Truth vs. Fear: How to Read Intuition with Accuracy

Truth vs. Fear: How to Read Intuition with Accuracy

May 19, 20253 min read

Article 11: Truth-Based Intuition vs. Fear-Based Intuition – How to Tell the Difference When It Matters Most

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Intuition is real. But not all intuitive signals are created equal.

Sometimes what people call “intuition” is actually fear in disguise—an old imprint, a trauma echo, or a protective pattern posing as guidance.

Other times, the intuitive message is pure. Clean. Truth-based. It doesn’t create panic. It creates clarity.

Being able to tell the difference is everything. Because the choices you make from fear-based intuition will often lead you to delay, disconnect, or detour from what’s actually right for you.

And truth-based intuition? That’s your clearest signal. The one that always leads you home.

This is what I help people tune into.


What Truth-Based Intuition Feels Like

  • It’s clear—even if it doesn’t yet make sense logically.

  • It’s calm—even when it’s urging quick action.

  • It doesn’t spike your nervous system. It settles it.

  • It’s often accompanied by a physical sensation of peace, grounding, or rightness.

Examples:

  • You feel a sudden, grounded “no” in your chest when someone makes you an offer that looks perfect on paper.

  • You feel pulled to call someone out of the blue—and it turns out they needed you in that moment.

  • You know a decision will be challenging, but the sense of rightness is so steady, it feels non-negotiable.

Truth-based intuition doesn’t shout. It doesn’t justify. It just is.


What Fear-Based Intuition Feels Like

  • It creates urgency, tightness, or an emotional spike.

  • It’s often built on past experiences, not present energy.

  • It may sound wise, but carries a residue of protection, doubt, or shame.

  • It often shows up when you’re tired, triggered, or overwhelmed.

Examples:

  • You pull back from a new opportunity because your system is bracing from an old failure—even though this situation is nothing like the last.

  • You say no to visibility or leadership because it "doesn’t feel right"—but deep down, it’s fear of being seen.

  • You convince yourself to pause or wait, but it’s not from alignment—it’s from self-doubt or old conditioning.

Fear-based intuition often feels urgent but unclear. It’s not a signal—it’s a scramble.


How I Help Clients Tell the Difference

In my work, we don’t treat all intuitive signals equally. We slow down and listen for the tone.

We:

  • Identify the emotional or energetic source of the sensation

  • Clear any inherited, trauma-based, or non-native interference

  • Strengthen the clarity of your natural internal signal

When that happens, everything changes. You stop mistaking fear for guidance. You stop second-guessing truth. You start acting from grounded inner knowing—not emotional noise.

This is the turning point for so many of my clients. When they finally feel what a clean "yes" actually feels like. When they trust the guidance coming through their body—not because it’s loud, but because it’s true.


Truth-Based Intuition Is a Skill

You don’t need to guess. You don’t need to wait for certainty. You need to learn how to recognize what’s real.

This is what I teach. Because when your system is clear, truth-based intuition rises naturally. And when you lead from that place—everything aligns.

Janell Warkentin is the founder of janellrae.com, a pioneer in energy healing and holistic practices, focusing on embracing unique spiritual gifts and intuition development. She is an energetic healer, with over two decades of experience helping individuals discover their true selves, their unique life purpose, and unlock their potential. Janell is the only practitioner to have skillfully combined educational therapy and energy healing to transform struggles and confusion into strengths and clarity. She is known as an authority in energy healing, self-discovery, and holistic healing. Janell resides with her family and their beloved animals in Central Oregon.

Janell Rae

Janell Warkentin is the founder of janellrae.com, a pioneer in energy healing and holistic practices, focusing on embracing unique spiritual gifts and intuition development. She is an energetic healer, with over two decades of experience helping individuals discover their true selves, their unique life purpose, and unlock their potential. Janell is the only practitioner to have skillfully combined educational therapy and energy healing to transform struggles and confusion into strengths and clarity. She is known as an authority in energy healing, self-discovery, and holistic healing. Janell resides with her family and their beloved animals in Central Oregon.

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