning
This distinction matters deeply, especially in paranormal contexts, where emotional intensity and expectation can strongly influence perception.
Rather than repeat those distinctions here, I discuss them in detail in the following articles:
Understanding these differences is essential before relying on intuition in any investigative setting.
How Intuition Works (What We Know So Far)
Intuition is not yet fully understood, which is one reason it is still often classified as “paranormal.”
There is no single accepted explanation for how intuition or ESP functions. Instead, there are multiple theories, including:
Each theory explains part of the phenomenon, but none fully account for all reported intuitive experiences.
Because of this, intuition remains an area of active investigation rather than settled science.
I explore these theories more deeply in:
For now, it is enough to say that intuition appears to function as a nonlinear, symbolic, and often question-driven form of perception, one that operates outside our usual step-by-step reasoning processes.
Why Intuition Is Important
Intuition matters because it operates where other methods fall short.
It is especially valuable when:
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information is incomplete
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situations are ambiguous
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outcomes are uncertain
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immediate decisions are required
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or the environment involves unfamiliar or unknown variables
In paranormal investigation, intuition often serves as:
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an early warning system
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a hypothesis generator
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a guide for where to look more closely
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or a signal that something deserves caution or verification
Used responsibly, intuition does not replace evidence or investigation.
Instead, it guides inquiry, helping investigators decide what to examine next.
Used irresponsibly, intuition can become projection, fear amplification, or belief without verification.
This blog focuses on developing intuition with discernment, not mysticism for its own sake.
A Note of Balance
Everyone is already intuitive, but intuition expresses itself at different levels depending on awareness, experience, and training.
By understanding intuition — its strengths, limits, and proper role — we become better equipped to face the unknown with:
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curiosity instead of fear
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openness instead of gullibility
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and discernment instead of dismissal
That is why intuition belongs here.
(to be continued)
- Chris
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