The Reiki Principles:
Just for today…
I let go of worry
I let go of anger
I give thanks for my many blessings
I do my work honestly
I am kind to every living thing
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Next Share is scheduled for Monday December 4, 2006
Please let me know if you are planning on attending... call 267-377-0088 or email
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Happy Holidays!
Many Blessings to You this Season!
Table of Contents:
1. Interesting Reiki Stories
2. Requests for Long Distance Healing
3. Q & A
Why am I feeling resistance?
4. What's New?
Educational Film Nite beginning Jan 2007
5. Interesting Websites
- William Rand's Site
- Pamela Miles Site: Reiki Articles on Hospital Integration
- Site with a booklet on ways to balance the body's pH
6. Recommendations: Books, Audio, Etc
Chakra Mediation 8 minute video to watch
7. Working with Others:
Keeping Oneself Clear: Not Taking on Another's Symptoms
8. Reiki Shares
December 4 next share
9. Tips & Tidbits:
Monthly Suggestion from Sixty Ways to Heal Your Life: Suggestion 11
Celebrate Your Aloneness
Inspirational Story: The Echo
10.Miscellaneous
Next Reiki Level I Class:
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1. Interesting Reiki Stories:
Reiki Heals Chemical Burns
by Mike Willett from www.reiki.org
This story is for all Doubting Thomases of the divinity of Reiki. In December, 1997 I was working with a
liquid in my lab at a chemical company that reached 550 degrees F. and it blew up in my face. I
stepped under the safety shower. The liquid covered my face, neck, chest and left arm. I ran to the
mirror to see skin sliding down my face and my lips were white and cracking. I was rushed to the
hospital where they applied only cold compresses and later antibiotics. The doctor reported second
and third degree burns on my face and neck. I went home and looked in the mirror and asked God not
to leave me looking like this.
I had received Reiki I & II in 1989. I started to apply Reiki on my face, and used it several times during
the day for the entire week prior to my return visit to the hospital. I returned with no noticeable scars or
discoloration to my face. I did not even have the typical pinkness of the new skin that accompanies a
burn.
In April of 1998 I became a Reiki Master myself. I thank God for intervening and all my Reiki guides that
have helped me to realize that intent and prayer can carry you beyond physical boundaries.
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2. Requests for Long Distance Healing:
Requests for Long Distance Healing:
When there are several requests, in our small way, we can participate by adding each
individual to our prayer list or to send long distance Reiki. Please consider printing out
these requests so you can remember these people over this next month.
If you make a request for long distance healing, it would be helpful if you could provide us
with some feedback on how the person is doing after a period of time.
Remember if there are multiple requests, you can use the stack method of sending long
distance Reiki. One suggestion would be: When time permits-- send long distance Reiki f
or one specific request, then add that request to an on-going list or stack that receives
unlimited Reiki.
Level I Practitioners:
You can participate in the Long Distance Requests by adding the individuals to your
prayer list or send positive thoughts and intentions.
Long Distance Requests Submitted by Practitioners:
The Long Courageous Battle has Reached Completion...
It is with such deep, heartfelt sadness that I share the news of Kelly Pomrinke's passing. For those
who have been regularly assisting with long distance Reiki requests, your are aware that Kelly has
been on this list for a long time. Please see this month's spotlight, A Tribute to Kelly.
Kelly passed on Friday November 24 while at the University of Penn hospital receiving treatment for
leukemia. I now ask that you send along prayers/Reiki to her husband Jon and their young 2 year old
daughter, Kira. With much appreciation and gratitude, for your thoughts and prayers...Susan
Feedback from Pat S...
Last month Pat requested long distance reiki for her dog Mya, who was hit in a hit and run accident...
here is the update:
This Thanksgiving I'm very thankful for all the prayers, healing energy, & veterinary care that continues
to be offered to my dog after a hit & run. She is making great progress, healing quickly, & captured the
hearts of all she met. I will say that, during her 2 wk. stay at the veterinary clinic, there was LDR early
on & daily visits consisting mostly of hour long Reiki sessions where she would fall asleep for much of
my time there. Since she's been home these 2 wks, my Reiki time with her has greatly lessened, but
her recovery continues on through vet.visits every 2 days for wound flushing. The Friday after
Thanksgiving may be her last visit if all goes well.
Request from Beth S:
Susan,
I have a long distance request. A member of my board, her husband was just diagnosed with throat
cancer. I don’t know his name, you could just say father of 3 from Doylestown. This is a real
shocker for the family… they got the news last week. Thanks for any help you can send their way.
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3. Q & A
QUESTION:
I am enjoying learning Reiki, I really like coming to class and I definitely feel the benefits when I
give myself or my husband a treatment, but I am also feeling an unexpected resistance
like I shouldn't be doing this...has anyone else experienced this? Is it normal?
ANSWER:
When anyone receive a Reiki attunement, they are usually told about a 21 day Reiki cleansing
process. This is a time of change, detoxification and integration of the energies.This cleansing
process does not just happen when we take Reiki but may occur during any major shift in our life.
An example might be a divorce, we are going to change and grow in many ways but in order to do
that we must let go of the old and embrace the new. It is the same with Reiki, we must let go of the
old mental, emotional, physical and spiritual stuff we don't need to make room for our new higher
level energy vibration.
Listed below are some things you may experience during a Reiki cleansing process after each
Reiki attunement or Reiki treatment and the remedies for each. If you are experiencing worrying
symptoms please contact your Reiki Master who can be reassuring.
Note: Not everyone notices symptoms after a treatment or attunement. Reiki works on all levels:
emotional, mental, spiritual and physical, if a physical complaint doesn’t get better right away, the
energy is working on levels other than the physical. If one finds they are having symptoms a positive
attitude toward the change you are going through will help.
There is no area of life that Reiki will not change and effect. It brings healing as a result of raising
your vibration or energy levels into balance. It will work at healing relationships, assist bringing
goals and desires into manifestation and heal and balance anything in the past and present.
During the 21 day cleansing process the first cycle of seven days is said to be focused on personal
issues, physical and emotional development. The second week focuses on relationships,
community issues and mental integration. The third week is centered on spiritual change.
The Cleansing Process:
Physical Purification
Flu-like symptoms may be experienced, minor discomforts include: achy muscles, fever, headache,
sore throat, excessive mucus, coughing, constipation, diarrhea and other minor symptoms as
toxins are released and your body is cleansed and balanced.
To lessen effects: take long walks in country settings, exercise the entire body mildly or do yoga,
breath clean fresh air and drink lots of pure fresh water. Eat light nourishing meals, which include
fresh fruit, vegetables and juices. Try to stay away from caffeine, nicotine.
Emotional Purification
Deeply held emotions may surface for no apparent reason: anger, frustration, grief, fear sadness
and others. These emotions have been repressed or suppressed from earlier times, this life and
past, they are being released. Do not allow yourself to become emotionally effected by what you
experience. Do not place blame on anyone or anything for these feelings. Just experience them as
they surface and let them go.
To lesson effects: meditate, breathing in and out gently. Take a long hot bath in Epsom salt and sea
salt. Soak about 1/2 hr. This will relax you.
Mental Purification
Old thought forms, behavior patterns and habits may come to the surface. Addictive desires for food,
beverage, nicotine, caffeine, alcohol etc. may increase or resurface. Thoughts of judgment, blame,
victimization, abuse, denial, self-destruction, self-pity etc may happen. These issues are being
healed on every level of your being, from this lifetime and others. Do not be hard on yourself or allow
these impulses and thoughts to get the better of you. Acknowledge them; let them go, then change
your thoughts willfully to those of a more positive nature.
To lessen the effects: Be kind to yourself, do things that make you feel good, repeat positive
affirmations, mantras, and listening to your favorite music eases the intensity of the potentially
negative effects of the thoughts.
Spiritual Purification
Your beliefs may be shaken and challenged, beliefs in how the world operates, how relationships
should be, religion, what is important to your life. As this occurs, insights, revelations and new
understanding will become clear; these will be the building blocks of your newly forming and ever
changing spiritual foundation.
To lessen the effects: Talk to like minded people about your experiences, read uplifting spiritual
books, listen to motivational tapes and treat yourself with love and kindness. You are gaining new
levels of understanding. Know that all is well and this process is perfectly normal. Be at peace. Let
go and let God move through you.
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4. What's New?
Film Nite Social:
Beginning in January 2007, we will be hosting several educational Film Nites at our
home location. The purpose is to gather together like-minded individuals interested
in learning more about specific health and environmental topics. The evening will
begin with a pot luck dinner, followed by the previewing of the selected film and
open discussion afterward. This will be limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration
is required. More information to come next month
Upcoming Film Dates:
January 13, 2007 (Saturday) The Future of Food
Pot Luck Dinner: Starting at 6:00 PM Film: 7:00 PM Cost: $10
THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth
behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled
U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade.
From the prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada to the fields of Oaxaca, Mexico, this film
gives a voice to farmers whose lives and livelihoods have been negatively impacted
by this new technology. The health implications, government policies and push
towards globalization are all part of the reason why many people are alarmed by the
introduction of genetically altered crops into our food supply.
Shot on location in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, THE FUTURE OF FOOD examines
the complex web of market and political forces that are changing what we eat as
huge multinational corporations seek to control the world's food system. The film also
explores alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture, placing organic and
sustainable agriculture as real solutions to the farm crisis today.
March 18, 2006 ( Sunday ) Slim Spurlings Universe
Pot Luck Dinner: Starting at 5:00 PM Film: 6:00 PM Cost: $10
Of special interest for those who have been working with and using the Light
Life technology tools, this video introduces you to Slim Spurling......
Part 1: Cal Garrison, author of the book 'Slim Spurling's Universe' talks to
Slim about his discoveries & the different uses of the Light-Life Tools
Part 2: Starts with an introduction by Slim to the Sacred & Lost Cubit
measurements upon which the Light-Life™ Tools are based. He then does
a demonstration of a healing session using the Tools, followed by a presentation
on the theory behind the Rings, Coils & Harmonizers. There are also interviews with
Cal Garrison & Katharina Spurling-Kaffl about their own experiences with the Tools.
Finally Slim outlines the work of the Geobiology Research Association & the pollution
clearing work they did around the city of Denver, Colorado.
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5. Interesting Websites:
http://www.reiki.org/
For those who are new to receiving this newsletter, here is a good site to access.
This is William Rand’s website which has a great deal of information about Reiki.
http://reikiinmedicine.org/index_flash.html
Pamela Miles has several articles on her website about integrating Reiki into a hospital setting.
http://www.makenawerks.com/wellness/pH-Booklet.pdf
Steps to Optimal pH Balancing...a booklet of information
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6. Recommendations:
Chakra Meditation
View this 8:47 minute video meditation on the chakras
The Healing Consciousness
Book by Dr.Beth DuPree
I have not yet read the book but have heard it mentioned and recommended by a few different people.
From her website:
Dr. Beth DuPree has performed surgery on thousands of patients. The personal and energetic
connection she shares with her patients is as important to their healing process as the surgery she
performs. Her focus as a physician has shifted from one based solely in Western Medicine to one that
combines the wisdom of Eastern Medicine with state of the art Western Medicine technology.
“I recommend this book for health care professionals, physicians and medical students to help find
their way to healing themselves and their patients.” Bernie Siegel, M.D., Author of Love Medicine &
Miracles
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Healing Consciousness Foundation to support
healing services for breast cancer patients.
Click for more information
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7. Working with Others:
Keeping Oneself Clear: Not Taking on Another's Symptoms
Source: William Rand
Since Reiki is a channeled form of healing, the practitioner is not using their own energy and
because the Reiki energy is guided by the "Higher Power," it is very unlikely that a practitioner will
absorb any of the client's negative energy during a Reiki session. In fact, in the early days of Reiki
in the West, it was stated that this could not happen. Yet, it has become clear to me and to other
Reiki teachers and practitioners I have spoken with that occasionally a practitioner can have the
experience of absorbing a portion of the client's pain or other symptoms. In other cases, a
practitioner feels drained after a Reiki session. This experience is rare, but when it does happen, it
can be uncomfortable for the practitioner. In some cases, the experience is so pronounced that
they consider discontinuing the practice of Reiki. So, although it is not happening to many
practitioners, the fact that it is happening to some is reason enough to understand why this sort of
thing takes place and learn how to prevent it.
If you or any of your Reiki friends or students have experienced these situations, I suggest that you
consider the following solutions. Nothing can happen to us unless we create it for ourselves on
some level of our being. Seeking the cause of a situation within oneself opens the door to greater
self-understanding and the possibility for deep healing. When a practitioner takes on a client's
negative energy during a healing session or feels drained afterwards, it is usually due to
something that the practitioner is doing energetically within the self, either consciously or
unconsciously, to allow this to happen. There is usually a misunderstanding or a misalignment
of energy within the practitioner’s energy field that invites the client's symptoms in. If practitioners
have an unbalanced personal interest concerning the client or the Reiki session, either conscious
or unconscious, they open themselves to having their energy drained or to taking on the client's
symptoms.
Here are a few examples of what could be going on for some: The practitioner may have an
unhealthy interest in "curing" the client. Or they may feel that in order to be "OK" as a healer, they
must produce specific results. On some level of consciousness, the practitioner is willing to take
on the client's pain or illness or give up some personal energy in exchange for being considered
an effective healer. A practitioner who is working on a friend or relative may have a specific
outcome they are desperately seeking because of the role that person plays in their life. Thus, a
practitioner may also become open to taking on the client's symptoms as a way of helping the
client achieve the desired results. Furthermore, a practitioner may have strong feelings of guilt and
may feel that they deserve to be punished or restricted in some way. On an unconscious level,
they invite the client's negative energy into their energy field as a way of self-punishment, and may
also feel drained afterwards.
These tendencies usually arise from unconscious parts of the personality. These unconscious
segments are usually attempting to produce a positive result, but in an unhealthy way. It is through
the pathway of one's unhealthy personal energy and intentions toward the client that the
symptoms of the client travel back into the practitioner's energy field. The practitioner is usually not
aware of creating this and feels only the negative symptoms received with no clear explanation.
There are several things that can be done to remedy this situation. As a basis for administering
Reiki treatments, it is important for the practitioner to always keep in mind the need to allow the
Reiki energy to perform all of the healing work. To do this, one must set one's personal energies
aside and get out of the way. Saying a prayer before beginning a treatment can help accomplish
this. For example: "I ask that my personal energies be set aside so Reiki can flow in abundance."
Another level of help involves the use of the Usui power symbol and affirmations. Before
beginning a treatment, draw the power symbol on the palms of each hand. In addition, draw a
large power symbol down the front of your body and small power symbols on each chakra. As you
do this, intend that doing so will prevent the client's symptoms from entering your energy field
while leaving your own energy intact. Then to yourself, in a very certain and definite manner,
repeat an affirmation such as this: "I choose not to take on the client's negative energy." Repeat
these words several times before beginning the session.
The above methods are useful and will produce immediate results. However, the most effective
way to deal with this problem is for the practitioner to focus on the part or parts of the self that is
giving away energy or taking on the client's symptoms and heal that part. This can be done using
various Reiki techniques including regular Reiki, the Healing Attunement, and Aura Clearing
(Psychic Surgery).
These three methods work best when done both as a self- treatment and by receiving treatment
from another practitioner. These are powerful methods especially the third, and are likely to be
accompanied by other changes in the practitioner's life involving how one takes care of oneself
and relates to others. Once healed, the practitioner will be much stronger and will not have to
deal with this problem again.
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8. Reiki Shares:
Since we are in the process of moving from New Britain to Sellersville, there will not be a Reiki
Share in the month of September. Shares will resume in October.
Reiki Share - 1st Monday of Each Month Begins promptly at 7:00 PM...please try to arrive by
6:45 so we can get everyone set up and ready to start by 7:00.
All Reiki practitioners are invited to attend.
Location: 105 Oak Drive, Sellersville, PA 18960 Get Directions
Please let us know if you plan on attending. Contact us by phone 267-377-0088 or email
Reiki Shares for 2007:
Dates: Jan 8 Feb 5 March 5 April 3 May 7 June 4
July 2 Aug 6 Sept 10 Oct 1 Nov 5 Dec 3
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9. Tips & Tidbits:
60 Ways to Heal Your Life… From Lynda Field’s book
Each month one of Lynda’s suggestion is included:
Suggestion 11: Celebrate Your Aloneness
You are unique. There is no such thing as a normal or average size or type of person.
Everyone is absolutely special and individual. When we recognize our uniqueness we
also recognize our aloneness. Sometimes our aloneness can be very scary. We may feel
lonely because no one can really understand how we feel and always "be there" for us.
It is true that no one will ever know the inner you. You are the only person who can know
yourself. No one else can be inside you. And would your really want anyone to know
everything about you?
This idea of our aloneness also carries a wonderful quality of freedom. We can release
our expectations of other people to know all about us and we can stop feeling guilty
about not always "being there" for others.
Frightening or freeing-- your aloneness can be either of these things. Choose freedom,
choose to celebrate your aloneness. Repeat the following affirmation which will help
you to accept and enjoy the inevitability of feeling alone
Affirmation: I am sitting on top of the world and I belong to nobody and nobody belongs to me.
As you say this affirmation use your imagination and visualize yourself at the top of the
world feeling free. Feel the freedom which comes with these words. When we are truly
free to be ourselves all our relationships improve and we feel wonderful
Next Month: Re-Invent Yourself
Inspirational Story:
The Echo of Life
A son and his father were walking on the mountains.
Suddenly, the son falls, hurts himself and screams:
"AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating,
somewhere in the mountain: "AAAhhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
Curious, he yells: "Who are you?"
He receives the answer: "Who are you?"
Angered at the response, he screams: "Coward!"
He receives the answer: "Coward!"
He looks to his father and asks: "What's going on?"
The father smiles and says: "My son, pay attention."
And then he screams to the mountain: "I admire you!"
The voice answers: "I admire you!"
Again the man screams: "You are a champion!"
The voice answers: "You are a champion!"
The boy is surprised, but does not understand.
Then the father explains: "People call this ECHO,
but really this is LIFE.
It gives you back everything you say or do.
Our life is simply a reflection of our actions.
If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart.
If you want more competence in your team, improve your competence.
This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life;
Life will give you back everything you have given to it.
YOUR LIFE IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. IT'S A REFLECTION OF YOU!
- Author Unknown
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10. Miscellaneous:
Upcoming Reiki Classes:
Reiki Level 1 Class:
Tuesday Evening Jan 2- Jan 23 7PM - 9:30 PM
Reiki Practitioners Looking For a Trade:
For those not available to attend the Reiki Shares that are scheduled but
are interested in doing a trade for Reiki or another healing modality, send
me an email. I will send out a private email to those who have taken our
classes listing the individuals interested in doing trades. You will then
set up appointments on your own.
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Keep up with your daily self-treatments and think
about contributing your thoughts, ideas or experiences
to the next newsletter! Namaste!
Susan Anderson
Email a contribution to one of the newsletter sections
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