First Intelligence

I bought this book because I wanted a "layman's introduction" to intuition. I had listened to a number of podcasts featuring Simone and aligned with her goal of explaining intuition in a "fluff free," applied way.

This book is a gem. Simone gives a precise language to define the many facets - biology, foundation, language, and use - of intuition. Her metaphors and images helped me understand what intuition should feel like (hint: it's NOT emotional). A core message of the book is that "universal wisdom" is always available to us but we have to fine-tune our biological antennae to access it. Intuition is not a "woo woo" power held by a few, but rather a powerful tool we are all born with - but we need to work it out daily. Simone makes it clear that there's no magic pill / method to access this first intelligence.

Simone organizes the books well and wastes no words but I did find this book dense - probably because I've relied so long on my conscious, rational mind, and have built up resistance to a few concepts. I soaked in the book over a few days - and expect to come back to its explanations and exercises often, as it will be my go to manual on intuition.

I'm so impressed by this book. I like that it is based on science. I've always been interested on exploring more about intuition and this is The Book. Thank you Simone!