Reiki was introduced to me back when I was a struggling single mother, approximately 20 years ago. While I could not afford any training at this time, I began practicing on myself with a curious mind and an open heart. I easily noted the feelings of peace this form of healing created, as well as the divine connectedness with Spirit, Source and Higher Self it evoked.
At this time, I was performing Reiki on a permanent pin that was surgically implanted in my hand due to injuries induced by a horrific car crash. After performing Reiki for approximately a week, I had a follow up appointment regarding this hand/pin. The doctor asked if I had fallen, which I hadn’t, because this pin had moved so much that it required removal. This secured my beliefs in the power of Reiki, and marks a substantial milestone on my spiritual journey.
I have since been able to afford and enjoy the trainings required to become first, Reiki I certified and then years later, Reiki II certified. The monies and teachers for these trainings appeared in my life at the exact right ‘divine’ timing.
Reiki I training appeared in the midst of my professional counseling career, while employed at a minimum secure/rehabilitation based jail facility. This position tested my limits physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. It also provided me with both a personal, as well as a spiritual, purpose. It procured moments for me to witness blessed, affirming moments of the power of positivity, connection and the strength of the human spirit.
Reiki II presented itself to me after a move across the country to be closer to my dear, late father-in-law. This move required me to leave my profession, my family, my home and everything that had defined me as ‘me.’ I was not prepared for the emotional, spiritual or mental toll this move would take on me. I could no longer define myself by my profession, my employment status or my income. Embodying my worth as a ‘stay-at-home mother’ was proving elusive and very difficult.
My Reiki II training appeared in the midst of these emotional difficulties. My Reiki II teacher emanated an aura/presence that reminded me of a deeply missed mentor, teacher, inspiration…friend…and this lifted my spirits remarkably. Reiki II certified me for long-distance healing. Sending loving, intentional Reiki healing home to my beloveds across the country, connected me in a much needed way. This connection allowed my lonely, bruised heart to begin healing.
I was able to secure a counseling position in an impoverished, challenging school system last school year and was offered a position/requested to return, this school year. I was not personally, practically, emotionally or spiritually able to return to that job this school year, however. Due to this change in employment plans…Sacred Spiral Reiki was birthed. First as a thought, then as a creative, exciting, spiritual adventure. For the first time since my move across country…I felt a sense of personal and professional purpose.
Reiki has helped me every step of this spiritual spiral dance…called life. To be connected to others through the loving, healing, light energy force of Reiki, is truly a privilege and honor. This blessed opportunity is humbling and contemplating the span of possibilities this adventure could present, moves me to tears of joy. When I was baptized at the age of 10 (or somewhere close to that age), I was told that I would be a healer. I remember being confused and quite overwhelmed by this statement. Reiki, however, allows me to be a conduit for the energy from Source, Spirit, God…rather than ‘the healer.’ This resonates more authentically for me.
So that is the synopsis of my life as influenced by Reiki. How has it influenced your life? Please share and comment below.
Love, ME.
Sacred Spiral Reiki 