Sonia Choquette and Spiritual Intuition

Introduction

Spiritual intuition is a subject of great significance to me that I have addressed in some of my books. I describe it as a “faculty”, for lack of a better term, that is innate and available to us if we know how to tune into it, just like other faculties that we regularly utilize, especially what we commonly call the senses, thinking (mental faculties), and feeling (emotional and artistic faculties). We employ them when we engage with the world, interacting and expressing ourselves. Another way to think of them is as tools by which we navigate our lives. Intuition is not the same as those other faculties, but rather is another inner resource we can tap into that is beneficial in guiding and working with all the navigation tools at our disposal.  There is what I have referred to as “Guidance” with a capital “G”. My sense is that there are two main forms/modes of Guidance: an impersonal type of external and internal force that we can tap into, and more personal, individuated forms that I prefer to call Guardian Guides of all types who assist and protect us. That would include what various spiritual and religious traditions refer to as angels, archangels, ascended masters, spiritual hierarchies, and such – all of which carry a certain amount of baggage that I prefer to avoid, so I lump them all into the generic term, Guardian Guides.

Spiritual intuition is connecting with Guidance, and as such, is a mode of functioning that stokes the fires of joyous Inspiration, Creativity, and Direction. But it is also very subtle, and requires discovering and cultivating the deepest realms of consciousness/awareness and quiet listening to and heeding the “still, small voice”.

The March/April 2026 edition of Spirituality & Health magazine contains a cover story about Sonia Choquette, and an interview with her. She is someone whom I had previously never heard of in all my meanderings. Her life has focused on the promotion of connecting with, nurturing, and living in accordance with the Guidance that is provided by Intuition. She is a cross between an “intuitive” and a psychic, having been bestowed such gifts at an early age. She has written many books and has traveled and taught widely. Look her up on the internet and you will readily find her. Below are edited excerpts from this article, with my comments/observations {like this}.

Background

Sonia Choquette has spent more than four decades traveling the world to instruct people to develop and trust their intuition, a skill her mother encouraged. Her teachings are inspired by her belief that we are all intuitive and that recognizing and relying on our innate inner guidance system is vital. Choquette pursued religious studies at the University of Denver, followed by the Sorbonne in Paris. She talks about why intuition has not always been taken seriously and why it’s more relevant than ever.

From the Interview

We are spiritual beings having an energetically sensed, embodied experience, and our angels want us to have the best. They are ready to help us with everything in life. When we ask for their help, especially with the intention of living in the highest way, they respond.

“Woo-woo” was considered a derogatory term for much of my life. When people called me that, they were implying I wasn’t realistic, that valuing the unseen world was irrational. In the Age of Reason, particularly in 17^th-century France with thinkers like Descartes, the prevailing view was that only the physical, logical, and measurable were real. Anything spiritual or energetic was dismissed as superstition. But now quantum physics affirms we are more energy than matter. What was once mocked as “woo-woo” is actually our truest reality.

Because I was the middle child of seven and wanted my mother’s attention, I became really good at listening to my spirit – and I could see things. By the time I was 12, I was doing readings for adults. I realized that not listening to your vibes is the worst handicap of all. You could lose your hearing, your eyesight, a limb, or your sense of smell, but if you lost your inner compass, you were really in trouble. I decided then that I would teach people. It was a calling. After more than 60 years of living this way, I can say with certainty that it is the only way to live.

Each of us has what I call a “core authentic home frequency”, our unique and authentic vibration, the pure expression of our spirit. It constantly communicates with us through subtle energy – not words – to keep us authentic, congruent, aligned, safe supported, uplifted, and connected. We receive it through our biology and through inner vision. It’s sensing an inner conversation. We receive it through our hands, through our skin, in our gut. Go here. Do this. Stay back. Don’t go. Just as whales use sonar or birds navigate magnetically, we humans use vibes. It boils down to this: we have a spirit that talks to us through vibration. So trust your vibes. {I personally relate to much of what she says here, particularly that it involves subtle energy and not words. It is definitely a communication, but through a sense, a feeling. I wouldn’t call it a conversation, because that suggests use of words and a two-way communication. For me, it is not two-ways, it is just silent Guidance that provides inspiration and direction. She touches on “inner vision”. I have maintained for a long time that there are subtle inner senses that correspond to our outer senses, not just vision, but all the senses. “Vibes” is not a word I would use because I think it carries too much baggage, but I get what she means. She is referring to an analogy from science that I often use as a metaphor: the vibrational frequencies of the electro-magnetic spectrum. We function through a similar system, or maybe even the same system, of internal and external vibrational frequencies. When we are consciously aware of how we are navigating those dimensions, we are in a state that I relate to called “flow” – we are flowing.}

Discernment. We have to fight [the] intrusion [of] outer world noise, external authority and influence that pulls us away from our authentic self. We have to discern energetically. Does this lift me up? Does this feel congruent or dissonant, supportive or not supportive? If you want to become more discerning, choose behaviors that support that decision: Regulate your breath, quiet the mind, root yourself in the body, and avoid excess stimulation. As you do, your intuition becomes undeniably clear, reliable, and valuable. The reason people don’t listen to their vibes is because they don’t have the language. Intuition is the language of energy. {It is also the non-verbal, feeling communication that emanates out of Silence.}

Intuition communicates like music. A melody can move you without words, and vibes do the same. You feel them in your heart, your gut, even the hairs on your skin. These are energetic communications, The more attentive and present you are, the more fluent you become in this language of energy. {Again, I get what she is saying, but I would shy away from “vibes” and “energetic” in favor of “the subtle power of quietude”.}

Because intuition is natural, it doesn’t require effort so much as it requires attention. A little bit of focus, a moment to get back into your body, and a willingness to value what you energetically sense – that is enough. When people do this, they immediately discover that their inner guidance is already present, already reliable, and already theirs.

During the enlightenment, people turned away from corrupt religion, and in doing so, many also turned away from Spirit. For centuries, society trained us to doubt ourselves and hand authority to outside systems. Those who trusted their own spirit were often judged harshly. Fortunately, this is changing. Intuition is increasingly recognized as natural and essential. Intuition is not mystical. It is human.  {As a proponent of mysticism, I disagree with her pronouncement that intuition is not mystical. But this is more a matter of semantics than substance. For me, mysticism comprises tuning into dimensions that are not subject to detection by external senses, which is what she is describing as intuition. She seems to be suggesting a division between being mystical and being human, but mystics are humans in touch with deep subtle levels of Being. It would be interesting to know what she defines as “mystical” to understand why she distinguishes it from “human”. I suspect she wants to de-mystify mysticism as something only available to a few because she regards intuition as common and available to all. I consider myself an optimist, but her extreme optimism may be overlooking the fact that she was blessed with gifts and insights that are not as readily accessible to others.}

The Sixth Sense. I think the sixth sense is actually a whole constellation of inner senses that are really quite elegant: clairsentience, clairvoyance, clairaudience, prophetic knowing. Science has discovered that every cell in your body is a conscious responder. I understand that we have as many inner senses as we have outer senses – if not more. The outer senses are the gateway to the inner senses. Our inner senses borrow our physical senses to communicate. Some of us get a vision. Some of us get a feeling. Some of us hear an inner voice. Some of us just know. I don’t want people to think it’s one-size-fits all. However your inner sense communicates with you is legitimately how your inner sense communicates. {This paragraph really resonates with me. I would add that when she says, “some of us just know”, she is describing what is sometimes called clairgnosis, which I think is a higher category than the others, close to or the same as what she calls “prophetic knowing”. You just know and see what the right course of action in a given situation is. It just comes to you.}

Some may wonder, How do you know it’s your inner sense and you’re not just making it up? Your inner guidance, which keeps you aligned with your true self, is very quiet and consistent. Your ego-brain says, Do this! Your spirit will gently respond: No, that’s not for you. Your intuition will leave your body relaxed, while your ego and emotions leave your body agitated. It’s a very consistent signature, and it’s really a good one to refer to.  {Here is another instance where I feel she is overly optimistic in describing how easy it is to discern and follow genuine Guidance, instead of intellectual/emotional ego-driven thoughts and actions. As examples of “spiritual bypass”, I have come across many people who delude themselves into thinking, imagining, fantasizing they are functioning at a deep spiritual level, when what they are doing is ego/emotional driven. I think it can be a tricky process to distinguish between ego-driven thinking and behavior and genuine Guidance. Sometimes, there can be a temporary breakthrough/glimpse, but it can then get clothed with ego or doubted. But I agree with her description/criteria that genuine Guidance is gentle and quiet, devoid of agitation or emotional charge. It appears as very matter-of-fact communication/knowing. Sometimes, I get what I call “hunches” – guiding and valuable insights and tidbits of wisdom that invariably get validated. Such occurrences help foster a connection and trust in that inner, quiet process. Quiet listening and focusing on awareness are the key for me. They foster a deep perspective.}

For me, guidance arrives like an inner GPS: Stop. Turn. Go back. It’s clear, immediate, and trustworthy. I don’t overthink it – I simply follow. From a young age, I understood that my ego was not the leader: my spirit was. That awareness has allowed me to stay receptive, flexible, and in a constate state of listening. My inner guidance has never failed me. It is my most reliable compass and the constant thread of my life.

True authority is not external – it is the quiet, unwavering voice of your own spirit. The word authenticity comes from the same root as authority, and to me that is no accident. When you live authentically, you live under the authority of your spirit. This is what the first commandment means to me: Do not place false gods before the truth within. Don’t surrender your power to external voices, systems, or pressures. Listen inwardly. Spirit speaks not in fear or agitation, but in steadiness, clarity, and peace. Life is constantly changing moment to moment. It takes courage to release control and follow the subtle guidance of your inner compass. But when you do, you discover that living in alignment with your spirit is not only empowering, it is also the most liberating, graceful, and trustworthy way to live.

Trusting your vibes aligns you with a higher frequency – the frequency of Spirit. Ego always separates. It insists on me versus you, right versus wrong. Spirit, on the other hand, connects. It recognizes that we are both Spirit, each on our own journey. When you trust your vibes, you move out of fear and reaction and into clarity and compassion. You can discern what is truly aligned for you without being pulled into conflict or judgment. Intuition doesn’t inflame division; it dissolves it. It gives you the calm strength to say, “This isn’t for me,” without needing to condemn or attack another.

{Amen!}