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    • How Reiki Works For Me

      Posted at 6:57 pm by N. Higashi, on April 24, 2014

      The 5 Reiki PrinciplesReiki symbol and hands
      (which encourage us to be in the “now”)

      Just for today…
      I will not anger.
      I will not worry.
      I will be grateful.
      I will work hard & honestly.
      I will be kind to & respect every living thing.

      So, I have been thinking… Some of you may not know what it means when I write about the time that I “Reiki’d myself” or how and/or what I “sent” to the Underwriters. Before moving forward and discussing more of my personal experiences and situations in which I have utilized Reiki, it’s probably a good time to pause and share how doing a healing “works” for me. This isn’t to say that this is how it goes for all Practitioners. In fact, I suspect that we each have both similar and yet different ways in which the energy and any corresponding information “flows” through us. In VERY short (not really even a) summary, once you have undergone a Reiki attunement, you are a conduit of God/Source energy.

      For me, I first felt this energy through my hands. It was and continues to be a mixture of warmth and almost a pulsating vibration. Once I deepened my practice and pursued Karuna Reiki®, I sometimes also feel this energy radiating through my heart chakra and even my third eye. We are all trained how to “turn on” and “turn off” the energy, however, on occasion it will start to flow unexpectedly… All that means is that someone or something I happen to be in the vicinity of needs a little healing energy and my Guides have facilitated that. I have mentioned this before, but it bears repeating here. Reiki can do NO HARM, so if a person I sit down next to at a restaurant is overly stressed or grieving, a sweet dog has injured his paw on his walk, or a child is feeling anxious because there are lots of people around her at the mall, etc, the energy may “turn on” on its own to assist those that are facing any difficulties that I am unaware of.

      However, during scheduled healing sessions, I start by saying a prayer of intention and I also ask that my ego be removed from the session, so that I may be a clear channel/conduit of the energy. Then, I just trust. After I have “turned on” the energy by drawing a symbol we are attuned to in Reiki I, I scan and “ground” the recipient’s body. As I do so, I am often made aware of things like injuries, blocks, fears, etc. If it’s an injury, I might feel a “pin-pricking” sensation in my palms. If it’s an emotional trauma, I typically empathically “feel” their pain. I am always building my “dictionary” (as my Reiki Master calls it) and will take note if I am given a symbol or feeling that seems to mean the same thing in any given session (like the “pin-prick” effect). I work to remove any blockages or energy “build-ups” and for the most part just follow Spirit’s lead. They will have me “insert” various Reiki/Karuna Reiki symbols and make a mental note of any “messages” to be shared. When a person’s healing is meant to be concluded, I notice that the energy flowing from my hands has slowed, or in some cases it has “turned off” on its own. I then seal the healing that has taken place by drawing the same “light switch” symbol I use to start the session and symbolically wrap the receiver in angelic light. For the most part it is white, but there are times when I am guided to use a specific color (which will hold a symbolic meaning for that person, usually pertaining to other information I received during their session).

      Every healing I have done is different, even if I am working on the same person. Sometimes we address a familiar issue, but the recipient’s needs have evolved through their healing journey. I conduct “hands-off” (i.e. my hands “hover” about 2-3 inches above the body at all times) sessions and I do not speak while channeling the energy (for anyone who knows me, this is probably a big surprise, as I never seem to have a shortage of things to say!). I do discuss and give detailed notes about my interpretations following the healing. They aren’t always “right on,” but I am just human. I tell everyone I work with that if something about what I share doesn’t resonate with them, that they need not worry because they received exactly what was needed from Spirit.

      When conducting a “less formal” session, perhaps when my daughter has gotten a boo-boo, I again ask for guidance from Spirit (set the intention), turn on the energy, and then insert symbols where it feels “right.” Sometimes, there are no symbols at all, just a rush of energy over a fresh scratch or bruise. I have even held my hands to my own head when suffering a headache. There really is no limit to what Reiki (and its positive effects) can do… Following this post, I will move forward sharing more stories about how and when I have used this amazing healing modality (and I’ll always include the “outcome(s)”).

      As you can see, this wasn’t meant to be a detailed background of Reiki. There is more information on that in the “Reiki/Karuna Reiki®” section here on Reiki Mommy or you can read more at several of the following websites (and/or just by doing a Google search to your heart’s content:)): International Center for Reiki Training or http://www.annereith.com/classes/reiki-orange-county/. I hope that I have answered any questions you may have had about what it is that I do and if not, please feel free to let me know!

      With Love & Gratitude,

      Reiki Mommy

      p.s. Are you interested in becoming a Reiki Practitioner? I am VERY excited to share that I will be teaching Reiki I on Saturday, June 7th in Brea, CA. Please click here for more details:)

      | 3 Comments Tagged annereith, channel, conduit, energy, healing, heart chakra, icrt, life force energy, Nicole Higashi, Reiki, reiki I training, Reiki Mommy, reiki practitioner
    • The Tripped Thermostat

      Posted at 8:23 pm by N. Higashi, on April 11, 2014

      thermostat pic4/10/2014

      So, I find it fitting that during a heat wave in Southern California, my thermostat is not behaving. It is fluctuating. Up and down, up and down. Funny thing is (or not so funny), it’s not my air conditioner that I speak of, although that is acting all sorts of honky too (humpf). The thermostat that I write about is one that I learned to pay much more attention to after being blessed to meet and work with EFT (aka Tapping)/A Course In Miracles/her own “All-That-Ness” Practitioner, Robin Wilder. She has been teaching me about what to look for when the Ego and/or “Conditioned Self”, and their fear-based thoughts start a creepin’ in. When a situation arises that doesn’t make you feel good, what might that signal? Most likely, your thermostat has been tripped (Believe it or not, if things have been going well for too long, a tripped thermostat will bring you back down to the more familiar “ego” zone of struggle, frustration, lack, etc). And what happens when the thermostat is tripped? Progress is slowed.

      This can be progress on anything ranging from a personal goal, like taking a new class or traveling, to professional aspirations, like launching your own business or pursuing that promotion at work. The super sneaky and totally annoying thing is, this non-feel-good-thought-or-event can come in the form of something related to your pursuit or even something that seems completely and totally irrelevant. The bottom line… if it makes you feel bad, you are less likely to move forward. The ego/our conditioned selves feel  much safer staying exactly. where. they (aka you). are.

      If you are curious about the “easiest” fix… What brings you joy? It starts right there. Take one moment and think of anything that makes you happy. Sometimes the thought is enough to get me back on track, but sometimes it takes action.

      Here are a few of my joy inducing actions:

      • Making my daughter laugh (and laughing out loud right alongside her).
      • Dancing. In my living room, on the street, up in da’ club – bahaha! Wherever, doesn’t matter; music helpful, although not required.
      • Working out. I am one of those, please-kick-my-bootie type of gals, and my most favorite instructor now has an in-home system (Curtis Ludlow, Bootcamp FX). This makes it really convenient for me to throw on a DVD at any given moment (well, that I am not caring for my munchkin).
      • Talking with a loved one.
      • Reading a sappy romance novel (guilty pleasure – I love “love,” what can I say?!?).

      It might be surprising to read that I didn’t note Reiki. Why not just “Reiki myself” again? Unfortunately, sometimes when I enter into a negative emotional space, it is hard for me to focus on healing. This is probably one of those above noted sneaky tricks of my ego/conditioned self, since Reiki/healing work encompasses my new life path. What a better way to make me doubt leaving a corporate job or launching a business/blog of my own? Not cool, right? But, I bet, if you look back on instances that you pulled away from something you were super pumped about building or doing, you might recognize a moment that caused that thermostat to trip too.

      Since today was one of “those days” for me, I have done all 5 items listed above and I will continue to hold onto MY JOY (do you hear that Ego?) until that darn thermostat stays at a cool and even place.

      UPDATE (4/11/14): I wrote this in the midst of my fluctuating thermostat period yesterday – and true to “progress slowing” form, I couldn’t hunker down, finish and hit the “publish” button. But, today, with a fresh perspective and after allowing myself the time and space I needed to focus on my “joyful actions/happy thoughts;” all is in motion again. I am a big believer in Divine Timing (more on this in a future post I’m sure), even if it doesn’t make sense to me at any given moment. Maybe, just maybe, this time it was so that I could include this note before posting. A brief update that encourages you through your tripped thermostat day(s). As cheesy as it sounds, there IS always tomorrow (or the next day) and I can vouch, or possibly be a voice that reminds you that, ALL IS/WILL BE WELL.

      With love, gratitude, positive thoughts & cyber hugs,

      Reiki Mommy

       

      | 2 Comments Tagged a course in miracles, bootcamp fx, conditioned self, curtis ludlow, divine timing, eft, ego, happy, joy, progress, Reiki, Reiki Mommy, robin wilder, tapping
    • “I Reiki’d myself.”

      Posted at 7:11 pm by N. Higashi, on April 3, 2014

      J & R baseball

      I’d like to start this post with a cute story and a little known fact about my hubby. He too is trained in Reiki and Karuna Reiki®. So, I guess if we’re being truly official (of course) he is Reiki Daddy. This amazing and sweetly insightful man wanted to learn and grow right alongside me so we started our training together. Now comes a possibly more known fact: Reiki Daddy is also a baseball player. Although he is not playing professionally and/or consistently any longer, we never miss his college Alumni game.

      Last year’s game happened about 2 weeks after we finished our Reiki II training. All was per usual; a beautiful day at the stadium, seeing lots of missed friendly faces, and many hugs and laughs both in the stands and on the field. This was our daughter’s first time to a game and seeing Daddy play. I doubt she knew what was going on, but there was much anticipation when he stepped up to the plate… I had always been a “Nervous Nellie” when watching him play and even though we are now down to one game per year, nothing had changed. So, nervous Reiki Mommy with baby girl on her lap said a silent prayer that all (pleeeaaasseeee) go well, and you’ll never believe what he did. After not playing any ball since the previous Alumni game, Reiki Daddy hit an out-of-the-park home run! Screams, cheers, laughter, shock… None of us could believe it!!!! It was great. Actually more like, pure awesome-sauce.

      After the game, while discussing how wonderful that moment was, Reiki Daddy said this, “I Reiki’d myself.” He usually states things pretty simply, so the delivery wasn’t new, but the information was such a catch-me-off-guard surprise. In our Reiki II class we had learned how to send Reiki across distances. These distances can be time (past, present, future events) and/or place. Turns out, Reiki Daddy had been practicing and had sent himself Reiki energy both leading up to the game and also directly to the actual event. Turned out well, if I do say so myself!

      The reason I shared this story is because Spirit has been playing that phrase, in my husband’s voice, on repeat in my head since a pretty scary earthquake and quite a few aftershocks jolted us late last week. We live less than a mile from the epicenter, so the rocking and the rolling was strong. But, here’s the thing. I have lived in Southern California my entire life. Earthquakes are nothing new and although rattled, usually I bounce back pretty quickly.

      This time though, the fear and anxiety I felt during and even in the days following was all new. The other crazy thing is that this fear caused me to freak about multiple other things. Here is a snap shot of the thoughts in my head (read very quickly and you’ll be close to the repeating loop): What is our safety/evacuation plan? When will I have this house in order? I need to learn how to cook.  I should be working harder. Wait, no, I should be focused on and present for my child. I need to take more classes. Why aren’t I exercising more? I need to be/set a healthy example, etc, etc.

      I realized that the earthquake and aftershocks caused a ripple effect of “I’m not worthy” thought patterns. This happened because in the moment of something completely and totally beyond my power to prevent or even anticipate, I didn’t know the best thing to do to keep my little one safe. I felt out of control and I am not comfortable in that place. I like order, yes, but mostly, I like to know and believe that I can protect my daughter.  But isn’t that how most parents feel? Absolutely. So, what do we do when we start spinning?

      I think the lesson here, at least for me, is one of patience and acceptance of myself. Accepting that I am doing all that I can, at any given moment, is (wait for it, wait for it – no lie cringing as I type)… enough. As long as it is coming from a place of LOVE, it is enough. Oh, and the reminder from Reiki Daddy helped too. So, in the end, and in order to help me believe those words I shared above, “I Reiki’d myself, too.”

      With Love & Gratitude,

      Reiki Mommy

      | 2 Comments Tagged baseball, distance healing, distance reiki, Karuna Reiki, Reiki, Reiki Daddy, Reiki Mommy, self worth
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