On The Intuitive Spectrum: A Deeper Look into the Amazing Value of Intuition

by Susan Ozimkiewicz

The sun god Apollo sentenced Cassandra to be able to prophesy her intuitions but to never be believed. Since ancient times, the gift of prophecy and intuition was a present that was bestowed upon Cassandra by Apollo. Apollo loved Cassandra, and she rejected Apollo’s advances toward her. Hence, because she rejected Apollo, this curse is still, in effect, today. Even in the modern-day world intuition is rarely believed or trusted because there is no proof or guarantee. Only after the intuition was seen to be correct do you say, “Oh, if only I had listened to my intuition.” Susan invites you to explore the depth of intuition with her and discover its worth to you. Perhaps, reminding you that you always wondered about your own intuition but brushed it away and might now reclaim it as a useful tool. A variety of readers will be interested in this book, including therapists, their patients, students of psychology, Jungian scholars, and people of all ages. This book is an exploration and an invitation to everyone to begin to discern and explore within themselves their own subtle intuitive sense perceptions as a cultural value and a personal transformative power.

Genres: Nonfiction

136 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 2012

Reviews

[Leslie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was taken in by the premise of the book and thought it would be fascinating. What I did not realize is that this is a self-published, unedited book. And it shows. The writing is so poor that it was difficult to get much substance out of it. There may have been some interesting ideas here but the writing badly needed a good editor.

[Susan Ozimkiewicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

by Susan Ozimkiewicz
Overview
This well-organized and impressively researched book offers a detailed historical and practical review of intuition as a cultural value and personal transformative power. Authoritative and generally accessible, this book could appeal to a range of readers that includes therapists, their patients, students of psychology, Jungian scholars, and women and feminists of all ages—boldly delving into the feminine or feminized quality of intuition and a logical insight, this treatise could come to earn a place in the American feminist canon.
Structure
One of the books strongest features is its polished organization, beginning with a brief review of the current “status” of intuition and offering a historical explanation of why intuitive powers may be undervalued; moving on to carefully and compassionately describe the etheric “mechanics” of intuition as regards the Psyche; expanding to an accessible and inspiring pedagogy of intuition (including personal and anonymous client examples); counterpointing intuition’s promise by a brief and crucial exploration of “the dark side” of intuition; and culminating in a hopeful and well-founded look to the future of intuition, including specific calls for needed research. Not only was the overall structure logical and cohesive, but also, well-placed headings throughout the book help divide this weighty book into digestible pieces.

This tone, however, is frequently complemented by humor or personal anecdotes, as well as by the many direct addresses of “you,” the reader, resulting in an overall tone and style that, while authoritative, is also personal, compelling, and unique. —Jennifer Lynn, CreateSpace Editor

[Devan Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

An eye opening treatise on the psychological importance of developing intuition.