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Practical Reiki

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 The Reiki precepts begin  kyo dake wa , just for today ... I love the concept that we become the jumper cables for the energy - it flows through, not from us. When we have Reiki, we can invite the energy to flow into our activities and interactions throughout each day.  Morning bowl While Mrs Takata awaited surgery in Dr Maeda's hospital in Tokyo, each meal prepared by the doctor's sister, the dietician, was  blessed with Reiki : green tea, Rice, beans, steamed vegetables (especially carrots & beets), seaweed.  As she learned Reiki herself, Mrs Takata blessed her own food and drink, and later recommended that her students do the same. Teachers in many traditions suggest blessing what we serve and ingest, when we do this daily, it soon becomes second nature. We can also use Reiki around the home: set up an altar hold seeds or herbs a minute before we plant them bless a craft project we're working on sweep the floor whilst talking with a friend or on the phon...

Equinox Blessings

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 Embrace the power of the Equinox to fully embody Divine Timing and the power of the present moment!  So often we get caught up in "Should have, .... Could have, .... if only..."  And forget to enjoy the moment we are living!  In our Intentional art community, we often say, "there's no behind" ...  Perhaps you're on step 3, while others are on step 5 ...  What if we don't race to 'catch up,' but focus on the inquiries and lessons of step 3?  Someone is likely on step 1 or 2 ... which lay the foundation for the following steps.  When we rush to 'catch up,' often something important is overlooked - which may be perfect in its own way, and may be the reminder we need to stay present.h The Reiki precepts invite us to embody presence, and several begin, "just for today,'  This day, of equal day and night, may we find the balance of Divine Timing, and be present to the possibilities inherent in this moment!  JUST FOR TODAY, MAY WE BE P...