ALWAYS more to Learn…
I attended the Mid-Atlantic Reiki Conference this weekend. Always so Wonderful to be surrounded by Positive Loving Energy as we all Learn, Grow and support each other. Reiki itself Blossoms as you use it and incorporate it into your everyday world. The more you use it, the stronger it flows. The more your Share it, the more Powerful it becomes for ourselves, each other and the World. There is no competition, no “Better” Reiki, no “Higher” Reiki – Everyone finds their own way to the Source of all Connecting Energy. It really is “All Good”!
I really enjoyed the variety of topics presented at this conference. The first was “Animal Reiki”. Kathleen Lester, founder of the Animal Reiki Alliance, is already teaching Animal Reiki in ReikiSpace. I did learn about a couple of her other offerings that may be of interest in ReikiSpace – “Animal Communication for Reiki Healers” and Crystal Healing for Animals”. Does either of those interest YOU?
Presenting next were Susan Lieberman and Andrea Grace, founders of the Natural Healing Alliance, a non-profit organization to help promote Professionalism including Ethics Training, Standards of Practice, Infection Control, Informed Consent, Re-certification, and Practice Guidelines. There was discussion about the legalities concerning the language we use discussing Reiki. I resonated with that, and I spend quite a bit of time with my Reiki lllA Master/Practitioner students practicing how to share Reiki with meaningful words in various scenarios. We also discussed the legalities of practice related to the “License to Touch”. This has been cropping up in near-by states and is something we need to watch closely. Thankfully, as a P.T., I am covered.
The Keynote Speaker was Mari Hall, sharing “In the Heart of Reiki, There is Only Love”. Her personal Transformation Stories were Inspirational, and she has attuned over 50,000 students to Reiki! (Made me wish I have been keeping count…)
Following a Deeply Meditative Sound Immersion with Patricia Norton, there was an Excellent Panel Discussion on “Healthcare Programs that Incorporate Reiki”. The panel included Dr. Harold Bob, MD, Luann Jacobs Speech/Language Pathologist, and Donna Audia RN- all also Reiki Masters. In traditional Medical Settings, the topic of Languaging Reiki comes up again. Thankfully, coming from a more traditional practice, this is something I am very comfortable with. The biggest continuing question is who pays for Reiki Professionals in these settings. There are several prominent Medical Centers already offering CAM, and some reputable research, although there is alot more work to be done in this are. Please ask me if you’d like more info about existing programs or Reiki Research.
The final presentation by Paula Michal-Johnson included amazing photos from her recent pilgrimage to Japan including Mt. Kurama.
Good morning Rickie!
I wonder if you have any idea of the value it was for me to spend some time with you Saturday. I think the icing on the cake was when you offered, and then did go with me, on my silly journey to search for my iPad. It became obvious to me that I was way out of balance. When I am not “pulled together” I loose things and turn into a rather unfocused, overly distracted and looney tune. I think there were many personal reasons for that, of which I am still sorting out.
Anyway, the reason I am commenting. I am very much interested in being involved in Reiki Research. As professionals who happen to have been drawn to Reiki, we now need to protect and legitimize this energy. So, direct me toward where I can begin to focus my energy regarding Reiki Research.
Definitely I am also interested in Animal Reiki too. I am re-looking at how I CAN make Saturday workshops at Reiki Space (RS) happen. I need to do some personal reflection on how I can make this happen or I will be missing out on some valuable information! I also need to re-look at my dragging of feet to attend evening events, although I have begun to look at attending at least one event per week. That may change as I figure out how to adjust to attending more nights when there are interests that I ought to be attending.
Just know, I value you very much!
With huge gratitude, love and respect,
-Keven
I am very Happy that you will have a Reiki Session soon! That will help you feel more Grounded and Centered. From that place all your Healthier choices will flow much more easily.
Please check out this link: http://www.centerforreikiresearch.org/, and I have some info to share with you in ReikiSpace when I see you tomorrow night for ReikiShare.
Love and Namaste’, Rickie