My father passed away on January 13th of this year. It feels strange not to pick up the phone and hear his voice, send him the latest updates on his grandchildren, get his solicited and sometimes unsolicited yet loving financial…
Reiki for Self, Plants, Animals and the Non-verbal
Reiki works because it doesn’t need the spoken language to understand it. It is a love language of sorts. It is freer in its form. I am not directing anything or following set hand positions but rather following energy patterns…
How Does a Reiki Master Recharge?
I can’t speak for anyone but myself, but I am aware that the more energy healing sessions I take on, the greater the necessity to keep myself clear and recharged. I am grateful to call on a number of techniques…
Death Study for Deeper Listening Skills
I sat in a contemplative mindfulness meditation practice the past two weekends to explore and deepen my relationship to the “great” transition of death. I entered the Willow Farm Zendo last Saturday morning a little late (had to stop for…
Reiki Defined
What if… I offered you an invitation to go within, to shine your light on the inner being of your soul—to explore the landscape of hurts, wounding and beliefs that might be considered unchangeable and untouchable? You are seeking more…
The Look of Success
How important is my “outer” look to my success? I hear about how important it is to make a first impression but I wonder…does it really matter to you what I wear if you experience results from my work? Does…
Fresh Perspectives on my Reiki Practice
I was concerned that breaking my wrist would negatively impact my ability to work with clients. Interestingly, I have found the opposite. In addition to the learnings that I described in my previous blog, this break has enriched my practice.…
Be Careful What You Wish For…
I had been hoping for a break recently; the chance to slow down some and smell the flowers. And I got what I asked for–a break to the radius bone in my left hand! Little did I know how profound…
Healing Touch Training Coming to Professional Certification
I am looking forward to completing my Healing Touch Level 5 certification this October. Yay! It has been quite a journey and a lot of hard work, sweat and tears. A piece of paper doesn’t really tell you all that…
Finding My Voice
A common response to my recent invite to join me at Nissi’s for a concert? “I didn’t know you sang!” Yep, that was me up on stage, mic in hand, full band behind me, doing my best Pink and Rachel…