on what you understand by intuition. It's not easily defined; however, it is possible to reach your own understanding of intuition as an inner guidance, a "knowing", or an internal compass. In contrast to fear, intuition has positive connotations in that it helps us make our way through life by drawing upon experience that may be buried deep in our consciousness. Such terms as "gut feeling", "instinct", "hunch", and "just a feeling" are often used to describe the way our intuition influences our actions and decisions. However, it is very important to realize that intuition is more than just responding at an instinctual level; it is instinct plus cognitive consideration. There is no right or wrong answer as to how you define intuition; the best approach is to simply sit down and write out what it means to you. Fear is a negative emotion that expresses itself through physical reactions (such as fight or flight, sweating, feeling an adrenaline rush, etc.). Intuition is a positive set of feelings or guidance that, if heeded, can bring about better situations for us. Fear is an emotion that causes us to want to run away, hide, and not face the oncoming negative happening, whereas intuition is about heeding the possible dangers but having the strength, resilience, and wherewithal to focus our actions and attitude so as to face and deal with the negative occurrence.  As such, when you mistake fear for intuition, you are effectively telling yourself that something bad is about to occur but that you are powerless to do anything constructive about it other than worry, fret, or pray, thereby disabling your intuition and your ability to push past the fear. This is an attempt to either sideline intuition or to change its positive effect into a negative one.  Another problem with confusing fear and intuition is that instead of living in the present (as intuition does), you are living in a worst possible future (where irrational fear resides). If you're not focusing on the present, then you're not being intuitive. Premonitions of something happening in the future tend to be neutral when sourced from the intuition. They cannot be forced and whether they have a good or bad outcome is not colored by your own inner thinking. Not everyone experiences premonitions and, in fact, those who block the ability through a cynical attitude towards them, generally have very little chance of doing so. However, premonitions differ from fear in that they are not based in your subjective, conscious or unconscious preferences or concerns. Throughout this article you've been given indicators on how to do this. For example, are you concerned with the present or are you worrying about the future? Are you catastrophizing or philosophizing? Here are some key elements of the differences between experiencing intuition versus an irrational fear:  A reliable intuition conveys information in neutral, less emotional terms A reliable intuition "feels right" at a gut level A reliable intuition feels compassionate and affirming of yourself and others A reliable intuition gives clear impressions that are seen before they're felt A reliable intuition feels somewhat detached, similar to being in a theater watching a movie An irrational fear conveys information in highly emotional terms An irrational fear is usually repetitive and an irrational viewpoint An irrational fear does not "feel right" at a gut level An irrational fear feels cruel, belittling, or delusional either toward yourself or toward others, perhaps both An irrational fear does not feel centered or "in perspective" An irrational fear reflects past psychological wounds or traumas that have not been healed You need to heed protective fears and transform irrational fears with courage. At times you may foresee real danger, but more frequently, unproductive fears are misinforming you. Therefore, as a general rule, train yourself to question fears tied to low self-esteem; we’re all worthy of the extraordinary. For example, it’s right to question the fear that you’re too emotionally damaged to love; even the severely wounded can open up their hearts again but they need to make the choice to be open and to decide not to continue being over-protective of themselves. True intuitions will never put you down or support destructive attitudes and behavior; of all the signs, this is the most telling.

Summary: Reflect Understand what happens when you mistake fear for intuition. Listen to premonitions. Differentiate between irrational fears and legitimate intuitions. Take appropriate steps.


Complete this step from a web browser, not the Uber smartphone app. It’s the green button at the top right corner of the screen. To drive for Uber, you must be 21 or older, have a valid driver’s license, insurance and a legally registered car that meets Uber’s criteria for your city. Type the requested information, such as your name and phone number, into the form on the right side of the screen. When the form is complete, click Next to continue.  If you’ve already signed up for Uber as a passenger, just click the Log In link beneath the form instead. When choosing an option from the “What type of vehicle will you drive?” dropdown, select Personal Vehicle if you’ll be driving your own vehicle, or Taxi or Livery if you’ll be driving a licensed taxi.  Type the number in the spaces provided, then click Continue. Uber will use this number to perform a background check. Uber does not check your credit or share your data with others. If you’re using your smartphone or tablet to fill out the form, tap Take Photo With My Phone and follow the on-screen instructions to upload the photo. If you are using a computer, take a photo of your license using a smartphone, then send the photo to your computer. Click “Upload Photo.” Before you can proceed, you’ll need to have your car inspected by a certified Uber inspection agent. Once the inspection is complete, you can move to the next step.  Uber will attempt to locate the nearest inspection center. If you want to use that center, click Choose this location beneath the location. Otherwise, click Choose a different location for an alternate option. Bring your license, registration, and insurance card with you to the inspection.    A pop-up will appear, asking whether you’ve completed your inspection. Click Yes, then Browse to navigate to the photo or scanned inspection form. Now you’ll be prompted to upload a copy of your insurance card, registration card, and business license (if required by your city or state).  San Francisco CA, Portland OR, and Las Vegas NV all require that Uber drivers acquire business licenses.  To find out if your city requires a business license to drive for Uber, call your city’s revenue division. Choose iPhone or Android to send a download link directly to your smartphone. The link will launch your phone’s app store, where you’ll download it as you would any other app. This video will teach you more about driving with Uber, including information about using the app on your smartphone. As long as your documents are approved and your background check is successful, you should receive a welcome kit from Uber in a few days (though it can take up to 2 weeks if there is high demand). This kit will include all of the information you need to get on the road, including an Uber sticker for your windshield.
Summary: Visit https://www.uber.com in a web browser. Click Become a Driver. Enter your personal information. Click Continue if your vehicle meets the on-screen requirements. Enter your social security or other identification number. Click I Agree & Acknowledge to agree to the background check. Upload a photo of your driver’s license. Click Find an inspection center. Take a photo of (or scan) your vehicle inspection form. Navigate to https://www.uber.com/sign-in. Click Driver Sign In. Upload your vehicle inspection form. Upload images of all requested documents. Download the Uber app. Click Play on the welcome video. Check the mail.