By practicing deep presence, I’ve developed an intuitive ability to detect truth and lies. It’s not magic—just observation, emotional awareness, and understanding values that drive behavior.
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Ever notice how your intuition sharpens when you’re fully present? I’ve been practicing this for years, and it’s completely changed how I handle conversations.
When I first developed the Practical EmPath Practice [PEP] method, I wasn’t trying to become a human lie detector. But that’s what happened – not through some magical ability, but through practicing three specific skills.
It starts with pure observation without judgment. Instead of immediately labeling someone as “rude,” I simply notice their shifting gaze, pauses before answering, or mismatches between words and expressions.
Then I tune into emotional undercurrents. What am I feeling in my body? What might they be feeling?
Finally, I consider the values driving their behavior. People rarely lie randomly – they’re typically protecting something important.
This practice has rewired my brain to catch subtle inconsistencies I once missed. The intuition I’ve developed isn’t supernatural – it’s from training my attention to notice what’s happening beneath the surface.
In Chapter 14 of my book “A Practical EmPath: Rewire Your Mind,” I explain how anyone can develop this natural truth-detection system. It’s not about suspicion – it’s about being present enough to receive someone’s complete message, both spoken and unspoken.
The biggest benefit? Not just spotting deception, but understanding why it’s happening – creating space for compassion instead of judgment.
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