Being Aware of the Negativity You Allow in

Negativity is something that I have covered a few different times here on Reiki Rays. There are always so many questions surrounding negative energy. Once people realize that their life is being affected by negative energy it is usually because the level of negativity has gotten so strong that the client is left feeling desperate and in crisis mode. It is not noticed until it is completely overwhelming. This is because negativity creeps in slowly. Although possible it rarely takes over your life overnight.

I’d like to discuss how to stop negativity in its tracks before ever getting to need to do a large cleanse, aura sweep, cord cutting, psychic surgery, etc to rid your life of darkness.

How does negativity sneak in? Negativity sneaks in by infiltrating everyday activities. It slowly starts to come through television shows that you watch, music that you listen to, movies, books, newspapers, facebook, etc… Once it starts coming through it will slowly build and start to “zap” you. One of the ways it most commonly does this is by sucking away your energy. You begin to feel tired all of the time. You may start to have problems sleeping at night. Because you are more tired than usual you may start to eat more convenient fatty foods that hold a low vibration. You then start to attract other people that hold a low vibration and/or your relationships with people at a high vibration might start to suffer. Depression often sets in and from there it is a very slippery slope.

This example is not meant to scare you but to bring awareness to how easy it is for negativity and lower vibrations to enter your life.

Choices you can make to keep negativity out of your everyday life:

1. Pay attention!
2. Do not entertain anything that is negative. Again, this goes back to pay attention! Notice what is playing on your television, computer, phone, radio, etc. Believe it or not television shows, movies, music, chatrooms, etc all carry a vibration. Is it high, positive and loving or is it low and dark? Only allow/watch things with a positive vibration.
3. Trust your gut! If something instantly makes you feel depleted it is most likely something with a lower vibration.
4. Keep your home and work environment clean. Negativity attaches to clutter. Don’t give it a spot to cling to.
5. Use Reiki to routinely cleanse your home about once a month. I always suggest doing it the first week of every month. This welcomes in the new month with a fresh start as well.
6. Surround yourself in a “spiritual condom” with Reiki. Think of it as a white light that nothing dark can penetrate. Visualize a white light surrounding you. Say something like, “I surround myself in the white light of God’s love and Divine protection.” Pick something that matches your own personal beliefs. Make one large Master or Power Symbol over this white bubble. Do this every morning or at night when you are going to bed.
7. Get crazy with Reiki! Send it to your food, your animals, your plants and yourself!
8. Keep in contact with like minded people who can lift you up on a bad day.
9. Have no fear. Be confident and know that white light is power.

Wishing you all love and light.

Soul Teachers

A Soul Teacher is someone who helps our soul grow and evolve during its time on Earth. These are the people who seemingly push our buttons and make us angry, upset, sad and a whole myriad of emotions that sometimes overwhelm us. These are the people whose presence can turn our lives into a roller coaster ride. These are the people who may have humiliated us, abused us or wronged us in a hundred different ways. These are the people who act as our mirrors and show us exactly what we deny in ourselves. On a positive note, these are the people who challenge our thinking and help us widen our perspective. These are the people who teach us how to love unconditionally and to forgive. These are also the people who encourage us and help us bring out our talents and potential. And lots more.

All of us have many soul teachers during our lifetime. We in turn are soul teachers to many others.

Soul Teachers could be one or more of the following

1. Parents
2. Grandparents
3. Children
4. Siblings
5. Romantic partners
6. Academic teachers
7. Spiritual teachers
8. Friends and family members from our extended network
9. Bosses and co-workers
10. Animals and pets
11. People who help us and the world in different ways
12. Just about anyone else who helps us grow through negative or positive interactions.

Our parents are often our greatest soul teachers. Children who have difficult childhoods make the choice to experience the same well before they incarnate. The soul chooses the set of parents who can help it accomplish its agenda for a specific lifetime. Children who have happy childhoods also learn different kinds of lessons from their chosen set of parents. Irrespective of whether the soul chooses happy experiences or unhappy experiences, the bottom line remains the same- LOVE.

Romantic partners are also great soul teachers. Someone who feels unloved and rejected by a partner must learn the lesson of self love. So, his or her partner is serving a purpose by creating the necessary conditions for that soul to learn about self love. When we love ourselves and are happy with ourselves, we automatically attract the partners who would be able to share that love and happiness with us.

When partners are able to accept their differences and love one another unconditionally, that is a lesson in unconditional love. In the extreme case of abusive relationships also, the lesson is love, though it may not be apparent on the surface. Pain is a teacher. Pain forces people to take stock of their lives, to heal their hearts and to open up to true love again. This does not indicate that one must hang on to abusive relationships. It is perfectly fine to walk away from any kind of abuse. However, rather than get caught up in drama, we can reflect to recognize the lesson that an abusive relationship brought us. Once we recognize the lesson, half the job is done. The remaining job is to heal any pain we may be carrying and set ourselves free. This can be done even after one walks away from abusive people.

While some soul teachers help us grow over years, others may cross our path for just a few moments. Many of us have experienced a moment when someone’s words had a great impact on our lives and probably changed a part of us forever. We may not even know such people personally yet they help our soul. We may happen to meet them in unexpected ways, never to encounter them again.

It is common for many of us to get so entangled in drama that we fail to recognize the valuable soul teachers in our lives. The more someone puts us off, the greater the growth opportunity they present to us. Being aware of this can help us recognize the soul teachers in our lives. As Reiki practitioners, we know that Reiki gently leads us on to the path of spiritual growth. It brings all kinds of challenging people and situations into our lives, while also removing many that do not serve our growth. Everything that Reiki brings to us is a blessing, even when it appears to be far from one.

So, what can we do when we recognize a soul teacher?

1. Look for the lesson that the person or situation is presenting to us.
2. If it is a negative experience, we accept the lesson by healing all associated pain and proceed to make some positive changes in our lives (if necessary).
3. If the experience is positive, we see how we can integrate more of that positivity into our own lives and thereby make it more meaningful and inspiring.

Making the above changes becomes easier when we also practice one or more of the following:

1. Daily Reiki practice
2. Meditating
3. Journaling
4. Requesting help from guides and angels

The first step is to recognize that someone is a Soul Teacher. Do you recognize your Soul teachers?

Wisdom Tooth Pain and Reiki

Well, you will think why this as a topic? Without wisdom tooth, there is no wisdom. I am kidding. This has become a common pain to most of the people who are in their 20s and 30s. Recently, I have gone through 2 wisdom tooth surgeries. I have healed my teeth with Reiki for 6 years and postponed the surgery. I have cleaned them so much that the cavities have been minimized and no longer bothering. The only thing I had to go through the surgery because there was no space for wisdom teeth to come out properly and they were halfway from last 6 years, so have to be very careful when eating. Then I met my dentist and he said me to remove it as anyway it does not help in chewing. All the last teeth on both sides, so total 4 are known as wisdom teeth and they appeared after the maturity. In some people, they come out in their thirties.

Wisdom teeth are the symbol of all the hidden thoughts or things in our life. All the teeth are the symbol of our attachments which cannot be released easily and remain lifelong. My Reiki teacher told me that they are the relationships and issues which we cannot leave easily. For example, that could be your first love or any family member that is now no more in your life, you have moved on in your life, but still some bad memories which you have not let go. There could be any relation. Also, there are some secrets which are not good memories. They appear in the form of cavities and they stick to you unless you really let them go. White and clean teeth means you are having really good in every areas of the relations. According to the Vedic Astrology, all the teeth also represent your family relations and peace with wealth. If you clean your teeth, these things will surely improve. With many meditations, we can heal these memories and let them go. Therefore, my cavities also decreased to a certain level. And after my surgery, I got to know that there are some acupressure points below these and they add value in the process of digestion. So, remove them only if extremely needed. So, I am writing this for all the people who are facing this currently. I used to do pranic healing with Reiki for this cavity healing. Pranic healing cleaning is only done if you have learned it; else do directly the Reiki. You can use this method for any tooth cavity and pain
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Pranic Healing cleaning (only people who have learned this can perform)

• Make salt water to put all negativity.
• Stand on the ground. Make sure your tongue is stuck to the inside top of the mouth.
• Think that your whole body has minimized to one foot and it is in front of you.
• Now, do the whole body cleaning by the cup and comb method. (learning is required)
• As this pain is mainly attached with Third Eye chakra and Throat chakra, clean both of them with pranic and do all the area cleaning near the wisdom teeth.
• Put all the bad energy in the salt water while performing this process.
• Now, clean your hand and cut the cords with your small body and let it be again at its place.

Reiki time

• Sit or sleep on the ground or bed with a mat. We want to preserve the energy so, no direct touch with the ground.
• Do your Reiki prayer and call the angels to guide you in this meditation.
• Close your eyes and start the Reiki energy flowing through all the chakras.
• Now, put your hands on the parts which have pain or cavities and send Reiki.
• You can do distance Reiki too, but touch helps you feel the energy moment to improve your visualization and thought process.
• See, all the teeth in the Third Eye and see the cavities.
• See the cavity tissues and cells and the bad DNA and bacteria which are causing you pain.
• Give the Reiki energy and see that white divine light is removing all the bacteria and virus and all the dead cells from the body with your exhaling process.
• Fill each and every cell with this divine energy to fight any future attack by this cavity.
• Feel the gratitude for the teeth which helps you to chew and thank all the angels for guiding.
• Give once more gratitude for teeth as they add up value to your smile. And give a smile to Reiki angels and to your Reiki teacher.
• Feel the cleaned teeth and clean them regularly after every meal.
• Open your eyes.

With this meditation and cleaning, I would like to recommend you some herbs which help cleaning this.

1. Lukewarm Salt Water: You should do gargles of this after all eating. At least at night before sleeping to clean all the germs.
2. Alum (KAl(SO4)2·12H2O): You can use this by warming it with water and gargles of it.
3. Coffee: Coffee is very effective in this. You can warm coffee seeds with water and gargle with it.
4. Camphor and Clove: Put camphor piece in clove oil and rinse cotton with this oil and put it where you have pain.
5. Turmeric: Use turmeric powder in your food and with cotton at the place if you have any swelling or inflammation.
6. Neem leaves: Though they are bitter in taste, chewing them (2-3 leaves) daily can help you to get away from all the tooth diseases.

Grounding Practices for Balanced Reiki

It is really important to learn how to bring balance to your energy practices, and how to release excess energy. As helpful as Reiki is, it is also ungrounding and this can leave us off balance, particularly over time. Being ungrounded is a state of disconnection from the body, either mild or extreme. It can also be the feeling of excess energy running through the body, which can be experienced physically, emotionally, or mentally.

Being ungrounded can bring several issues. It can cause fatigue, vertigo, dizziness, or headaches. In some, it can create a feeling of floating or of being in a bubble. Most are familiar with this feeling from having a cold or the flu. It can also cause over-sensitivity to the environment, noise, light, or the emotional energy of others. Being ungrounded from an excess of energy can cause anxiety and nervousness. It can also cause static shock when touching objects. Ungroundedness tends to be worse in the winter when it is more difficult to get outside. Being outdoors naturally helps ground our energy.

When we are completely connected to our physical bodies, the Earth, and this physical dimension, we are able to collect energy from the Earth and also drain away any excess energy that our systems draw in or raise. This is called grounding. It brings balance to our energy system, especially when we have been in high energy situations (such as Reiki practice, or an argument), have been stressed, or overthinking..

Learning to ground by connecting to the physical realm, our bodies, and the Earth can bring stability to our lives, our healing process, and our practice. Reiki works so much with the upper chakras and high levels of upper dimensional energy, bringing awareness back to the lower realms is important to keep a healthy level of balance. Below are some practices you can incorporate that will help you reduce ungroundedness and bring in more balanced energy.

1. The simplest technique of all: notice your body. Scan your body, noticing different parts. Notice your breathing. Take a moment to feel what it’s like to be fully in your body, all the way to your toes.
2. Notice 3 things in your immediate environment. Maybe 3 things you can see, or 3 things you can hear or smell. Or one of each. Touch is very helpful for grounding, too. Run your fingers across the surface of something and notice the way it feels.
3. Go outside for at least 15 minutes a day. Offer Reiki to the trees and the Earth. If you are feeling an excess of energy, direct that into a tree, perhaps placing your hands on it and asking the tree if it can help you to release the energy.
4. Lie down or sit on the Earth for a few minutes to restore your own energy and release excess energy.
5. If you do yoga, stand in mountain pose for a few moments, connecting to the Earth. As you finish, hold one palm toward the sky and the other toward the Earth, allowing the energy of the sky and the Earth to replenish you.
6. If you have a tendency to be ungrounded, consider not having a lot of crystals in your home or on your body. Some people find that many crystals increase their ungroundedness and that removing them helps them feel better. In particular, crystals that work with the upper chakras may create issues for those who have problems with grounding. Some crystals have the opposite effect and actually help you to ground and balance. My favorite stone for grounding excess energy is Black Tourmaline. My favorite for bringing overall balance is Amethyst.
7. Do some form of physical movement. Yoga can be helpful, as can walking or dancing. Find something enjoyable, that really helps you to connect with your body and your breath, rather than something that you simply want to endure and be done with quickly.
8. Tai Chi and Qi Gong are excellent for balancing the energy and grounding. Even if you don’t want to do these practices as your regular exercise, consider learning a few of the breath and movement techniques, as they can help you understand how to connect the upper energies with the lower energies and vice versa.

Cutting Cords with Reiki

When the light comes in, the first thing that we see is the mess we have created. Once we start to see the damage we have let people make in our lives so far, we naturally want to cut off. But when we really start looking at the situation carefully, we understand it’s not just about removing them from our lives – it is about removing them from our minds.

The cord cutting procedure is very simple:

• Create a sacred space. You could light a few lamps or candles – lamps with cow’s ghee or sesame oil are said to be the most sattvik. Flowers would be good, incense if you like it.
• Start by observing your breath and entering a meditative space.
• Now imagine yourself in a circle, with the person sitting in front of you, also inside the circle. Slowly allow yourself become aware of the cords attaching the two of you.
• Pick one cord at a time, and ask yourself why you allowed this attachment to form. What was the fear that caused it, and what was the benefit you gained.
• It may be a good idea to ask the other person if they have anything to add. If you can seek permission from the other person before cutting every cord and find out why, if they resist, and resolve that issue, then the cord cutting will bring you much more benefit.
• Once the reason for the presence of the cord is resolved, it may disappear by itself. If not, allow your intuition to guide you to the best way of cutting this cord. Once the cord is cut, burn the remains.
• Thank the person for teaching you valuable lessons, and ask them to leave the circle.
• Complete the process by doing a full self healing. Cord cutting can sometimes leave a little soreness in the aura, and this will heal any wounds.

This process is best done at dusk time.

A few things to keep in mind:

Sometimes the revelation, that it was our own fears strengthening these bonds, can be quite disturbing. If this is the case, I suggest that you let go of the idea of cutting cords for a few days, and allow Reiki to heal the resistance to these emotions, first.

If there are too many cords, you can repeat this process for a few days until all cords are cut. Sometimes one finds cords reappearing – this means it is a deep issue and needs more healing.

It is possible to cut cords without finding out the reasons and resolving them as well. However, the external world is nothing but a reflection of our inner selves, and blindly cutting cords might cause the same pattern to repeat again with another person. Ultimately, you chose to form those cords at a subconscious level. If you remove the reason, the problem heals more deeply.

5 Planets in Retrograde after 10 Years

The universe is beautiful. One can understand the macrocosm by studying the microcosm, and the microcosm by studying the macrocosm. The study of astrology therefore, is really just a practice of looking at the macrocosm to gain a deeper understanding of the microcosm – i.e., to understand more deeply the factors influencing the mind so that it may be easier to transcend them.

Retrograde?

As the planets revolve around the sun in orbits of different sizes at different speeds, it sometimes seems as if a planet has temporarily changed direction. This is called retrograde. Astrologically, this causes the energies related to that planet to turn inward and become more subjective. Retrogrades operate through multiple dimensions at the same time. Thus, the person may feel lost or ungrounded, based on which sign the retrograding planet is in.

Retrograding planets can seem scary to some as it tends to throw man into the more primitive parts of himself where his struggle for survival may become more important than spiritual fulfillment. When taken in the right spirit, retrogrades can bring about deep spiritual growth and help to release blocks.

After more than a decade, we’re having 5 planets simultaneously in retrograde, from 28th April to 9th May. Jupiter was the first to turn retrograde this year on Jan 7. Many people I know felt the effects even before this began, from December end onwards. Saturn followed suit on March 25, Mars on April 17, Pluto on April 18, and on April 28, Mercury as well.

What does this mean?

How it all affects an individual is much clearer in their personal chart, but there are some general influences that we can prepare for.

Jupiter retrograde (7 Jan to 9 May) abruptly stops expansion or growth and external support is taken away, leaving you to turn inwards for support and inspiration. That which you have been clinging on to against your best interests, will be taken away during this period.

Saturn retrograde (25 Mar to 13 Aug) brings delays and hindrances, and there is a need to put in more effort for everything than usually required. Saturn helps annihilate the ego, and this period is meant to being about a revaluation of your plans and your ideas of your ‘self’ and the world.

Mars retrograde (17 Apr to 19 Jun) brings aggression and impulsiveness, so it is important to be watchful of words and actions. It can confuse desires, and a closer look at your ambitions is required.

Pluto retrograde (18 Apr to 27 Sep) intensifies your search for inner truth and peace. It is a good time for cleansing rituals. Your faith may be tested, and you may question your most basic assumptions about life, initially not knowing who or what to trust. True spiritual growth requires redefinition.

ercury retrograde (28 Apr to 22 May) often messes with communication so be careful what you say, and what you think you hear.

What can I do about it?

Just a single planet in retrograde can make things difficult.ow we have five and this can be quite unsettling even if you have been working steadily on yourself.

• Needless to say, a strong practice is a must. Quit using shortcuts. Make sure you heal all your chakras front as well as back (important because suppressed emotions are stored here) every day. Reiki practice goes a long way in minimizing the upsets caused by planetary positions.
• If it is not possible to meditate every day, try at least doing it once or twice a week, or on Full and New moons.
• Spend time in nature, be very particular about remaining firmly grounded. A firm grounding prevents the mind from wavering with the whims of errant thoughts. If you can avoid overestimating yourself through electronic devices and avoid junk food, that will go a long way in helping you stabilize.
• Writing a journal or meeting in groups can also help clear your mind and help you see more clearly.

I cannot stress enough on the importance of a steady practice and grounding exercises. If these are part of your daily routine, you will find yourself much more at ease with the storm that rages inside – and maybe also outside.

7-Day Chakra Cleansing Therapy

In order for our bodies to function in a finest way, all of our 7 chakras need to be balanced allowing our energy to flow smoothly through our body. If one of the chakras is not functioning well, then the others won’t function as well as they should. Some of them can even work too much or too hard, which also sends our bodies and emotions into free-fall.

In a busy schedule of today’s life all we need is 21 minutes for 7 days. As healers we also need to stay healed, and to offer best service to our clients, wouldn’t it be nice to have no blockages within ourselves.

This 7-day Chakra Therapy is the simplest yet most effective way to clear the blockages from all your chakras in just 21×7 minutes.

Here is how it works

• Day 1: Place one hand on the Root chakra and with the other hand give Reiki to all the chakras including Root for 3 minutes each.
• Day 2: Place one hand on the Hara (Sacral) chakra and with the other hand give Reiki to all the chakras including Hara for 3 minutes each.
• Day 3: Place one hand on the Solar Plexus chakra and with the other hand give Reiki to all the chakras including Solar Plexus for 3 minutes each.
• Day 4: Place one hand on the Heart chakra and with the other hand give Reiki to all the chakras including Heart for 3 minutes each.
• Day 5: Place one hand on the Throat chakra and with other hand give Reiki to all the chakras including Throat for 3 minutes each.
• Day 6: Place one hand on the Third Eye chakra and with the other hand give Reiki to all the chakras including Third Eye chakra for 3 minutes each.
• Day 7: Place one hand on the Crown chakra and with the other hand give Reiki to all the chakras including Crown chakra for 3 minutes each.

Note: you may also start with the Crown chakra. But its better to not shuffle between the chakras. Happy Healing!

10 Ways To Protect Yourself From An Emotional Vampire

In this modern age we have seen and categorized thousands of personality types. Understanding how individuals interact with one another helps us navigate and contribute to our communities.

There is a category of people known as emotional or spiritual vampires. These people absorb the emotions and energy of their victims. They are not always aware of their effect on others, so use caution in dealing with them.

They usually try to inspire negativity in others as it is the easiest form of manipulation. They can also feed of positivity. They have very low vibrations and are attracted to higher vibrational energy sources. They will try to make others feel bad in order to make themselves feel better. If you come across these personalities, use these techniques to defend yourself.

Don't Engage Any Feelings Of Pity For Them

This personality type specialized in promoting particular emotional responses from people. They will try to appear as a victim to get you to pity them and feel bad. Don't fall for this, stop yourself as best you can from feeling that way and step away.

If you really want to help this person, or aren't sure if there is an ulterior motive, there is a way to check. After they let you know what is going on, try to comfort them and offer solutions. If they are refusing to be consoled and are not engaging in fixing the situation, then you should take that as an indication to leave.

Eat and Sleep Well

Making sure our bodies are up to the strain of life is crucial for being healthy and safe. Always listen to your body and answer its needs.

Recharge After Being Around Them

Make sure that you take the time to drink some water, eat, or relax after dealing with a vampire. They try to twist people up. It's important that you undo anything thing they have affected you with before you proceed with your day. Never underestimate the extent that they can affect you, sometimes it is quite subtle.

Avoid Them If You Are Feeling Low Or Vulnerable

NEVER engage an emotional vampire if you are not feeling 100 percent. Even under perfect circumstances, they can drag a person down to their level. If you are feeling depressed, vulnerable, or agitated, deal with those feelings before talking to them. They will just make it harder to recover from what is currently going on.

Help Them

This option is really only available in certain circumstances. It will be up to you to test the validity of their desire to change. It could be a ploy to drain more energy and get more attention. Positivity, appreciation and loving acknowledgement will have to be encouraged on their end to change their behavior. As the process ramps up, take lots of time to rest as it will be draining.

Smile

Like most negative formations, the best way to deal with them is to acknowledge them for what they are, smile and send compassionate feelings their way, then release them. They will not be ready for this positive burst, and while they are disarmed, you are free to leave.

Stay Positive While Around Them

Assure yourself constantly if stuck around a vampire. Repeat mantras of love and appreciation towards yourself. Do not put them down in your head, as this will accent your actions and feed them inadvertently.

Meditation

Use meditation to bolster your internal defenses and replenish anything ;lost' in your confrontation. Be sure to keep the focus positive and on you. Don't try to 'lower' or put down the vampire, as it will just feed them.

Cleanse Your Aura

Defending yourself from an spiritual attacker can dirty or deplete the strength of your aura. There are many techniques to clear and recharge it: taking a bath, burning sage, meditation, sunbathing, self assuring mantras or eating. Even just sitting can help as long as you are acknowledging the healing process. Mindfulness is the key.

Use Visual Techniques

In the realm of emotions and thoughts, there are visualization techniques that can protect you in many situations. Imagine a golden light emitting from your core and head. Intensify the light. After it becomes as bright as you can get it, mold it around you like a bubble. You can even use our hand to 'zip' up the edges. After you leave the dangerous situation, 'unzip' the bubble so your energy can flow naturally again.

Reiki and Pregnancy

Recently a client asked me if I knew of any instances where Reiki had helped infertility. I answered as a matter of fact I do know of one case. I had a student in my class last March who had undergone treatment for infertility taking medications without positive results. She had nearly given up on the idea of having a child. During her Reiki I and II weekend she remarked to the others in the class that she had felt something 'pop' in her lower abdomen. Approximately 6 weeks after the class I received an email from her that she had become pregnant after she returned from her Reiki training weekend. She delivered a healthy baby last November.

In another situation I had a client who was four months pregnant when she decided to take a Reiki I workshop. During her attunement, Tonya experienced the baby responding to the energy flow. As her pregnancy progressed she gave 'Noah' reiki treatments. After his birth he was nicknamed the 'Reiki Baby', as he was so relaxed and contented. Tonya says that on many occasions it appears that Noah reaches out to exchange Reiki energy with her and others. She has also used Reiki to help him through teething, childhood falls, and illnesses.

Another Reiki client of mine heard about the positive benefits of having a 'Reiki Baby' and decided to take a Reiki I and II workshop after she found out she was pregnant. The week of the class, Victoria was told that she was carrying twins. After becoming a Reiki Practitioner, Victoria gave her 'boys' a Reiki treatment every day. She was able to carry the twins almost to full term and reports that they are easy to care for, whenever they are fussy she gives them Reiki and they calm down.

I had a student this past summer question me about a statement she had read in a book on Reiki which said that Reiki should never be given to a women late in her pregnancy. She asked for my reaction to the statement. I told her I expected it came from the thought that the Reiki energy might cause labor to prematurely start. I did not believe that to be true because I knew from my private practice and from my students that Reiki had only benefited them during their pregnancy. I also believe very strongly that 'Reiki can never cause harm' and is appropriate for all situations, therefore can be used at any point in the pregnancy for the highest good.

There is a differing opinion among Reiki Masters regarding the unborn baby receiving an attunement to the Reiki energy. Some feel that as the mother is being attuned the baby is also being attuned to Reiki. Others disagree, saying that the baby is in no way part of the attunement process. I personally feel that since the baby is part of the mother's energy system during the attunement process he/she receives the benefit of the attunement. There is a connection or bond between the baby and Reiki. Does this mean that the baby is a Reiki Practitioner, only spirit knows the answer to that question? I do know that 'Reiki Babies' seem to respond to the world around them differently than other babies.

I realize that there is no controlled scientific study in these cases, however there is certainly evidence that the use of Reiki before, during, and after pregnancy has positive results both for the mother and baby. My daughter, Wayles (who is a Reiki Master), and I have talked about her future pregnancies. There is no question, she will be receiving a Reiki attunement during her pregnancy and will use the Reiki daily during pregnancy for the health and contentment of her baby and herself.

The Earth Laughs in Flowers

Flowers are an extension of Mother Nature reminding us of how beautiful life is. Flowers teach us life’s most valuable lessons – life is short, smile all you can, spread your happiness around, make that divine happiness infectious, competition takes you nowhere great, do good karma and keep quiet you need not shout from rooftops of all the good karma you generate, live life to the lees. Seldom have we spent as much time with Nature to understand what she teaches, despite being a Reiki channel! It took a whole world of unhappy experience to understand the power of flowers.

Let’s relate a case study of David to get to the point:
In his sixties, Uncle David (name changed) stays all by himself. Helpful beyond my imagination and a joyous fellow he is. I knew him for a while and would visit him often; we bond like father and son. Every time I visited his residence I always felt uncomfortable and drained out; something never felt right about the energy. I could never point out exactly what is. I would try out Reiki sessions with him but he did not really feel strongly about it.

Last year, he was hospitalized with meningitis and the doctors somehow could not be sure of a possible mode of therapy! Feeling desperate to be of some help after grounding and shielding, I channelled Reiki. In about two minutes I felt a sharp, heavy rod pierce through my hand. Not only did I have to stop but the pain continued for three days. Fellow Reiki channels that I had requested for help too had weird visions, dreams or incidents during the healing.

So for about next four months, Reiki channels from my city would meet up weekly and scan, shield, pray, channel Reiki for his recovery and protection. We would sit up to form the white circle and channel Reiki through us to him and his residence; we all had come to a realization that block resulted from an unknown force at his residence. After another month, finally we all felt the veil drop and Reiki flow felt unhindered. Uncle David returned home with severe muscle dystrophy.

And that’s exactly when my dad remembered an astrologer, Shang (name changed) with a keen ‘sensitivity’ of negative forces and volunteered to be of help. Shang, the clairvoyant one on his very first step into the premises of Uncle David’s residence pointed out the negative force in the backyard hexed by someone uncle knew. The only layer of protection around the cursed spot was the dominantly growing creeper – Clitoria ternatea or Aparjita or Butterfly pea or Shankupushpam or mussel-shell climber or pigeon wings.

So what is it about Butterfly pea?

Aparajita flowers are luminescent blue with light yellow core and have been used in Ayurveda for various health benefits. They are found mostly in tropical regions of Asian continent and are believed to be a native of Asia.

Biological

The plant’s roots are specially used in leucoderma. It alleviates swelling and pain and has haemostatic action hence it is used in piles. Leaf juice is used as nasal drops in headache. The flower has a tranquillizing effect in the brain and is a mild laxative. It also is a blood purifier, an expectorant, it heals dysuria, is helpful in increasing sperm count and has an overall cooling effect in the body (very useful during fever).

Spiritual

1. Aparajita flowers symbolize a perfect attachment to the Divine.
2. Sri Aurobindo said that this flower is part of the Radha’s consciousness who is the personification of the absolute love of the Divine, total and integral in all parts of the being from the highest spiritual to the physical. (Sri Aurobindo Birth Centenary Library in 30 Volumes. Vol. 23. Letters on Yoga, P2-3)
3. There are various descriptions of the personification of Aparajita in the form of a deity, who is identified as ‘She who cannot be conquered’.
4. There are elaborate rituals in the Hindu belief system, wherein this flower is used for the worship of the Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva who are a personification of the destroyer of evil.

Reiki is a wholesome approach in our journey towards soul evolution. The mysteries of the cosmos no matter how much we read and try to comprehend is sometimes beyond our understanding. We, Reiki channels, should never STOP learning and applying every little understanding that we have.

As Reiki channels we can always :

1. Have our own Reiki garden. Plant flowers and trees, if possible, that adds to the positive vibrations in our space. (Will work on coming up with more important flowers and plants that energize and cleanse our space in another article)
2. Plant Aparajita creepers in our garden. After Uncle David’s incident most of his and our family members have a dense growth of Aparajita in our garden. Tell you what, the energy feels awesome.
3. If you can buy the flower from a local market, you can always use it to decorate or as an offering in your Reiki altar, Goddess Kwan Yin loves it. Its presence is Divine.
4. Conduct Reiki meditation session wherein we connect to the essence of the flower. Please do this, all you need to do is connect to the essence of Aparajita with HSZSN and invite the energy of purification within you and simply be. Do post and let me know how it feels.

After note:

1. Shang simply prayed, connected to the Divine and sent the dark force to another realm, as he said.
2. Uncle David is back on his feet and healthy.
3. The incident brought our families closer. It somehow even reminded us how transient life can be. Grudges can go to the bin.
4. He connected to all his relatives and family members. In a way the blessing in disguise was family re-union on a healthier note.
5. Energy in his residence is lighter and calm.
6. Reiki sessions are somewhat regular at his residence now. Not a channel but now is a strong believer in Reiki.
7. It will be unfair on my part not to mention that Pranic healing was also carried out during his hospital stay and sessions of Goddess Durga invocations were carried out by a number Shivyogis.

Planning a Distance Reiki Treatment

Becoming attuned to Reiki II will strengthen your connection to energy many times over. It also provides powerful new tools that will help you grow both physically, mentally and spiritually. Reiki II will allow you to use your healing at a professional level and offer treatment to people other than just family and friends.

After advancing to Reiki level II, distance Reiki is available to you using the symbol Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen. This means you can send healing universal energy across space and time. You can send Reiki to events in the future and in the past, or to people or animals anywhere in the world!

A distance healing treatment need not be a complicated matter, any more than a normal “hands on” session would be. All you really need is a quiet place to connect to energy and a little information to help you provide the best experience possible.

The distance treatment will follow the exact format you would use at a “live” session. If you typically incorporate crystals into your session and balance and clear chakras, you would do the same in your distance session. If you sage and bless the room using the symbols before a physical treatment, practice this same ritual for your distance session.

To appropriately deliver a great experience to a person who is a virtual stranger, it is helpful for you, as a practitioner, to have some understanding of the issues being dealt with. A phone conversation can help give you a good overview without delving too deeply. For example, you don’t need to know medical statistics like cholesterol or blood pressure numbers. A broad description is fine. Remember, Reiki energy will flow to where it will do the most good.

Did the request come in an email? Make some notes on what you already know. Is your client male or female? Do you already have their full name and physical location? Before you start the session, make a phone connection with your client.

You will want to review the following:

• What is your primary health concern? Is it physical? Emotional? Spiritual?
• Have you had medical treatment for your issue? What type and for how long? Include a reminder in your conversation that Reiki is not a replacement for traditional treatment.
• Have you had experience with Reiki before?
• What goals do you hope to attain using Reiki treatments?

The last two items on the list are important ones. For a satisfactory experience, set expectations about what the session will feel like and what can be accomplished in a thirty or sixty minute session. Obviously, you are not going to promise a one hundred percent mending of a broken ankle or miraculous recovery from a long depression. Make sure your client knows what Reiki is and how it can help. Depending on the symptoms, I typically recommend a thirty minute initial session. With a satisfactory result, I do two or three sessions as a follow up over the next six weeks or so. After that, monthly is fine depending on the condition and how things are progressing. If they are interested, I almost always encourage my clients to become Reiki I and II attuned. That in itself is such a healing process. It is not to be missed!

If you haven’t done so already, schedule a time for the treatment and instruct the recipient to find a comfortable position in a quiet room where they will not be interrupted. I like to tell my clients to set their intent to receive healing. I tell them to take some cleansing breaths to relax and to close their eyes. Make sure they know exactly what time the session will start and what time it will end. Then be sure to begin and end on time. Follow up with a phone call to see how they are feeling when the session is complete.

Sometimes the recipient is an animal – someone’s beloved pet who is experiencing physical or behavioral issues. A history of when the issues started and notes of any changes in the household (like new pets, absence of a family member, a relocation to a new home) can be very helpful.

If it is a medical issue, make sure to stress the importance of veterinary care and don’t treat an animal that you feel requires immediate attention. Again, stress that Reiki is not a substitute for proper medical treatment, but it will assist with and make recovery more comfortable. It is wonderful for easing discomfort in an aging pet.

Having a photo of the animal is great, but not essential. Connecting to an animal at a distance is not usually difficult. As with any distance session, you must be relaxed and open to the connection. I also like to check in with the animal’s owner to see if there is improvement after a session.
As per Reiki etiquette, request the animal’s permission when you connect, then let Reiki flow. It’s their choice as to how much Reiki they will receive or even whether to accept the treatment or not. Don’t worry, most animals are very open and will welcome your invitation!

Here is another question: how will you get paid? Obviously there will be no money changing hands physically, so you need to have an idea of how the exchange will work. Paypal offers a service that connects to your bank account and that allows you to send invoices. The recipient can choose to use their own Paypal account to pay, or to simply use a credit or debit card. There may be other services similar to this out there, but Paypal is one I have used successfully. You are providing an important service. Make sure you are fairly compensated.

A properly conducted distance Reiki session will lead to repeat business and referrals. You will not want to miss this opportunity to be of service as a Reiki II practitioner.

Innovative Ways to Connect to Archangel Chamuel

Although portrayed by media as the angel of romance and love, this beautiful angel has much more than just romance. Archangel Chamuel who means “He who sees God”, is an angel known for helping us find anything including lost objects, life purpose, job or even a romantic date. Moreover this angel always lifts you up from any kind of toxic or negative thoughts.

Relationships

We all are human beings and at the core of our existence, and whether we acknowledge the fact or not, we have a strong desire to be loved. We all want to be in healthy relationships where we are loved and where we are respected for the unique individual we are.

However, due to blocks in Heart chakra, these feelings can go to 2 extremes:

1. We build walls around our hearts so that we do not allow ourselves to be loved, the underlying fear that we will be manipulated.
2. We are so possessive of losing the ones we love that we act obsessive about them, the fear herein is that they will leave us.

Both are extreme conditions. Love is neither of the above. Love is just being you and loving without any conditions or boundaries. The base of love is liberation or letting it go.

Archangel Chamuel helps in seeking this balance in love.

Finding lost objects

It was a Thursday evening and I left from my place of work at 7:00 pm. On reaching home, when I had to pay the cab fare I realised I had misplaced my wallet. The first thing I did was called up my colleague to check at my desk if it was still around. However she could not find it there, nor in the washroom. I was slightly concerned because I had just withdrawn some money earlier that day and besides it contained all my debit /credit cards and even my driving licence.

I started praying to Chamuel and immediately heard a voice in my head saying “Go back to workplace”. I immediately went back. On reaching my workplace I asked everyone right from the security to the services team and none of them reported to have seen it. After an hour of looking for it, finally I almost gave up. But I had faith in Chamuel. At that moment I received a call from the front desk, saying “Hello Ma’m, we have found your purse, could identify it as it had your driver’s licence. Please come and collect.”
I found my purse with all the money and cards intact. This was a miracle solely by the Archangel Chamuel.

Finding life purpose and new jobs

Chamuel is a patron of job seekers. If you are trying to find a job, try contacting him. Your demands will be met. He also helps you align with your life purpose and gives you a job closest to your life purpose. You’ll be amazed by your results when you start working with him.

There are many more things which he can help you with eg: Harmonising parent child relationships, findings right fit candidates, finding service providers or even domestic help.

Archangel Chamuel’s female counterpart is Archea Charity, and they both along with ascended master Paul the Venetian are in charge of the 3rd Angelic ray of God’s love and selfless giving.

Innovative ways to contact Chamuel

There are several ways to connect to Chamuel. He can be contacted by a simple prayer or by lighting a pink or a green candle or by simply chanting his name. However today we are going to learn some quick innovative ways to connect to him.

1. Letter writing: Simple and easy, take a piece of paper. If you are attuned to Reiki or any other healing modality activate it in your palms. Take a red or pink ink pen and write your issue or grievance on a piece of paper and address it to Chamuel. Pour out everything to him as if it is a letter to your best friend. Write to him as if it is already solved.
2. Email writing: Address an email as to ‘archangel Chamuel’ and then type an email to him. Naturally the address doesn’t exist in email format but angels understand 2 things ie: intention and energy. So he’ll automatically understand what you want. You will be amazed by how you will receive answers.
3. WhatsApp: A very creative idea where in you can save your own number as Archangel Chamuel and keep pouring all your thoughts on that chat window. Trust me I have tried and it works.
4. Phone Call: You can also save his name in your phone and call him. You can simply connect to him via Reiki distance symbol and pretend you are talking to him. If you are not attuned to Reiki or are Reiki level 1, you can simply connect to Chamuel with intention.
5. You can also update your WhatsApp status with his name or simply put his picture as your display picture.
6. You can light a green or pink candle and connect to him via the colour energy, imagining your heart opening to his love and then have a mental talk about your issue.

These are just quick ways which I thought should help. You are free to use any other technique which comes to your mind.

Hope all of you have a wonderful time connecting to Chamuel and I am sure he runs to your help like an old best friend!

Love and Angelic blessings!