TED Talks Daily Listen to your intuition — it can help you navigate the future | Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir
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Nov 7, 2024 
Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, a filmmaker and sustainability leader, discusses the vital role of intuition—known as innsæi in Icelandic—in addressing existential challenges. She emphasizes how our inner wisdom can guide essential changes and enhance our understanding of the world. Hrund shares practical strategies for harnessing intuition, like meditation, promoting self-awareness, and balancing career with personal health. She also illustrates how intuitive insight can drive creativity in tackling climate change and navigating a sustainable future.
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Hrund's Wake-Up Call
- Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir prioritized work over well-being, leading to a miscarriage during UN travels.
- She left her UN job, feeling disconnected from herself and the world, seeking internal change.
Inner Change for Outer Impact
- Systemic change requires individual internal shifts, starting with oneself.
- Intuition, or innsæi, is key to this personal and societal transformation.
Intuition's Power
- Intuition is often dismissed as irrational, but research shows it's crucial for creativity and compassion.
- Nobel laureates utilized intuition for breakthroughs, highlighting its significance.