I had an idealised version of awakening/enlightenment when I first came across it and began chasing this illusory end goal of bliss and Oneness over 30 years ago. The truth is much more ordinary, messy, and obvious than the books and teachers will have you believe. A retelling of my own experience of the spiritual quest. Looking for a Reiki community? I run a monthly free Sunday Reiki healing meditation: https://www.reiki-centre.com/reiki-class/monthly and a weekly members community: https://www.reiki-centre.com/community For those interested in a deeper dive into Reiki for self-care, please see my short course here which includes 6 self-attunement meditations you can download: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-for-self-care For those interested in the full online Reiki 1 course for beginners, please see here: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-1

April's Reiju online gathering we went back to basics, clearing the energy channels of our bodies to allow for a clearer and more balanced flow of universal energy into our personal energy systems, enjoy! Looking for a Reiki community? I run a monthly free Sunday Reiki healing meditation: https://www.reiki-centre.com/reiki-class/monthly and a weekly members community: https://www.reiki-centre.com/community For those interested in a deeper dive into Reiki for self-care, please see my short course here which includes 6 self-attunement meditations you can download: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-for-self-care For those interested in the full online Reiki 1 course for beginners, please see here: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-1

A deeper dive into the alleged differences between Jikiden versus Takata Reiki, not as different as the Jikiden peeps would have you believe and as always, keeping mindful of the foundational essence of Reiki as Universal life force. Looking for a Reiki community? I run a monthly free Sunday Reiki healing meditation: https://www.reiki-centre.com/reiki-class/monthly and a weekly members community: https://www.reiki-centre.com/community For those interested in a deeper dive into Reiki for self-care, please see my short course here which includes 6 self-attunement meditations you can download: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-for-self-care For those interested in the full online Reiki 1 course for beginners, please see here: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-1

Frank Arjava Petter announced he is stepping down from Jikiden Reiki: https://youtu.be/NDuu5xnUevQ?si=UlKrNPRKEoDMoAYN So let's have a conversation around growth, following your authentic path, and having the courage to leave outgrown communities. Looking for a Reiki community? I run a monthly free Sunday Reiki healing meditation: https://www.reiki-centre.com/reiki-class/monthly and a weekly members community: https://www.reiki-centre.com/community For those interested in a deeper dive into Reiki for self-care, please see my short course here which includes 6 self-attunement meditations you can download: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-for-self-care For those interested in the full online Reiki 1 course for beginners, please see here: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-1

An excerpt from our weekly community discussion and meditation, sinking deeper into the 'suchness' of life's unfolding process. Relaxing into the present moment, even if it is challenging and uncomfortable. Looking for a Reiki community for spiritual growth and empowerment? I run a weekly members community: https://www.reiki-centre.com/community For those interested in a deeper dive into Reiki for self-care, please see my short course here which includes 6 self-attunement meditations you can download: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-for-self-care For those interested in the full online Reiki 1 course for beginners, please see here: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-1

We live in challenging times and if you are empathic on a global level, you will be feeling these energetic pressures more than most. How can you best navigate and contribute during these times? Stay with your inner peace and clarity. Looking for a Reiki community? I run a monthly free Sunday Reiki healing meditation: https://www.reiki-centre.com/reiki-class/monthly and a weekly members community: https://www.reiki-centre.com/community For those interested in a deeper dive into Reiki for self-care, please see my short course here which includes 6 self-attunement meditations you can download: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-for-self-care For those interested in the full online Reiki 1 course for beginners, please see here: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-1

Distinguishing between our own inner emotions and thinking patterns and intense energies from our environment can be tricky, but practicing this can save us a lot of unnecessary angst and suffering. Environmental energy will simply pass and requires no personal work except to stay open and nurturing ourselves. Meditation timestamp: 15:18 mins. Looking for a Reiki community? I run a monthly free Sunday Reiki healing meditation: https://www.reiki-centre.com/reiki-class/monthly and a weekly members community: https://www.reiki-centre.com/community For those interested in a deeper dive into Reiki for self-care, please see my short course here which includes 6 self-attunement meditations you can download: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-for-self-care For those interested in the full online Reiki 1 course for beginners, please see here: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-1

A lovely chat with Lorena who has embraced many changes in her life as a global citizen, ending up in the SW of France with a lovely retreat centre. Join us in this enlivening and fun journey of saying Yes! to opportunities and the lovely gifts the Universe places along the way. To contact Lorena: https://www.anamcarafrance.com/ Looking for a Reiki community? I run a monthly free Sunday Reiki healing meditation: https://www.reiki-centre.com/reiki-class/monthly and a weekly members community: https://www.reiki-centre.com/community For those interested in a deeper dive into Reiki for self-care, please see my short course here which includes 6 self-attunement meditations you can download: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-for-self-care For those interested in the full online Reiki 1 course for beginners, please see here: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-1

Exploring the emptying and collapse of ego, our beliefs, and the sense of stability that comes from resting in the stillness. Excerpt and meditation from our weekly community gathering Meditation timestamp: 8:40 mins Looking for a Reiki community? I run a monthly free Sunday Reiki healing meditation: https://www.reiki-centre.com/reiki-class/monthly and a weekly members community: https://www.reiki-centre.com/community For those interested in a deeper dive into Reiki for self-care, please see my short course here which includes 6 self-attunement meditations you can download: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-for-self-care For those interested in the full online Reiki 1 course for beginners, please see here: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-1

The process of personal growth is messy, and sometimes we make the same mistakes over and over, a discussion around one of my favourite poems: Autobiography in Five Short Chapters by Portia Nelson. I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in. I am lost ... I am helpless. It isn't my fault. It takes me forever to find a way out. I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don't see it. I fall in again. I can't believe I am in the same place but, it isn't my fault. It still takes a long time to get out. I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I see it is there. I still fall in ... it's a habit. My eyes are open. I know where I am. It is my fault. I get out immediately. I walk down the same street.There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it. I walk down another street. Looking for a Reiki community? I run a monthly free Sunday Reiki healing meditation: https://www.reiki-centre.com/reiki-class/monthly and a weekly members community: https://www.reiki-centre.com/community For those interested in a deeper dive into Reiki for self-care, please see my short course here which includes 6 self-attunement meditations you can download: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-for-self-care For those interested in the full online Reiki 1 course for beginners, please see here: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-1

In our Feb 2025 Reiki gathering we discuss what we do with our minds, our thoughts depending on what we are trying to achieve - is it physical, mental, emotional or spiritual healing? This determines how we can use our mind and our thoughts to enhance and amplify the healing. Meditation timestamp: 13:21mins Looking for a Reiki community? I run a monthly free Sunday Reiki healing meditation: https://www.reiki-centre.com/reiki-class/monthly and a weekly members community: https://www.reiki-centre.com/community For those interested in a deeper dive into Reiki for self-care, please see my short course here which includes 6 self-attunement meditations you can download: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-for-self-care For those interested in the full online Reiki 1 course for beginners, please see here: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-1

The year of the Yin Wood Snake begins! Clarice began her journey 30 years ago moving from a successful career in travel to become a Reiki Master and Feng Shui master. In this chat we discuss her own journey as well as what this next year may hold for us all! To connect with Clarice: https://masterclaricechan.com/ Looking for a Reiki community? I run a monthly free Sunday Reiki healing meditation: https://www.reiki-centre.com/reiki-class/monthly and a weekly members community: https://www.reiki-centre.com/community For those interested in a deeper dive into Reiki for self-care, please see my short course here which includes 6 self-attunement meditations you can download: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-for-self-care For those interested in the full online Reiki 1 course for beginners, please see here: https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-1