Intuition is loosely defined as the ability to obtain knowledge, or a form of knowledge, without the act of inference (the derivation of conclusions from data to develop information), observation, reason or experience. So how then are we supposed to develop our intuition if we cannot develop it through things like: reading, researching, investigating and basic learning?

Theoretically we can’t. The definition basically covers all, regular, possible alternatives in which you can develop an ability. Therefore intuition is generally defined, more closely, as an original, independent source of knowledge.

However, having said that, there are other ways in which to develop an ability, such as intuition, which aren’t as regular as day-to-day inference.

Trusting and having confidence in yourself, although not necessarily a standard form of developing an ability, is the first step in conjuring and setting up a basis for future development(s) of your intuition.

Playing games, such as: blind readings and red-light green-light (true/false), aid in developing and utilizing your intuition to it’s full extent. This allows for yourself to trust in your intuition in future scenarios as well as providing you with some basic answers as to how well your intuition is working.

Developing other abilities and your knowledge helps aid in the development of your intuition. Basically the more things you understand the better your intuition. Try things like reading (both fictional and non-fictional works which explore: imagination, understanding, science, literature and other social-sciences), watching documentaries, painting (or other forms of creative activities like drawing, singing, dancing, or drama).

Finally try meditation. Although this may sound cliché, true meditation, if preformed successfully, leads to a “still mind.” A still mind allows for thought to be processed slowly, in depth, and allows for you to focus, or zero in, and analyse information more closely. Here lies the center of intuition. As intuition is an independent source of knowledge, by you analysing and coming to conclusion yourself you develop a better understanding and create your own source of knowledge, which is independent to yourself. Sound familiar?

Overall, as Alexis Carrel argued: “All great men [and women] are gifted with intuition. They know without reasoning or analy[sing] what they need to know.” Thus it is important that you trust, and listen, to your intuition, to your inner-voice. You already have been blessed with the virtue of intuition, you now need only to develop and trust onto it and use it.