IntuiTION & GROWTH
- Adam T. Hurd
- Mar 17
- 3 min read

THE SIMPLE NEWSLETTER - ISSUE # 007
In this edition, Adam explores the balance between intellect and intuition, the evolving nature of consciousness, and the power of love as a guiding force. Through thought-provoking insights and actionable lessons, you'll be encouraged to quiet the noise, trust your inner knowing, and take meaningful steps forward in both life and business.
ADAM'S THOUGHT
We often focus on building up our intellectual side—the part of us that thrives on logic, analysis, and data. It's the side that gets the most attention because it feels reliable, measurable, and productive. But what about our intuitive side?
The intuitive side, or as some call it, the "sixth sense," is often neglected, yet it offers us something profound. Intuition lets us access a deeper source of understanding—not through calculation or reasoning but through a subtle feeling of knowing. It’s the kind of knowledge that simply appears without explanation. When we develop our intuitive side, we receive insights and data that can't always be accessed through intellectual effort alone.
Here's the paradox—your intellectual side can actually become a bully to your intuitive side. The more you "try" to use intuition, the less it flows. Intuition isn't about effort; it's about allowing. Think about meditation. When you quiet your mind and filter out the noise, what you’re left with is signal—pure clarity. Developing your intuition is allowing that space to open up.
At its core, our purpose might be tied to evolving consciousness itself. Consciousness is awareness with a choice, and as part of it, we’re here to grow and lower entropy—essentially moving away from disorder towards a higher state of order and understanding.
Here's a cool perspective to chew on. Consciousness can be seen as a massively complex technology, working in patterns and layers. Time, for instance, can be understood as a way consciousness sequences patterns of patterns. And to evolve further? Consciousness fragments itself into smaller pieces, like us, and grants free will to allow for new forms of growth.
Think about a video game. The avatar is the physical body you control. The computer running the game represents the system processing the experience. But the actual player influencing the game—that’s the non-physical consciousness. Love happens when different pieces of consciousness (or players) work together toward harmony. Fear happens when trust breaks down and players refuse to connect.
Ultimately, love can be summed up with one question: "How can I help?"
ADAM'S LESSON
💡 Accept people as they are.
When we spend all our energy trying to manipulate and control others into being who we want them to be, we waste time and create frustration. Instead, try dealing with people as they are. Meet them where they’re at. The real power lies not in changing them, but in how you choose to respond—through kindness, care, and patience.
💡 Focus on your choices.
What happens to you is often outside your control, but the way you react is entirely up to you. Make decisions rooted in kindness and integrity—not anger or fear—and the results will always teach you something valuable.
💡 Do the thing.
Action is everything. Stop overthinking. Get out of your own way, take a step forward, and learn as you go. Every time you do the thing, you gain clarity, wisdom, and maybe even a little courage for next time.
💡 Evolve by quieting the noise.
Want to tap into deeper insight? Quiet the busyness of your mind. Whether it’s through meditation, reflection, or just taking a walk, allow your intuitive side to speak and guide you. Awareness grows when you create space for stillness.
💡 Love is about connection.
The simplest way to evolve, connect, and grow is to approach life from a place of love. Love doesn’t mean overextending yourself or pleasing everyone—it means showing up with a genuine intention to help, to trust, and to collaborate whenever possible.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Growth doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic. It’s often in the small, subtle acts—making better choices, offering love instead of fear, and finding clarity in reflection. Lower the noise, do the thing, and take one meaningful step forward today.
Until Next Time,
Adam
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