It's hard to believe that The Reiki School + Clinic is 15 years old. When I started the school, I was only 23. This year is also an anniversary of practice for me too, meaning, as of this year I'll have been practicing Reiki as many years as I haven't been practicing.
Read MoreDream expert Jeremy Taylor believes that our nightly dreams are one of life’s most precious and undervalued gifts. I agree with him on both counts: I believe our dreams are full of potentially valuable insights, and yet are routinely overlooked by the vast majority of 21st-century sleepers.
Read MoreTechnology- wow. It is amazing. Wild! There are so many things I love about technology. And it has a downside. A few of them, actually...
Read MoreHere are some common Reiki questions we get a lot, along with some helpful answers...
Read MoreThe wisdom of the I Ching is accessed through a process of divination – the book tells you what you need to know, when you need to know it. The oracle is not a device for 'fortune telling', but it is instead a kind of 'fortune finding' tool. The wisdom comes to us from two distinct spiritual lineages – Taoist and Confucian.
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 MoreTip 7- Leave your cellphone out of your bedroom when you go to sleep
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 MoreThis week's tip is a rule in my house for everyone. I can tell you, it works wonders for avoiding fights, sleeping better, and generally having a better end of every day. If you are on an alternative schedule like my amazing niece who works the night shift (shout out if you're reading Marlee!), you might have to alter the timing a little to fit your schedule: Tip #3 - No Logistics After 10pm
Read MoreLast week I offered my first of 8 easy tips for staying sane in the craziness of a busy life. This week, I'm offering the second tool from my private toolkit. It's one of the best ways I've found to change my mood, release stuck energy (physical or emotional), keep things moving in a positive direction, and cheer up other people when they're in a poopy mood. Tip #2 Institute a Weekly Dance Party...
Read MoreWe live in a fast-paced, technology-laden time where there is constant pressure to do more and more and more and more. People often ask me, “How do you get so much done and stay so peaceful and calm?” I’m certainly not perfect, but I’ve cultivated a few essential guidelines that I follow that help keep me feeling sane and happy. I’d like to share them with you because if they can help you do the same, then hey, what else really matters?
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 MoreHealers need healing too…that’s the basis of the monthly Healer’s Jam at the Reiki School and Clinic. Another principle, and one that really defines the school is “it’s sacred, not serious.” For us, this applies to Reiki practice, healing in general and definitely gatherings of healers.
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 MoreIf you ask any elder from a deep healing tradition, they will tell you that taking things too seriously is bad for your health. As spiritual practitioners we might be interested in reaching enlightenment, or becoming a 'being of light.' I'm here to tell you that you don't get any lighter by being too serious.
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