Peace
each night I put some time aside to set time aside
Being: A lesson in presence
We were talking in class the other day about how much time we spend focused in the present moment. It was actually one of my favourite classes in Master Level where my students teach me the class. The discussion was brilliant and I was left pondering this odd sensation of our attention swinging like a [...]
Secret Art of Happiness
As a Reiki Teacher, I see firsthand the power of the Reiki Ideals to transform our lives. I get inspired to create more ways of sharing the magic that happens in a Reiki class with more people. One of the biggest questions I get is about the Reiki Ideals, which prompted me to write a whole [...]
Faith or Worry?
The second Reiki Ideal is to let go of worry. Which sounds great, but can be a daunting task. When worry takes over, it is nearly impossible to see anything beyond it. What is on the other side of worry, its antidote, is faith. Faith in yourself, in kindness, in possibilities, in the Divine. By reaching [...]
Share time: The beauty of taking turns
In my classes I use a black tourmaline crystal as a sharing stick. I adopted the practice as a way of allowing everyone a chance to speak and be heard. It is a way of creating community and connection in a very short time. What started out as an inclusion of a practical nature, has [...]
Signs of Spring: Little love notes from the Universe
Spring begins in the depths of winter. There is always the hidden promise of warmer weather and easier times. Just like the seasons, our lives are just cycles within cycles. Our wishes begin manifesting not when we receive them, but right in the moment of decision. Right at the moment where we begin to think, [...]
Drink Deeply: Slowing down in the Age of Twitch
I love little independent cafés. They are geared down sanctuaries for our city-life. Little eddies of time in the fast flowing pace of modern, twitchy life. These little shops have a personality. They have character. The feel like a cozy tea and good book. They allow us the rare opportunity to connect. Not plugged in [...]
I am willing to change: The transformative power of a simple statement
I had the recent joy of being attuned by my Master level students in class. It is such a pleasure to be the receiver. This is especially sweet since I spend so much of my time teaching. Getting the chance to receive Reiki is bliss. In an attunement to Reiki, a tremendous amount of ki [...]
Peace and Possibilities
In just a few minutes, Reiki can change everything. Shifting longstanding patterns and leaving behind peace and possibility. Yesterday, I was stuck, not quite writing, not quite stopped. Today, I freely pick up the task of putting words down, editing, honing. The work may be a challenge, but getting there is easy. What used to be [...]
Just like riding a bike: Trading in perfectionism for joyfulness
I love my bike. Um... Bicycle for you motorcycle enthusiasts... I love my bicycle. I love the simple process of spinning the cranks and the glide of the tires. I love the balance, the repetition, the wind. I love the forward momentum generated by my own efforts. I love that the goal of every trip [...]