What is Reiki, Anyway?

Sorry, I can't give you a definitive answer to that question! Reiki is still a bit of a mystery to me, although the results I see in myself and my clients show that it is very real.

In simple terms, Reiki is a form of energy work that utilizes the energies that surround us -- you know, that energy that keeps you alive with every inhale. These energies are harnessed and brought to the body for healing at a cellular level.

But all you really need to know, anyway, is that a Reiki session is probably the most relaxing, calming thing you'll ever experience! It is a great stress reliever, calming the body and mind so that the natural healing abilities of your body can do their work efficiently.

Imagine this: You lie comfortably on your back, wearing your street clothes and sock-footed. If it's chilly (hard to imagine during this heat wave but it will happen!) you are covered with a nice blanket. You may detect the aroma of lavender in the air. You close your eyes and the session begins. Sometimes you feel a gentle touch of the hands, sometimes you don't, but mostly you don't care because after a few minutes you are in a state of calm and relaxation that you didn't think was possible!

So, what is Reiki? It is a comfy, non-invasive stress relieving modality that makes you feel better. Way better. Ahhhhhhh.

They say it can be dangerous . . .

I’ve been thinking.

Voices in harmony are so beautiful.

Wouldn’t it be nice to visit the Garden of Eden so we could stop worrying about teenaged boys’ pants falling down or teenaged girls’ bellies showing or young singers shedding clothing or plumbers cracks or heck, saggy boobs! Just us and our bodies with complete acceptance.

Mystical fountain in Bryant Park, 1/14
(Photo courtesy of Nicole Howard)

It is very very sad that sugar is so bad for us.

There is a need to begin trusting ourselves again. The time for blindly following is over. Go with your gut.

Watching a paper cut heal is like witnessing a miracle. The skin just knits itself back together without a trace.

You can experience awe at the Grand Canyon; you can experience awe looking out your window after a snowfall. Awe will surface when you gaze upon the face of any newborn and when you look into the face of your own child at any age.

Meditation = ahhhhhh.

The world is becoming gentler. It might be hard to see, but if you look and listen, you’ll notice.

If you love, you are loved. If you Love, you are Love.