The Reiki Principles:
Just for today…
I let go of worry
I let go of anger
I give thanks for my many blessings
I do my work honestly
I am kind to every living thing
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Reiki Share Again Resuming at our New Location
See Section 8 for Details
Email Me if You Plan to Attend
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Table of Contents:
1. Interesting Reiki Stories
2. Requests for Long Distance Healing
3. Q & A
4. What's New?
5. Interesting Websites
6. Recommendations: Books, Audio, Etc
7. Working with Others:
8. Reiki Shares
9. Tips & Tidbits:
10.Miscellaneous
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1. Interesting Reiki Stories:
Reiki stories are posted as a way to help keep us inspired and to remember to use Reiki
as a tool in healing. If you have an experience or story to share, please forward it to us,
otherwise I will try to post a story or two monthly that I find on the web
I hear amazing stories about Reiki from people all the time, please consider sharing your
experiences. -Susan
Amazing Experience...Submitted by Rob G.
,,,,,,,,i just had an amazing experience treating myself in seated position! i have been
experimenting everyday with visualization,,,,,,,,,with each hand position i say a
corresponding mantra and visualize the corresponding body part-function,,,,well today i
added the corresponding chakra color,,,,,then when i got down to the base,,i visualized
all the chakras lighting up like a string of christmas lights,,pulsing one after the other.I
had a incredible feeling of floating in space and i had a minor release by shedding a few
tears!! i also added spa music to my sessions this week and i love it!,,,,,So far I've
reikied d my kids, the dog,,cat & and my sister,,,,,,all with good results,,,,except sam the
dog..
Bug Be Gone! Submitted by Sherrie B.
My teenage daughter had a bug and had been feeling bad for almost 2 days. I did a
Reiki session with her and afterwards she told me that she felt relaxed but otherwise
pretty much the same. The next day is when we both saw a huge difference. She doesn’t
do mornings very well and is always sluggish and kind of crabby. The next morning,
however, she was brimming with energy and happiness and her bug was completely
gone! I haven’t seen her that happy in the morning since she became a teenager. I have
no doubt that the Reiki is to thank!
Diabetic Neuropathy Submitted by Andrea G. LPN
While I was working with my patient that had been suffering with painful diabetic
neuropathy on both of her feet, I would hold the soles of her feet in my hands and ask
that the reiki would flow through me and help my patient. After 2 weeks seeing my
patient once a week and holding her feet for about 5 mins she had some relief! I went
back on the third week and asked how her feet felf. She happily said " I have NO pain, I
dont know what happened but I have no pain anymore!" She never knew I was giving
her Reiki but I was sooo excited to see it help this woman who is to young to have her life
taken away with such pain.
Teenage Paradox Submitted by Susan
I have two teenage daughters who "respectfully" request I not talk about, mention, or do
any Reiki around them and their friends. Most of the time they act like I'm crazy and that
Reiki is not worth knowing about...at least that is the impression they try to leave with
me. Yet whenever an ache or pain comes into their life they immediately request Reiki,
in the privacy of our home of course, and they would never mention this to anyone they
know.
During the past month it seems as if their requests have gotten more frequent...reiki for
a headache....reiki for hip pain...reiki for knee pain...reiki for a thumb injury from playing
sports. The funniest thing was one night they both requested I reiki them and then a
fight ensued as to who asked first and who should get treated first. I told them it was not
a problem, I could sit between them...with one hand I reikied the injuried thumb and with
the other the painful knee. All the while chuckling to myself and wishing I had a photo of
this event. The point is that even when on the surface (ego self) there seems to be
some resistance, the Higher Self will step in and give guidance and direction when
needed. Alot of the resistance my girls have I feel is related to teenage-ism and I am
confident that having watched Scott and I work with the Reiki energy through the years
and having their own personal experiences, at a later time they will explore it more
indepth for themselves.
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2. Requests for Long Distance Healing:
Requests for Long Distance Healing:
When there are several requests, in our small way, we can participate by adding each
individual to our prayer list or to send long distance Reiki. Please consider printing out
these requests so you can remember these people over this next month.
If you make a request for long distance healing, it would be helpful if you could provide
us with some feedback on how the person is doing after a period of time.
Remember if there are multiple requests, you can use the stack method of sending long
distance Reiki. One suggestion would be: When time permits-- send long distance Reiki
for one specific request, then add that request to an on-going list or stack that receives
unlimited Reiki.
Level I Practitioners:
You can participate in the Long Distance Requests by adding the individuals to your
prayer list or send positive thoughts and intentions.
Request from Susan
Continued request for Long Distance Reiki and/or prayers for Slim Spurling, Denver
Colorado, as he continues to recover from taking ill at a workshop in VA this past spring.
Also for his wife Katharina who has been caring for him with much love, that she
maintains her energy, good health, and optimistic attitude.
Scott and I spoke with Katharina a few weeks ago and she said Slim is making some
progress, getting a bit stronger each day and becoming more alert. Thanks for all your
LDR and prayers.
This section will be updated as requests come in, if you have a request for
Long Distance Reiki, email it to seedsforchange@comcast.net, title the request
Long Distance Reiki
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3. Q & A
QUESTION:
I have been working on myself and my health conditions and am feeling better. Can I
stop taking my medication?
ANSWER:
Reiki should never be seen as a substitute for medical care. Reiki is a complementary
therapy that can help your healing process and in many cases improve both your
physical and mental health. Many doctors do not believe in alternative therapies and are
very skeptical about their patients use of alternatives. The question of medication use
and dosage is between you and you physician to decide,
based on the treatment care you are receiving.
QUESTION:
Is it necessary to keep a Reiki Journal?
ANSWER:
No it is not necessary, but I strongly encourage anyone who is working on their personal
spiritual path to do so. A Reiki journal, like any other type of journal writing, provides the
writer with a look back in time...it provides clues and shows patterns... of where you have
been..and where you are headed... it shows the joys and frustrations... the successes
and challenges...it gives you a good look into your inner world. For anyone who is
considering moving beyond Level I, I feel it is very important to keep a record of your
experiences, questions, feelings, etc....but no, it is not necessary.
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4. What's New?
New Center Location 158 Green Street, Silverdale, PA 18963
We are in full swing now at our new location, even though we have a few remaining
details to add into the decor...I like to think of it as a work in progress...but regardless, it
is a warm, wonderfully homey environment. We hope you will get a chance to stop by for
a class, workshop or session. All hours are by appointment.
Some Upcoming Classes/Events You May Be Interested In
Nov 4, Sunday Tarot Reader Ernest Torres ...a few appointment slots open
Nov 5, Monday, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Morning Meditation Class
Nov 7, Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Daytime Reiki Share
Nov 10, Saturday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Used Book Sale...purging our resource library
Nov 12, Monday, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Incorporating Stones & Crystals Into a Healing
Session
Nov 18, Sunday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Evening Reiki Share & Practitioner's Forum
(see Sec 8)
Nov 24, Saturday, 6:00 PM Soup, Salad, & Saturday Nite Community
See Section 10 below for Reiki Classes:
Level I: Offered Monthly
Level II: Offered in Nov and February
Level III: Master Practitioner Apprenticeship Program
Level III: Master Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Art Work Gifted to the Center
Robert Gaydos, a Reiki Practitioner, recently gifted the center with a wonderful piece of
artwork he created, entitled Alantian Ankl. In his spare time Rob creates art using metal
as his medium of choice. He said last winter he was driven to create this work, but had
no idea who it was being made for, feeling it was for someone he would meet in the
future. And so now it has found its home at Seeds for Change! Thanks so much Rob!
Take a look at the photos.
Newsletter Help
Because of the time consuming nature required each month to put together this
newsletter as well as the main one for this site, I am looking for some volunteers who
may be interesting in contributing some time to help keep this up and running. Please
email me if you help!
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5. Interesting Websites:
http://www.reiki.org/
For those who are new to receiving this newsletter, here is a good site to access.
This is William Rand’s website which has a great deal of information about Reiki.
Colors and Healing
Website is a good resource for the meaning of colors and how it can be applied in a
healing session
A Visual Representation of the Body Mirror System of Healing
Gives an explanation of the chakras, and their role in understanding the interactions
between the body and the consciousness within. Scroll all the way down to the end of
the page to click on the link for a Chakra Reference Chart
Relaxation Techniques
Tips on relaxation...a few sample scripts to use
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6. Recommendations:
Below are a few video links from Donna Eden, author of Energy Medicine, which is one
of the most well worn reference books I use. The techniques shown here are very
valuable for anyone doing energy work.
Energy Healing: The Lymphatic Flush (10 minutes)
Energy medicine can address physical illness and emotional or mental disorders, and
can also promote high-level wellness and peak performance. By learning simple energy
techniques, you can improve your health, sharpen your mind, and increase your joy and
vitality.
The Zip-Up (6 minutes)
The Three Thumps Part 1 (6 minutes)
The Three Thumps Part 2 (3 minutes)
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7. Working with Others:
Preparing For & Working with the Planetary Shift Part II
Part II: Some Physical Symptoms of the Energy Shift Source: David Raphael Isaacson
Continued from last month, reviewing some of the signs and symptoms of experiencing
the higher energies based on the work of David Isaacson.
As the higher energies are hitting your cellular biological emotional systems, those
issues that are connect to your diet are coming up, including cellular memories of past
life food issues (experienced during feasts and famines) as well as emotionally charged
"comfort food" issues. You may go through periods of dietary mood swings where you
have unusual food cravings-- or have a complete loss of appetite. Your body is trying to
process and adjust (or balance) on these primal levels- don't fight it, don't judge it, just
nlow with it. Processing the higher energies does not require a lot of food-accept and
honor that. This is hard work on your body- be gentle with it and yourself.
And if you are experiencing weight gains, realize that you are still energetically,
vibrationally or mentally holding on to something- this being reflected back to you on the
physical level in this way. Keep doing the healing work which will assist you in your
releasing process. Continue to exercise, eat healthy foods and drink plenty of water.
You may find yourself in situations that you feared the most- your "nightmares" or
"worst case scenarios". This is where your spouse runs off with the kids (or dog), your
pet fluffy or fido escapes from your house or yard, you lose a well paying job, your bank
account is getting near zero, there is a death in the family, you or someone you love
gets a terminal disease, your car breaks down, you are incapacitated in an accident, you
are mugged. I am sorry- none of this is pretty, but they are all challenges your soul (in
accordance with the Great Spirit) has set up for you- to find your peaceful center
throughout these situations and help you confront and overcome your limitations and
karmic issues. In retrospect, you will find the silver lining to these dark clouds, and you
will glean the important life lesson, and you will be a better person for everything that
happens, just like Jesus transcended the limitation of his cross, so to will you.
Periodically you may have very strong feelings about not belonging: feeling
alienated and isolated and estranged and misunderstood from all those around you, not
fitting in to your work place or home or community or climate or culture, feeling as if you
are finished with life and have no other purpose or meaning to being here anymore. You
may likely feel like ending it all, thinking about suicide, which is understandable. These
feelings come up when you are trying to break through one level of your "stuff" (your
energetic attachments to it) or are sitting in the disillusionment about your "stuff" that
has just left you. Look out for the possibility that you may be secretly harboring a
resistance to going to the next level (and there are many more levels-you just haven't
gotten to them yet). Be patient and hang in there-there is more to life. You are going
through a temporary phase that will shift once you go deeper in the work. "If" you were
complete here, Spirit would take you out of this "game of life" in one quick jiffy (without
any help for you I might add). You are here for a profound reason- to complete your
karma and manifest your spirit self here through this body. This takes patience and lots
of healing work. It is no accident you are here--look for the meanings--it may take a
while, but they are in there.
When you are feeling spaced out, your speech comes out in a muddled or confused
manner, and you are having a hard time remembering things. You may think that you
are going insane or must have some serious mental illness, but this in not so. The
spacey sensations indicate that your mind is opening up and expanding into new and
more liberated ways of thinking, feeling, and being. You are starting to experience reality
outside the box of the 3rd dimension. This is a good thing, you are just not used to it.
Memory and speech is a function of the left hemisphere of the brain, which is associated
with the more worldly, horizontal, linear and rational "thinking". The higher vibrational
energies coming into you are shifting your attentions off the left, which currently may be
your dominant side, and activating the right hemispheres of the brain, which is
associated with the spiritual/transcendent, vertical, non-linear, irrational "feelings". Spirit
wants to create a balance between these 2 hemispheres, but to do so may involve a
temporary diversion of your energies and attentions from off your dominant side...and
shift it on to your "dormant" side. When the 2 sides are balanced out, then your memory
and speech will return to normal.
You may start to develop a distaste or dislike for the more mundane things in life,
such as trivial or argumentative conversations, the external trappings of society, sports
and other amusements and activities, certain kinds of music and TV shows, smoking,
drinking alcohol, synthetic medicines or recreational drugs, your current job, old
hobbies, familiar haunts, and comfortable habits, political wars and social parties,
cultural sterotypical attitudes or behaviors, meaningless sexual relationships, even
certain people whom you discover you now have little in common with--be they family,
friends, partners or simply acquaintances. All this is indicating that your energies and
vibrations are no longer in alignment to these other things and people. You are being
pushed to let go and move on. You are changing from the inside out, and as you are
becoming a different person, so too will you want ot have and do different things in your
life.
So many extrordinary things are occuring within your energy field and
consciousness- which the ego-mind (from its limited grasp on the greater reality and
higher truths) can not understand. Through application of these higher energies and
vibrations, your ego-mind is losing the attachments, that "death grip" it had on its limited,
yet comfortable pseudo-identies, behavior patterns and coping mechanisms....and is
communicating that loss to you as fear, anxiety, and panic attacks--which is the egos
way of trying to constrict the smooth flow of the higher energies, thus shutting you down
and off. This will make you feel powerless and vulnerable-so try to breath deeply and
relax. Trust that you are ok and this is all for your highest and best good and will pass.
Know that all these old identifications and ways of being must go, in order to clear way
and crate the space for the new and more powerful and beautiful and wise and true and
loving you to come in and take over.
As you let go of those internal pseudo-identites, behavior patterns and coping
mechanisms of your ego-mind and as those external people, places and things that you
were so attached to, but did not serve your highest truths, start to leave. You may feel
depressed and disillusioned with your life. Again everything that is not in alignment with
the new must be shifted out of the way if the new is to come in. Yet, for the old you, until
this "new self" comes in and is fully integrated and grounded, the emptiness felt in this
"in between" state can be difficult to tolerate. Be patient, this will shift in due time. Just
like the physical birth takes time to come to fruition, so too does it take time, a lot more
time really, for the High Self, the "Christ Self", to be born. But when it does, it will be a
cause for you to celebrate for the rest of your lives.
Because animals and little children have so few filters and blocks, you may find
that they are often much more sensitive and responsive to the higher energies and
vibrations that are working with you. So much so they may become either frightened of it,
because they don't understand it, or very attracted to it, because it reminds them of
home. Nice feedback for you.
Any sort of electronic equipment, light bultbs and computers included, may be
jumbled up or shorted out, if they are within your energy field when a particular high
vibrational electro-magnetic energy is channeling into you. Interesting phenomenon
when it happens, unless your computer crashes while you are using it. This may be
rectified if your energies can become more grounded..helps if you spend more time with
your hands and feet in the earth and less time around impersonal electronics.
You may find your life is starting to take unexpected twists and turns, event smay
occur that are so far out from left field, meeting people who you would normally have
never run into or had noting in common with before, you are now in sync with. Plans that
you made in the past are now feeling uncomfortable, and you suddenly start making new
surprising and different choices. You are finally breaking out of your old energetic and
vibrational ruts and are starting to function from a new paradigm of thinking, feeling, and
being....and this is just the start.
Signals...Here are a few signals that indicate the presence of hgher energies: Bussing
or roaring or humming or clicking sounds, bells rings, unusual tingling, energy
sensations, goose bumps, hair standing on end, floral aromas, feelings of expansion or
contractions or heaviness or lightness, numbness or paralysis in any part of your body,
electric-like pulses or surges of energy, spinning or vibrations or movement of any kind.
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8. Reiki Shares:
Seeds for Change will be hosting Reiki Shares at our new location
158 Green Street, Silverdale, PA
Reiki Shares:
Daytime Share: 1st Wednesday of the month....9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Evening Share: 3rd Sunday of the month...when I do not have ministry obligations.
This is a combined share and social gathering. The share begins at
3:00 PM and will run to 5:00 PM. This will be followed by a
Practitioner's Forum, from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. We ask each participant
to bring a light snack/refreshment to share with the group. Group
discussion, questions, ideas, etc will be shared informally as we
gather together in kindred spirit together.
All Level Reiki Practitioners are invited to attend.
Although there is no set charge, we are asking that those participating make a small
donation to help offset our operating costs. Suggested Donation: $5.00
November Share Dates:
Daytime: Nov 7, 2007
Evening: Nov 18, 2007
Please email me to let me know you plan to attend
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9. Tips & Tidbits:
60 Ways to Heal Your Life… From Lynda Field’s book
Each month one of Lynda’s suggestion is included:
Suggestion 22: Receive An Angelic Blessing
Exercise: Make a Set of Angelic Blessings Cards
Transfer the words below on to paper or card to make your own set of 30 Angelic
Blessing Cards. These cards provide key words that will help you to focus on particular
aspects of your inner life.
Simplicity Enthusiasm Healing Flexibility Surrender
Grace Spontaneity Inspiration Honesty Adventure
Gratitude Responsibility Humor Courage Openness
Truth Willingness Clarity Beauty
HarmonyCreativity Compassion Tenderness Forgiveness
Faith
Understanding Freedom Love Integrity Balance
Find a quiet place and lay our your cards face down in front of you. Relax and close
your eyes and then turn your attention to a particular problem for which you need help.
Silently ask for divine assistance and as you do you will feel your energy changing.
When you are ready, choose a card. The card you choose is the Angelic essence which
you need to absorb at this time. Close your eyes again and absorb the qualities that this
card brings. The Angel who represents this essence will be with you as you go about
your business. Think about the quality reflected by the card and as you do you will find
this quality reflecting in all manner of ways throughout your day. Ask for an Angelic
blessing and choose a card whenever yo feel the need. Strengthen your divine
connection and amazing things will happen.
Next Month: Suggestion 23: Believe That You Deserve the Best
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Reiki Protection Source
When you practice Reiki regularly, your energy level is much higher than others. This
causes those with lower energy levels to pull energy from you. While in principle, this is
alright, it sometimes causes you to feel drained.
As a regular practitioner, you are much more sensitive to the ups and downs of energy,
and you will sense loss of energy when or after it happens. Sometimes, you also tend to
pick up negative energies. Visiting places like hospitals, etc, can be especially draining.
To protect yourself against these ups and downs, you can use the purple shield. Before
going to such places, declare "Mother, Father, God, please send me the purple shield
from <TIME> to <TIME>". Next, imagine a double layered purple-coloured egg
surrounding your body. Feel the warmth and security the energy gives you. You are
ready to move on with your day!
Remember to remove the purple shield before sleeping at night, because it is said to
hinder sleep. You can disable the purple shield by saying "Mother, Father, God, please
send the Purple Shield back to the source of light". Imagine the purple shield fading and
going back to a bright source of light.
If you forgot to give yourself the purple shield protection and find yourself drained of
energy, there is nothing to worry about. A full-body Reiki healing will restore all the lost
energy to your body.
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Using a Crystal Wand Author: Wolfgang Arndt
A crystal wand has a force field or aura around it like any other object. It is easy to feel
that field when you slowly wave the tip of the wand over the opened left palm. Some
people also may feel uplifted in their vibration just by holding the wand in their hand. But
the actual value of the crystal wand becomes apparent when you run ki, chi, prana,
orgon or life force through it. The copper or silver handle acts like a capacitor, storing
chi, and the crystal acts like an amplifier and focussing device when the stored chi is
released.
Before any healing or other use of the wand, I connect with Mother Earth by imagining
tap roots going from my spine and feet deep into Mother Earth. I smile because I am in
the presence of a great person, as a gesture of love, and because it makes me
receptive to her love. On the inhale I imagine drawing her love through my legs into my
spine and heart. On the exhale I imagine sending this love from my heart through my
arm, through the wand to the desired destination of the energy. The imagination is the
tool with which I move the energy. As a healer I never use my own energy, that would
deplete me within a short time. Rather I pump the energy I use either from Mother Earth
or from Father Heaven. The crystal wand would be like a water hose with which I spray
the energy.
You pump Heaven Chi by imagining on the inhale, that you draw sweet heavenly energy
through the top of your head into your heart, and on the exhale you send it from your
heart through your arm through your wand to its intended destination. It is very important
to smile, because due to the body/mind connection it is very difficult to transmit love
without smiling.
There are many different uses for a crystal wand. Here are some of
my favorites:
Painting the walls with love
I stand 3 - 4 feet away from a wall, pump earth love and spray it with the wand in an up
and down motion on the wall. Then I go around and paint the wall with heaven love. Try
and compare to non painted wall. Make sure you smile.
Charging of water and plants
Life force has always been the key to well being. So why not charge up your drink and
food? You will find your food tastes better, makes you feel good, digests easier and you
drink more water naturally. Just point your wand on your food and pump heaven or earth
love till the food starts glowing or you feel it buzzing with energy. Check with your hands
the force field of your plants, zap them with earth love and check on how their force field
has changed.
General clearing of a person
Person stands 3 - 4 feet away from you. You spray earth love from their hips down the
legs into the Earth. You imagine you clear away unwanted or stagnant Chi just like you
would with a water hose. Clear out from the shoulders down the arms and out from the
hands. Clear the spine out the legs. Start pumping heaven love and clear from the
shoulders out the head up to six feet above the head. Then imagine combing out
impurities from the body and force field with sweeping motions going from the center of
the person to 3 - 4 feet outside their body. Strange sensations may occur when blocks
of energy are released and chakras are opened. The effect of the wand should be
easily observed in the physical world. For instance the facial expression will change and
adapt to the minutest release of energy. The breathing pattern will change instantly
when a energy hot spot has been discovered. Also the mood of the room varies
according to the emotions processed. There may be fear, panic, sadness and all the
emotions that are suppressed because they are considered unpleasant. The healer will
most likely feel/experience the energies in his own body. So it is very important to stay
connected to the love from heaven and earth, especially when strong emotional charges
are being released. The healer has to be very careful not to absorb any of these
energies. He has to make sure that he is connected to the heavens and grounded at all
times and keep his vibration up. As long as you are smiling you are ok. You should also
purify the room by burning sage or by blowing a conch shell, for example. To be on the
safe side take a hot shower after the healing. There have been cases where I spend two
days in bed because I thought I could handle the energies.
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10. Miscellaneous:
Upcoming Reiki Classes:
Reiki Level 1 Class:
Tuesday Evenings: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM No December Class
Individual Classes available upon request if this time slot does not work for you.
Reiki Level II Class:
Next class scheduled for February 2008...Wednesday Evenings...4 Week Session
I am also available to teach one-on one classes.
Need a different time slot to take a Reiki Level I class?
Other times are available that work mutually for all.
Reiki Level III Apprenticeship Program beginning in January, 2008
Level III Master Practitioner, Part I: Six Month Program, January - June
Level III Master Teacher, Part II: Six Month Program, July - December
Application for apprenticeship is required.
Mandatory meeting Jan 9, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM for anyone interested in enrolling
in this coming year's program.
Applications due by January 18, 2008, none will be accepted beyond this date.
Contact me for details if you are interested in knowing more than what is provided
through the above web page links.
Not interested in an Apprenticeship Program, but desiring to take the Master Level
Training through a more traditional approach? Contact my teacher Reiki Master
Hannelore Goodwin to check out her class schedule. She offers Level III twice a year
in a full weekend session.
Reiki Practitioners Looking For a Trade:
For those not available to attend the Reiki Shares that are scheduled but
are interested in doing a trade for Reiki or another healing modality, send
me an email. I will send out a private email to those who have taken our
classes listing the individuals interested in doing trades. You will then
set up appointments on your own.
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Keep up with your daily self-treatments and think about
submitting your thoughts, ideas, experiences or suggestions
to next month's newsletter.
Make it an awesome month!
Namaste,
Susan Anderson
Note: Because of the time consuming nature required each month to put
together this newsletter as well as the main one for this site, I am looking
for some volunteers who may be interesting in contributing some time to
help keep this up and running. Please email me if you help!
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