As Reiki Practitioners, we derive deep satisfaction from the knowing that we are in service to others. For this holistic modality — this spiritual practice — is an amazing showing of our strong sense of compassion. It asks us to truly let our inner light shine.

I encourage my students to first look within and re-ignite, or simply uncover, their own beautiful inner light, and then to be a beacon of illumination and caring to others.

Reiki helps us reach within to remember and rediscover our True Self — our core essence — our connection to our Divine soul self. Who we really are. For as we all know, who we really are often gets covered up by the challenges and obstacles of LIFE.

Reiki is more than a mere “hands-on healing technique.”  Many people come to this modality with that notion in their minds, but then they soon realize that it is way more than just seeking or accessing healing.  It is a spiritual awakening process as well.  Learning Reiki can help bring more clarity into our lives by helping us to really understand our core wishes and dreams, by tuning in to the messages of our soul, by tapping in to the guidance of our heart.

When one begins the practices of Reiki, integrating them into your life, amazing and positive shifts can occur. Sometimes one undergoes a radical metamorphosis — from stressful caterpillar to peaceful, more enlightened butterfly. Sometimes it happens remarkably swiftly, but other times it is a process that develops over time.

It is essential to allow yourself to be in the peace and harmony of the Reiki energy. If you are open and receptive to fully integrate it into your life and your being — it will help bring in the flow of positive benefits.  It will empower your confidence. It will offer you profound insight into your life purpose.

And part of this is to learn to let your own ego step aside and to truly be in the space of COMPASSION. It is when we are able to let go (not always easy) of some of the “I” stuff, surrender to a gentle, loving knowing that when we connect with Reiki that it is for our Highest Good and the Highest Good of those to whom we are offering sessions and healing intentions.

Embrace a consistent practice — be in the energy and mindset of Reiki every day. It is a beautiful way to help you align with the stream of well-being, harmony and enlightenment!