Quiet inner voice. Unreasonable eagerness. An inexplicable gut sensation.

Sometimes these modest cues define danger or safety. People have trusted their intuition many times, changing everything. These anecdotes demonstrate the importance of self-reflection for survival.

Story 1
My granddad never wore a seatbelt. One day, while traveling with my mom, he stated, “I feel like I’m about to fly through the windshield,” and belted up.

A motorist ran a red light and hit his side at tremendous speed minutes later. He survived with broken ribs and has worn a seatbelt since. By PHWasAnInsideJob on Reddit

Story 2: My 3-year-old started repeating, “Lock doors, lock doors!” while fastened in his car seat. I locked the doors to pacify him, and a man tried to unlock them seconds later.

He went to the car in front, opened theirs, and tried to get in. Luckily, the light changed, and we both drove off. My youngster knew what was occurring behind us even if he couldn’t see. © Reddit user anomalous_cowherd

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When my kid was four days old, I sensed his breathing was off. I took him to the pediatrician despite my inability to explain. She dismissed it as first-time mom worry.

Still apprehensive, I took him to the ER the next day. His oxygen levels were alarmingly low—72%. He required home oxygen for two months. A nurse subsequently said, “A mother’s instinct is real—I’ve seen it save lives.” By qweenbimbo_ on Reddit

Story 4: I felt compelled to sit in my car for a few minutes before leaving for an appointment. Without knowing why, I waited and departed once the emotion passed. I passed a severe highway accident shortly after—one I would have been in if I left on time.

A truck tire blew, causing a crash. I was safe during a two-hour traffic jam. I now trust those pauses. Ikbenerook (Reddit)

Story 5: As a teenager, I assisted a farmer with hay bales. I rode in the rear of the trailer once because I was nervous. The hitch parted on a steep incline soon after. Before the trailer overturned into a gully, I jumped off swiftly. One moment of uncertainty rescued me. Reddit © p38-lightning

Story 6
One night, I dreamed of my dead best buddy. I was happy to see her in the dream, but she replied, “You’re sick.” My morning was unusual. I needed surgery for high-risk cervical lesions a few days later. Copyright Reddit and Bubbly-Competition14

Story 7
Not me, my daughter. Just arrived at a mall’s food court. My daughter (24) became furious and yelled, “We must leave!” We must leave!”

I believed she was unwell and told her to go to the vehicle, I’d grab her siblings food, and we’d leave. She cried, “NO!” in terror. We must leave now!”

We rushed to the automobile, not knowing what was wrong. Ten minutes later, while waiting in traffic in the parking lot, several police cars with sirens drove in. Found heard a gang fight broke out in the food court we just left. A dozen were arrested.

We had no idea what she heard. There were no yells, no groups, and no individuals other than families eating lunch. Somehow, she sensed something was coming. Reddit user mustbethedragon