(Meditation Begins at the 6:50 mark). Discover how human beings have evolved with an instinctual wisdom that can often sense danger even before it becomes apparent. This innate ability, referred to as intuition, is a product of millions of years of evolution designed to ensure survival. This week, we launch into a theme to help you see gift as a fear, and not as a stumbling block. You're going to discover how your greatest survival weapon is your intuition. You're going to be guided this week with insight and valuable survival tips from highly acclaimed author, Gavin De Beck in his internationally best-selling book, "The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals."  This is part 2 of a 7-part meditation series titled Beyond Fear: Trusting Your Intuition, 3001-3007. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: Go on a Mindful Awareness Quest: This week, focus on tuning into your surroundings and sensations. Acknowledge any fear signals without judgment, Tune into them and become aware of any message your intuition is revealing to you. A DIFFERENT MEDITATION TECHNIQUE EVERY DAY FOCUSED ON A WEEKLY THEME: You are guided with a different meditation technique every day that is customized for the week's theme. Weave the techniques into the most stressful times of your day to manage difficult emotions. The meditation techniques help to calm the "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your meditation. FREE TOOLS: For free meditation tools to help you start meditating please head over to my website at www.SipandOm.com, and there you'll find a multitude of free resources to help you on your Meditation Journey. Enjoy access to nearly 3,000 guided meditations without ads on the Sip and Om app. Try it for 7 days of free access to the full app! Listen on iTunes for 1-Week Free! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   1-week Free Access to the Android app! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom   ***All meditations are Mary Meckley's original copyrighted content unless otherwise stated, and may not be shared without her written permission.   RESOURCES Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.   I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU I'd love your feedback! Please let me know how you're enjoying the meditations by leaving me a review on iTunes.   **All of the information shared on this podcast is for your enjoyment only. Please don't consider the meditation techniques, herbal tea information, or other information shared by Mary Meckley or any of her guests as a replacement for any kind of medical or psychological treatment. That being said, please enjoy any peace, energy, or clarity you may experience as you meditate!