Listen to your intuition — it can help you navigate the future | Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir
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Why did Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir leave her job at the UN?
She felt the UN was serving the system rather than people and the planet, and she needed a change within herself to align with her sense of purpose.
What is the Icelandic word for intuition and what does it mean?
The Icelandic word for intuition is 'insaegi,' which means the sea within, referring to the ever-flowing unconscious mind.
How does intuition contribute to creativity and problem-solving?
Intuition plays a catalyzing role in creativity, compassion, mental agility, and innovation, as it allows for the integration of unconscious information processing.
What practices can help improve access to intuition?
Meditation and mindfulness practices can help regulate the nervous system and clear the way to intuition, providing clarity and self-awareness.
How has Enric Sala's intuition developed through his work?
Enric Sala's intuition has deepened with experience and expertise, allowing him to understand and address issues in ocean ecosystems more effectively.
In what three ways can intuition help humanity navigate the future?
Intuition helps see the big picture, grounds us in the present, and improves creativity and focus by connecting dots beyond man-made silos.
- Intuition helps us process a massive amount of information unconsciously.
- Research shows intuition plays a catalyzing role in creativity, compassion, and mental agility.
- Intuition is fundamental to our intelligence but often undervalued.
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