Monthly Archives: July 2016

Connecting With The Spiritual Realm, Stress Tips

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
revmichelle.com

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I’m a Wellness Scientist and healer with over 15 years’ experience.
For 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 wellness science and proven methods, and are backed by alternative therapy and meticulous & ongoing research.

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Finding Your Gifts & Mission In This Life

Everyone comes across a similar series of questions at some point in life: what is my purpose here? Why am I here right now, under these circumstances? What can I do to accomplish my quest in this life?

Well, surely you’ve noticed you have some pretty amazing talents. Perhaps they are related to culinary arts, or music, or sports. Perhaps they are even related to healing, compassion, or efficiency. Whatever the gamut of your skills may be, there is definitely a reason why you were gifted this particular combination of talents.

Spend some time contemplating all of the things you are able to do, and all of the abilities you have. Maybe you even want to compile a list… It’s possible the number of skills you have is too long for you to remember everything. After you have contemplated all of these talents, begin to try connecting the dots even more. Is there a certain profession you’ve had or certain job you’ve held where you felt more content than at any other time? Is there a combination of your talents that speaks to you, and allows you to feel successful and on top of the world? Is there any potential project or job that’s always seemed enjoyable to you, that you haven’t yet pursued?

Your gifts in this life are surely numerous, and your opportunities are more numerous still.
Sometimes the quest of finding what your passions and goals are involve figuring out more about yourself and which directions will make you happiest.

Remember that the gifts you have are for you first, but are also there for you to share with others.
For me, I started at a young age dabbling in alternative therapies, and after a long hiatus I realized that was the framework for my life’s work. My goal in this life is to help heal as many people as possible, while also teaching them tools they can use to heal themselves further every single day.

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If you have explored this gamut of questions and still feel you aren’t sure, Dr. Inessa and I both offer sessions to help you find your life’s quest. Perhaps your mission has been revealing itself to you piece-by-piece and you’re ready to accelerate it. Or maybe you have found yourself at a stand-still in life, where you’re not sure which direction to take. Every one of us has a mission here and a toolbox of skills we inherently possess that help fulfill said mission. Have faith in yourself and your abilities! You’re doing the best you can, and you can only fulfill your life’s gifts if you develop your own self-awareness. Thank you for your wonderful curiosity.

Get in touch with either one of us today, for even more assistance with accessing your life’s mission. It’s fun and illuminating, while helping you establish even more satisfaction in your daily existence.

Keep up with me, experienced healer and your blog writer, on fb at facebook.com/coastallilacs.
I’m a Wellness Scientist and healer with over 15 years’ experience.
For 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 wellness science and proven methods, and are backed by alternative therapy and meticulous & ongoing research.

I hope you’re having a wonderful July day!

Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle
revmichelle.com

Stress Tips

How To Stay Positive Amid The Chaos of Life

I’m sure you have found that there are many negative influences in life that try to get you down. And surely you’ve considered the great benefits of not letting them get to you…. But how??? How do you say “no” and only let positivity into your sphere?

Here are a few ways you can accomplish that and stay stress-free:

1) If you happen to know that you are going to come across negativity in your day ahead of time, the easiest thing is to create a shield. The way to do that is to close your eyes and imagine a wave of positive energy flow through you. Then, imagine that another wave is washing over you, but this time envision that it is in the shape of a shield. It washes over you and leaves the positive energy perfectly around you to where it will stay surrounding you no matter where you go. After that, envision that whenever negative energy or remarks come across your shield, they just slide off leaving you free of their weight.

2) If you don’t have a positive energy shield and find yourself in a situation where you need to stay positive, it helps to get in certain habits. Instead of letting whatever someone says or does get to you, take a deep breath and imagine a wave of positivity washing over you and filling you up completely. Sometimes it might be difficult but by taking a moment to relax instead of engaging the situation, you minimize the negativity you allow in.

3) Something you can do in the meantime, whenever you have a few moments, is work on yourself. Often we collect negative energy without realizing it and it determines how we react to situations. Spend some time relaxing yourself and releasing old junk that doesn’t serve you anymore. I’ve found that often negative energy collects in different body parts and it helps to imagine that parts of your body are imbued in positivity and allow all of the grey energy out. After that, imagine that body part is encased in beautiful quartz that is constantly clearing the energy around it, leaving it pristine in its positivity.

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Remember to give yourself the respect that you deserve in every situation. Don’t allow someone else’s careless words to cause you to question your abilities, because they might not even mean to be as mean as they are. It helps to communicate with those around you and stop hurtful behavior that doesn’t serve a purpose. Remember also that if people have been hurt in the past, sometimes their defense mechanism is being mean to others so that they feel protected from similar hurt.

Life can be chaotic and unpredictable, but your positivity can be a constant. Strive to live your life with positivity surrounding you and everything you come in contact with. It’s worth it in more ways than you can imagine, because by staying positive you draw more wonderful things to your sphere.

I’m a healer with over 15 years’ experience. Over the last 6 years I’ve pioneered various techniques that are more efficient than ever, and were born from a space where science and metaphysics collide!
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Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle
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Stress Tips

Get Serious Relaxation From Just A One Day Unplug

It’s truly incredible what one full day of unplugging can do for you. I recently went on a camping trip just on the edge of service-range, and it was only for two nights and 1.5 days. I turned my phone off, only looked at the time once or twice, and enjoyed my surroundings more than ever! Of course, longer would have been ideal but the most important aspect is squeezing this unplugging into your schedule without much shuffling around. I’m sure it happens once in a while naturally, that you have a day or two available in a row with not many responsibilities to attend to. Instead of just vegging out and doing the same past-times you’re used to, plan ahead just a few days and throw together an unplug session. It doesn’t even have to be out of service-range, and honestly it doesn’t have to be far away from home. The elements that matter are unplugging from all your electronics, distancing yourself from them, and enjoying even the slightest change in scenery (outside).

Nature is beautiful and the world is our oyster. Why not relax somewhere else — somewhere entertaining in its simplicity?

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The benefits of a regular unplug are truly amazing. The day you return to your daily routine will be like seeing it with new eyes, and your life will be put into an even lovelier perspective. The hours of work you must complete will seem a lot shorter, and your interactions with others will be much smoother. You will find that you can better pick up on the small nuances in your surroundings and that you sort out difficulties with ease.

Do yourself a favor and plan an unplug right now! Start brainstorming where you could go, and how you can take care of looming deadlines in such a way that you can forget about them altogether for a day or two! Remember to abandon all electronics! That is truly the most important aspect, because unplugging means literally only being available face-to-face and in-person. So, only take people that you can relax with that will allow (and help) you to forget about the daily routines!!!
Ideally, you’d take enough food, water (and other necessities) to last you so that you are truly responsibility-free and chore-free!

Hopefully you’ll discover (as I do, every time I escape for even just a day) increased life-enjoyment with every day that passes, and more life-fulfillment with every moment you have available! Plus, sometimes all you really need to get a good solution for something is a tad of quiet time so maybe you’ll even solve a few big life riddles!

Thanks for reading.

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I’m a Wellness Scientist and healer with over 15 years’ experience.
For 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 wellness science and proven methods, and are backed by alternative therapy and meticulous & ongoing research.

Yours in Calmness,
Reverend Michelle
revmichelle.com