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I heard a comment where ‘someone’ said their teacher’s energy is more powerful than theirs because a master/teacher has more powerful energy than a first level student. Interesting concept. And it got me to thinking…
I think that a teacher’s energy isn’t more powerful than one who isn’t a teacher. She/he is just able to feel and help others to feel the energy at a different vibration. In some, and many cases, it feels more powerful. But I also think that’s the key word – feels.
The power of Reiki is always powerful, it’s always there. As we learn more and use the energy more, we are then better able to tap into the already, always powerful Reiki energy. We just peel off the layers using the tools we have – be they Reiki or what ever healing one chooses.
Much like a meteor shower – during the day we can’t see the meteors, but at night we can. They don’t go away during the day – they are there regardless of whether we can see them or not.
and much like we are love and light; and we are already perfect.
We just have to discover it.
just my opinion:)
‘til next time,
Reiki Blessings,
“Root out the violence in your life, and learn to live compassionately and mindfully. Seek Peace. When you have peace within, real peace with others will be possible.” Thich Nhat Hanh
Years ago there was a time when I couldn’t get up early enough to meditate in the peace and quiet, before the rest of the house got moving. I was at my wits end as to when I could meditate, getting more and more frustrated every day. I felt like I was letting down my dear friend, Buddhist and meditation mentor, when every week we met and I still hadn’t meditated. One day he recommended works by Thich Nhat Hanh (a Vietnamese Buddhist monk on a mission for peace). The first book I read was The Miracle of Mindfulness. The words and stories taught me not only how to be present, each and every moment, but also to forgive myself and accept myself just the way I am. When I did that, I could accept and enjoy others.
Amazon books has an excerpt from the book but check it out what ever way you prefer. Invoke Reiki while you’re at it:
The Miracle of Mindfulness
Enjoy!
Reiki Blessings,
V
Have you ever noticed that when you learn something new, you see it everywhere you go? Well the same goes for messages or lessons that we’re supposed to get. Lately, everywhere I look, I see “Be” or “Just Be” or “Be V”. We are all being encouraged to be in the NOW, these days. Just being, and being present, is what many strive for and achieve while in meditation. But how do we transfer this ‘being’ into the hours that we are awake and interacting with the rest of the people in our lives?
Those who know about and practice Reiki know that it helps one to relax and often enter a deep meditative state. Many of my students ask me how to give Reiki daily when they don’t have time to sit for an hour a week, let alone every day. Mindfulness Reiki, adding Reiki to mindful meditation, is one that we can quite easily incorporate into daily life. You can be present for more time during the day, than you may think.
So stop for a moment, right now, and first, intend Reiki to flow. Then draw your attention to one of your senses. Just pick one to begin with and if you have time, then pick another:
Look around you. What do you see? Focus on the whole picture or pick just one thing and really look at it.
Listen to your surroundings. What can you hear? Listen to the person who is speaking to you. What are they really saying?
Feel. What do you feel? And this is twofold. You can focus on your feelings or the physical – what you are sitting on, the textures of clothes, the glasses on your face, the pen in your hand, the watch on your wrist?
When you stop for lunch, pay attention to the taste of your food.
Have you stopped to literally smell the roses lately? Do you know what the air smells like right after a spring rain?
So start in the morning, intend Reiki to flow while just sitting with your cup of coffee (tea/water/juice), brushing your teeth, or washing your face. Every once in a while throughout the day take just a moment and heighten one of your senses: folding laundry, typing an e-mail or texting, grocery shopping, collaborating with a co-worker, talking on the phone, waiting in line, walking through the park. The possibilities are endless.
Yes, your mind will wander and the thoughts and opinions, feelings and emotions will be there. Just let them be. They will pass on and another thought will take its place. Our thoughts and emotions are just waves of energy and energy is always moving. Being mindful is not about pushing away our thoughts, but rather is giving ourselves something to focus on in the here and now. When you stop and meditate, even for just a minute or two, you relax. When you invoke Reiki, you can relax even deeper. When you relax, your body brings itself back into balance; on all levels. When you relax, you can just BE.
Oh… we got a new work vehicle the other day. The new license plate? BE ###.
‘til next time,
Reiki Blessings,
V
I struck up a conversation with a woman while waiting in a line up the other day. Interesting that the topic of relaxing and releasing came up. She said that it may be easy for some people to relax but she just couldn’t, she didn’t have time; and even when she did find the time ,while she may have relaxed a little, certainly she couldn’t relax long enough to release anything. So I got to thinking. I don’t think it’s about finding the time. I think it’s our minds. Our bodies already know how to release – it’s instinctual. We cry, we laugh, we sigh, we have gas, we sweat, we shiver. It’s our minds that get in the way: I can’t cry here – people will see, I must stop this hiccuping right now, I have gas – I need an antacid, I’m busy right now I”ll go to the bathroom in a few minutes, the list goes on and on. Our mind only prolongs whats going to happen anyway. Why struggle? Surrender. Take a moment or two and allow those tears, have a really deep belly laugh, sit down and have a hot cuppa tea (yes, swallowing is also releasing). Make the time to go for a walk, have a massage, go for a Reiki session. They all help our mind relax and release so our body can do what it needs to do – naturally.
’til next time
Reiki Blessings
V
A couple of years ago I met Tanya Bakas through the Canadian Reiki Association. While getting ready for a Reiki Demonstration on City TV’s Breakfast Television, I learned that Tanya and her friend Tracy Lydiatt, found that they shared the same mission: “To Inspire, Educate and Connect people to Reiki.” In addition to their own practices, they formed “Reiki Vibes Holistic Consulting” and gathered inspiring stories, submitted by friends, family and clients – literally, from around the globe. The result? The book: Reiki Vibes – Heartwarming Stories. Want to be inspired while at the same time learn more about the healing loving energy of Reiki? Buy the book. You’ll love it! Official book launch is Saturday February 6, at Dream Designs, 1502 Marine Drive, West Vancouver Reiki Vibes – Heartwarming Stories
’til next time,
Reiki Blessings, V
A long standing advocate of Reiki is Dr. Oz, whose wife is a Reiki Master. Last week Dr. Oz had on Pamela Miles, a Reiki Master in the US. She has lectured at medical schools, has developed in-hospital Reiki programs and is the author of REIKI: A Comprehensive Guide. On Dr. Oz’s Jan. 6 show, Pamela gives a Reiki demonstration on a woman who has a headache. Within moments the woman says her headache is going. Dr. Oz recommends “Try Reiki”. I’ve had a few calls now from clients who are doing just that. Thank you, Dr. Oz! Pamela Miles on Dr. Oz
Enjoy your day,
Reiki Blessings,
Virginia
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