Last week, I was watching a repeat episode of Cesar Millan’s The Dog Whisperer on the Nat Geo channel. The episode was about a couple who owned and trained rescue dogs. Unfortunately, their two dogs had started chasing and responding to shadows instead of relying on their natural senses. Cesar explained that they had begun relying totally on their eyes instead of their noses.
I thought this was profound. These dogs were not using what naturally gave them their edge, and what made them key to rescuing people who were lost or buried.
I began thinking about how many times I had not followed my own gut or intuition. I remember the time I decided to partner on a business with a person who came recommended to me. I’d met the person before and had an immediate sense that she was not honest. However, my mind told me logically that if I had not seen any untrustworthy behavior, I should consider working with them since she was referred by someone I trusted. However, my gut and senses reacted very differently. Each time I was in this person’s presence I felt uneasy and cautious. It was evident this person was not someone I could trust, despite what my mind said. I was chasing a shadow like the dogs in the show. I wasn’t using my nose, my gut or my intuition.
After two months the person’s behavior matched what my gut was telling me prior to working with her. Trying to end the partnership was challenging, and the person spread lies and created a hostile work environment. The person eventually moved on.
Author Laura Day asks in her book, How to Rule the World from Your Couch, “Have you ever just known something not just because you knew it, but more because you sensed it? That’s your intuition. Sometimes it is so visceral and shocking, but it is a true feeling.” You can read more @ Oprah.com.
Our intuition is what makes us women. It gives us the ability to make wise decisions when it comes to the genuineness and authenticity of a person. Cesar was able to teach the dog owners how to stop their dogs from chasing shadows and refocus the dogs to use their noses. I am refocused as well and my gut tells me I am positively on the right track!
Brigette Kidd is the brain-child behind the That’s Suspicious Behavior safety awareness app and a social media consultant. Her diverse background includes management, education, marketing, and community engagement. Brigette enjoys learning and laughing. She loves jazz and graciously shares her home with her four dogs in Los Angeles, CA.
Nice article.
Mary
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