Different Ways of Knowing

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Different Ways of Knowing]( Common sense — while not always officially rewarded, has its own special genius. We human beings have many ways of knowing what we need to know in order to get through our lives. One way of knowing things is to engage in a course of study in an academic environment. Another way of knowing things is simply to go through the experiences that come our way, making a conscious effort to learn from them. A third way in which people gain knowledge is through the vehicle of intuition, a gift some have more than others, but which can be developed in anyone. No one way of knowing things is better than another way, and they can all be useful at different points in our lives. Most of us naturally gravitate toward one way of knowing over others, and this tends to be clear early in our lives. For the most part, we live in a culture that values a logical, mental approach to knowing things, so those with intuitive gifts may have been shamed, undervalued, or misunderstood in our ways. Many of us are working our way out of this incorrect value judgment, recognizing that our intuition, far from being wrong or untrustworthy, is a great gift. For those of us who conduct our learning in the thick of our life experiences, we may also have to make an extra effort to remind ourselves that our particular intelligence — often called common sense--while not always officially rewarded, has its own special genius. Even though, in a given time or place, certain types of intelligence tend to be valued more than others, no way of knowing is inherently better than another. Once we understand this, we can value our own intelligence, as well as the different intelligences of the people we encounter. Sometimes, just understanding that we are coming at the same issue in different ways helps us to avoid an unnecessary conflict. When we value all ways of knowing equally, we benefit not only from what we have learned, and how we have learned it, but from all the other forms of intelligence we are open to honoring. ✴ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Loved this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Learn to Trust Your Intuition]( Your intuition is a natural gift that you were born with, and that connection is always there within. This course by psychic medium and spiritual teacher Steffany Barton will teach you how to strengthen, clearly understand, and access your innate intuitive skills. With guided videos and visualization techniques, each lesson will allow you to understand the language of intuition as a tool that you can use to improve any area of your life. [Learn More]( New Courses - [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( - [Ego Death: Restore Your True Self-Identity]( - [Gut Microbiome Remedies to Repair Your Health]( - [Aging Differently: Feel Lighter, Freer, and More Confident]( Recommended For You [Holistic Habits for Lasting Weight Loss]( [Learn More]( [Breaking Through Fear and Anxiety]( [Learn More]( [Mothering With Heart and Intuition]( [Learn More]( [The Japanese Art of Happy Money]( [Learn More]( [Primal Movement for Aches and Pains]( [Learn More]( [Karmic Relationships: How to Identify Them and Break Free]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 2. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 3. [Exercises to Eliminate Hip and Knee Pain]( 4. [The Pineal Gland Miracle to Unlock Your Third Eye]( 5. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 6. [Ego Death: Restore Your True Self-Identity]( 7. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 8. [Talking to Dead People]( 9. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 10. [Re-Parent Your Inner Child]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.