Reiki has helped my grandchildren sleep, find lost keys, difficult parking, and write a book. From the practical to the seemingly impractical and everything in between, Reiki helps. And when he forgets, he’s always there to remind me.
Keys, parking spaces and grandchildren
Keys have always been problematic for me. They seem to have the ability to disappear before my very eyes. The mental/emotional symbol is better for finding my keys. Premium parking spaces appear to spawn when the power symbol is used. The power symbol is a very versatile symbol. It is often used to seal out light, almost like closing a door to keep heat in a room. So maybe the power symbol will shine a light on those hard-to-find parking spaces! I’m using a play on words, but maybe it’s true. How much more practical can you be?
belly crawls
One of my grandsons was a very light sleeper. Victoria had more energy than three children. Since childhood, she considered sleeping to be a waste of time.
I remember nights when we would play and laugh, and it was her bedtime. I always dreaded bedtime, because it was so hard to get her to sleep. Singing, back and foot massage, story reading, and music playing continued for 90 minutes or more. His mother and his father tried everything. It was difficult for her parents, Victoria, and for me, her Nana. I specifically remember the night I realized there was a much easier way to help her fall asleep.
The lullaby cassette, with a money-back guarantee to produce the dream, went out for the sixth time. Every time the music stopped, Victoria woke up and sat up straight on the bed. Then we would repeat the same process. She would turn on the music and rub his back. With any luck, she would close her eyes. Then she would begin the ritual crawl, hugging the floor and praying that she wouldn’t wake up before I could quietly creep out of her room. One night, it occurred to me to use Reiki. I did and it worked. I used the three Usui Reiki symbols, and that child fell asleep and stayed asleep. Oh thank you Reiki. No more belly crawls.
my cooking secret
Most people love to eat what I cook. My toasted cheese sandwiches get rave reviews along with the marinara pasta and a balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing. I love food that is well prepared and well served. My cooking style is a bit country and a bit gourmet.
Once people try what I make, they often ask for the recipe. But I often cook without a prescription or modify a recipe. I cook like my grandmother, a pinch of this and a spoonful of that. But my secret ingredient is Reiki.
I use the trinity of Reiki symbols. The power symbol, the mental emotional symbol and the distance symbol enter into the preparation. So whoever eats my food is wounded and receives all the blessings of the Reiki energy. The mental emotional symbol helps dispel any negative feelings. The distance symbol moves forward in time to create a wonderful healing experience for anyone who shares my kitchen. It’s good for your body!
Over the years it has become comical. When people ask for a recipe, I always give them a written recipe. They make the recipe, and they’re always sorry it never tastes like mine. If my friends have been trained in the art of Reiki, I always ask, “Did you put Reiki on the food you were preparing?” They smile and shake their heads. Next time, they use Reiki, and they also get rave reviews. I love knowing that whoever and whenever people eat my food, it nourishes them, mind, body and spirit.
Reiki and writing a book
The book. Well, for the last seven years I’ve been saying that one day I’m going to write a book on healing. Someday. You know how it is someday. It just never happens.
Ironically, although I use Reiki every day, I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I did not initially use Karuna Reiki in conjunction with writing the book. One morning everything changed. I realized that I could use this spiritually guided life force energy to help create the circumstances, discipline, and resources necessary to bring my book to life.
Reiki never goes away
Every morning, I wake up, meditate and activate all the Usui and Karuna Reiki® symbols that I have attuned to. Both types of Reiki work well together. It was a unique experience during meditation that helped me understand the innate wisdom associated with symbols, and specifically a Karuna Reiki® symbol.
It was a wonderful sunny day. The sun was streaming in through the windows because I remember how warm and good the sun felt on my face. I had been meditating for five minutes when one of the Karuna Reiki® symbols appeared in my mind.
This beautiful symbol was an indescribable iridescent pink and violet color infused with white light. Words are inadequate to describe the image and the feeling that goes with it. The image lasted a few seconds and then dissipated. My cat, Bentley, made strange cat noises that he used to reserve for intense Reiki sessions. He has a sixth sense about energy.
More than six years ago, when I took the Karuna Reiki® class, I studied and learned about this symbol. I had always used Karuna in conjunction with Usui Reiki. But my use of the symbol was a very general use at the beginning of a Reiki session with a client.
I finished my meditation and hurried to find my Karuna Reiki® manual filed under K in the filing cabinet. I found the symbol.
A perfect symbol to help
This symbol connects the higher self with the lower self for deep healing. I was sorely needed in the deep healing department. Remember, the act of writing about healing brings opportunities for healing.
It also improves learning ability, helps with mental clarity to organize our minds, and improves communication. Last but not least, this Karuna Reiki® symbol brings greater creativity by inspiring us with new ideas and adding depth to our projects. That pretty much describes what I needed. The wisdom of the Universe never ceases to amaze me.
This beautiful symbol is now posted on the bulletin board above my computer. I have renewed my appreciation, personal experience and deeper understanding with Karuna. I also discovered that there is an additional Karuna Reiki® symbol that works well with the one that appeared in my meditation. The two work well together to manifest the development and fulfillment of creative projects. Yes, in fact, I am using those two, and all the Usui and Karuna Reiki® symbols.
As I write this, I’m thinking, why didn’t I remember to use that wonderful symbol earlier?
You know, we’re all very human. We take care. And we forget. We focus too much on other details of life. In hindsight, those details don’t seem that important. It reassures me to know and remember that once attuned to these sacred symbols, they never leave you. They never leave. They will always be there to support and help.
Elmer’s Universe Glue
From putting children to sleep, cooking, finding keys and writing a book, Reiki is like Elmer’s Universe Glue. Our intention and focus, supported by the spiritually guided life energy of Reiki, creates possibility and connection to our dreams and the highest good. From the practical to the not so practical, I have used Reiki every day for 13 years. Usui and Karuna Reiki®, and their associated sacred symbols, act as keys to unlock ancient doors to universal light, love, peace and compassion. This process and the results never cease to amaze me.
Reiki is such a valuable resource. The use of Reiki can be very practical and paradoxically impractical. My list of positive Reiki experiences continues to grow longer and longer. I am very grateful.
Reiki is a living tool and a life tool to use every day. So, from the esoteric to the practical, Reiki is a dynamic life tool. A living tool that helps us create more compassion, peace, love and light. And let him know that as he reads these words, he is blessed with Reiki. I used all the Usui and Karuna Reiki® symbols to envelop you and bless you with love, light, peace and possibilities.