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The Power Of Reading In An E-centric Society

The expanses of our human imaginations extend so much further than what we envision and understand when we look at stuff online and in picture form.
The world of reading is so intense, because books have been crafted through the generations as portals to new ideas and exciting frontiers. You literally feel the weight of this truth as you get engulfed in an engrossing book or intently peruse a work of literary art.

I was lucky enough to be introduced to the love of reading at the young age of 4. I can confidently say that I have enjoyed thousands of books in my life, and I’m not anywhere close to being done. I’ve tried the new approaches of a library at your fingertips anywhere (e-books and their libraries) but I find them hard to concentrate on after mere minutes of staring into the screen.

It’s awesome how powerful books are, when you truly examine and utilize them. It’s amazing, that feeling of accomplishment you get when you finish a book and can lovingly slam it closed, knowing you received another unique and creative ride that taught you something as well.

Some people say that libraries are a dying breed; that eventually everything that is worth anything will be digitized and media consumption as we know it will be forever changed. I disagree. I think that the need for charging electronic devices, and the inherent crutch of subscriptions and updates will keep e-media from completely disassembling libraries as we know them. I think that out of the billions of people in this world, many of which have yet to experience computers or Kindles or iPhones, a good majority of them have come in contact with a book at least once. And, more than likely, this book left an impact of some sort. Once you truly indulge in books, and remain open to impacts from them, your life is different and fuller. You begin to crave that feeling again. And it’s not similar to cravings for addictive things, because (unless you read smut or in the dark) there is really no downside or side-effect to/from the activity of reading.

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I implore you, if you have yet to experience this new form of love and adventure, or maybe if you’ve been away from it too long… Pick up a book. Choose the length and genre based on your interests and what pulls you… Peruse the shelves of your local library on instinct, and read the jackets of hardcovers at random. You just might be introducing yourself to another extremely fun and rewarding past-time you couldn’t possibly live without now. You never know. And comic books are okay, but they aren’t really going to deliver the same engaging and rewarding experience that I’ve so poetically described. A lot of the descriptions above have been stream of thought, if that shows you how from the heart this message is.

I feel like everyone and anyone needs the love of books in their life; even if it’s a small fragment of book-love that draws the person in once a year to read a literary work. It’s an inherently human art, and so much can be learned from writing styles and descriptions of authentically different locations and time-periods.

Thanks for joining me today! Perhaps we’ll meet again in a recollection of literary worlds we’ve both visited. 🙂

Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle
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Connecting With The Spiritual Realm

Three Ways To Be The Light!

We’ve often recognized that there’s darkness around in the world, and it seems we could always use more light to counteract it. Of course, there are lots of positive influences that are already syncing up with the love vibrations in our universe. However, I think you’d agree there can never be enough. It’s not necessary to expect different behaviors from others – it’s most beneficial to just rely on ourselves.

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So how are some ways you can bring more positivity into your world, and become the light???

1. Smile.
Smile to yourself in the morning, saying to yourself ‘how attractive and wonderful you are, and thank you so much for that!’ Smile to your family members, smile to random people you come across. Let them think you’re weird (if you live in an area where people aren’t accustomed). Let them not return the smile. Be the one that spreads just a tiny bit of happiness to those around you. Pay your smiles forward, and be content with raising the bar (even just a little) for how much happiness someone else’s day is going to have.

2. Become more emotionally available.
It’s often the case that people have been burnt before, or maybe they have low expectations of others. Let go of these setbacks, and be okay with wearing your heart on your sleeve. Don’t get me wrong – this doesn’t mean to not shelter yourself to some degree. While your heart is on your sleeve make sure you create a positive energetic shield around it, which allows (and keeps) great energy in and also sifts negativity and wicks it away so it doesn’t enter.

3. Listen to hear people, not just to respond.
It seems our communication skills nowadays have taken a hit, since we’re so busy multi-tasking… reading our phones, paying attention to something going on around, allowing the mind to run a mile a minute, and lastly listening to those speaking. Take a break from all this multi-tasking, and actually engage people when they speak. Look them in the eye and listen to what they say. Respect their points, and interject useful statements or suggestions. This sort of attention truly goes a long way.

I think you’ll notice you’ll feel much better about yourself and those around you if you start to incorporate some of these behaviors. You’ll even feel lighter (figuratively and literally), and you’ll find more of these respectful and positive interactions being bounced back. Positivity and Being The Light are two-way streets, and what you put out definitely finds its way back to you. You’ll find it also gets easier to find other ways to become the light, and have many more joyous moments every-day.

Thanks for joining me today!

I’m a Wellness Scientist and healer with over 15 years’ experience.
For over 6 years I’ve been experimenting and healing in a zone where science and metaphysics collide! The unique (and cutting-edge) healing solutions I’ve developed blend proven techniques with a strong scientific influence.
Stay In Touch with me via FB for special deals, AND doses of inspirational positivity ~ Facebook.com/coastallilacs .

Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle

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What It Means To Be An Empath, And How To Tell If You’re One

There are many definitions out there regarding what it means to be an empathic person, and many opinions about whether it’s positive or negative to even have this quality. The truth is that due to many factors that have already occurred in your life, more than likely you are already a certain percentage empathic. This means that, to a certain degree, you can empathize with people when they share stories with you, and you can put yourself in other people’s shoes in certain situations. I know most of us were raised with a constant battering of the phrase “before you judge someone, walk a mile in their shoes…” and we know that’s not for the purposes of getting a new pair of foot-candy.

The whole concept of not judging until you consider as many contributing elements as you can is (to me) the basic idea that sows the seeds for empathy. You begin to realize that even though some people’s lives seem charmed, or some others seem like they have everything going for them and nothing failing, you never know the full story. At the same time, they never know the full story about you – only what you allow to be shown.
That’s one of the reasons why social media is so popular nowadays too, because on there people can convey life the way they want only and no one is the wiser. Obviously, as with most things social media-related, things are often over-inflated and exaggerated.

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So, what does it really mean to be an empath?
It means that to some degree you comprehend others’ plights when they tell you what they’re going through, and you (again, to some degree) feel their emotions yourself. Very strongly empathic people find themselves often internalizing other people’s pain. It’s almost automatic – they feel other people’s emotions so strongly that they become as their own. In these situations it’s important that they distance themselves more from others’ negativity (because it’s inevitable they’ll be around some of it in life) AND it’s also important they surround themselves with more positivity daily. These two things will greatly help an empath stay positive and feel more stable.

What’s the deeper reason there are empaths, and what’s the point?
As you may have already noticed, the natural universe works in a very efficient manner. In a general sense our world is always going through some sort of shift. People of both the spiritual and scientific slants agree that our current shift is in terms of becoming more positive. There are more people that are paying attention, there is more ability to transmit and share goodwill, there is more of a desire than ever to unite on a global scale with feelings of loving-kindness.
The purpose of the empathy inherent in everyone is to help with this shift. We can better agree and get along when we understand each other in a deeper emotional sense.
On a smaller scale it’s incredibly helpful to feel empathy in daily life – but not internalize it and suffer for someone else’s issues. Interactions are smoother, resolutions are easier, and smiles are more abundant when people use empathy in a positive manner with those around them.

Whether you feel empathy in a strong way or just as a small aside, I hope this has helped you to better understand the bigger picture and why it helps to groom those understanding skills. Be thankful (to yourself) that you are, in the realest sense, part of the greater good and the underlying cure that helps everyday to bring more positivity to the world.

I thank you, also. 🙂

I’m a Wellness Scientist and healer with over 15 years’ experience.
For over 6 years I’ve been experimenting and healing in a zone where science and metaphysics collide!The unique (and cutting-edge) healing solutions I’ve developed blend proven techniques with a strong scientific influence.

Stay In Touch with me via FB for special deals, AND doses of inspirational positivity ~ Facebook.com/coastallilacs .

Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle

Connecting With The Spiritual Realm

Three Things To Realize When Life Seems To Go Full-Circle

Sometimes life goes full-circle. Sometimes we are in a certain place and feel confident of potential outcomes, and then a few years go by and it was kinda different than expected. Sometimes we find ourselves experiencing similar emotions and successes (or pitfalls), even when the situation is different. Often life unfolds in somewhat unpredictable ways, and you know what? That’s okay.

Sometimes we have goals and plans for certain projects, but we get side-tracked and find not much progress was made in a long time. The magical thing in that situation, though, is that a huge truck-load of stuff can be accomplished in a few days! Time can be extremely relative, bending and stretching if we want it to…

When life goes full-circle in ways we didn’t expect, it’s important to acknowledge a few things:

1) This absolutely DOES NOT mean no progress was made. On the contrary, I’ve often noticed that sometimes this is to prove you know how to handle it now, and are on an upward spiral of progress.

2) Perhaps it crossed your path again so you have the chance to create a different outcome or turn of events. Maybe it’s to see if you will connect the dots and show to yourself (and others?) you learned from the first time. Deeper truths are trying to reveal themselves.

3) The natural flow of life and the universe is in spirals, which are circular at their core. Chances are you’re syncing up with the energies around, and that’s why you’re experiencing circular patterns.

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Have growing faith in the process, and keep your eyes & perceptions wide open. Please be gentle with yourself — you’re doing the best you can, with the tools and lessons that you’ve acquired!

Everyday you’re getting better at assessing and handling difficult situations, and further fathoming how everything is ever-connected. Learn from the mistakes and the successes, and start to recognize the inherently spiraling nature of life all around. Continue being thankful for the stellar beauty and complex simplicity of it all, because it’s always been thankful that you’re here to notice. 🙂

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Thanks for reading!

I’m a Wellness Scientist and healer with over 15 years’ experience.
 For over 6 years I’ve been experimenting and healing in a zone where science and metaphysics collide!
The unique (and cutting-edge) healing solutions I’ve developed blend proven techniques with a strong scientific influence.

Stay In Touch with me via FB for special deals, AND doses of inspirational positivity ~ Facebook.com/coastallilacs.

Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle

Connecting With The Spiritual Realm

Where Manifestation Meets Careful Shopping

Happy World Water Day!

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With the consumer market nowadays allowing lots of options for how to buy (and resell or return), being a careful and picky shopper may seem outdated. However, this is when being that way is most useful!

When you pair careful shopping with a touch of manifesting skills, the results can be astounding! In my own experience, it’s very helpful to be specific. This is epitome of the clichĂ© phrase ‘be careful what you wish for, because you might actually get it,’ since when you spell it out to the letter, chances are you will be pleased with your results. The universe gifts us what we ask for, but we only perceive it as such if we were specific in the first place. There is enough abundance in the world for everyone to enjoy, and the powers that be are happy to reward good and well-meaning people.

So what are the basics of manifestation, in regards to careful shopping?
** Think over all of the qualities of the items you seek (perhaps even write them down).
** Open up the avenues of searching in every manner possible (internet, newspaper, word of mouth, etc.)
** Be thankful for opportunities that come up (even if they’re not exact matches).
** Listen to your intuition (or ‘gut’ feeling) about whether a thing meets your requirements.
** Have faith and courage to keep searching, and Know that your ideal item is within you reach, and waiting for you to discover it.
** Don’t allow the search to consume you – on the contrary, think of it as infrequently as possible (knowing circumstances are falling into place).
** Remain happy and spread joy around your life, wishing happiness and ideal product attainment for all.
** When you find that item and you’re immediately smitten, buy it!

The ways of these things working out are sometimes truly mysterious. For example, the other day my boyfriend and I went on a road-trip to check out a new truck. It took a few hours to realize it was more trash than treasure, so we drove the two hours back without it. Later on that same evening, another opportunity presented itself, and it was only five minutes away! This truck was perfect, and half the price. After months of seeking, and a botched effort earlier the same day, he acquired exactly what he’d been searching for.

Of course, the flip-side is that when you find a great deal with an item that meets your expectations, you must snatch it up! Sometimes such an opportunity only knocks once.

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The benefits of being a scrupulous shopper are almost endless in today’s consumerism-saturated world. Why not take a little extra time and make sure you get the best bang for your buck? You know as well as I do that your ideal items are out there, just waiting for you to take them home (after paying a bargain price)!

Thanks for reading!

I’m a Wellness Scientist and healer with over 15 years’ experience.
For over 6 years I’ve been experimenting and healing in a zone where science and metaphysics collide!
The unique (and cutting-edge) healing solutions I’ve developed blend proven techniques with a strong scientific influence.

Stay In Touch with me via FB for special deals, AND doses of inspirational positivity ~ Facebook.com/coastallilacs.

Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle

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Carpe Diem and Expand Your World Linguistically!

Learning new languages is pretty amazing. I was lucky enough to learn three at a young age, and some people learn pieces of second or third ones at school. Obviously the pluses are numerous… the brain benefits from an expanding perception of different words and phrases, and the world is more open to someone who can understand different languages. It’s so much more than just being able to communicate with additional people… it’s also being able to read more literature, to watch more films, to comprehend more nuances in daily life.

And it’s not only left- or right-brain action, either. Both sides develop the abilities together, and also communicate to make complex ideas possible.
“No matter how lateralized the brain can get, though, the two sides still work together,” said Carl Zimmer, science writer, in a Discover magazine article. “The pop psychology notion of a left brain and a right brain doesn’t capture their intimate working relationship. The left hemisphere specializes in picking out the sounds that form words and working out the syntax of the phrase, for example, but it does not have a monopoly on language processing. The right hemisphere is more sensitive to the emotional features of language, tuning-in to the slow rhythms of speech that carry intonation and stress.”

In essence, by learning new languages you’re actually extrapolating with portions of both sides of your brain!

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And by ‘soul’, Charlemagne meant something more along the lines of a second ‘personality,’ ‘way of being’ or ‘self’. And it’s true – one does have a personality for each language one’s able to speak.

So, now that we’ve established the benefits of learning languages, what is the best way to approach the situation???

Of course, the first step is to decide which new language you’ll be learning.
Just a word of advice: unless you’re already a polyglot (and maybe not even then) it’s not generally a good idea to do more than one at a time. You want your brain to definitely know the limits of one language and to not get it mixed up with other words or phrases that you learned at the same time from another. Start slow and know that your progress may begin with difficulty, but with persistence you’ll begin to notice the benefits.

Secondly, enroll in some free online language helpers.
Memrise.com is a really good one, as well as Duolingo.com. Nowadays there’s no need to pay for some expensive tape when so many terabytes of knowledge are at everyone’s fingertips!

Third, begin to watch foreign movies with subtitles. Listen to what people are saying and read the subtitles as you watch. The more experience hearing your target language in action the better! Your brain makes thousands of neural connections on a daily basis, and allowing it access to more content in your new language is only helpful to your polyglot quest!

Fourth, find some people that speak your language fluently. They might be in your community, or even online in a group. Befriend some of them and inform them that you’re learning one of the languages they know. Most people are happy to encourage others and would be happy to have a few conversations with you, as well as give you pointers on where to further expand your fluency.

Finally, make sure you’re persistent! I cannot repeat this enough, because learning a new language has incredible benefits but it also takes a lot of work!!! The thing is, though, even if you were only a monoglot before, you can still become fluent in another language within a year with the right effort. Of course, when you choose your language at step one it’s important that it’s truly one you want to know. Knowledge is a wonderful thing, and the brain craves to learn. Feed it information that it enjoys, and the chore of learning becomes more of a joyful and exhilarating task.

So, carpe diem (seize the day) and expand your world one extra language at a time! Our globe is a huge place; why limit yourself only to the society of millions that speak your native language?? There is so much media, information, historical beauty, and exploration that can only be done when you comprehend other languages!
Begin today?

Thanks for reading!

I’m a Wellness Scientist and healer with over 15 years’ experience.
For over 6 years I’ve been experimenting and healing in a zone where science and metaphysics collide!
The unique (and cutting-edge) healing solutions I’ve developed blend proven techniques with a strong scientific influence.
Stay In Touch with me via FB for special deals, AND doses of inspirational positivity ~ Facebook.com/coastallilacs.

Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle

Connecting With The Spiritual Realm, Stress Tips

The Magic Of Going Outside When You Don’t Actually Have To

Nowadays it seems that we often spend most of our time cooped up, going from home to the car, and then to work and back again. The cold days keep us wanting to stay inside, and the warm days just pass us by, because we’ve built up the habit of not enjoying fresh air.

The thing is, though, fresh air and nature should be mainstays in our everyday, regardless of the outside temperature. There is, of course, the matter of oxygen– instead of the aromas and carbon dioxide we inhale inside. Our slouching habits also sometimes cause us to forget that our lungs crave fresh air, and they also crave the ability to fill up to the max (at least a few times a day).

So… once a day when you’re outside anyway or when you are doing something that could be accomplished outdoors as well, pause for a moment and take in the fresh air. Get away from the hubbub of modernity and close your eyes to just experience the sensations around you…
Forget everything but the moment and breathe in. Allow your lungs to fill with fresh oxygen and enjoy the nature sounds around you.

henry thoreau nature

There truly is magic in the natural world around us, even though we’ve built up metropolises and gotten wrapped up in man-made splendors. And it’s truly a gift to remember what things exist in the trees and grass and sky when we have the desire and resolve to see them.

Just a friendly reminder to enjoy the bountiful nature around, and also to allow your body to reap its benefits. Just a suggestion to look up more often, examine the clouds, and name their shapes. And maybe even walk around barefoot in some grass and connect more with the magic in our world. Any way that seems right to you is perfect, just make an effort to practice these experiences for at least two minutes every day. The real-life and tangible magic it’ll infuse into your life is truly priceless…

Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle

Reverend Michelle is a Wellness Scientist and healer with over 15 years’ experience. Her unique healing solutions blend proven techniques with a strong scientific influence.
This is cutting edge, because for over 6 years Rev. Michelle has literally been fusing science with metaphysics!
Stay In Touch via FB for special deals, AND doses of inspirational positivity ~ Facebook.com/coastallilacs.

Connecting With The Spiritual Realm, Stress Tips

Why Communication Is Key (& How To Use It To Unlock Everything)

The concept of communication seems like a given, but it appears that nowadays it takes a backseat when it should actually be a main topic. As a skill it’s unrivaled when it comes to its applicability to daily life. We’re constantly communicating with others in various forms and perhaps we take it for granted sometimes…

Instead of just waiting for our turn to speak it’s important to actually listen to others and internalize the information they’re trying to convey. Communication is the crux of all successful relationships, and I feel that sometimes people forget to show they’re truly listening. Putting an effort into having a dialogue with someone, without judgment, can even be the basis for (or continuation of) an unexpected partnership. And, of course, two (or more) heads are much better than one. Effective problem-solving can only occur when people genuinely respect the ideas of others, and communication is the key to any successful collaboration.

If we look back in history, most of the unlikely rising stars we still hear about today had the communication skill down. They used effective speaking to convey their ideas, and they simplified their big ideas into smaller actionable ones so that others could carry on their legacies. To carry on their example, it’s important to recognize that not everyone is as talented or as smart as you are…. often people require you to extrapolate on your ideas before they can internalize and run with them as intended. I don’t mean that as a jab at the average individual, I just feel it’s important to know you’re unique (as are your thoughts) and respecting others at their level is just another aspect of effective communicating. You don’t need to talk down to them, necessarily, it’s just helpful to be your own mediator between thoughts and expected results.

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Arthur Schopenhauer (a German philosopher from the early 1800s) stated that, “talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.” When we combine talent, genius, and communication skills we become a truly unstoppable force! When it comes down to it, the ability to communicate advanced topics to others is what determines how much these topics are truly grasped. What I mean is, effective communication is essential to developing and pursuing genius.

Effective leadership requires communication, but so does any relationship!
A romantic (or even familial) relationship also flourishes when communication is present, and when mutual respect is in place to help both partners feel their statements and feelings matter.

So, in your own life, consider putting down your electronic devices for a bit and actually engaging your world. Show your respect for those that matter and make eye contact when they’re talking to you. Express your understanding and appreciation for what they say by responding in a timely manner without tuning them out. Ram Dass says “wherever you are, be all there,” and I think that’s a perfect summary for getting better with your communication skills. Of course, everything requires practice and communicating is no exception – the only way to improve is to use it as often as possible in varying degrees.

It’s easy to get immersed in chores, and projects, and even in our own thoughts. But when we extrapolate advanced concepts and engage our surrounding world at the same time, we can truly experience the beauty that is.

Thanks for reading!!!

Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle

Reverend Michelle is a Wellness Scientist and healer with over 15 years’ experience. Her unique healing solutions blend proven techniques with a strong scientific influence.
This is cutting edge, because for over 6 years Rev. Michelle has literally been fusing science with metaphysics!
Stay In Touch via FB for special deals, AND doses of inspirational positivity ~ Facebook.com/coastallilacs.

Connecting With The Spiritual Realm, Stress Tips

Feeling Emotionally Drained Without Explanation???

Relationships sometimes are “acute stressors…[or] chronic stressors,” and this type of stress causes “changes in endocrine functioning” which can affect immune system function, and (ultimately) overall health. While it’s a study of marriage in particular, it shows that differences in how men and women react to aggression effect immune function and health/quality of life way down the road.
[Above paragraph paraphrased from This Study .]

Don’t allow yourself to get caught in a jar so to speak; your surroundings everyday determine your overall enjoyment of life. So are you happy and fulfilled…? Do you smile upon awakening for a brand new day?

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Or are you sullen, depressed, sometimes reaching for a momentary escape from your daily circumstances???

Now, sometimes that’s the way you’re telling yourself that something should be changed…. and it’s definitely worth considering if you feel down often and fantasize about remedying things.
But, the flip-side is that it’s also possible your overall engaging of your life’s moments is what’s determining how situations turn out.

What are some ways to feel more fulfilled, even without leaving a job or a spouse?

The short answer is to work more on yourself, and tend to your innermost needs. Often other people (or circumstances or inebriants) aren’t the answer to what you seek to feel….
In my experience the most effective and swift method to feeling uplifted is to change the individual’s perception of the outside world.
So, for a little bit, or as a last-ditch effort, or even just for the sake of experimentation:
Perform the same daily functions for a while but with renewed vision. Use every opportunity to grow as a person and as a mature member of the worldwide social interaction network. And I don’t mean the internet – I mean the social interactions you have every single day with other people face-to-face, or with the various elements of life going on around you.
The more involved answer is: Drink in life, enjoy the tiny fleeting moments, find the utmost pleasure in little happiness-es. Shed any negative baggage you’ve held onto for no one’s benefit. Allow any negativities you encounter daily to just wash away and dissipate from your being, leaving you always feeling simple contentment at your core.

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Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle
Calmness.com

Reverend Michelle is a Wellness Scientist and healer with over 15 years’ experience. Her unique healing solutions blend proven techniques with a strong scientific influence.
This is cutting edge, because for over 6 years Rev. Michelle has literally been fusing science with metaphysics!
Stay In Touch via FB for special deals, AND doses of inspirational positivity ~ Facebook.com/coastallilacs.

Connecting With The Spiritual Realm, Stress Tips

The Power of Consideration

Happy Groundhog Day!

Some people brush off the concept of consideration, thinking it has little bearing on daily life. The truth of the matter is that being considerate (aka thoughtful, kind, caring, and respectful) of others is one of the most wonderful and rewarding things you can do. The rewards are endless, because not only does a considerate attitude warm others to you, but it generally also improves your own quality of life from moment-to-moment.
Consideration is more than just getting along with others, attempting to jive with them, or just being nice. It’s niceness, but expanded further to think outside the box and at times foresee the needs of others.

So what makes considerate people stand out?

Of course, thoughtful and nice people are often working on their empathy and always expanding their worldview. They are compassionate for the world and people around them, and it shows in small actions. A strongly considerate person might perceive the opposite of this behavior to be selfishness, simply because of someone’s lack of empathy and compassion.

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Kind and considerate people are thoughtful of others’ needs and desires. They have developed an intuitive understanding and often find themselves anticipating people’s requests or wants, before they are asked. The reason for this is that they’re in-tune with the world around them and also are always putting themselves in others’ shoes, so the little things are just a matter of logic. Considerate people have very strong extrapolation skills, as they are constantly using them to be nicer to those around.

Courteous people are often smiling, because they know positivity’s power! They smile at themselves in the mirror at various points in the day, but they are also always grinning at people just to brighten others’ day. They realize that something as simple as a smile (even when given to a stranger) is one of the strongest and easiest ways to improve multiple people’s day. This is one of the most basic principles of the consideration concept.

Thoughtful and respectful people utilize their manners and attempt to handle every situation with class. They are polite, which means NOT just listening to speak. They DO actually make eye contact when others are talking and truly pay attention to communications and the speakers’ underlying message. They also find themselves living by the ‘golden rule’ pretty much always, since the way they’d like to be treated is the perfect gauge for a polite way to treat others.

Just by being considerate, a person inherently practices selflessness. This means putting others first, but not always, because balance is the ultimate way to live life to the fullest. You can’t be treating others like gold and yourself like bronze! You must remain positive and continuously appreciate your own moment-to-moment in order to practice meaningful kindnesses.

The powers of being kind and considerate are many, as the energy you put out into the world always finds its way back to you.

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The only additional advice I have as you pursue the expansion of your version of Consideration, is this: Always maintain your self-respect. It’s important to be considerate of/to yourself, and this means never becoming a doormat. Just as with anything, moderation is key because not everyone deserves to be treated like diamonds and everything nice! Sometimes people are too far-gone into negativity, but that’s their battle. Even with them, just keep on smiling! Positivity is proven to be infectious. 🙂

Reverend Michelle is a Wellness Scientist and healer with over 15 years’ experience. Her unique healing solutions blend proven techniques with a strong scientific influence.
This is cutting edge, because for over 6 years Rev. Michelle has literally been fusing science with metaphysics!
Stay In Touch via FB for special deals, AND doses of inspirational positivity ~ Facebook.com/coastallilacs.

Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle
Calmness.com