Meditation. For some, just seeing the word makes eyes glaze over. What hasn't been said about the topic already?
Well, in talking to folks, I find
there's plenty. Sure, we're generally aware of the studies scientifically proving that it can can help relieve symptoms in people who suffer from
chronic pain; assist everyone in reducing
stress; and make shifts in
brain regions involved in learning and memory processes, emotion regulation, self-referential processing, and perspective taking. Wow. We also hear about its benefits from lots of leaders including
Oprah,
Deepak Chopra, and
Dr. Oz. There are also endorsements from major world religions like
Buddhism,
Hinduism and
Christianity. And yet with all of that it's common to feel that meditation is out of reach or something that "I just can't seem to do."
Believe me. I get that. I tried for a while to do what I thought I was supposed to do. Or at least what I thought meditation looked like. In a separate corner of a room that I decked out specially I
I don’t know about you but even though I’ve only had about a dozen readings in my life, there have been a few that left me wondering, huh? I knew something happened but couldn’t remember much concrete information or helpful guidance. Isn’t that why you get a reading?
So when I was pushed by the Divine into giving readings (yes, I resisted, a lot) I resolved that when people gave me the gift of their confidence, trust, time and money folks were going to leave with answers and advice. That’s my responsibility as a reader. But there are also plenty of points to keep in mind for those who are looking to receive a reading.
Here are your rights. You have the right to ask for clarity if anything is unclear. It's not_
_ Communication is a tricky thing. You know that all too well if you’ve ever asked for a raise, broken up with a romantic partner, expressed anger with your parents as an adult or confronted someone who’s been disrespectful to you. Getting your point across so that you are clear, kind and rational can be tough and even tougher still is how to go about doing that. Reiki is a powerful tool that can help you navigate the minefield of connecting in so many ways.
We all get that background noise in our heads: self-doubt, worry about what might take place and lingering anger over what happened before. None of that encourages us to be present, does it? It’s a distraction. Reiki soothes emotions, smoothing over the rough edges so we’re able to attend to what is actually happening right in front of us or at least to be able to breathe through it all.
Reiki also aids in detaching from outcomes. If you're anything like me...
_ On Facebook I often see friends’ posts telling everyone that they’re ill or injured and a common response from others is immediately to say that they’re sending Reiki. I often wonder, but what if that person doesn’t want it? Does an unsolicited offering make it seem equivalent to a prayer?
Once you become a Reiki practitioner after completing Level II you gain the ability to send Reiki through space and time and it can be very tempting to begin flinging it here and there at people. But even at Level I the lure to give Reiki to everyone you come across can be strong. We benevolently rush in the name of healing and love to spread the energy to everyone. Please reconsider.
Check your agenda. Why do you want to give people Reiki? Is it because you want them to feel good, you want them to see the truth, you want them to heal, you want…? If so, you’re making it all about you and Reiki is never about the giver. It’s always about the recipient.
I get why people do this. We all seek approval, love and connection and by sending Reiki...
Occupy Wall Street defines itself as a “leaderless resistance movement with people of many colors, genders and political persuasions. The one thing we all have in common is that we are the 99% that will no longer tolerate the greed and corruption of the 1%.” In response, MoveOn.org has proclaimed November 5th “Make Wall Street Pay” day.
As I watched MoveOn.org's video (here) my desire for change in our country’s systems grew, but I felt unmotivated and disconnected to the their style of communication. It may be fuel for someone, but energetically, it turns me off.
Using language and tactics that breed fear, hate and name-calling keeps negativity alive. As a voice for peace and healing, I feel called to give what I can in my own ways... but I sure would love for you to join me.
I propose that we Reiki the 1%
Even I don’t practice energetic self-care sometimes. Like last night, for example. I was super tired and yet because I kept waking throughout the night I knew I wasn’t getting a good sleep. Quality sleep for me is pretty critical for my mood, productivity level, patience with my family and overall outlook. Despite being aware of all that I kept pressing through the night giving myself Reiki and falling back asleep, I suppose in the hope of eventually getting the rest I needed. It wasn’t until about 4am that I was finally able to admit to myself that it just wasn’t working out. Not even Reiki was helping me this time.
One of this summer’s major aha moments came courtesy of a flower. In the spring I planted red dahlia bulbs—always one of my favorite flowers—and for months only the foliage grew. One day buds began to appear and then about a week later I looked in awe at a magnificent teacher being.
Now it if feels like my work at the corporate job was a lifetime ago. So much of my life back then was contrary to my truth – that is, who I truly am and who I’ve always been. Over and over again, I ignored and sometimes even shut out the messages that were trying to make their way into my consciousness.
Oftentimes during quiet moments, I would experience horrible ringing in my ears. The worst, though, was the clicking.
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