My Reiki Journey
Reiki for Anxiety
An old employer fired several people at my workplace several years ago. It deeply affected me, and I fell into a state of emotional, physical, and mental upheaval. I knew I was carrying pain from the situation because I felt tightness, panic, despair, fear, and worry throughout my entire body. Around this time, my daughter introduced me to a Reiki practitioner who was able to support me in releasing the trauma-induced discomfort I was holding. They encouraged me to let Mother Earth support me. It was my first time exploring the practice of grounding—a beneficial practice that is fundamental to Reiki. Grounding is related to “mindfulness.” It is about being present in the moment, feeling connected to the earth, and feeling safe and secure in the body. Reiki is an excellent teacher in the practice of grounding.
Reiki for Family Distress
When a close family member went through a crisis in their life, I took on many of the emotions and upset they were feeling. I turned to reiki to help me release those feelings, recognize my place in the situation, and carry on feeling supported and less “blocked.” Reiki alleviated the lump in my throat, the pain in my chest, and the continual obsessive thoughts, allowing me to go about my life feeling less “stuck and helpless.”
Reiki for Grief
Grief is an area of my life where Reiki has been and continues to be profound support. Everyone experiences grief at some time. In my family, we have experienced the stillbirth of three precious baby boys—my grandsons. It is a special kind of loss because there are no memories of happy events and times together to ease the pain. I became aware of a strong, energetic connection to my darling grandson with the first loss. I was able to meet and hold him. I felt a lightning bolt of connection pass from my heart to his.
It was a profound and life-changing moment. It opened me up to my energetic self and the powerful energy of love.
Through these experiences, I came to appreciate the importance of energy and the ability of Reiki to support one energetically. Reiki provides a way of understanding and sharing life-force-energy and healing potential in everyone. I believe Reiki is essential, healing, and powerful. It is a modality I want to share with anyone who needs and wants it.