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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Reiki Share April 2 , 2007 Doors open at 6:45, share begins promptly at 7:00PM
Please call or email if you plan to attend.
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Table of Contents:
1. Interesting Reiki Stories
2. Requests for Long Distance Healing
3. Q & A
4. What's New?
5. Interesting Websites
6. Recommendations: Books, Audio, Etc
7. Working with Others:
8. Reiki Shares
Next Share will be April 2, 2007
9. Tips & Tidbits:
10.Miscellaneous
Next Reiki Level I Class: April 3 - April 24, 2007
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1. Interesting Reiki Stories:
Reiki stories are posted as a way to help keep us inspired and to remember to use Reiki as a tool
in healing. If you have an experience or story to share, please forward it to us, otherwise I will try
to post a story or two monthly that I find on the web.
Helps Heal Lesions:
A massage student, recently a Level 2, had been giving Reiki to herself daily, and sharing Reiki daily
with her family. She was due to go back to her doctor to schedule surgery to remove some lesions
from her cervical area, as a result of complications from childbirth several years before.
She was on the examing table, under the fiberoptic scope being examined by the other doctor in the
office. The other doctor called in her OBGYN to check out the lesions. Her doctor stated, "Well, I know
they were there, but I can't see them either". Source
Reducing Leg Pain:
I was working with a client this past week who has been experiencing leg pain concentrated in the
knees and ankles for an extended period of time. This causes pain when walking as well as extreme
difficulty in climbing stairs, requiring her to lift one leg, then stop and then lift the other leg when going
up or down the steps. During her session, a good deal of time was spent in the lower chakra areas
and there were significant energy releases in both legs. At the end of the session, the
pain had reduced to a lower level, but the most surprising reaction was that as she climbed a flight of
stairs she was able to do so without any hesitation or stopping. This is a chronic problem and will
require regular attention as well as other holistic applications but she is optimistic that with the
continued work she is doing to turn her health around, she will see a vast improvement maintaining
over a long period of time. Submitted by Susan
Reiki Heals Infection
A friend of mine went into the hospital for some reconstructive surgery due to breast cancer. After a
couple of weeks, I saw her husband and inquired about her health. He was devastated and told me
that she had developed a severe infection and had been running a fever of 104 degrees for several
days and the doctors did not know where it was coming from. He said they believed her organs could
begin to shutdown. I asked permission to visit her the next day, which he later called to tell me she
accepted, and I began to send Reiki to her immediately. Upon my arrival the next morning, she looked
wonderful! I asked her how she was and she said it was amazing. She woke up that morning and her
temperature was completely normal. She felt great! The doctors had no explanation for her healing.
She then asked me to explain Reiki to her and before I had finished, she took my hands and placed
them on the site of her infection, closed her eyes and said, "Just do it." My friend is now home
recuperating with her family. I thank God everyday for her health and this beautiful gift of Reiki.
From Kathellen, Source: reiki.org
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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.
Request/Follow Ups: from Pam FR
Peter Gainsbury, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK..I had requested LDR a while ago and, after
radiation his head tumors have disappeared. Thank you all - keep it up please.
New Requests:
Lily Wood, March, Cambridgeshire, UK - oesophageal cancer
Maria Wood - Doylestown, PA - Maria has had back surgery and is so much pain that she cannot et out
of bed to walk.
The families of Council Rock North and South who lost sons these last 2 weeks to suicides.
Staff at Penn Central MS, Silverdale, PA.. who have lost family members in the last 3-4 weeks - they
know who they are.
Request: from Beth S
John in Richmond Virginina, this weekend. He has prostate cancer and is at home with his family on
hospice care managing his pain medication. I would request Reiki for him as he faces this difficult
time.
Request: from Susan
Kathleen Regan, Lansdale, PA for continued good health of herself and her babies during her
pregnancy with twins.
Request/Follow Up: from Kristi S
WIlliam Bishop: I wanted to give you an update on Dad. He started chemotherapy on Monday, along
with radiation treatments. He will get getting chemotheray on Mondays, two weeks of treatment, then
two weeks off, then repeating this for a while. I am not sure how long he will be receiving treatments,
as Mom is not entirely sure herself. Dad felt good for the first day or two after the treatments, but is now
feeling a little nauseous and not eating much. The radiation had the side of effect of making food taste
different or not taste at all, so now he is basically eating to stay alive, especially with the upset
stomaches, complicated by the fact he is diabetic. Mom also said he is very tired and sleeping alot,
which the nurses are telling her is normal. They basically said it would be more of a concern if he felt
good than it is that he is feeling yucky because this means the treatments are working.
Please continue to send LDR /and or prayers to Bill, his wife, Janet and the rest of their family.
This section will be updated as requests come in, if you have a request for Long Distance Reiki,
email it to seedsforchange@comcast.net, title the request Long Distance Reiki
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3. Q & A
QUESTION:
How can I help to relax a person who is coming in for Reiki if they are overly anxious or if they are
nervous about what to expect during a first time session?
ANSWER:
There are many effective techniques that can be used at the beginning of a Reiki session to assist an
individual. If someone is receiving Reiki for the first time it is always a good practice to give them a
brief overview of what a session is like, how long it will be, and possible effects ( such as energy
releases) that may occur as well as the range of physical / non-physical experiences that they may
have.
I begin each session by taking the individual through some deep breathing exercises followed by a
visual relaxation to help them release body tightness and tension. To further help the person, I usually
create a customized meditation related to their particular area of focus which assists them in bringing
a deeper awareness to their intention for the session. This initial process can occur for 20-30 minutes
of the session. I make the determination based on the client's individual needs and desires. If you
have difficulty creating an appropriate meditation, their are several on the market that can be
purchased and played through your music player. I generally begin a session working at the upper
chakras (head/3rd eye), to help the person quiet the chattering that frequently occurs in the mind.
One person I know begins a session with a short foot massage to help relax her clients. Others
begin at the solar plexus, where many people hold their emotions and tensions. The best place to
start is the one where you feel intuitively guided to begin. Susan
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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 include
previewing of the selected film followed by an open discussion afterward.
This is limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration is required.
Upcoming Film Dates:
April 22, 2007 (Sunday) The Secret
Film Viewing: 2:00 PM No Charge Please Respond by April 14, 2007 if you plan to attend
The powerful film on The Law of Attraction that everyone is talking about. It will help you understand
just how important it is to keep your thoughts focused on what you want. After you watch The Secret,
you'll begin to notice evidence of the Law of Attraction everywhere... in your family, in your friends, and in
yourself. We all attract circumstances that align with our dominant thoughts. Take charge of your
thoughts, and you'll take charge of your circumstances.
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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://www.nmia.com/~galenvtp/immunecf.htm
Immune System Care and Feeding
http://www.innersource.net/
For those wishing to learn more about Donna Eden's Energy Medicine Programs
http://geocities.com/hypnosis_self_hypnosis/
Hypnosis induction pictures to help you relax and focus.
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6. Recommendations:
Informative Videos to Watch:
Here are some videos I have already posted in past monthly newsletters for Seeds for Change,
if you have not had the opportunity to view them, I would recommend taking a look, because they
contain valuable information related to taking a holistic approach to healing.
The Future of Food ( 1 hour, 29 minutes)
The Future of Food offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled,
patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly ...
The Secret: Law of Attraction ( 1st 20 minutes) Here is the movie I will be showing this month
The LAW OF ATTRACTION is always working, you can never escape it. Everything that comes into
your life, you are attracting into your life; and you see, as we understand The Secret, then we can sit
down and dictate exactly what we want to come into our life, and with absolute certainty it will arrive.
The Power of Intention ( 1 hour, 14 minutes)
Dr. Wayne Dyer's inspirational and empowering presentation
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7. Working with Others:
The Science Behind Reiki Source
Author: Tamisha Sabrina - UK Reiki Federation
What Happens in a Treatment?
Independent research by Dr. Robert Becker and Dr. John Zimmerman during the 1980's investigated
what happens whilst people practice therapies like Reiki. They found that not only do the brain wave
patterns of practitioner and receiver become synchronised in the alpha state, characteristic of deep
relaxation and meditation, but they pulse in unison with the earth's magnetic field, known as the
Schuman Resonance. During these moments, the biomagnetic field of the practitioners' hands is at
least 1000 times greater than normal, and not as a result of internal body current. Toni Bunnell (1997)
suggests that the linking of energy fields between practitioner and earth allows the practitioner to dr.aw
on the 'infinite energy source' or 'universal energy field' via the Schuman Resonance. Prof. Paul
Davies and Dr. John Gribben in The Matter Myth (1991), discuss the quantum physics view of a 'living
universe' in which everything is connected in a 'living web of interdependence'. All of this supports the
subjective experience of 'oneness' and 'expanded consciousness' related by those who regularly
receive or self-treat with Reiki.
Zimmerman (1990) in the USA and Seto (1992) in Japan further investigated the large pulsating
biomagnetic field that is emitted from the hands of energy practitioners whilst they work. They
discovered that the pulses are in the same frequencies as brain waves, and sweep up and down from
0.3 - 30 Hz, focusing mostly in 7 - 8 Hz, alpha state. Independent medical research has shown that
this range of frequencies will stimulate healing in the body, with specific frequencies being suitable for
different tissues. For example, 2 Hz encourages nerve regeneration, 7Hz bone growth, 10Hz ligament
mending, and 15 Hz capillary formation. Physiotherapy equipment based on these principles has
been designed to aid soft tissue regeneration, and ultra sound technology is commonly used to clear
clogged arteries and disintegrate kidney stones. Also, it has been known for many years that placing
an electrical coil around a fracture that refuses to mend will stimulate bone growth and repair.
Becker explains that 'brain waves' are not confined to the brain but travel throughout the body via the
perineural system, the sheaths of connective tissue surrounding all nerves. During treatment, these
waves begin as relatively weak pulses in the thalamus of the practitioner's brain, and gather
cumulative strength as they flow to the peripheral nerves of the body including the hands. The same
effect is mirrored in the person receiving treatment, and Becker suggests that it is this system more
than any other, that regulates injury repair and system rebalance. This highlights one of the special
features of Reiki (and similar therapies) - that both practitioner and client receive the benefits of a
treatment, which makes it very efficient.
It is interesting to note that Dr. Becker carried out his study on world-wide array of cross-cultural
subjects, and no matter what their belief systems or customs, or how opposed to each other their
customs were, all tested the same. Part of Reiki's growing popularity is that it does not impose a set
of beliefs, and can therefore be used by people of any background and faith, or none at all. This
neutrality makes it particularly appropriate to a medical or prison setting.
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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: April 2 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 15: Consciously Change Your Environment Every Day
Research shows the more that we feel able to express ourselves in our environment the more
relaxed and happy we are able to become.
Every day do something to make your surroundings more beautiful
Examples:
Put fresh flowers in your bedroom.
Bring a photo for your desk to work.
Change a room around.
Wash the curtains.
Put a plant in your office.
Move the pictures around in your house.
Play beautiful music while you do the housework.
Light a candle when you sit down for a meal.
The vibrations in your environment affect your well-being. Keep them bright and positive at
home and at work. Give your surroundings some Tender Loving Care and feel the difference.
Next Month: Suggestion 16: Praise a Child
GROUNDING TECHNIQUES
Authors: Donna Eden & David Feinstein, Ph.D.
DEFINITIONS: An electrical device is “grounded” when it is connected to the ground in a way that
allows excess energy to leave the system.
We are
PHYSICALLY GROUNDED when we can feel our connection with the Earth and carry ourselves
(posture, movement, awareness) in a manner that is in harmony with the Earth’s gravitational pull.
EMOTIONALLY GROUNDED when our energies and emotions move through our physically-grounded
body freely and are wholesomely discharged through our cells, our breath, our thoughts, & our actions.
SPIRITUALLY GROUNDED when a physically-grounded body and an emotionally-grounded mind are
in harmony & alignment with one another and with “spirit” (the animating force within living things).
A Quick “Physical” Grounding Technique
(memorize and keep in your back pocket!)
1. Do a 3rd-Eye/Navel “Hook-Up”
2. Place your hands at the sides of your waist (at the Belt Flow)
3. With your thumb in the front and fingers toward the back, slide your hands slowly and firmly
down your legs
4. When you get to your feet, squeeze at the sides of your feet
5. End by tracing up the spleen meridian
A Quick “Mental” Grounding Technique
This three-part method can be done mentally in a flash whenever you need it. Memorize it so it is
always instantly available. It can also be combined with any of the earlier methods.
1. Place your feet flat on the ground and take a deep in-breath. As you release this breathe,
mentally drop your energy low in your body.
2. With another deep in-breath, move your energy down governing meridian, from the top of your
spine, down your spine, off your tailbone, and into the Earth. You are creating a “grounding wire”
to the Earth. Also feel the pull of gravity down through your legs and feet.
3. As you release your breath, release your thoughts and concerns and release any energy that is
not yours down through this grounding wire and through your feet.
With this technique, you consciously align yourself with the force of gravity in pulling your energies
down into the force field of the earth. By involving Governing meridian, you are able to instantly move
your energies with your mind.
Opening to the Grounding Energies of the Earth
(to enter at your feet and hands)
Open the “foot chakras” by massaging and stretching the heel away from the ball and then
massaging the gaits and squeezing the sides.
Open the “hand chakras” by thumbing them (massaging the palm of one hand with the thumb of
the other) and then pulling the energies off each of your fingers.
Staying “Grounded” in the Air
While many physical and emotional experiences can disrupt our natural grounding, air travel is a
special case because of the unnatural prolonged separation from the Earth combined with its being
so unlike anything we encountered as we evolved. While some people are more sensitive than others
to “earthlessness,” here are some simple methods anyone can use:
During the flight: Tap the ends of the meridians (use a basic “energy psychology” sequence or find the
meridian endpoints in Energy Medicine). Do at least 3 or 4 times over the course of your travel,
depending on the length of the flight and how many take-offs and landings are in your itinerary. Some
people also are reporting that this prevents jet lag.
Before getting off the airplane: Open your feet and hand chakras as described earlier. Then sedate
your stomach meridian using the acupressure holding points. End by tapping the stomach points on
your cheekbones and thanking the pilot for the safe landing.
At your destination: First, “Connect Heaven & Earth.” If you then do not feel balanced, centered, and
grounded, any of the earlier grounding methods can be used. Here is one that addresses the way that
for many people, their field is spinning after a flight. The basic strategy is to ground your chakras to the
new geographical location:
Starting with either hand at your heart, breathe deeply and make a clockwise circle. Continue and
expand the circle, so that on the second round you pass over your 3rd and 5th chakras, on the next
circle (spiraling outward) you pass over your 2nd and 6th chakras, and on the fourth circle you pass
over your 1st and 7th chakras. Finally make giant circles as high as your hands can reach at the top
and touching the ground at the bottom.
As part of the above, or separate from it, if you are feeling unstable at a location, take your hand &
smooth it slowly a couple of times around your navel, and then land your hands at your 2nd and 4th
chakras and hold for as long as it feels good.
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10. Miscellaneous:
Upcoming Reiki Classes:
Reiki Level 1 Class:
Tuesday Evenings: April 3 - April 24 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Reiki Level II Class:
Friday May 18 (7:00PM - 10:00 PM) and Saturday May 19 (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
I am also available to teach one-on one classes. Need a different time slot to take a
Reiki Level I class? Other times available that work mutually for all.
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
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