"You make me laugh when you tell me that you speak The Truth and that the rest of us need to hear it. My borderline friends and family also think they speak The Truth from every hallway of their minds. You don't speak my truth and I don't speak yours." — Ariel, Energy Healer
This was an Instagram post from my friend Ariel. When I read it, my heart and mind said YES!! Have you ever had this experience when you hear or read something? It's that confirmation, that knowing of truth. More specifically, YOUR truth.
I'm not talking about measurable, tangible facts such as plants need water and sunlight to grow, we need food to sustain ourselves or the gestational period for humans is nine full months. I am referring to how you move through life, how life works and to esoteric, religious and spiritual beliefs. The lens through which you see the world and how things work and your role in it. How you make decisions, the mechanics of living. Subjective beliefs. What works for you, what resonates with you. This can be fluid as you move through life.
Physical Signs of Intuition: How Your Body Tells You What's True
How do you know your truth? Your body will tell you, just as your intuitive signals do.
For me, when something is not aligned with my truth, it can feel icky all over my body or cause a slight physical discomfort. Oftentimes, I get pressure in my throat or a sensation that my throat is closing. When a choice aligns with my truth, there is a physical lightness all over my body or in a specific location like my heart that accompanies it, or a calm feeling in my chest or abdomen.
The Difference Between Intuition and Bias
If you have a strong reaction, that is your bias, not necessarily your truth. We all have biases. Bias is defined as "a preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment." When having a reaction, your energy or emotions are charged and amped up. You may be moved to tears or anger. Your body becomes tense and your breathing becomes more rapid.
Your truth is not biased. It is unfiltered, detached, ego-free. When the response is one of knowing, you can feel a calm sensation in your chest, an openness in your throat and a relaxed, peaceful feeling washes over you. Your body is relaxed and your breath is regular.
Self-Check Questions: Is This My Truth or My Bias?
- Do my neck and shoulders feel tense or relaxed?
- Did my body contract or twitch, or am I still and calm?
- Is my mind racing with thoughts about what I heard or is it steady and content?
- How are my emotions? Am I calm and centered? Or am I agitated and upset?
- Do the sensations I am feeling linger or are they fleeting?
Why Knowing Your Truth Matters for Self-Identity
It is important to know your truth. Why? Because it is an aspect of a strong self-identity, a strong sense of self which leads to self-love and authenticity. Which leads to setting boundaries, pursuing what truly matters to you and an overall more fulfilling life.
It isn't about being right or telling others they are wrong. This isn't dogma. It is what is right for YOU. The side note to that is to also accept that others have the truth that is right for THEM.
How to Share Your Truth Without Creating Conflict
When sharing your truth, it is important to do so from a place of respect, not dogma. Remember, my truth is my truth and your truth is yours. It is not finite.
You want to share your truth to simply share what is important to you and to illuminate a certain perspective, not to change minds. Refer to my article How to Navigate Difficult Conversations to learn how to share your truth in an authentic yet inviting way.
Claiming Your Soul Specialties as Part of Your Truth
One aspect of your truth is to claim your spiritual strengths, or Soul Specialties, as I call them. Understanding these gifts, knowing which come naturally to you and expressing them without apology is part of your truth.
As an adult, I readily acknowledged my intuitive ability as it is my truth and an aspect of who I am. When I was younger, I didn't say anything because I didn't understand what was happening or what it meant.
Your Truth Can Evolve
Hold to your truth no matter what, while acknowledging that your truth may evolve and change along the way. If it is truly your truth, you won't shake, tremble or wobble when stating it. You won't be angry or emotional. It is simply your truth. This is why truth is so grounding.
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Julie Farha is an intuitive personal coach and author of Tangible Intuition: Make Better Decisions. She works with clients to help them discover and strengthen their Soul Specialties so they can navigate life with more clarity and confidence. Book a session or join the Clear Insight community.
Julie Farha
Intuitive personal coach, author of Tangible Intuition, and creator of Soul Specialties. Read Julie's story