If you have visited us since Christmas, you may have seen one of the smiling ladies pictured here. I thought I would introduce you to them and share a bit of their backgrounds. The woman at left is Tammi Wilson,who has joined me as my friend, bookkeeper, and (soon to be) business partner. Tammi, who has been a Rainbow customer for many years, brings an extensive array of talents with her. Born and raised on Cape Cod, she has a background in counseling, is a  Reiki Master, certified  in Crystal Energy Healing, Tarot card readings and many forms of energy and divination work.  With her presence at the shop on a daily basis, we have been able to launch our class schedule, and provide both healing serices and readings for people as they request appointments.  Tammi has been the facilitator for our monthly Reiki Share clinics and Tarot Circles, and has numerous classes available with us.

Beth Breen-Santheson (pictured at right) is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Energy Therapy Practitioner and an Angelic Medium. As an energy healer, Beth is certified in ASAT C.O.R.E.™ Counseling, Reiki, Integrated  Energy Therapy® (IET), Crystal Energy Healing and as a Angel Messenger. She arrived at the Rainbow one morning and began doing weekly Angel classes the next week. We look forward to Wednesdays when she is available most of the day.  Her classes on Healing Angels continue through April and then she will begin a series called "What Would Love Do?"

Corina Lima, the third of our lovely co-workers, is probably more familiar to you as she has been filling in at the shop for almost a year now.  She also is a Reiki Master, an ordained Interfaith minister and a Theta healer. Her interests are in Spiritual Counseling, and has extensive background in Children's Advocacy programs.  Watch for her offerings with kids, coming soon! As the season unfolds, expect to see her smiling face behind the register more often. Her outgoing personality and interest in people make her a wonderful addition to our team.

Today's horrific pictures of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami have made me think about ways that we can send healing energy to people far away.  Of course we  know the power of prayer, and I have offered many of them today.  Did you also know that crystals have  healing energies as well? Rose quartz, which is pictured here, is the stone of unconditional love and infinite peace.  It works at the heart chakra level and holding it fills one's heart with joy and healing love. It opens the heart to feeling love for both oneself and others. When it is combined with the healing intention of prayer, it can send love both within to self as well as out through the world.  May we use its energy to share with those who need it today.  

"If I could catch a rainbow,

I would do it just for you,

And share with you its beauty,On the days you're feeling blue. If I could, I'd build a mountain You could call your very own,A place to find serenity,A Place to be alone. If I could take your troubles, I would toss them in the sea; But all these things I'm finding , Are impossible for me.  I cannot build a mountain,Or catch a rainbow fair, But let me be what I know best A friend that's always there."

These words are from a card line (aptly named Spirit Lifters) and they have been dancing in my head lately.  What do you need from me?  How can our "Rainbow" help you?  These are difficult times and the worries are many.  One way that we can help is to reach out to one another with kindness, a smile, a listening heart, a place where you can escape the madness, if only for a moment.  We have always tried to be all of those things for you , our customers.  Drop by whenever you can, including on Thursday evening for Tea and Talk (6:00-7:30 pm).  There are things we can do to make life easier.  Sharing ideas with one another is a great place to start.  Just bring a smile (and a cup, unless you want paper)!