Home for a Landing
Our new home
I’m writing to you now from our new home in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I just reread my previous post, where I was in a state of limbo, waiting for something solid to happen. Well, happily, it finally did. My husband did get that job offer…
Driving with my head out the window
Ace VenturaThese past few weeks have been weird. As I sat here composing my post, I thought of a few metaphors for how I’ve been feeling.One is the moment when Alice steps into the looking glass, yet isn’t quite across yet. She is simultaneously in bot…
I want to try Reiki, but I’m afraid it won’t work. What should I do?
Q: I want to try Reiki, but I’m afraid it won’t work. What should I do? A: Try it. There are many ways that Reiki can help you, and it won’t ever cause harm. You have nothing to lose by … Continue reading →
Summer Madness
This is my children’s second week of summer break from school. None of them are going to summer camp, so they are home with me. It’s also the week of the Summer Solstice, Super Moon, and the start of Mercury Retrograde. I knew that my schedule wou…
Practical Meditation…Not
One of the things I love most about Reiki, and most intuitive skills, is that they can be learned easily. Some methods seem deliberately complicated, with structure and ritual injected to help a person feel secure (“Just tell me what to DO”). But I lik…
Immortal, but not Infallible
A week ago I got sick with a virus. While this isn’t a big deal for most people, especially given that there are lots and lots of illnesses going around, and the weather has been cold for the season (Spring IS supposed to be here, right?), it’s a big d…
Do I need Reiki Insurance?
Q: I was told that I need Reiki Liability Insurance. But, Reiki is beautiful, healing, and all good, right? So why would I need Reiki Insurance? A: Yes, Reiki is good, helpful, healing, and all of those wonderful and beneficial … Continue reading →
Tiny and Huge
I’ve been thinking lately about the paradox of being. Doesn’t that sound philosophical?What I mean is that on the one hand, I’ve learned a lot about Reiki in the past five years or so. I’ve taught lots of people around the world, and aim to teach …
The Pain in the Process
Since August, I’ve been part of a holistic healing team providing energy and other holistic support for the nicest woman, Lisa. I was asked, along with my good friend and Quantum-Touch practitioner, Ernie Betz, to be part of a team to help her. We all …
Reiki Questions and Answers 2013-01-10 15:16:15
Originally posted on Reiki Questions and Answers:
Q: Is there scientific evidence that Reiki works? A: That’s an interesting question. There is both scientific and experiential evidence that Reiki works. Just ask someone who gives Reiki, or the clients who receive…