King's Touch Reiki

  In 1989, I went to a harp concert with the amazing Karen Bruner in January ... and met my Reiki master at a talk in the same room in September, 9 months later.  In the summer of 1991, two 1/2 years after first meeting Karen, I saw her at the NW Reiki gathering, "ah!! She does Reiki!! That explains it!" ... (The thread connecting her to my own Reiki journey - I'd just become a Master at that point) When I took 2nd degree in '89, I dropped the symbols into the drum I'd made, and brought with me - and in 1993, when I got my first harp, dropped them into her!  Drums and Native American Flute Before 'finding' Reiki, I was 'waiting' for a book, and would visit a certain isle at Powell's City of Books, hoping it was be there ... this went on for at least a year. (Powell's was an hour away in those days - longer now with more traffic)  I'd go to the section with tomes on Tai Chi/ Qigong (which I began learning in 1983) and other movement a...

  We  learn the Mental Emotional symbol (SHK) and its uses in the second degree classes - but may not be sure how to include it in treatments. I was taught to draw the symbol once (yantra), and chant its name 3 times (mantra) - and not to share these with folks not initiated to their use.  First - draw each symbol the way you remember it! (They are aids - and the guides know wheat you intend!) My Master Analyse told us she was happy to help someone refresh with a symbol - and always invites them to draw   it 'their way'  for her first.  Then she helps them fine tune. A couple of my favorite ways to practice the symbols are painting them on rice paper, or drawing them with a stick in the sand, and wipe them away. I love using sumi (ink, inkstone and bush), as Dr Maeda used when he wrote to Hayashi for Mrs Takata - you'll see why, as you grind the ink! Then I tear the paper, and use it in collage, with just a bit peeking through.  The mental emotional...

  Following my initiation as a Reiki Master in 1991, I began keeping a Reiki journal in a simple blank book. I wrote about my Reiki experiences, thoughts on integrating the principles, and ideas about teaching classes.  In 2015, I enrolled in a 9 month program for teaching process and intention focused creativity, and created Juju Journals, using composition books as the base, early on. Like my Reiki Journal, we could write in these, or glue a couple of pages together and use paint (inexpensive acrylic is fine) or collage for process pages.  During the course, we were invited to explore how the creative processes might support our own Soulwork, and l thought of my Reiki students! Reiki Students Creating Journal covers When I took Second Degree Reiki in 1990, we first learned the three symbols, and then (gulp!) burned the papers!! Scary, but also empowering ! Our workshop was at the coast, & that night I danced the symbols under the stars - WOW! With Intentional Creati...

  When a friend or family member is suffering, do you wish there was  'something more'  you could do? Welcome to Reiki! Summer skies If you are sensitive to energy, and easily overwhelmed, you may find Reiki helps mitigate that, and that you're better able to function in groups.  We become the 'jumper cables' connecting to source, and Reiki flows exactly where it's needed.  Artists, writers and musicians often find Reiki helps them tap the font of inspiration.  In Reiki I, students learn basic Reiki practices, form and history, and are initiated in traditional Usui Reiki I. We will also make cards for integrating the five Reiki Precepts.  Basic hands on Treatment for self and others Reiki as 'first aid' Attunement to Reiki Spiritual, emotional and mental health support Practice time Reiki precepts as guidelines History and background of Reiki and the Masters Spiritual, mental and emotional healing Time for Q and A  A massage therapist since 1...

 Last week, we made small ATC (artist trading cards) with one of the other moderators in our Red Thread Circle. Making small cards for affirmation, to-dos, setting intention, or prayer flags is one of my favorite small projects.  In many traditions, flags of paper or cloth are hung to send prayers, praise and blessings on the wind. We recently used strips of fabric and sharpies in our church courtyard, for our monthly farmers market booth, and participants tied their prayers on clotheslines hung between the trees.  Chakra flags - Batik fabric I invite students to make prayer flags for the Reiki Principles in our First Degree classes. These remind us of these precepts, we can choose one to work with for a day or week, or recite them ... This is a simple way to bring the principles to life, and deepen with Reiki.  Flags on brown paper bag I used the cards begun in last week's Circle for the Japanese words, and pull them out for the morning and evening Hatsurei-Ho medi...

  While studying to become an   Intentional Creativity teacher and coach   in 2015, one of our assignments was to offer  Red Thread Circles  and events. I included a simple circle as part of a 1st Degree Reiki class, and we created Reiki journals in 2nd Degree - the students loved them! My teacher Maestra Shiloh Sophia invited me to consider the connections between Reiki and the IC teachings,  "I know there are connections, explore what they are."  A Chinese legend tells that we are connected before birth with those whom we're destined to meet by an invisible Red Thread. Through out our lives, the thread may twist, stretch and tangle, but will never   break.  We each hold, and are responsible for a unique piece of this thread.  Sharing Red Thread With Reiki, we often feel the resonance of connection when we meet other  Reiki practitioners, or first connect with our Master. The teachings and practices of  I ntentional Creativity® ...

During our Reiki journies, we experience ebb and flow, when we feel less or more connection to the energy. I remember my surprise when I asked a couple who had taken separate classes how they used Reiki together, and they said, "oh, we don't really use it any more!"  ... and my thought:  "but Reiki flows every time you touch each other!"   Now, that's my belief - that Reiki flows as it's needed, and is amplified in the presence of other practitioners ... And ... adding the element of intention helps focus the flow!  Interested in healing from an early age, and in sharing what I learn with others, I was drawn to teaching Reiki from my first initiation, and to teaching Intentional Creativity® when that came my way. It seemed natural to explore the connection between the two, to follow the Red Thread  to weave them together. In 1991 as I began teaching Reiki, I thought about Dr Maeda bringing out traditional writing implements to craft the letter t...

A question I ask my Reiki Mastery candidates is, "are you drawn to teach Reiki, or to personal Mastery?"   For some, the desire to pass on the teachings and "open the Reiki door" is strong; while others are more focused on their personal journey. I've written about that personal quest here , which lays the foundation for teaching and passing atunements. I offer both personal and teaching Mastery lessons and attunement. Readiness You bring  "the essence of Reiki"  to most situations You possess a  Burning Desire  to share Reiki teachings You have a strong Personal Reiki practice You feel aligned with the Reiki Principles We feel a Mutual resonance for working together In addition to the preparation and teachings offered in the personal Mastery class, those wishing to teach Reiki are supported as they learn to offer class of their own. Mastery Teachings include: Holding space and energy Teaching classes - essence, form, history, treatmen...

I love bringing simple projects to our Red Thread Circle, and making affirmation cards or prayer flags are a couple of my favorites. In many traditions, little flags or paper or cloth are hung to send prayers, praise and blessings on the wind.  Chakra flags - Batik fabric We often make prayer flags for the Reiki Principles in our First Degree classes as well. This combines the energy of each principle, and can be hung to inspire us. of you'd like to bring the principles to life, this is a simple way.  Individual Flags on brown paper bag These are Reiki Principle  flags I created during one of my first degree classes 

When a friend or family member is suffering, do you wish there was 'something more' you could do? When I began offering massage in the early 80s, I often felt that way, .... then I discovered Reiki!  I've offered Reiki sessions and classes for over 25 years, and am continually touched by Reiki's gentle power, and suitability for most circumstances.  I recently spent time with my friend Margot, who was initiated by Takata in 1972. She enjoyed the class, but didn't focus much attention on Reiki till she was studying massage a decade later, and was reintroduced. Like me, she opens the Reiki Door through sessions, classes and circles in her community, and loves Reiki.  Have you taken Reiki, and would like to reconnect with the energy? Or is it something you've wanted to learn? In either case, I'd love to work with you.  If you are sensitive to energy, and easily overwhelmed, you may find Reiki helps mitigate that, and you're better able to function...

Do you struggle to create harmony between your obligations and personal time? Do you often run out of juice before you run out of day? Do old stories run your life? Are you exploring how to bring more creativity, joy and passion into your life? Do your actions and use of time/resources align with your values? When we combine Reiki with coaching, and add a dash of creativity, Magïc happens! Coaching within the Spiral assists as you integrate your current practices, open to new possibilities, and refine your goals. Reiki  reduces stress, supports relaxation, rejuvenation, and a return to wholeness. It heightens one's ability to connect with others in a deeper, more compassionate way.  Coaching is a collaborative partnership, fostering positive change, and creating with intention supports shifts that last. Adding Intentional Creativity projects puts the shifts into palpable form. The gentle energy of Reiki is an ideal complement to coaching. Blending Reiki, Crea...

When studying Intentional Creativity last year, preparing to become a Color of Woman teacher and IC coach, I needed to offer several Red Thread Circles and events. My teacher Shiloh Sophia invited me to consider the connections  between Reiki and the IC teachings, "I know there are connections, explore what they are." A Chinese legend tells that we are connected before birth with those whom we're destined to meet by an invisible Red Thread. Through out lives, the thread may twist, stretch and tangle, but will never break. We each hold, and are responsible for our own piece of this thread. I immediately saw a connection with my own Reiki Thread, and considered how to weave the IC teachings to support my Reiki students. In April on 2015, I included a simple red thread circle during our Reiki I class, inviting each initiate to share her piece of the thread. During 2nd Degree class in July, we incorporated the symbol practice sheets into a Medicine Basket journal cover...

What stories run your life? Can you imagine learning ways to identify and clear the ones which no longer serve? Can you feel into living unrestrained by the old patterns? Reiki and the soulful story process offer you that opportunity! Many of us live with past beliefs and old responses, which keep us from living the lives we long for. When we bring those old stories to light, we have a Golden opportunity to change the script. Reiki and Intentional Creativity alchemise the transformation, making a path for true change. The Reiki principles offer a set of guidelines which can help us define core values and  Soulful Story Cards change the stories. Adapting them from  principles set forth by the Meiji emperor, Reiki founder Mikeo Usui offered these ideals to his students: For today only Anger not  Worry not With appreciation do work To others be kind Show gratitude Reiki and Intentional Creativity offer many tools for personal growth and positive shifts...