There are many rivers to the one ocean, many paths to the same truth.
The Zen parable of “Finding the Ox” symbolises the seeker’s journey towards enlightenment – a process of remembering one’s true nature.
As a healer, whether you practice Reiki, hypnotherapy, energy work, or any modality that involves giving your time, energy, and presence, it’s easy to put everyone else’s needs before your own.
When we speak of “healing,” most people think of fixing something that’s broken, mending wounds, or curing illness. But true healing is something far deeper than the physical
While the roots of Reiki remain in Japan, the West has embraced, adapted, and expanded Reiki in diverse and fascinating ways…
There is still much confusion about the Reiki story and what is “Authentic” Reiki, with more teachings coming from different styles of “Japanese Reiki”, and even what is still taught in the Reiki Gakkai, which may be similar or different to what we are now learning through books such as those from Doi Hiroshi, Frans Stiene, Frank Arjarva Petter and Justin B. Stein.
“Empathy is simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of you’re not alone.”
— Brené Brown
In recent years, there has been a growing acknowledgment of alternative therapies within the realm of mainstream healthcare. Among these, Reiki—a Japanese healing technique centered around the concept of universal life energy—has gained significant traction, capturing the attention of both practitioners and patients alike.
Uncertainty. It’s a word that’s become all too familiar in recent years. Whether it’s a global pandemic, economic shifts, or personal life changes, feeling adrift in a sea of “what ifs” is a common experience. But while we can’t control external events, we can control how we navigate them. This means managing ourselves – our emotions, our reactions, and our overall well-being – during these turbulent times.