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Reiki practitioners have many different reasons to begin the practice of Reiki. Some become practitioners to be the healer in their family or tribe. These practitioners typically reach the level of Reiki II and are at peace with a practice where they are of service to those that they love, providing healing energy as a supplement or alternative to drugs or invasive procedures. Some Reiki practitioners train in the practice of Reiki to enhance their primary vocation, be it

Late at night, once the little town of Excelsior has gone to bed, the lake lies silent under a blanket of snow. The sound of that silence is penetrating, embracing. A quiet, inviting place that urges the soul to speak. And more importantly, a place to hear what the soul is saying. The still, small voice of the soul is always in dialogue with us. Sometimes as a quiet feeling that urges us to move in a certain direction, or occasionally as a strong feeling in the pit of th

Einstein showed us that everything is energy. The lower the vibration, the more solid the mass. The higher the vibration, the less solid the mass. The human body is a perfect example of a system that includes all types of energetic vibrations. The physical body consists of lower vibrations such as the skeleton, muscles, and organs. Higher vibrations would include bodily fluids such as blood, semen, and saliva. The highest vibrations of the physical body comprise the ene

The chakras are a major system of our body’s energy structure. The word chakra is Sanskrit in origin, meaning wheel or vortex. The chakras are the body’s energy centers, located along the spine from the tailbone to the crown of the head. The chakras are the energy body’s information transmission system. They are the organizing centers for reception, absorption, and transmission of life energies. The chakras receive information in the form of subtle energies of the Univer

Have you ever had one of those days? A day when nothing seems to flow, and everything, even the most simple, everyday tasks run into obstacles and problems. Do you ever find yourself exclaiming in exasperation “Why is this happening?!?!” Or, have you ever found yourself in the middle of a challenging week, month, or even a year? When it seems that no matter what you do, nothing turns out the way you intended? We know that our thoughts influence and create our circumstanc

It becomes clear with a look, a tone of voice. Someone doesn’t like you. And they are letting you know. Immediately, a flood of emotions erupts. Confusion, shame, and self-loathing all flare up instantly, putting us into a place of indecision and fear. Thoughts of "why don’t they like me?" rage in the mind, consuming our thoughts and impacting our actions. Our confidence wanes, our power diminishes, and we become small. It kills our joy. It all happens in a moment or two. Bu

As a Reiki practitioner I try not to get angry, I try not to worry, I am mindful of the work that is mine to do, and I try to stay in a place of gratitude, kindness and compassion. But I am not always successful. In fact, I probably move away from one or more of these principles, and enter an ego-based dialogue with myself, every single day. It is in this self-awareness that I have found the greatest gifts, but I have also learned that this awareness can be a great challenge

“Be impeccable with your word…Your word is the power that you have to create…It is through the word that you manifest everything,” writes Don Miguel Ruiz in The Four Agreements. Words are extremely powerful, more powerful than we realize. Words give form to our beliefs, which develop our thoughts, and result in action. Whatever our circumstances, they began with the words that we speak to ourselves. The nuances of words are subtle. Look at the phrase I AM. In English we

Simply put, a Reiki Master is a highly trained and attuned Reiki practitioner. But becoming a Reiki Master is much more than reaching the highest level of training in the practice of Reiki healing. With the privilege comes great responsibility. And ultimately the journey becomes an adventure in self-discovery and spiritual enhancement. ​ Technically, a Reiki Master has a full toolbox of symbols and kotodamas. The kotodamas are the names of the symbols that can be used as

The two most common misconceptions about Reiki come from both the religious realm and the scientific realm. First, there is a misconception that Reiki challenges, opposes, or conflicts with a belief in Jesus Christ. Reiki does not oppose, challenge, or contradict the teachings of Jesus. Reiki is in harmony with the love and light that is Christ. The word Reiki means spiritually guided energy (Rei = God’s wisdom, Ki = Life Force Energy). Jesus of Nazareth was a healer, and the

Do you realize from the time you were born and took your first breath that you were entitled to live a happy, joyful, and prosperous life? It is your birth rite. None of us are destined to live a life of suffering and pain. In fact, we have the right to live the life of our dreams. How do we get from the life that we live now to the life that we would love living? Begin by creating a vision, a detailed image in the mind of what your dream life looks like. Fill it with

There are four levels of Reiki practitioners, with the fourth level being that of Master Teacher. Reiki I is about learning the basics of Reiki. This includes: the origins of Reiki, history and philosophy; hand positions for both self-healing and healing others; structure of a Reiki session; healing of plants and animals; and cleansing and infusing space with energy. Once the student has learned the basics of Reiki, they receive an attunement, which allows them to channel the

Reiki can be used to heal the body, mind and spirit. We all have a natural capacity to heal. For example, consider a simple scratch on the arm. When the scratch stops bleeding, the body has already begun the natural healing process. The physical body can begin to heal when the Reiki energy has cleared out the blockages and higher vibration energy moves freely throughout the physical body’s systems. Once the energy is balanced and flowing freely, the physical body can begin to

Simply put, Reiki is a Japanese technique of stress reduction and deep relaxation that also promotes healing. It is a light touch method that works with the body’s energy systems including the aura, the chakras, and the meridians. Reiki will strengthen the body’s energy systems by unblocking stuck or stagnant energy which will increase the natural flow of energy throughout the body, bringing it into balance. The result is the creation of conditions in the body by which the bo

While speaking with a personal trainer the other day she commented that the mind will allow the body to push a little harder, that when the body wants to give up, the mind will tell it to go just a little further. I was reminded that the mind is stronger than the body. This conversation started me thinking about the benefits of Reiki for athletes. Reiki can assist the athlete both physically and mentally. We all have both a physical body and an energy body. The physical

My granddaughter and I have a thing. Whenever she gets hurt, she gets a magic kiss. And no matter how big or small the ouch, she feels better. Healing begins with the magic kiss. In fact, studies suggest that Moms who soothe their child with a kiss can reduce stress by calming the hormones that can contribute to inflammation. At the very least, kisses reduce stress by promoting a sense of being loved and cared for. And the same can be said for the simple touch of the p

Have you ever been in a place where you cannot seem to move forward, no matter how hard you try? Whether it concerns a relationship, your vocation, or physical health? It’s as though you have plateaued – the relationship is stale, the job is going nowhere, and you can’t seem to lose those last 10 pounds, in spite of all the dieting and exercise. Reiki can help you get “unstuck”. We all have both a physical body and an energetic body that includes (but is not limited to!)

We are all entitled to be happy and to live the life of our dreams. It is our birthright. The problem is that we are taught from the very beginning of our lives that life is a struggle, you work hard and then you die. Many of us walk through our entire lives without ever experiencing the true joy that comes from fulfilling our life’s purpose, never really knowing the delight of how it feels to be truly prosperous and abundant. Because prosperity and abundance have nothin

A diagnosis of cancer will send a patient reeling into the unknown. How will I respond to cancer treatment? How bad will I feel during the treatment? Will I recover? Reiki can help cancer patients by increasing comfort levels and enhancing healing. Reiki is a non-invasive technique that has no side effects or complications, therefore, it can be used on cancer patients at any time after their diagnosis and at any stage of their treatment. Reiki induces a state of deep re

We have all experienced grief in one form or another. Grief is what we feel when we experience a loss. Sometimes we grieve over the loss of a job, a relationship, or the death of a loved one. Unlike other types of negative emotions, grief settles in the heart. Whereas we feel anxiety in the pit of the stomach, tension in the form of a headache, or anger in the core, grief hits us in the heart. Initially the heart feels the piercing pain of loss, and eventually settles i