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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May You Walk in Gratitude for the Blessings Each Day Brings
Reminder: Reiki Shares this month
February 6: Daytime Share
February 17 Afternoon/Evening Share
See Below for Details
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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
9. Tips & Tidbits:
10.Miscellaneous
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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.
Using Reiki with Chronic Kidney Disease
My name is Rob Gaydos and i have C.K.D.,,aka chronic kidney disease. As you probably
know ,your kidneys play a major role in filtering the body's wastes. I was diagnosed about
three years ago, after a routine blood test revealed a high Creatinine count. Creatinine is
a waste by-product produced by the kidneys. The average person has a creatinine level
of 0.02-5...my level was 3.2...an indication of kidney failure.
Now,the magic number for total kidney failure is 7.0, that means Kidney dialysis.
Unfortunately or more, foolish of me, i put off going to the doctors. I sort of denied it. I
reasoned that if it took all my life to get to that point, it would take many, many years to
reach total failure...i was wrong !
Once reaching that level of 3.2, the condition starts to snowball towards failure! After
more than a year since diagnosed with c.k.d, I went for another blood test to see where I
stood.. the test came back 4.3...I could no longer deny this. So i went to a Nephrologist
kidney doctor,,,,and began treatment.
I will never forget the first time i went to the kidney clinic. The waiting room was comprised
entirely of elderly people, clearly with multiple problems. i, being 41 yrs old at the
time,,stood out! Right from the beginning, my mentality was "I don't belong here"
Looking back I didn't realize my defiant attitude would play an important part of my
treatment.
Treatment,by the way of conventional medicine, simply meant drugs and diet. Now there
happened to be a dialysis room there at the clinic so curiosity got the best of me and I
took a peek in! What i saw jolted me! Two rows of beds, about 10 per row, all filled with
elderly people who looked like they've been to hell and back. If you don't know,,,a dialysis
machine draws your blood out, its then filtered through the machine and returns it back to
your body cleansed. The process is done 3 days a week: Monday,Wednesday, Friday--,5
hours each day, it leaves the patient feeling drained of energy,usually.
Well at the sight of that I thought "there is no way I am doing that"!!! I will do whatever it
takes to stay out of there! So i dutifully followed the Drs orders and took my pills and
watched my diet, and signed up for a kidney transplant. However I fell into a depression.
The treatment wasn't intended to stop kidney failure just slow down the inevitable. Nothing
was going to Stop my kidneys from falling,and this was depressing.
I was recently divorced, my condition had a hand in that, and I was working two jobs to
survive. Things were not looking good for year. So I started praying,,,something I haven't
done for about 7 years. I delved into books of spiritual nature and content,looking for a
positive outlook on life. I even went to therapy for help.
I go every 3 months for blood work and every month the creatinine level goes up. Not
much,,usually a point, but always up. Now I was always "energy sensitive", and a few
years prior I had looked into Reiki and had a respect for it, but didn't embrace it at the
time. Then in June 2007 I felt the time was right to look into it again, after all reiki is about
healing. So i simply "googled reiki masters in pa" and had a list to choose from. After
perusing some names, Susan Anderson and her Seeds for Change appealed to me! So I
studied Reiki Level 1 and found it had wonderful possibilities!
The first few weeks after attunements, found me fascinated with rediscovery, both of
myself and this world,,our universe! Really I am still going through this process. I've
learned how to channel energy through touch and take an active role in treating my
c.k.d.! Since i've studied with Susan, I've had two blood tests since becoming a reiki
practioner..Before i went to Susan my cretinine level was 4.5,,,now its at 3.8!!
I give myself a reiki treatment almost every day for at least 30 minutes. My sessions are
ever evolving and taking more dimension and depth! I presently incorporate visualization,
crystals, jade and mantra's into each session. After which I have a deep satisfaction of
knowing I am taking a proactive approach to my condition thats its actually working. Reiki
is one of the best things that i have discovered in this life..its rewards are really amazing!!
Sincerely, Rob G
Comment from Susan: This is such a powerful story illustrating the need to empower
ourselves, and once we do, we are firmer ground. One thing that Rob had mentioned to
me in previous conversations is that the cretinine levels he was referring to do not go
down...they may slow down, but they do not reverse. This is an amazing testimony to
Rob's work on himself and using the healing power of Reiki to bring about positive
change.
Many who know me, have heard me tell this story numerous times....about 15 years ago I
was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, the doctor told me it was a degenerative
disease and would only get progressively worse. I was handed a few prescriptions, and
an appointment was made to come back to see my doctor in 1 month. I walked out of that
office, and committed a very defiant act, I tore up the prescriptions and declared to the
universe..."I don't do rheumatoid arthritis, not in the realm of things that will be part of my
life." Didn't know what I was going to do, but the answer arrived a few days later, I worked
using a natural, holistic remedy and within 1 week's time I had no remaining symptoms
left. Prior to that I was in bed, with every joint in my body inflamed and extremely painful.
I do not have RA. Could it be that when we take the power of control, with our mind, body
and spirit, we have the ability to create our own miracles? I think so...my experience and
Rob's are good indicators.
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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 for 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.
Prayers for Transtion from Susan
On Nov 12, our dear friend and teacher Slim Spurling passed. Please send prayers
to his wife Katarina and to Slim that he may continue to assist us in the work of healing
the environment from where he is.
Request from Karen S.
Please continue to send long distance reiki to my parents:
John and Anna Kulasa, Michigan. They are in their 90’s and are having multiple health
issues – kidney, gastro, heart, memory. I would appreciate any help in making them more
comfortable. Thanks. Karen
Request from Pam FR
Please send long distance reiki for the following people:
My mum, Doris Smith, of Perkasie, who continues to have problems with peripheral
neuropathy. She has been in so much pain, despite medications, that she has been
confined to bed.
Tim Lyons who will be undergoing surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer. Please
send LDR to Tim, his surgeons, family and care-givers
Bert Fendt who is sufffering severely with sarcoidosis and a sinus infection. He also just
lost his mother with heart problems. Please send LDR for the Fendt family in CT.
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:
What are some of the questions one should ask when looking for a Reiki teacher to take
classes with?
ANSWER:
There are a number of questions you may wish to ask the reiki teacher you are
interviewing regarding their teaching. I have listed some of them below:
- Do you teach the traditional Usui method, or other approaches?
- What is the maximum number of students you will have in a class?
- Do you do private instruction?
- How do you structure your class program-- in a large block of time, or spread out over
a period of time?
- Will I get to practice in class? If so, how much?
- What are the different levels you teach?
- How many hours are taught at each level?
- How many attunements do you do at each level?
- What follow-up support do you offer?
- What is your Reiki lineage?
- What is the cost of the class?
- What is included in tuition of the class?
As always, it is important to connect with the individual who will be teaching you...pay
attention to the intuition you are provided with...ask--is this person resonating with me at
the heart level? You will always be directed to the right teacher for you, when you are
ready for the experience.
QUESTION:
What are the typical tuition fees for the varying Reiki levels.
ANSWER:
Although there is always variations, which depend on a number of factors, such as where
a class is being held, the costs for renting space, advertising, and materials needed to
run the class, as well as the length/depth of the class, below is listing of the average
tuition fees found in our local area.
Level I: Between $125 - $150 Level III (Part A): Master Practitioner: $300 - $350
Level II: Between $225 - $250 Level III (Part B): Master Teacher: $300- $350
What are the typical length or duration of the average class?
Typically the average class is as follows:
Level I: 1 full day program
Level II; Usually spread out over 2 days, or an evening and full day
Level III Master Practitioner: Typically the same length of time as Level II, may be an
additional few hours longer
Level III Master Teacher: A continuation of Master Practitioner, with an additional day or
two
What is your format?
My typical class structure is as follows:
Level I: 4 weeks, 2 1/2 hour per weekly session
Level II: 4 weeks, 3 hours per weekly session
Level III Master Practitioner: 6 month apprenticeship
Level III Master Teacher: 6 month apprenticeship
Can I audit a class with you?
Once you have taken a Reiki class with me, you are free to come back and audit that
same level class whenever you wish, as long as there is space in the class, which is
usually not a problem.
What type of follow-up support do you provide for those who take classes with
you?
I am always available to assist with any questions you may have after taking a class, feel
free to contact me by phone or email. I have been putting this Reiki Newsletter out for
seven years now to help keep people connected, motivated and interested in Reiki.
There are 2 reiki shares offered monthly right now as well.
Do you offer any discounts?
I offer a referral reward, $25 per paid registrant. Through your referrals, the individual will
receive a 30 minute complimentary reiki session once they have signed up and paid for
the class and you would receive a $25 credit toward class tuition, which allows you to
reduce the rate of tuition.
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4. What's New?
New Center Location 158 Green Street, Silverdale, PA 18963
We are in full swing now at our new location, even though we have a few remaining details
to add into the decor...I like to think of it as a work in progress...but regardless, it is a
warm, wonderfully homey environment. We hope you will get a chance to stop by for a
class, workshop or session. All hours are by appointment.
Some Upcoming Classes/Events You May Be Interested In
Daytime Reiki Share
Healing Circle
Afternoon Reiki Share & Forum
Insight Through Tarot Workshop
Customized Guided Imagery
Incorporating Stones & Crystals
Using EFT
Discover Your Dowsing Potential
THE SECRET
Chakra Workshop
Healing from the Inside Out
See Section 10 below for Reiki Classes:
Level I: Offered Monthly
Level II: Offered in Nov and February
Level III: Master Practitioner Apprenticeship Program
Level III: Master Teacher Apprenticeship Program
For More Classes See Calendar
Check Out My Blogs:
http://justalist.blogspot.com and http://seedsforchangewellness.blogspot.com
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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.holistichopeforall.com/
It seems like a lot of practitioners I have spoken with recently are interested in using
Reiki with horses or already do so. Here is a good site. I backed tracked to this home
page after coming across this great handout showing a horse's chakras.
Make sure you check the article Using Reiki to Treat Horses if this is an area of interest
for you.
The Forgotten Thymus Gland
Free book that can be downloaded about the thymus gland and its role and importance in
our health.
The Rock Identification Key
If you work with rocks and crystals, this is a good basic site reference.
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6. Recommendations:
This recommendation is not in regard to reading a book, journal or audio program but is
in reference to doing some volunteer Reiki work!
Reiki is such a wonderful modality! It fills me in ways that I have not experienced from
other techniques, modalities, or experiences. It may not be this way for everyone...we
each have our unique signature in this life, so we are drawn to different things with
varying degrees of passion. But if this is your passion, I suggest doing some volunteer
Reiki.
Volunteer reiki can be done on people, animals, situations, etc. Select an area you are
comfortable with and look for opportunities to be of service. This past weekend I
participated in a volunteer day of giving reiki to women at the Northampton Township's
day for Women's Relaxation. Along with 4 other wonderful practitioners, we gave 15-20
minute table sessions to the women who signed up to try reiki. We did this for several
hours, without really taking any breaks, yet by the end of the afternoon, I was feeling very
energized...one of those things that happens when you channel reiki rather than use your
own energy.
It was so inspiring to see how many women were interested in trying this out, a refreshing
attitude from the sometimes unusual stares one gets when mentioning the word reiki.
My feeling is if I can assist just one individual in connecting with this gentle healing
approach, if it resonates with them, then I have done a good thing. Each of us together,
doing these good things, helps bring about peace, harmony, and balance to the world.
Volunteer Opportunity: 3rd Sunday of the Month, I will be hosting a Healing Circle at
Seeds for Change prior to the Practitioner's Reiki Share. Anyone wishing to assist with
this, please let me know. First Healing Circle: Feb 17, 1:00PM- 2:30 PM.
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7. Working with Others:
I have posted Hering's Law of Cure several times throughout the years in this newsletter,
but each month we have new readers and it is important to understand, so I'm posting it
once again...
Hering's Law of Cure
By Dr Roger Schmidt Source
Dr C. Hering...Hering's law of cure has been verified by not only homeopaths but also
ayurveds, naturopaths and energy healers. This suggests that the body is subject to
certain laws that governs its working as a whole. I have dealt with this cursorily in my
article, "The Dynamics of Disease", which is available in the net at
http://www.jcrows.com/ayurvedic.html .
Herings law, in a nutshell, stipulates that there is a DIRECTION OF CURE. With this
knowledge the physician can be sure whether he has really benefited the patient or only
made him worse despite a reduction in the severity of symptoms. Says Hering, the cure
proceeds;
1. From top to bottom.
A symptom or a set of symptoms may slide down. What appeared on the head may go to
the chest, then the abdomen, then the legs before going away entirely.
2. From within to outward.
The problem may leave the innards of the body and surface on the skin, nails, hair,
and/or mucous membranes before disappearing. If the patient has an ulcer in the
abdomen, during the treatment if the patient suddenly develops a profuse discharge of
any of the mucous membranes, or develops a scary rash, then the direction is towards a
cure. In such a case the subsequent acute manifestation should not be disturbed and
must be allowed to take its course.
3. Backwards in time.
The present symptom may be replaced by what has taken place prior to it, moving
backwards the way it developed. For example a kidney failure patient may go back to his
cardiac manifestation, then the severe abdominal complaints he may have suffered earlier
may resurface. Then the eczema or psoriasis that was suppressed earlier may recur
which when treated holistically, or by continuing the present method of treatment will
cure the patient.
4. From the more important organ to a less important one.
As stated above the affected kidney may heal with the disease going to the heart, then
the liver, the abdomen, then the skin before affecting a cure. A mental symptom like
anxiety may be relieved as the disease takes hold of a physical organ and then moving on
from the more vital organ to the less important one.
A word of caution here. Merely going to a practitioner who uses holistic remedies will not
result in a cure as stated above. The practitioner must be aware of the DYNAMICS OF
HEALING and must be a master in both the philosophy, art and the techniques of his
science of healing. Both philosophy and practice must travel hand in hand. During the
course of treatment the experienced physician enters the realm of the patient and both
get transported to a plane which facilitates the healing. The intuition of the doctor and the
expression of the patient as to what ails him are the fundamentals without which cure is an
illusion.
Disease per se may not be bad in a healthy person. The law of cure is not peculiar to the
physicians efforts but is characteristic of the body's function. An accumulation of waste in
the body may find relief from a sudden diarhhoea or a profuse cold. At such times rest
and a simple diet will relieve the symptoms and the patient emerges feeling better than
ever, cured of ennui. An emergency may thus be averted by the action of the body alone.
What ought to be treated and what may grow worse from an external intrusion
is a decision that only a knowledgeable and sincere physician well versed in
the art of healing can make.
Detoxification is the primary aim of the body. Detoxification is the primary aim of the health
conscious individual and the trained physician. The aim is the same, only the practices
resorted to may be different. The body-mind energy complex is the best healer and its
collective role should be a subject of close scrutiny for every physician.
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8. Reiki Shares:
Seeds for Change will be hosting Reiki Shares at our new location
158 Green Street, Silverdale, PA
Reiki Shares:
Daytime Share: 1st Wednesday of the month....9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Evening Share: 3rd Sunday of the month...when I do not have ministry obligations.
This is a combined share and social gathering. The share begins at
3:00 PM and will run to 5:00 PM. This will be followed by a
Practitioner's Forum, from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. We ask each participant
to bring a light snack/refreshment to share with the group. Group
discussion, questions, ideas, etc will be shared informally as we
gather together in kindred spirit together.
All Level Reiki Practitioners are invited to attend.
Although there is no set charge, we are asking that those participating make a small
donation to help offset our operating costs. Suggested Donation: $5.00
Daytime: 1st Wednesday of Each Month
Feb 6, 2008
March 5, 2008
April 2, 2008
Afternnon/Evening: 3rd Sunday of the Month
February 17, 2008
March 16, 2008
April 20, 2008
Please email me to let me know you plan to atte
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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 25: Remember: Be Here Now
It's Saturday morning, a day off, time to go shopping. As you get in the car one of the
children starts complaining. "Be quiet we must go shopping." Then the baby cries, you are
getting uptight. Your partner starts yelling. "Oh stop yelling, he's only a baby." things are
getting very tense...STOP! Do you recognize this sort of scene? Substitute any situation
where your well-formed plans aren't working. Don't keep bashing on in the face of such
resistance...stop and recognize the moment. Consciously place yourself into the present
moment. Let go of thoughts about the past or the future and appreciate and act in the
NOW.
If you get so organized and together that you are busy living in the future or you are
rushing to keep track of time then you are missing the true pleasure of the moment.
Whenever you feel that your life is running out of control, stop and say to yourself,
"Remember, be here now!" This doesn't mean that you have to let go of everything.
Sort out the babies and then go shopping. If the telephone rings then answer it (it's
happening in the moment). Make that appointment for three weeks' time (you make it in
the moment and in three weeks time you will keep the appointment in the moment).
The power is always in the moment. Stop reading and recognize the moment, feel the
now. "Later" never actually exists because we are only ever really conscious in the
present moment and "later" always lies in the future.
The following affirmation will help you to stay in the present and to appreciate this
precious moment in your life:
AFFIRMATION: I accept the here and now fully as it is, right at this moment.
Next Month: Suggestion 26: Identify and Eliminate Unnecessary Stressors
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The Next Step
Here is a short channelled writing I did last summer...as I was going through my
journal pages I came across it and it held alot of meaning for me...maybe it will
resonate with you as well...Susan
The Next Step
The evolution of being is being. This simple statement brings into light that which is.
Trying to uncover a bigger broader truth is like looking for a certain grain of sand on the
beach. All the grains are the same.
Go forth and find the being you are. You needn’t look under rocks, in the forest, or in
books. You find the being that you are by going within and connecting to the greater
source that flows through you at all times.
The source is magnificent and without words of description. The source is you. The
source is all that surrounds you. The source is those you love, those you like, those you
dislike, those you can’t bear the sight of…There is no discrimination, the source is ALL.
When you reach the state of being you are vibrating at your highest level. This state
allows you to express the truest part of yourself. This essence then expands outward to
reach and affect the entire environment. Once you step into this space you recognize it
by the way it feels and the way you feel. As you become more aware of this feeling you
will return to this space for longer and longer periods of time and it will be an easier shift,
to the point that it is instantaneous.
Alignment is the space of perfection within…it opens the doors to greater experiences that
yield higher learnings. Alignment is the place where we what to reside for the greater
portion of our time because it is our nature state of being.
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10. Miscellaneous:
Upcoming Reiki Classes:
Reiki Level 1 Class:
Tuesday Evenings: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
February 5- February 26, 2008
March 4- March 25, 2008
April 1 - April 22, 2008
Help us spread the word!
If you have benefited from a Reiki class, encourage others to give it a try!
I will be offering a free healing circle before the Sunday afternoon reiki
share each month to talk a little bit about Reiki and what it is. This will be
followed by a guided healing meditation and Reiki for the people attending.
Here is an opportunity to help out or volunteer your time. If you plan to come
to the Practitioner's share, why not come a bit earlier and help others feel the
power of Reiki.
Referral Rewards: If you refer someone to our Reiki Level I class, who
enrolls in the regular class program, you will receive a $25 credit toward any
other Reiki classes or other healing class offered by me. They will receive a
1/2 hour complimentary reiki session once they begin class. This offer does
not apply to discounted classes, such as the evening school programs.
Reiki Level II Class: 2 February Class Sessions Offered
February 6 -27, 2008 Wednesday Evenings...6:30 PM - 9:30 PM or
February 7 - 28, 2008 Thursday Evenings...6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
I am also available to teach one-on one classes.
Need a different time slot to take a Reiki Level I or LEvel II 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.
Keep up with your daily self-treatments and think about
submitting your thoughts, ideas, experiences or suggestions
to next month's newsletter.
Make it an awesome month!
Namaste,
Susan Anderson
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