88. The Rolodex Method
One of the most criminally underrated ways of thinking and being is what I like to call, “The Rolodex Method”. On top of that, it’s a great tool in terms of intuitive guidance.
So what is the method? Essentially whenever you’re “stuck”, or quite frankly even at a point or place of peace, you may want to consider “options” for yourself. Rather than just waiting for impressions to hit you, the concept is that you “put out” several ideas so that they can be brought back to you and hit with a particular feeling. So say for example you’re just sitting here reading this. You may want to consider what is best for you to do next. Often I like to start with “physical” or “mental/emotional”, but theoretically you can have as many rolodex options as you wish. Sometimes the more you have, the more complicated it can be, so I recommend starting small. You can put out ideas such as eating or drinking something. Perhaps doing a chore. Maybe even watching TV. When you think of all of these options, you can consider them as things in a “rolodex”. Often times I like to imagine a rolodex spinning in my mind to represent the changing energies. Whatever option “feels” right, is likely what’s right for you to do at that point and place in time. I also find this to generally be easier because it allows for process of elimination vs. creating something out of “nothing”.
This method is particularly helpful for those wanting to access or refine their intuition. What often happens when you resonate with an impression, is that it’s a little bit weird or abstract. You ultimately get “stuck” and don’t really understand anything further, or perhaps the true meaning of the impression in general. Say I receive an impression of an image of snow for a client. I don’t inherently know exactly what this impression means. So I would ask myself… does this mean they should be in snow? Does this particular element or weather condition have bearing over their personality? Is this a memory they had? And so on and so forth. While I go through these options, I consider which option “feels” right. Even if you have trouble accessing feelings of right or wrong, it can sort of spur more questions or different ideas. And perhaps different or more impressions altogether. While it can of course in some ways cause more confusion with more options, I find it a useful tool when you’re having trouble getting “something” or anything.
Consider when and where it may be appropriate to use the rolodex method. Since it simultaneously is relevant yet has no boundaries, it’s a very flexible tool. It can be used in moments which are simple and don’t have or need a lot of thinking, or perhaps even larger or longer forecasts, decisions and trajectories.
