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    • Self-love, Acceptance, and Celebration… Counting the Little Things Too!

      Posted at 8:42 pm by N. Higashi, on August 12, 2014

      So, I read a really interesting blog post that dealt with how we aren’t very good at celebrating our successes. And by success, the author counted things like: finishing a load of laundry, cleaning the bathrooms, booking a new client, oh and you know, landing at the top of the New York Times Bestsellers List! And yes, ending with a biggie after a list of tasks that most of us do often and probably don’t particularly enjoy was on purpose. The overall point? We don’t allow ourselves to live in the moment or feel and enjoy little victories and accomplishments, let alone big ones. If we don’t have our next five steps planned out before finalizing the first, we are behind, underachieving, not working hard enough, etc, etc. Are you guilty of feeling this way? I most definitely am. Reiki Daddy jokes that he can check in with me on just about anything because I have our family’s next five years planned out in my head already. Sadly, there is some truth to his poking fun. The other sad part is that, for me, this way of life… sprinting to the next thing, not savoring a “win” or even just appreciating that I tried and/or finished a goal or task, inevitably leads to burn out; in a big way.

      During my recent stay at “down in the dumps land” the above mentioned blog post and its premise would not leave my thoughts… Days, weeks, and months passed and like a little bell, it’d go off in my mind every now and again. Coincidence? I think not. Typically, it’d happen when I was feeling pretty funky. Because the longer my burn-out period lasted, the lower I spiraled. But, these little moments, small glimpses of clarity, would shine through and at times I would give myself a break. I’d take a moment to just digest what was going on with me. And the more I did, the more I was made aware of opportunities to break the cycle. For instance, Cup Of Self Loveinstead of waking up at 4:45 a.m. to get a workout in before my little one arose, I got up, made a cup of coffee and read a book in my pajamas. For a whole hour! For a whole week! Say WHA?!?!?

      Then, my husband’s company issued me a health challenge (well, not me personally, but I took it as such – more motivating that way… You know, the: “SUCK IT biotches!” mentality ;)). If I hit 10,000/steps a day and complete a 5K within 3 months, we save a good chunk o’ change on our health insurance this year. Um, hellooo? I have a two year old… 10,000 steps? Shoot, I can do that in my sleep… The company even supplies the pedometer! No brainer. And my recent morning cup of joe/reading ritual (yes, before dawn) along with the brand-spankin’ new fancy-schmancy wrist step monitor started turning things around for me. Truthfully, I knew something would all along (via those non-coincidental-Divine-bells-in-the-form-of-a-blog-post-reminder ringing in my ear). Anyway, all this got me a-thinkin’ (uh-oh, better watch out!)…

      I don’t know many people who fall behind willingly. In fact, most of us are so overextended it’s inevitable. And, if or when it does happen, how about skipping the self-deprecation train? Instead of berating ourselves about being slow, lazy, incapable, or for coming up with “excuses”, why not just accept that we’re at where we’re at, wherever that may be?

      I know, I know… It’s so much easier said than done. It’s also much easier to extend this “break” to others (e.g. family, friends, acquaintances, even strangers). If only I could count how many times I’ve been telling someone not to be so hard on themselves one moment, then turning around and shaming myself the next… Yikes! If I gave myself even a quarter of the encouragement and praise I gave my daughter, nothing could stop me! It’s so easy and enjoyable to lift others, so why not try, just attempt, to do the same for ourselves?

      A little self love and allowing some truly personal space can go a long way. Although, we have already established that this is HARD to do sometimes; so I’d like to give you permission. It is totally cool to take 5 minutes, 2 hours, a day, a week, whatever YOU need to just BE. Maybe even celebrate the “little things” and/or give yourself a smidge of credit for all you do? Ohhhhh, let’s up the ante and throw in a compliment or positive affirmation at least 1x/day? Something along the lines of: “I seriously make the best lasagna EVER!” or “I love and approve of myself, and I alone create sweetness and joy in my life.” (Louise Hay) And since I’m sure you would totally offer me the same permission and/or invite; yes, thank you. I will do the same:)

      With Love & Gratitude,

      Reiki Mommy

      P.S. I am in LOVE with my pedometer! Just sayin’… fitbit thumbs up 

       

       

       

       

       

       

      | 3 Comments Tagged acceptance, affirmation, celebration, fitbit, higashi, higashi healing, Louise hay, love, pedometer, Reiki, Reiki Mommy, self, self deprecation, self worth
    • “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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