"The thyme that I planted has now budded two tiny purple flowers." The exploration of the Energy of LIFE.
30 December 2007
Saying So Long
Exciting new ventures, knowledge gained, and wisdom attained.
A year of choices not too sound, followed by choices that were sound or at least seem so for the time being.
New friends made, good bye to those once thought friends but were not really.
Relationships on borrowed time that on the one hand never should have been allowed in but if it weren't for them the flowering bud of knowledge could not open into an everlasting blossom of wisdom.
So it is okay. No regrets. Because in the end what really counts is what really matters.
How can you appreciate the good times for what they truly are unless you have weathered through the seemingly bad times.
I appreciate all those who have been apart of my life this past year.
Even those in particular who caused what seemed at the time to be pain.
But true relationships can be reconciled and this year I reconciled three relationships so I see much in my favor.
I have been blessed.
My health has been good. The health of my children even better.
I hope that all I have endured is not for naught.
I hope that I have learned to be softer, less judgmental, more loving and more open.
Open to love and open to change.
And for those that I may have inadvertently (no matter how "on purpose" my actions
may have seemed) caused pain, please forgive me and instead of resentment use what you have gone through as a means or method to grown in your own life...to truly appreciate what you have...and to learn also to never been in judgment of others....and to learn also to approach life in a kinder gentler way. As I have. Because no one has the market cornered on pain, long suffering or being wronged.
Although I'd like for it to be smooth and hassle free the better of me prays that this year will be good for me as well, that I may grow more into who I truly am.
And may my light shine brightly...may I always remember the spark of the Divine that glows within me. May I honor my spark and may I honor your spark because we are one and the same.
May my children truly grow into compassionate beings, loving people, sensitive and willing to contribute to healing.
And may you continue to grow, blossom and shine brightly as you forge ahead in your time that you have on this blue and green bubble.
I love you.
26 December 2007
The Five Objects of the Reiki Ryoho
1. Tai (body) Ken (health)
The body is the temple of God. Knowing this, we should take care of it and worship in it. Ultimately, we will not be able to endure the experience of enlightenment without a healthy body. We can make the body strong with Reiki, meditation, proper diet , and ...laughter!
2. En (relation, connection, fate, love, karma) Bi (beauty)
Beauty and love go hand in hand. If you see the beauty in every being sentient or insentient, you are bound to live a peaceful and fulfilled life.
3. Kokoro (heart and mind) Makoto (sincerity, authenticity)
Kokoro, the unity of heart and mind, is already mentioned elsewhere. The way to achieve this unity of heart and mind is by being our authentic selves.
4. Sai (talent) Chikara (power)
Talent and power go together. When we follow our talent the result is a power that no one can resist. There's no need to fear our own abilities!
5. Tsutome (duty) Do (work)
Our duty is to work on ourselves. In whatever we do, we should give the best we have. There's no need to hold back what we can give to others--and to ourselves.
25 December 2007
Measure Spiritual Journey
Remember, too, that it is important not to assess the value of your meditations or measure your spiritual progress b whether or not you experience phenomena, such as colours or sounds that may or may not come to you.
Paramhansa Yogananda said: "The path to God is not a circus." Rather, observe how you are changing as a person in daily life. As one great saint put it: "Your religion is tested best in the cold light of day."
24 December 2007
Distant Healing Network
Origins of The Distant Healing Network
The-DHN was established on May 8th, 1996, by Elwin Reed RM.
The Words of Elwin Reed - RM
I took my Reiki III, ART, Karuna I and II, and finally my Reiki Master training from a local Master/Teacher (Maureen Pysklevic) who is very much a traditionalist in her approach to training. She has her Master students do a six month period of "internship" (for lack of a better word) combined with weekly mentorship sessions during that period. She "suggests" that the students take on some humanitarian endeavour relating to Reiki during the internship. This might be something like visiting a senior's home to give free Reiki, or offering your services at a centre for palliative care. I was casting about for something to take on, when the idea of putting up a Healing Request Page occurred to me.
I put up the page with the form in the Gateway pages, now at http://www.the-synergy.com/, thinking I might get a couple of requests a week that I could work on. I've forgotten the exact numbers by now, but I think there was something like two requests the first week, five the second and it continued to grow from there.
At first I enlisted the help of some of the other students at Maureen's Reiki Centre, giving them their cases by telephone. One night while browsing William Rand's website, I got the idea of e-mailing some of the people who had their names and messages posted on the Guest Page, asking them to volunteer. The first to reply was Rick Rivard. Other early volunteers were Jean Girling, Lois Hutchison and Robyn Walters.
I know I had over thirty volunteers, it may have even been over forty, before Rick took over a bunch of them and became the first Group Leader. I think it was about a year after it started that I put in place the first Case Managers. The rest, as they say, is history ...............
Return to: The-DHN Home Page
23 December 2007
Full Moon
Thank you for your milky white....
Your satiny silver and gray....
You make my face glow
with love
with glee
You are beautiful and full
and remind me most of the beauty within....
The Five Objects of the Reiki Ryoho: #1
The body is the temple of God. Knowing this, we should take care of it and worship in it. Ultimately, we will not be able to endure the experience of enlightenment without a healthy body. We can make the body strong withe Reiki, meditation, proper diet, and...laughter!
(the spirit of reiki; lotus press)
20 December 2007
The Emergence of ReiKiMan
I just received my issue of Reiki News Magazine....
and I've encountered The Emergence of Reikiman....
at first glance I thought it was "corny" (i know, that word dates me)
but then after reading the comic...it was pretty cool.....
The woman has an issue with her Reiki flow... and after a bit... Reikiman shows up.... you will have to read the issue to see whats up....
If you have read it, I'd love to hear your thoughts....
Where is ReikiWoman, Reikiboy and Reikigirl?
Aura Colours
From the website: Reiki For Holistic Health
WHAT IS THE AURA?
The aura is the electromagnetic field that surrounds the human body (Human Energy Field-HEF) and every organism and object in the Universe.
The Human Energy Field as a collection of electro - magnetic energies of varying densities that permeate through and emit or exit from the physical body of a living person. These particles of energy are suspended around the healthy human body in an oval shaped field. This "auric egg" emits out from the body approximately 2-3 feet (1 metre on average) on all sides. It extends above the head and below the feet into the ground.
To see a photo of the aura, please click here.
WHAT DOES AN AURA CONSIST OF?
The aura consist of seven levels/layers/auric bodies . Each one of the subtle bodies that exist around the physical body, has its own unique frequency. They are interrelated, and affect one another and the person's feelings, emotions, thinking, behaviour, and health as well. Therefore a state of imbalance in one of the bodies leads to a state of imbalance in the others.
THE AURIC BODIES AND YOUR NEEDS ON EACH LEVEL OF AURIC FIELD
1) Physical auric body - Physical sensations. Simple physical comfort, pleasure, health.
2) The etheric auric body - Emotions with respect to self. Self-acceptance and self love.
3) Vital auric body - Rational mind. To understand the
situation in a clear, linear, rational way.
4) Astral (emotional) body - Relations with others. Loving interaction with friends and family.
5) Lower mental auric body - Divine will within. To align with the divine will within, to make commitment to speak and follow the truth.
6) Higher mental auric body - Divine love, and spiritual ecstasy.
7) Spiritual (intuitive) body - Divine mind, serenity. To be connected to divine mind and to understand the greater universal pattern.
AURA COLOR MEANINGS
RED AURA COLOR: Relates to the physical body, hart or circulation. The densest color, it creates the most friction. Friction attracts or repels; money worries or obsessions; anger or unforgiveness; anxiety or nervousness
Deep Red: Grounded, realistic, active, strong will-power, survival-oriented.
Muddied red: Anger (repelling)
Clear red: Powerful, energetic, competitive, sexual, passionate
Pink-bright and light: Loving, tender, sensitive, sensual, artistic, affection, purity, compassion; new or revieved romantic relationship. Can indicate clairaudience.
Dark and murky pink: Immature and/or dishonest nature
Orange Red: Confidence, creative power
In a good, bright and pure state, red energy can serve as a healthy ego.
ORANGE AURA COLOR: Relates to reproductive organs and emotions. The color of vitality, vigor, good health and excitement. Lots of energy and stamina, creative, productive, adventurous, courageous, outgoing social nature; currently experiencing stress related to apetites and addictions;
Orange-Yellow: Creative, intelligent, detail oriented, perfectionist, scientific.
YELLOW AURA COLOR: Relates to the spleen and life energy. It is the color of awakening, inspiration, intelligence and action shared, creative, playful, optimistic, easy-going.
Light or pale yellow: Emerging psychic and spiritual awareness; optimism and hopefulness; positive excitement about new ideas.
Bright lemon-yellow: Struggling to maintain power and control in a personal or business relationship; fear of losing control, prestige, respect, and/or power.
Clear gold metallic, shiny and bright: Spiritual energy and power activated and awakened; an inspired person.
Dark brownish yellow or gold: A student, or one who is straining at studying; overly analitical to the point of feeling fatigued or stressed; trying to make up for "lost time" by learning everything all at once.
GREEN AURA COLOR: Relates to heart and lungs. It is a very comfortable, healthy color of nature. When seen in the aura this usually represents growth and balance, and most of all, something that leads to change. Love of people, animals, nature; teacher; social
Bright emerald green: A healer, also a love-centered person
Yellow-Green: Creative with heart, communicative
Dark or muddy forest green: Jealousy, resentment, feeling like a victim of the world; blaming self or others; insecurity and low self-esteem; lack of understanding personal responsibility; sensitive to perceived criticism
Turquoise: Relates to the immune system. Sensitive, compassionate, healer, therapist.
BLU AURA COLOR: Relates to the throat, thyroid. Cool, calm, and collected. Caring, loving, love to help others, sensitive, intuitive.
Soft blue: Peacefulness, clarity and communication; truthful; intuitive
Bright royal blue: Clairvoyant; highly spiritual nature; generous; on the right path; new opportunities are coming
Dark or muddy blue: Fear of the future; fear of self-expression; fear of facing or speaking the truth
INDIGO AURA COLOR: Relates to the third eye, visual and pituitary gland. Intuitive, sensitive, deep feeling.
VIOLET AURA COLOR: Relates to crown, pineal gland and nervous system. The most sensitive and wisest of colors. This is the intuitive color in the aura, and reveals psychic power of attunement with self. Intuitive, visionary, futuristic, idealistic, artistic, magical.
LAVENDER AURA COLOR: Imagination, visionary, daydreamer, etheric.
SILVER AURA COLOR: This is the color of abundance, both spiritual and physical. Lots of bright silver can reflect to plenty of money, and/or awakening of the cosmic mind.
Bright metallic silver: Receptive to new ideas; intuitive; nurturing
Dark and muddy gray: Residue of fear is accumulating in the body, with a potential for health problems, especially if gray clusters seen in specific areas of the body
GOLD AURA COLOR: The color of enlightenment and divine protection. When seen within the aura, it says that the person is being guided by their highest good. It is divine guidance. Protection, wisdom, inner knowledge, spiritual mind, intuitive thinker.
BLACK AURA COLOR: Draws or pulls energy to it and in so doing, transforms it. It captures light and consumes it. Usually indicates long-term unforgiveness (toward others or another) collected in a specific area of the body, which can lead to health problems; also, entitities within a person's aura, chakras, or body; past life hurts; unreleased grief from abortions if it appears in the ovaries
WHITE AURA COLOR: Reflects other energy. A pure state of light. Often represents a new, not yet designated energy in the aura. Spiritual, etheric and non-physical qualities, transcendent, higher dimensions. Purity and truth; angelic qualities.
White sparkles or flashes of white light: angels are nearby; can indicate that the person is pregnant or will be soon
EARTH AURA COLORS: Soil, wood, mineral, plant. These colors display a love of the Earth, of being grounded and is seen in those who live and work on the outdoors....construction, farming, etc. These colors are important and are a good sign.
RAINBOWS: Rainbow-colored stripes, sticking out like sunbeams from the hand, head or body: A Reiki healer, or a starperson (someone who is in the first incarnation on Earth)
PASTELS: A sensitive blend of light and color, more so than basic colors. Shows sensitivity and a need for serenity.
DIRTY BROWN OVERLAY: Holding on to energies. Insecurity.
DIRTY GRAY OVERLY: Blocking energies. Guardedness.
http://www.reiki-for-holistic-health.com/auracolormeanings.html18 December 2007
17 December 2007
Compassion in Action
Blessings everyone,
I've been perusing James Deacons website which is chock full of fabulous
Reiki material.
He has a link on there to CARING CENTER
I've checked it out and it seems to be an organization that promotes opening up free centers around the world where people are able to go for complimentary care modalities.
Such as Reiki :-) of course.
Please check it out...it sounds like a wonderful program. They give you the tools to get one started in your area.
So if you know of anyone that has space they can allow you (You and other practitioners WITH you) to set up shop once a week for 2 hours to offer to facilitate healing for others.
Quickly scanned the list and seems some people use local houses of worship for space (I use a local church to host the Reiki Circle here) others have used Spas, places of business...etc.
I do not know but I would be willing to be that a business could donate space and consider that charity on their taxes?? I don't know.
Anyhoo, they provide a PDF packet on how to get one started in your area.
Take a gander this is a wonderful idea.
Good luck (do not fear)
CARING CENTER
12 December 2007
Be of Good Cheer
When we feel like life just is not going the way we want.
Or we have someone in our presence who seems to have the ability to just strip us raw.
*****************************Thank you Sushil for sharing this inspiring and uplifting words....
try to remember these lines,
" Most men consider the course of events as natural,
and inevitable.
They little know what radical changes are possible
through Prayer !"
-- Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda --
God has never given us a dream without also including
the power to achieve that dream.
We cannot teach people anything, we can only help them
discover it within themselves.
Galileo Galilei
"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer,
believing, ye shall receive." -Matthew 21:22
surah 48 / 1 surely we have given u victory
*********
Things to Remember
When we feel like life just is not going the way we want.
Or we have someone in our presence who seems to have the ability to just strip us raw.
*****************************Thank you Sushil for sharing this inspiring and uplifting words....
try to remember these lines,
" Most men consider the course of events as natural,
and inevitable.
They little know what radical changes are possible
through Prayer !"
-- Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda --
God has never given us a dream without also including
the power to achieve that dream.
We cannot teach people anything, we can only help them discover it within themselves.
Galileo Galilei
"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer,
believing, ye shall receive." -Matthew 21:22
surah 48 / 1 surely we have given u victory
*********
11 December 2007
Chakra Exercise
Following are some affirmations that can be used, in conjunction with Reiki, prayer and/or meditation to assist in clearing and balancing the chakras. These affirmations indicate the areas that each chakra relates to in reference to our thoughts, feelings and actions.
BASE/ROOT - RED
From the Light of God within my being I release all judgment and concern over fear, prosperity and survival. Fear is my teacher, I send it love and blessings. (repeat 2 more times) And So It Is
SACRAL/SPLEEN/2ND - ORANGE
From the Light of God within my being I release all judgments and concern over sexuality, procreation, organization, emotion and nurturance .
(repeat 2 more times) And So It Is
SOLAR PLEXUS - YELLOW
From the Light of God within my being I release all judgment and concern over power, limitation and action. POWER is my birthright, it cannot be misused. Only used for the good of myself and all creation. The only TRUE power is LOVE (repeat 2 more times) And So It Is
HEART - GREEN - PINK
From the Light of God within my being I release all judgment and concern over healing, unity and love. I am love, I accept Love from myself and others. I Love myself. (repeat 2 more times)
And So It Is
THROAT - SKY BLUE
From the Light of God within my being I release all judgments and concern over creativity, expression of Love and communication. I will express and communicate with Love for all creation. (repeat 2 more times) And So It Is
3RD EYE/BROW - INDIGO BLUE
From the Light of God within my being I release all judgments and concern over imagination, visualization and seeing God. I now see God in myself and all creation. (repeat 2 more times) And So It Is
CROWN - VIOLET/GOLD /WHITE
From the Light of God within my being I release all judgment and concern over enlightenment and judgment. I do not judge myself or others anymore. I see all as one. (repeat 2 more times)
And So It Is
Healing takes place by changing energy. Affirmations can be very powerful instruments of change and transformation. The spoken word, influences both mental and emotional patterns which are held in the etheric field. The more frequently an affirmation is spoken throughout the day, the more effective it becomes.
Using affirmations is like reprogramming a computer. You put new "codes" in to replace old outdated programs. If you have a very deeply seated negative core belief, it may be necessary to combine other methods with the affirmation. Working with Reiki and the mental/emotional frequency in combination with affirmation can be very effective, because you are also energetically affecting the old belief in addition to creating a new thought pattern.
When you have done something that you wish you had done differently, have you ever said "Ohhh...I am so stupid!". How about "I am getting so fat!" Or has anyone ever said to you "If you can't do it right, don't do it at all!", or "If you can't do this, you will never amount to anything." or "You have to work hard for everything in life". or "Life isn't easy". Are any of those familiar?
Statements like that affect our personal programming, beliefs or codes.
If you would like to transform a toxic core belief into a positive one:
Try this:
Pay very close attention to your body, and how you feel. Begin very slow, very deep breathing and focus on relaxing your body from head to toe. Perhaps you might do an inner scan. Just close your eyes and bring all your awareness to the top of your head (inside your head). Then slowly move your awareness down through your body. Be aware of how easily, or difficultly your consciousness moves. Does it move smoothly and easily all the way to your toes, or is there a feeling of sluggishness, pain, or tingling anywhere?
Just make a mental note of anything you feel.
Now, repeat this three times "I am sooo stupid!".
Check in now and see how you feel. Do another scan, pay attention to each of the chakras and make note of any differences you feel.
Now, if you don't like what you feel, repeat this three times
"I am a brilliant, confident, successful person!"
Check in again and make note of changes.
This exercise can help you experience the power your thoughts and words carry,
and how they affect your emotions.
There is a direct interface between your mental body, which houses your mental programming, and your emotional body which is home to your emotional coding. When thoughts/words/energy enter the mental body, they connect to the emotional body and create an emotional response. They can affect your sense of self-worth, or personal empowerment and many other aspects of your life.
Take some time to reflect on what type of etheric programmer you are.
Do you feed yourself positive messages, or negative ones?
It is relatively easy to create changes in your thoughts, beliefs and emotions by using affirmation.
In doing so you can positively affect your physical body as well.
Illness often begins in the mental body. By changing unhealthy thought patterns, you can change the way you process your emotions, and ultimately the energy that flows into your physical body from your etheric field, chakras, and through your meridians.
Change your mind ... change your heart ....
change your health ... CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Reiki Path of Service
Holding to the Five Spiritual Principles of Reiki really can lend towards a greater awareness, appreciation and syncronicity of life.
Just for today....do not worryIn keeping with this (my) Reiki spiritual philosophy I'd like to show gratitude towards those who have gently (and sometimes not so gently) pushed me towards my Reiki calling and I'd like to thank my Reiki teachers along the way.
Just for today....do not anger
Just for today....honor your parents,
teachers and elders
Just for today....earn your living honestly
Just for today....show gratitude to everything
My mother, Toni, for being my number one cheerleader, support and constant source of unconditional love. To my brother, Damien, for living his gift of healing in a quiet manner and being committed to the path of service...first to his family and now to the community.
For Alan S. B., MD., for not only twice making the statement that Reiki was definitely for me but for also being the vehicle which delivered that not so pleasant wake up call (and forceful impetus) that assisted me in my spiritual journey by reminding me of who I am and where I really need to be.
For Lady Rachel Evanofsky for giving my first empowerment and encouraging me to self-heal each day.
For Arnie Hagerty for being one of my first teachers and for Diane Griffin for the several sessions of guidance and empowerment and initiation into Second Degree Reiki.
I'm also very thankful for my teacher Dharmadevi for providing resources, teaching and further empowerments for Reiki I,II,III as I walk along my Reiki path. She is a beautiful soul dedicated to the path of Reiki and Ananda Yoga.
And last but must certainly not least I offer thanks for my teachers Paula Michal-Johnson,PHd (Care Alternative), Dora Martinez-Armonstrong, RN, and Linda Baker,MD for laying a most beautiful foundation in my soul for a path of service in the heart of Reiki and for my Third (Master) Degree of both Usui Shiki Ryoho and Raku Kei Reiki system of natural healing.
Yes, I awoke this morning with a deep since of gratitude for the path and journey of my life. And through smiles and tears and smiles again I wanted to make sure I commit to writing for all to see my public thanking of those who have touched my life in so many beautiful, interesting and most unexpected ways.
On my path of service in the heart of Reiki!
Eighth Night
07 December 2007
Reiki Book Recommendation
They are invaluable gems in my personal library.
The Spirit of Reikiby Walter Lubeck, Frank Arjava Petter & William Lee Rand
The Spirit of Reiki ISBN 9780914955672
The Complete Handbook of the Reiki System
and
Reiki Best Practices--by Walter Lubeck and Frank Arjava Petter
Reiki Best Practices ISBN 9780914955740
Wonder Tools of Healing for the First, Second and Third Degree Reiki
And the final book I will share with you
Esoteric Anatomy: The Body as Consciousness
06 December 2007
Just Where You Are
Ever think about things you wanna do? Wish you could do?
If only.... or when you...(fill in the blanks)
Whether it is two day, tomorrow, or here, there or on the moon
the only place you can start is with you....
So why wait? Why dream? You know the old saying... Just do it?
It is never too late, too early to start with you!
So dare to activate your wildest dream...now....
Open your eyes and see the synchronicity all around you....
Open your eyes to see the opportunities, the connections, the network
you have available.
When you welcome just one opportunity with a grateful heart I guarantee
you that more will follow.
The path of your life is yours alone....and its all laid out before you
if only you would trust you would see the door or the window....one step
at a time.
And...if you fall or stumble, don't worry... rest a bit and get back up....
we are here to support you
03 December 2007
A Reiki Path Of Service
Holding to the Five Spiritual Principles of Reiki really can lend towards a greater awareness, appreciation and syncronicity of life.
Just for today....do not worryIn keeping with this (my) Reiki spiritual philosophy I'd like to show gratitude towards those who have gently (and sometimes not so gently) pushed me towards my Reiki calling and I'd like to thank my Reiki teachers along the way.
Just for today....do not anger
Just for today....honor your parents,
teachers and elders
Just for today....earn your living honestly
Just for today....show gratitude to everything
My mother, Toni, for being my number one cheerleader, support and constant source of unconditional love. To my brother, Damien, for living his gift of healing in a quiet manner and being committed to the path of service...first to his family and now to the community.
For Alan S. B., MD., for not only twice making the statement that Reiki was definitely for me but for also being the vehicle which delivered that not so pleasant wake up call (and forceful impetus) that assisted me in my spiritual journey by reminding me of who I am and where I really need to be.
For Lady Rachel Evanofsky for giving my first empowerment and encouraging me to self-heal each day.
For Arnie Hagerty for being one of my first teachers and for Diane Griffin for the several sessions of guidance and empowerment and initiation into Second Degree Reiki.
I'm also very thankful for my teacher Dharmadevi for providing resources, teaching and further empowerments for Reiki I,II,III as I walk along my Reiki path. She is a beautiful soul dedicated to the path of Reiki and Ananda Yoga.
And last but must certainly not least I offer thanks for my teachers Paula Michal-Johnson,PHd (Care Alternative), Dora Martinez-Armonstrong, RN, and Linda Baker,MD for laying a most beautiful foundation in my soul for a path of service in the heart of Reiki and for my Third (Master) Degree of both Usui Shiki Ryoho and Raku Kei Reiki system of natural healing.
Yes, I awoke this morning with a deep since of gratitude for the path and journey of my life. And through smiles and tears and smiles again I wanted to make sure I commit to writing for all to see my public thanking of those who have touched my life in so many beautiful, interesting and most unexpected ways.
On my path of service in the heart of Reiki!
15 November 2007
Spiritual Aromatherapy Course
One of the glories of the internet is that it puts us in touch with Teachers that we would be hard pressed to find.....but when the student is ready the teacher will come.
Dharmadevi is a lovely young woman with an old soul...
Here is more information about her course.
Taught by DharmaDeviAromatherapy has been considered an incredibly powerful healing tool since ancient times. In Aromatherapy we utilize pure and potent plant essences also known of as Essential Oils.This course is not just about developing a deeper and greater understanding of essential oils in general but for understanding and gaining a greater appreciation for all of nature, especially plants and trees and the wonderful things they offer to humanity. It is about developing an inner connection with plant life and especially for the essences of the plants, also known as essential oils. You will learn that plants have feelings and communicate in their own special way. You will learn how developing the lines of communication can help you in selecting oils for yourself and others in a much more intimate way than through the strict "science of aromatherapy", which works almost completely with the mental and physical levels. You will also find that there is no shortage of scientific data in this course (for those of us with more analytical minds!).The Reiki Blessings Academy's Spiritual Aromatherapy Course is unlike most on the market because, not only does it reach the holistic level through the spiritual level first and foremost, you'll also find you are immediately provided with everything you need to get hands-on experience with the most popular essential oils through the Spiritual Aromatherapist Kit: (12) 5/8 dram amber vials of the most popular 100% pure essential oils, 1oz of Sweet Almond Carrier Oil, 1oz of Jojoba Carrier Oil, (3) 5/8 dram empty amber vials, (4) 1/3oz empty amber bottles with drip caps, (2) glass droppers, 1/3oz frosted glass perfume spray bottle.5/8 dram amber vials of the following 100% pure essential oils are included:
- Lavender
- Frankincense
- Myrrh
- Rosemary
- Lemon
- Cinnamon Leaf
- Juniper
- Peppermint
- Rose Geranium
- Roman Chamomile
- Clary Sage
- Cedarwood
You will also receive a textbook, a workbook and a musical CD for use during Spiritual Aromatherapy sessions. You will receive assignments and case studies to be completed and returned to Reiki Blessings Academy in order to receive your beautiful certificate of completion. Tutorship is available for as long as you need it. As a special treat, you will receive a free Distance Aroma-Essence Session from your instructor. This session is sent in a similarly to a distance attunement or chakra clearing but it is totally different as essential oils are used to bless the receiver in a very special way. The session will be scheduled at a convenient time for you upon enrolment in the course.Learning Objectives:
- Plants and Their Spiritual Nature
- Using Essential Oils for Spiritual Union
- What are Essential Oils?
- Handling and Storage
- Anointing
- Spiritual Blending - with prayer and affirmation
- Methods of Use
- Carrier Oils
- Prayer and Meditation
- Angelic Aromas
- Clearing the Atmosphere
- Energy-Cleansing Baths
- The Subtle Bodies
- Essential Oils and the Human Auric Field
- Vibrational Aromatherapy
- The Chakras
- Body Scanning
- Energetic Aromatherapy
- Essential Oils and Distant Healing
- Essential Oils and Spiritual Healing
- Essential Oils and Reiki
- Essential Oils and Crystals
- Spiritual Profiles of Essential Oils
- Code of Ethics
Much More!
01 November 2007
Calcite
Calcite – Calcite increases and amplifies energy. This makes it an excellent stone for distance healing, as well as other types of healing. One of the energies it amplifies is learning abilities, and thus is a great stone for students.
Calcite is a protecting, grounding and centering stone, and can help bring inner peace. Since calcite also promotes creativity and imagination, this inner peace it can bring is a vibrant one.
Calcite has been said to increase prosperity. It can also be helpful in astral travel and in channeling, as well as increasing intuition. Calcite is also a stone of spirituality and wisdom.
All calcites are helpful in lessening of fear and reducing stress. Calcite is probably the premier cleanser of stored negative energies in the human system, and works on all levels from the physical to the etheric. This makes it a very purifying stone. It can also be used to clear negativity in the environment, such as a room that it's in.
In the realm of relationships, calcite brings its properties of grounding and centering, to make it a stone of reconciliation. Calcite can ameliorate arguments in a relationship, and help maintain a practical balance between the people in the relationship.
Physically, calcites are good for back pain, increasing physical strength, teeth, eyes, and are generally good for healing. Clear calcite can be used for treating all conditions. It can also be used for detoxifying and as an antiseptic agent. Calcite is especially helpful with emotional and mental conditions.
Clear calcite can be used to open and balance all the chakras. Calcite of different colors is great for using to open and balance the various chakras.
Judgment
Be mindful of how you judge others.
When you stand in judgment of others
you are also judging yourself.
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I've learned that when I judge another
as bossy, pushy or even selfish that
there are some truths in there that pertain
to me.
That perhaps my judging that person makes
me feel superior because I am not THAT.
But I've realised that to judge the others outward
act is entirely wrong for me to do.
Why? Because I am not all knowing. I do not know
that persons thought process. Perhaps they are
not of the level to understand that what they
may be doing could be harmful to another.
Judging them lowers my vibration. Instead I should
focus on myself and what I should not be doing. And if
I see in another a behaviour I do not agree with I should
make sure I am not also committing that behaviour.
I should not think negative of that person.
I should instead bless them to grow. And continue to seek
to grow myself.
Turning the intention inward and focusing on bettering myself
will set an example for others.
There is no ones behaviour I can control or change but my own.
When I choose to not live in judgment it betters my relationship
with others around me.
And of course if it is a person whose actions continuously infringe
upon my life I should simply remove myself from that situation
or relationship and continue moving forward.
29 October 2007
Shalom Reiki™
Shalom Reiki™ Healing Hands
October 29, 2007
22 October 2007
Delusion
Funny Quote of the Day - Jane Wagner -
"The ability to delude yourself may be an important survival tool."
18 October 2007
Reiki Spiritual Practice
Reiki is first and foremost a spiritual practice whose daily
application leads to healing on various levels, first and foremost
on a spiritual level.
Reiki can be seen, and I believe IS, as a unifying spiritual practice
that can be an augmentation to any "religious belief" and as a matter
of fact can be a religious practice in and of itself.
A religious practice that centers squarely on the practicioner and his or
her's connection to the Divine Source of Life.
On the surface Reiki is merely seen as a healing form but the connection
and substance is much more than skin deep, pun intended.
Practicing Reiki has greatly enhanced my connection to MY center and to what I refer to as "God" or The Source of Life.
Reiki has helped me to maintain my emotional and spiritual composure through a difficult time of my life. Reiki has kept me smiling and kept me full of hope when everything else (or nearly everything) has gone awry.
Reiki is a wonderful spiritual gift given to Humanity at a critical time in our existence.
I hope Western thought does NOT control this gift, regulate it and crush it's blessing.
But, alas, I fear greed will fight us to the bitter end.
Word..... :-)
P.S. How does one regulate Spirituality?
How does a government regulate an individual's spiritual practice?
And should that individual pray for another, or touch another and transmit spiritual love through mere touch... that is touch NOT physical manipulation how does the government regulate that? Attempting to regulate Reiki is a like attempting to regulate a loving embrace or hug. However, can I compare the two?
Because Reiki is far less invasive than a simple hug. And if you are going to regulate Reiki which is completely non-invasive you may as regulate physical embrace called hugging 'cause far more damage could be caused to a person by hugging then than giving a Reiki touch EVER could.
Do you doubt me? Think about it ....logically.
10 October 2007
Rosh Chodesh/New Moon
Wow.....imagine being able to have a physical landmark
to start a new every 28 or 30 days!
What new projects can you start?
What new book do you have to tackle?
New idea and new plan??
Well...I just did 20 minutes on my eliptical!
Ha! How's that for starting the new moon!!
Chazak! Chazak! From Strength to Strength!
May you be blessed with courage, strength
and fortitude as you embark upon new ventures
in your life! Today the day....
08 October 2007
HaYom Yom
Today's day....
Yesterday I said goodbye to 9...
9 whose numerical value is equivalent to
the Hebrew word "EMETH" which means
TRUTH
The year 2007 and the number 9 are the
same and it was a year of great truths for me
to realise.
I am thankful for that year and for the consciousness
with which I went threw it.
Because it is all about the journey not the destination.
Today I say greetings to 10....
The number for completion and wholeness.
A year in which I see both 2008 and 10 coming up....
A year in which to take the truths I have realised
and used them in my life for further self-realisation/actualisation
and continue upon this life's journey..
May I continue to learn humility, patience, faith, compassion
and understanding...may all of this accumulate in Chochmah/Wisdom.
HaYom Yom upon this journey.
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10 - Ten - 10
By Andrew Harris 28 October 1999 ©
Last Modified 08/21/2001 07:59:32
03 October 2007
Rolling into Autumn
My absolute favorite time of the year.
No moon as lovely as the harvest moon.
The smell of dry red, yellow and burnt umber leaves
gives me that deep down earthy home feeling....
Not too cold but not too warm either....
that in'tween weather
Stand in the sun you are warm and toasty
but step into the shadow of the tree of life
and you wanna wrap your shawl that much more
snug around you....or your sweater..
Reiki energy is flowing
Reiki Circles bring Autumn love
straight from the Universe.
No worries....
(photo: my current desktop background)
18 September 2007
Barnacle Crystal
I walked past a booth where I had in my mind to look for crystals originating in Arkansas.
Well, the owner and two other guys were blocking the walk way so I said excuse me.
The owner said thats ok just shove us by if we are in the way.
Well, I wasn't sure if I was being rude or if he thought I was being rude so I replied very kindly I am sorry I did say excuse me.
I looked around but didn't see any crystals that were small or in the price range I needed so I left.
As I stood in the walk way a gentleman walked up to me and said here...this is for you I hope I didn't offend you.
He put a small crystal point (but nice size) in my hand that had barnacles on it. He told me it was an Arkansas crystal as a gift.
I told him no, he did not offend me and thank you for the point that was very kind.
Barnacle crystals are old soul crystals and the barnacles are younger crystals attracted to the wisdom of the old soul crystal.
Again, thank you dear one for the lovely gift!
17 September 2007
Life Choice Forgiveness Growth
carries us down
roads we never expected....
sometimes we are presented
with choices....and we can do
nothing but make the best
choice we can in that moment.
sometimes we make choices
that are full of goodness and positivity....
sometimes we make choices
that in hindsight were not the best
choices, but they were the choices
we made with the knowledge given
and the circumstances presented.
every choice has both positive
and negative consequences.
choices that enhance one life
choices that subtract from another
life.
what happens when you make a choice
and later realise that the information you
were given was doctored? was untrue?
you accept the fact that you made the best
choice you could at the time...you know in your
heart.
all you can do is accept your choice
make peace with yourself and move forward.
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The New Year, according to the Jewish calendar,
has dawned. A new year and a new space.
Asking forgiveness....
To any I have offended, knowingly and unknowingly
please accept my apology.
Surface value is merely superficial...and we know not
another's heart, only the One knows...and to us
in this life, all is veiled...for a time being.
Circumstances are not always as they seem.
On Forgiveness....
Forgiveness does not mean acceptance or approval.
Forgiveness means letting go of anger and desire
for revenge.
When you forgive someone that has hurt you it does not
mean you have to now speak to them as if nothing happened
or that you have to embrace them when you see them.
You have simple let go of the pain and you have moved forward.
They are neutral in your eyes--in all ways.
Jacob's Ladder
descend and ascend
Caring, loving,
ministering their
assistance.
Love is our calling,
Service is our mission.
May Jacob's ladder
root itself into your heart
and become a bridge
to the higher realm, for you.
Be still and know that I AM.
Be still.
12 September 2007
Deepest Fear
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
***Marianne Williams
11 September 2007
Love Light Abundant Peace
Because only if you have it for yourself can you
truly have it for others.
May you seek the Light in all that you do.
Because only when you seek the Light
will you readily see the Light in others.
May you be Peace, breathe Peace and carry
Peace in all that you do.
Because only when you are Peace will you be able
to make Peace with others.
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Life is not always so easy.
Life is not always so hard.
May you see the rainbow
through every storm.
May you see the love even
through harsh words.
May each good thing that happens
to you serve as a lesson and as a blessing.
May each not so good thing that happens
to you serve as a leasson and even as a blessing.
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For every door that closes
another door will surely open, but your eyes and heart
must be open and willing to walk through.
You will only receive greater blessings when you
allow doors to close when they are timed to close.
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Love is your soul's purpose.
10 September 2007
The Decree of Faith
Faith is the mightiest tool ever given to humankind for transformation
and for turning dreams into realities.
The Decree of Faith
I no longer confuse what I seem to be with who I really Am.
Knowing Who I Am, I still my mind, greet my courage, and seed myself
With faith.
Here in my solitude, I Am not burdened by thoughts of the past.
I have no fear of the future.
Divorced from past and future,
I have faith that Life in all of its infinite wisdom will take care of
me.
Holding positive faith, I know all situations will be resolved in Divine
right order
without my control.
The Consciousness that brought my Spirit here
is the Consciousness that will guide me safely through my life
the instant I allow it to.
My path is illuminated by Divine Light
as I take each step toward my Divine nature.
Every question I have is met with an answer when I still my mind to
listen.
I have faith in the power of the Love that I Am
and my way is made clear.
I take each step forward with faith and love.
This moment I bind myself to positive faith and allow the power of good
to surge around and through me.
I Charge myself with radiant I Am Light
and embrace all power given to me from above me and within me.
My faith and courage dispel the limits and inhibitions of my past,
and I intend to live each day from this moment on in faith,
elevating my consciousness and being lifted into the future of myself.
I Am indeed blessed
. . . and so it is.
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08 September 2007
Esotericism
Esotericism - What Is It?
by Andrew Schneider
The word 'esoteric' simply means that which is inner, contrasted with that which is outer or 'exoteric'. Esotericism is therefore the body of knowledge or wisdom about all aspects of life which are within, behind, or beyond the outer appearance, form, or expression of life's many aspects.
True knowledge or wisdom is not something we can acquire solely by using our minds and brains, learning it in an academic way. It can only be gained by experience. Experience does not imply doing something physically, but rather necessitates a direct contact between one's consciousness and a state of energy. For example, if you meet someone who has just suffered a severe loss and you attune to that person, feeling what they feel, you have an experience that can make you a wiser person, knowing more about the nature of loss and its consequent pain. If, however, you are able to experience that person at a deeper level of being, you will gain the wisdom of knowing the real purpose of the loss and its meaning in that person's life.
To have this deeper experience requires the ability to have conscious awareness of Soul, or Higher Self. To take this example even further, if you have conscious awareness of the Planetary Soul you would be able to experience the person's loss in the light of all losses that everyone experiences and see what place loss has in the unfolding intelligent and loving life of the planet. The wisdom derived from such experience would be very profound.
What is esoteric cannot, as you see, be neatly and simply defined or confined to narrow parameters. There are many levels of what is inner, and many dimensions of energy states that can be experienced.
Behind every phenomenon exists a 'world' of energies. It is energy which produces phenomena or forms when it descends or manifests in the lower three worlds of thought, feeling, and physical matter. Beyond these worlds are other formless but real worlds or dimensions of life energy.
All of that which exists is some type of energy that has its source in ultimate simplicity or purity of formless energy. For reasons beyond our comprehension, we perceive this simple energy manifesting itself by degrees in greater complexity. As it does so, it descends through many levels of expression, first formless and then formed. When it is formed, we experience it with our form nature -- our bodies, emotions, and brain-minds. When it is still formless we can, however, also experience it with the formless aspects of our individual consciousness -- namely our higher minds, intuition, Soul, and Spirit.
Every stepping down of energy from a higher (simpler and more inclusive) state to a lower (more complex and particular/exclusive) state is cause-producing-effect. It is the higher state of energy, being cause, that is the purpose and meaning of every lower state or effect. If we do not relate to or search for the cause, if we do not attempt to experience beyond phenomena, we cannot know the higher purpose or meaning of anything, least of all ourselves.
It is also this level of cause which is the quality of a thing or person. Quantity is a measure of the outer characteristics, such as size, physical features, weight, etc. Quality is an indication of the energy which produces the form. It is through the experience of quality that we are able to direct energy, including our own, and actually become it to the point where we are able to function as conscious causes rather than unconscious effects of life. This ability enhances our power, enables us to love unconditionally, and opens the door to true understanding.
What makes us who we are is our individuality. We usually equate our individuality with our personality (physical body, emotions, brain-mind). The personality is but the outer or exoteric expression of individuality. The Soul is the inner or esoteric expression of individuality. Being esoteric, it is of a higher energy state more inclusive, more creative and causative, and therefore more real and central to our being.
As consciously aware Soul beings, we can and do serve in our capacities as Redeemers, Saviors, and Interpreters. We function as the mediating principle between higher and lower, bringing the energies from higher sources down to earth, anchoring and grounding them. We relate the formless causes to the formed effects; we embrace the form worlds as meaningful creations of our unconditional love, and we bring clarity and purpose to all that happens.
The principal means whereby the higher energies are grounded is by incorporating them consciously in ourselves and expressing them through our thoughts, feelings, and actions as virtues and qualities of being, such as kindness, sharing, sacrifice, discipline, unconditional love, forgiveness, acceptance, patience, etc. -- in short, all quality reflective of truth, goodness, and beauty, producing ever-increasing oneness or unity.
Esotericism as a Way of Life
Esotericism as a way of life is an art. It is the art of living from the inner reaches of one's being. As art it is based on sensitive, intuitive perception, open to inspiration. And as true art it is a creative way of being, expressive of true universality. But it is also a science -- a science of the soul of things. It has its own terminology, methods of procedure, and laws. Esoteric science, for example, reasons from the universal to the particular, as opposed to materialistic, exoteric science which reasons from the particular to the general -- seldom even reaching the universal.
Esotericism involves an effort to live attuned to the inner realities of life. We need to look beyond the quantitative and discover the quality latent within every form. We need to view the apparent meaninglessness of so many events and uncover the meaning behind them. We need to realize that behind every human expression or natural occurrence lies the presence of unconditional love. If we do this, our lives will be immensely enriched, led by the attractive power of purpose which animates every cause and every effect.
Esoteric Practice
To help us live esoterically there are several suggestions that can prove beneficial:
This article was excerpted from the book The Mysteries Revealed: A Handbook of Esoteric Psychology, Philosophy, and Spirituality, published with permission of New Falcon Publications, http://www.newfalcon.coma. Make a decision to know yourself more in terms of the qualities you are -- that is, discover your uniqueness.
b. Begin a dialogue with your Higher Self, the Soul that you are, to develop discrimination between the personality 'voices' that are limiting and illusory, and that 'still small voice' that is your own inherent wisdom.
c. Conduct a daily review of motives before retiring for the night. Mentally go back over the day (in reverse order, if possible) and acknowledge your motivation in the various things you said or did. Some will have been motivated by selfishness and separatism. Do not label or judge any thought or action as good or bad. The point of the exercise is to become conscious of unconscious motives. By becoming conscious, you increase your freedom and power to choose in the future.
d. Keep a journal in which you make a daily notation about any insights you may have experienced during the day. This practice opens the doorway to further insight gained by intuition and allows the Soul more access to the personality.
e. Practice concentration or focusing the mind. Just as the Soul is the link between life and form, so the mind is the link between Soul and personality. The vast majority of humanity cannot control the mind and direct its searchlight for understanding where it wants. Living more in emotions and the past, the individual usually finds the mind to be controlled or conditioned by these. If the mind is to be the vehicle for higher exploration and deeper penetration, we must learn to control it. We can learn to do this by voluntarily directing our attention to what we choose and holding our attention on it for as long as we decide, always returning to the object of focus when the mind wanders. A simple way of practicing this is to keep your mind on what you are doing.
f. Start a routine of daily meditation.
g. Look for meaningful connections between:
- Apparently unconnected events
- Parts and the wholeh. When you experience something, ask your Self why you are experiencing it -- that is, what is the cause? What is the meaning? What is the purpose? There are many levels of response to all of these questions. Keep asking 'why?' to take you to the limits of your awareness. Do not become overly preoccupied with this exercise as too much questioning will rob you of the enriching possibilities of pure and simple experiencing.
07 September 2007
Ministers
The Interfaith Minister embraces all positive spiritual paths including Shamanism and earth-based traditions, often being called upon to heal gaps between the many disparate religious faiths.
The Esoteric Minister serves humanity by studying and expounding the inner secrets of the ancient religions. The word Esoteric means "knowledge for the chosen few."
The Spiritual Minister is most concerned with actual experience of the Divine Presence, the mystical connection between seeker and God/Goddess.
The Psychic Minister serves the Divine by use of extra-sensory skills and conscious interaction with the multi-verse (universe).
06 September 2007
Jason Martell
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