Greetings!
Welcome to the May issue of the Reiki for Living News! As always, I welcome your feedback and suggestions. Past issues may be accessed through the links at the bottom of the right-hand column. You may download additional articles I have written about Reiki from my website.
Reiki blessings,
Marianne
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Start Where You Are
This may be a shocking revelation for some practitioners: I began sending distant Reiki before I was attuned to Level II. The impetus? My daughter, who lives in Missouri, called to tell me she was having an asthma attack. I was halfway across the country, in Seattle. I asked her to get in a comfortable position and to relax as much as she could. Placing my hands on my own body as a surrogate for hers, I allowed Reiki to flow and said a prayer, asking that it flow to her. The severity of the attack lessened, and she told me afterwards that she could feel my hands on her. Of course, having Level II and the use of the symbols increased the effectiveness of my distant Reiki and my confidence in it, but this initial experience affirmed a belief that I continue to hold: intention is an important element in Reiki, as well as everything else in life. Firmly held, pure intention trumped my lack of knowledge. That doesn't invite me to be slack in my efforts to learn all I can and apply that knowledge as effectively as I possibly can. It reminds me to start wherever I am and do the best I can with the knowledge and abilities I have at the moment, trusting that the Universe will support me. With this in mind, I encourage new practitioners, or practitioners who have lapsed in their use of Reiki, not to let fear of remembering the exact hand positions or protocol stop them from using Reiki anytime an opportunity presents itself. To schedule a hands-on treatment, distant Reiki, or a Reiki mentoring session, contact me.
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Levels I and II Class June 25 - 26
"The Reiki class was such an amazing gift! I feel so empowered because my ability to sense energy and use it has increased tenfold." Mary Aten, Level II practitioner. Weekend Intensive Levels I and II class Date: June 25 - 26 Location: Seattle Fee: $350 (includes text, Reiki: A Guide for the Practice of Levels I and II, a $25 value) Deposit: $175 due June 1 For an application form and detailed class description, click here. |
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Volunteer for Usui Celebration
Consider volunteering to assist with the second annual celebration to honor the birth of Usui Sensei, which will be held on Sunday, August 14 at the Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America in Granite Falls, WA. Responsibilites of volunteers will include attending one or two planning meetings, helping to make the Reiki community aware of the event, and assistance in coordinating the day of the event. Contact me if you are willing to serve on the committee and/or to volunteer the day of the event. |
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Good News
Reiki in the News Wall Street Journal, Reiki for Cancer Patients March 15, 2011. New York Times, For Patients with Dementia, Hands-on Comfort April 5, 2011. Both articles point out that little valid research has been done to "scientifically" prove the benefits of Reiki but note that patients who receive treatment feel comforted and that some experience a mitigation of symptoms. Sadly, failure was built into the design of a study that indicates Reiki isn't effective for mitigating the symptoms of fibromyalgia. More about that in a future blog. The Reiki Digest provides a monthly round-up of news articles about Reiki. Improve Your Presentation Skills Reiki Master Max Dixon (Seattle, WA) is one of 29 nationally recognized professional speakers who have shared their wisdom for improving speaking and presentation skills in the newly released book, Paid to Speak. Published by the National Speakers Association, Paid to Speak will be in stores in June. The chapter Max contributed focuses on the impact of stories, "a crucial ingredient in effective communication." Mrs. Takata would agree, as would most of us who love to teach Reiki. Congratulations, Max! New Level II Practitioners Congratulations to new Level II practitioners Mary Aten (Tacoma, WA) and Lucia Neare (Seattle, WA) who completed Level I and II classes on May 8th. Mary will be using Reiki in her Occupational Therapy practice, which specializes in working with children with disabilities. Lucia is a performance artist and director and will be using Reiki in support of her art. New Reiki Master Teacher Reiki Master Teri LeClair (Shoreline, WA) taught her first Reiki Levels I and II class recently. Her enthusiastic students were two of her children, Alicia and Bryan. Congratulations to all!
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Marianne Streich, R.M.T.
Practicing and teaching Reiki in Seattle since 2002.
- Certified Independent Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master Teacher
- Certified Independent Karuna ReikiŽ Master Teacher
- Jikiden Reiki - Okuden Level
Author - Reiki: A Guide for the Practice of Levels I & II.
Member IARP
(International Association of Reiki Professionals)
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A valuable addition to any practitioner's bookshelf.
Reiki: A Guide
for the Practice of
Levels I and II
- Step-by-Step instruction
- New information and techniques
- 184 pages
- Full-color; more than 60 photos
- $24.95
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Events & Classes
Reiki Circle Sunday, May 15
4:00 - 6:30 PM
Location: 1812 N 48th St.
Seattle WA 98103
Fee: free
sign up
Weekend Intensive
Levels I & II Classes
June 25 - 26
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Location: Seattle
Fee: $350
Deposit of $175 due June 1 Info and Registration Form
Usui Birthday Celebration
Sunday, August 14
Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America, Granite Falls WA
Registration 10:30 AM
Ceremony 11:00 AM
Suggested donation: $15
volunteer
Reiki Mentoring Sessions
$30 for 30 minutes $45 for 1 hour Make an appointment. |
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