In spirituality, a hunch refers to an intuitive feeling or inner sense that guides a person without the use of conscious reasoning. Many people believe that such hunches are messages from a deeper spiritual source, such as the soul, higher self, or even the Universe, nudging them toward a certain action or understanding. These experiences are often described as subtle insights or gut feelings that encourage individuals to trust their inner guidance on their spiritual journey.

DEAR BONNIE: Recently, I listened to what I believe is a hunch from the Universe to not take a job at a local business. Everything seemed good on paper but there seemed to be something underneath it all and a gut feeling that told me I was not going to do well if I took that job. That business closed just three months after they offered me the job. I would have ended up jobless if I had not followed those nudges. How can I strengthen those gut feelings to make them even stronger? Thanks, Ashley

DEAR ASHEY: I am so excited that you listened to that small inner voice when you did. Here are some simple ways that you can start doing today to make that link between you and your spiritual team even stronger. That “soul-whisper” and to turn your gut feelings into a reliable navigation system and the first things to do would be clear any mental static.

• Practice Sacred Silence: The Universe does not shout it, whispers. Dedicate 10 minutes a day to pure silence, no music, no guided meditation, just sitting with your breath.

• Write down any small hunch you get no matter how insignificant it seems: Even something like, “I should take a different route home.” Then revisit the list at the end of the week and see what comes true.

• Ground Yourself in Nature: Spirituality and the physical earth are deeply linked. Spending time barefoot on the grass or walking among the trees helps discharge “mental fog” and resets your nervous system.

• Ask for Signs and make sure you look for them: Start a dialogue with the Universe. Before you leave the house today say, “Show me a clear sign today if I am on the right path.” Whether it’s a specific bird, a repeating number or a song on the radio acknowledging these synchronicities to strengthen the bond between your internal and external universe.

• Honor the first thought when faced with a choice: Notice the very first flash of feeling you have before your logic kicks in to argue. Spirituality is found in that split-second reaction. By choosing to act on that first impulse, even in small ways, will send the signal out to the Universe that you are ready for deeper guidance.

Give these suggestions a try and let me know how your connection to the Universe becomes stronger.

Bonnie Page is an evidential medium, Reiki Master and Spiritual teacher. Find out more about Bonnie by going to her website www.bonniepagemedium.com If you would like to ask a question for Bonnie’s column please send it to [email protected]