Some of us are natural experiencers. I didn't have to do anything to develop my abilities and I have experienced and continue to experience things most people wouldn't even dream of. One of the odder abilities I have (that one doesn't hear a lot about) is the through the sense of smell. This is a humdrum story, but then, it often is that way with these abilities. Not everything is spectacular or meaningful.
I was on the way to meet a friend who was shopping for sweaters before she went to Ireland. We met a boutique-type place. On my way to meet her, I detected a most unusual aroma; this was while driving in my car.
While she tried on sweaters, I browsed at a table of candles. I chose one that was "dill" scented. I've always loved dill, so I bought it. Arriving home, I lit it--and immediately recognized the aroma that I had sniffed earlier in my car was the candle I had just bought.
So in other words, I smelled my dill candle before I bought it.
But this is just one of hundreds or maybe even thousands of experiences. With this ability, life is definitely different than it is for most people. I have a group of friends who are this way and who understand what it's like to go through a life with abilities that are different than most.
It's a way of knowing that doesn't depend on logic or observation.
I once dated a statistical genius in NYC. He is well known in lefty circles, is very wealthy, and has a foundation to support left wing causes. He said something to me that I never forgot: that I could come to a conclusion faster than he could--and he didn't know how I did it. He was talking about my ability to intuit.
This ability can be cultivated, but I don't think many people who have no idea what it's about or no belief in it whatsoever would have a very easy time of it. I don't normally cultivate my abilities, but if I do, the world very suddenly goes haywire as I start getting information in from so many sources.
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