Developing Your Intuition: Conscious Construction Using Cosmic 2 x 4?s

What's a cosmic 2 x 4 you ask? It's actually a phrase that's been used in the 'new age/ metaphysical' world for the past 15 years or more. It refers to the lessons we learned the hard way when we didn't listen to our intuition.

In the process of our spiritual growth and intuitive development, we learn to listen more deeply and follow the guidance that comes from within. Because conscious awareness is building during that time, whenever we choose not to listen and go against our intuition, the lessons learned seem twice as powerful and painful than if we had listened.

When it happens, it feels like a 2x4 hitting you right between the eyes. It's especially powerful because 'you should have known better'. These are lessons that are meant to get our attention either consciously or intuitively. From personal experience I can say it is infinitely preferable to have it come through the intuitive realm, then take action upon it. Choosing to ignore, or bypass your intuitive sense will have repercussions that can lead to self deprecation and resentment.

Our inner guidance system always has our best interest at heart. It ALWAYS knows what direction to lead in. It's when we don't listen that we steer off course. Usually those sort of off-road detours are very bumpy and filled with potholes. Instead, learn to use the cosmic 2x4's for conscious construction.

What is conscious construction? It's the process of building your inner structure in a deliberate and focused fashion. That means learning your lessons, enhancing your listening skills and embracing your inherent wisdom.

Each lesson we learn is a 2x4 added to our foundation, the base of our inner structure. We grow, learn, evolve and build a sturdier structure as we do so. Cosmic 2x4's are building materials for our conscious construction project, along with consciously learned lessons, spiritual growth, etc.

As we build our inner structure we feel stronger, more secure in who we are and more sure of our place in this world. Knowing who you are, why you are here and where you are headed is a good feeling. Remember, cosmic 2x4's are painful and avoidable. Just remember to listen to your intuition!

? 2005 Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster is an Intuitive Counselor who assists clients to create extraordinary transformations in their daily lives. Her work is uplifting, empowering and success-oriented. You can visit Jodie's website at http://www.illuminationsnetwork.com for further information and to schedule a private intuitive session. You can also look for weekly updates to her blog at: http://www.illuminationsnetwork.com.

Publisher's Guidelines: You may freely publish this article online, in email newsletters, or in print so long as the resource box and byline are in tact. Author would appreciate a notification, but that is optional.

tidy up service Deerfield ...
In The News:

The OlloNi SS1 AI robot pet uses a 4K camera and facial recognition to learn your family, but its removable Red Heart memory module raises questions.
Nine identity theft warning signs range from unfamiliar credit inquiries to SIM swap attacks that can quietly drain your bank account funds.
Robot.com's R-dog uses articulated legs and wheels to climb stairs and deliver packages, while its built-in screens display paid ads along the route.
MyChart phishing emails mimic real patient portal alerts with fake lab results and malware tricks that target Windows users across the country.
The Fox News AI Newsletter covers the latest artificial intelligence technology advancements, including the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
Google's Motion Assist places animated dots on Pixel screens to combat motion sickness in vehicles, but the Android 17 rollout remains limited.
Moving to a 55+ community can quickly expose your data to scammers and data brokers before you even unpack, putting your whole family at risk.
Amazon Prime Air drone delivery plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026, but your yard and ZIP code may determine eligibility.
The FBI reports nearly $21 billion in cybercrime losses for 2025, up 26%, as AI scams make fake voices and identities more convincing than ever.
Uber teen accounts now feature live video streaming from the driver's camera, but encrypted recordings stay on Uber's servers for up to 14 days.
Router firewalls and software firewalls serve different roles in protecting your home Wi-Fi from unwanted traffic and suspicious connections.
A Chrome extension with 70,000 users and a 4.7-star rating began injecting fake update warnings after a threat actor acquired and weaponized it.
Amazon's Alexa+ rolls out free to Fire TV devices across the U.S., but hands-free microphones and stored voice data raise key privacy questions.
Meta's new teen accounts settlement sets a default two-hour daily limit on Instagram and Facebook, plus night mode and school mode restrictions.
The CareCloud data breach exposed Social Security numbers, banking information and medical records belonging to more than 3.75 million people.
Waymo reveals its custom 5-nanometer chip and dual computing systems designed to take over instantly if the robotaxi's primary computer fails.
Identity theft now includes account takeover, phone hijacking and payment card exposure. Here's what to look for in identity theft protection services.
Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
The FBI and Justice Department seized domains tied to QScan and QTRouter, tools allegedly used by China-linked hackers to breach NASA and other agencies.
Uber Eats drone delivery launches later this year through a Zipline partnership, starting in Dallas and Houston with a goal of one million daily flights.
Medicare Open Enrollment scams start with data broker targeting months before October. Learn why August is the time to remove your personal info.
The World Humanoid Robot Games' crashes show how far the technology still needs to go to be useful, "Survivor" reality TV star and robotics scientist Christian Hubicki says.
X-Humanoid's TianGong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds at Beijing's World Humanoid Robot Games, beating last year's winner by more than half.
A tap-to-pay charity scam is turning small $15 or $20 donations into charges of nearly $5,000, with victims losing thousands before they notice.
Kurt Knutsson shares seven emergency preparedness lessons from surviving Hurricane Katrina inside a New Orleans hotel as conditions turned desperate.

Instructions... Guess Work or Gods Work?

I can't boast about my culinary skill, because I just... Read More

Loving Kindness - A Meditation

The practice of meditating on loving-kindness may be over two... Read More

Angels Amoung US - We Reap What We Sow!

John Eldredge writes in his book Waking the Dead, "God... Read More

The Shamanic Approach to Healing for Animals

On Shamans and Shamanism ... Shaman, a Tungus (Siberian) word,... Read More

Christian Religious Addiction in Hawaii?

Surveys show that religion and spirituality play a central role... Read More

Picture This (Part Two)

In part one, I described an existence that is absolute,... Read More

Anam Chara - The Flow of Life

I am deeply drawn to the above Irish Blessing.This blessing... Read More

Some Evidence of How We Are Spiritually Connected

It has long been surmised that emotional trauma can lead... Read More

Christening and Baptism Favor Ideas

Baptism and christening ceremonies are an important event that signifies... Read More

The Flow Of Money

The more we worry about money, and who's asking for... Read More

One More Mile

I want to share with you something that happened to... Read More

The Abundant Life!

Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in... Read More

Psychic Vampires, and How to Cope with Them!

Forget what you have read or seen about vampires. The... Read More

Indian Knowledge and Frauds

Iktomi:Another and somewhat longer term correspondent of mine is a... Read More

10 Interesting Facts about Archangel Uriel

1. The name Uriel means "Light of God" or "Flame... Read More

Love, Honor, and Obey

Let's take a look at all these aspects. The bible... Read More

Life According to Green Principles: SoulBest

Green Principles: SoulBestABeing aware here now My path is progressive.... Read More

Dream As Big As God!

Sounds like a tall order doesn't it? But I think... Read More

How Its Always Now

How do we feel the fullness of life itself?We have... Read More

Dear Lord

As I sit here and ponder my existence my heart... Read More

Smoke

I always thought Ecclesiastes was like Proverbs. That's probably because... Read More

Its Ok To Be Human

One of the things I have had to deal with... Read More

Religion or Spirituality

There is a natural tendency to asociate spirituality with religion,... Read More

Losing Control

One of the most frightening things... Read More

Quick! Throw Me A Line!

I was reminiscing with a friend recently about his 'dark... Read More

professional maid services Des Plaines ...