Reiki has been the biggest part of my adult life, from the age of 19 when I took my first class, through founding and developing The Reiki School and Clinic over 15+ years, to transitioning the school to it’s current crew of awesome leaders.
Read MoreTip 8 comes from discussions with a dear friend of mine, Penn Oncology chaplain Kava Schafer: Tip 8 - The Power of Self Care: Do a few things each week to nourish your spirit. Taking time for self care has been an essential part of how I stay centered. I've found that I need a balance of work and play, and I can't wait only for weekends or days off. During the work week I care so much for others and work so hard that I need to prioritize caring for myself.
Read MoreThis weeks tip is perhaps the most radical and simple of all:TIP 6- Be Real: Don't pretend you are feeling happy, healthy and peaceful when you're notBeing a good or a spiritual person does not mean being happy, smiley and nice all of the time. This line of thinking is incredibly dangerous. It sounds strikingly similar to the thought that a truly healthy person is a skinny vegan who always wears flowy yoga clothes. I call bullshit on this. Bullshit. BULLSHIT!
Read MoreThis week tip focuses on eating. Eating is an integral part of life and yet it is often overlooked, hurried through, or combined with other tasks. It's essential for our survival and we do it (if we're fortunate) every day, multiple times a day. The power of this week's tip has changed my life, transformed my relationships, and made me feel like a better person. It's simple, easy to do, and in my experience it makes everyone around me feel good. Tip #5: Think Before You Eat - The Attitude of Gratitude. This tip is simple- take some time before you eat to reflect on the food and give heartfelt thanks for the meal.
Read MoreFace-tweet-ping-text-call-search-smile-keep-busy-calm-and-carry-on seems to be the action of the modern human. Take a break and while your doing it text your family. Return that important phone call to a colleague while you eat lunch. Oh, and when you're back at work try out that new app that lets you tweet, post and ping at the same time. And while you're doing that answer all the incoming emails while you work on that important project. Oh, and lastly, please do it all with a smile and make it look like you are very zen. Forgive me, but that sounds ridiculously, explicatively crazy.Tip #4- DO ONE THING AT A TIMEThis week's tip addresses the myth of multitasking.
Read MoreIn an older post on spiritual practice, I explored the notion that spiritual practice is literally a way to practice skills that will show up for us when we're off the cushion, the mat, or the treatment table. In this post I'd like to talk a little bit about the value of consistency in our daily practice
Read MoreEarlier this month, I had the pleasure of speaking with Frans Stiene, a Senior Reiki Teacher who travels the world learning everything he can about the traditions and origins of Reiki and generously sharing this knowledge with others.
Read MorePamela Miles, author of REIKI: A Comprehensive Guide will offer up three of her “secrets” of a medical Reiki Master. Pamela’s well-established credibility as a resource for Reiki within medical and educational settings makes this workshop ideal for professional Reiki practitioners looking to expand their practice to the conventional healthcare setting.
Read MoreThis month we interviewed local favs and our good buddies Ali Brody, Holistic Health Coach and Owner of Healthy Glow, and Dhyana Vitarelli, Owner of Dhyana Yoga, asking them for quick tips on how to stay happy and healthy this winter. Even though it's unseasonably warm, the winter still effects us all. Read through to the end for a fancy but easy Ayurvedic recipe' from Dhyana!
Read MoreThe story of the creation of the 1st full-time integrated therapy position in a conventional health care setting in Philadelphia. Told by 11th Street employee, and Reiki School grad Arlene McCollough
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