Developing intuition is one of the most common topics I’m asked about. While I’ve posted a list of intuitive development resources and created an e-book on the subject, it seems people are looking for bite-sized, down-to-earth advice on developing intuition.
The main thing to keep in mind with developing intuition, especially for those who have doubts about whether this intuition “stuff” really works, is that developing intuition isn’t some magical process that causes you to see through walls or read people’s minds like you see in the movies. All we’re doing here is starting from wherever you are – from the those gut feelings and hunches – and pushing the edges a little further.
Today’s article is focused on helping you develop intuition by silently “reading” other people you meet in public. Specifically, the goal is to develop your ability to sense the good qualities in other people. You’ll observe people in public and intuitively answer questions such as: What are their personal strengths? What are they good at? What are they like when they’re at their best? What are their talents, gifts and soul urges?
I’m not advising that you go right up to someone and intuitively read them out loud – although this would certainly be good practice if you’re looking become a professional psychic! In the process I describe below, you’ll quietly read someone in your mind, after which you can verify your accuracy as you find out more personal details about them.
As you develop an appreciation for the good qualities of others, you’ll greatly improve your ability to relate with and develop relationships with them because you’ll better understand who they are and how to connect with them. A major goal of the intuitive consultations that I do for my clients is to help them see the good in themselves, and how they build a life that honors who they are, so seeing the good in others is a skill that I use everyday.
Here’s the basic process for developing intuition by seeing the good in others:
1. Next time you’re out in public, for example, eating at a restaurant, pick someone who you can observe for a few minutes. In a restaurant, your waiter or waitress is a good subject for observation, as they’re generally used to being observed 
2. Observe this person’s movements, actions, and tone of speech. Here are examples of things you can observe just by being perceptive:
Are they calm?
Are they cheerful?
Are they polite?
Are they firm in their manner?
Are they fully present?
Are they mentally “checked-out”?
Are they attentive to details?
Are they distracted?
Are they frustrated?
Are they nervous?
Are they confident?
Are they rushed, or in a frenzy?
Do they wear a smile on their face?
Do they sound confident and well-versed?
Do they phrase their words so as to please others?
Do they seem genuine?
Do they make eye contact?
Do they anticipate the needs of others before they need to ask for something?
Do they like engaging in conversation?
Do they seem happy?
Do they seem upset?
Do they seem shy and meek?
As you observe this person, you may find already that your mind is picking out a lot of details about them that might not have been obvious at first.
3. Now ask yourself, what do you like about this person? What are their positive qualities? For example,
Are they sharp and intelligent?
Are they funny and witty?
Are they hardworking?
Are they patient?
Are they articulate, able to explain things clearly?
Are they perceptive and tuned-in to other people?
Do they relate easily to other people?
Are they good at teaching?
Are they a good leader?
Are they an analyzer?
Are they good at telling stories?
Are they intuitive?
Are they a good problem-solver?
Are they compassionate?
Are they loyal?
Are they playful?
Are they dedicated to truth and integrity?
Are they dedicated to ideals?
Do they like exploring new places, languages and cultures?
Do they have the urge to start and create new things?
Are they nurturing and protective?
Are they persistent?
Are they emotionally sensitive?
Are they the type of person who easily adapts to change?
Are they good with children or animals?
Do they have a deep desire to fix and improve things for other people?
Do they have a knack for counselling people and making them feel better?
Do they have an inner optimism and positive expectations towards life?
There are a few different ways through which you might receive the “answer” to these questions:
- You may see the information your imagination/mind’s eye (clarivoyance).
- You may hear it as though someone whispered it into your ear (clairaudience)
- You may simply know the answer as though it was zapped into your head (claircognizance)
- You may feel it, either physically (clairsentience) or through your emotions (empathy).
As you flesh out the good qualities of this person, you may notice that you feel a greater sense of connection, understanding and empathy towards the person. They appear more human, their outer shell fades away and you see another soul like yourself on the other side.
If you’re having a hard time picking up useful information about this person, ask yourself “If I was the most psychic person in the world, what would I say about this person?” Oftentimes we pick up on plenty of information but we’re blocked when it comes to verbalizing it. Most of us are not accustomed to allowing intuitive information to flow as easily as logical reasoning from our thinking minds. If you’ve spent years listening only to your thinking mind, it could take time to train your intuition and become accustomed to using it.
Try this exercise next time you’re out and about in public. It’s easiest to pick up information about someone if you’ve interacted a bit, seen them up close, and heard their voice. At the same time, less you know about them personally, the better. Thus, servers at restaurants, cashiers, people working at service desks, new people you met at parties and meetings, etc., are all good candidates.
At first, you may only be able to pick up on one or two positive traits about someone. There’s nothing wrong with that. With time, as your intuition develops, you’ll pick up more information, more accurately, and more quickly.
Developing your intuition helps you connect with other people on a deeper level. It’s a rewarding process that starts with consistent practice. No matter who you are, you can develop you intuition and have decent intuitive skills – it simply takes practice and patience.
Do this process consistently and see what it does for developing your intuition.
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