| Reiki has helped my grandchildren sleep, find lost | | | | Reiki Never Goes Away |
| keys, difficult parking spaces, and write a book. | | | | Each morning, I awaken and mediate and activate |
| From the practical to the seemingly impractical | | | | all the Usui and Karuna Reiki® symbols to |
| and everything in between, Reiki helps. And when | | | | which I have been attuned. Both types of Reiki |
| I forget, it is always there to remind me. | | | | work well together. It was a unique experience |
| Keys, Parking Spaces, And Grandchildren | | | | during meditation that helped me understand the |
| Keys have always been problematic for me. It | | | | innate wisdom associated with the symbols, and |
| seems they have the ability to disappear before | | | | specifically a Karuna Reiki® symbol. |
| my very eyes. The mental /emotional symbol is | | | | It was a wonderful sunny day. The sun had been |
| best for finding my keys. Premium parking spaces | | | | streaming through the windows because I |
| seem to appear when the power symbol is used. | | | | remember how warm and good the sun felt on |
| The power symbol is a very versatile symbol. It | | | | my face. I had been meditating for five minutes, |
| is often used to seal in light, almost like shutting a | | | | when one of the Karuna Reiki® symbols |
| door to keep warmth in a room. So perhaps the | | | | appeared in my mind's eye. |
| power symbol shines light on those hard to find | | | | This beautiful symbol was an indescribable |
| parking spaces!!! I am using a play on words, but | | | | iridescent pink and violet color infused with white |
| perhaps it is true. How much more practical can | | | | light. Words are inadequate to describe the image |
| you get? | | | | and the feeling accompanying it. The image lasted |
| Belly Crawls | | | | for seconds and then dissipated. My cat, Bentley, |
| One of my grandchildren was a very light sleeper. | | | | made weird cat sounds that he previously had |
| Victoria had more energy than three children. | | | | reserved for intense Reiki sessions. He has a sixth |
| From infancy on, she considered sleeping a waste | | | | sense about energy. |
| of time. | | | | Over six years ago, when I had taken the Karuna |
| I remember nights when we had played and | | | | Reiki® Class, I had studied and learned about |
| laughed, and it was her bedtime. I always dreaded | | | | this symbol. I had always used Karuna in tandem |
| bedtime, because it was so difficult to get her to | | | | with Usui Reiki. But my use of the symbol was a |
| fall asleep. The singing, rubbing her back and feet, | | | | very generalized use at the start of Reiki session |
| the reading of stories, and playing music would go | | | | with a client. |
| on for 90 minutes or more. Her mother and | | | | I ended my meditation, and hurried to find my |
| father tried everything. It was difficult for her | | | | Karuna Reiki® manual filed under K in the filing |
| parents, Victoria, and me, her Nana. I specifically | | | | cabinet. I found the symbol. |
| remember the night I realized there was a much | | | | A Perfect Symbol To Help |
| easier way to help her fall asleep. | | | | This symbol connects the higher self with the |
| The tape cassette of lullabies, with a money back | | | | lower self for deep healing. I was very much in |
| guarantee to produce sleep, clicked off for the | | | | need in the deep healing department. Remember, |
| sixth time. Each time, when the music stopped, | | | | the act of writing about healing brings up |
| Victoria would awaken and sit straight up in bed. | | | | opportunities for healing. |
| We would then repeat the same process. I would | | | | It also improves learning ability, assists with mental |
| turn on the music and rub her back. With a bit of | | | | clarity to organize our minds, and improves |
| luck, she would shut her eyes. I then would begin | | | | communication. Last but not least, this Karuna |
| the ritualistic belly crawl, hugging the floor and | | | | Reiki® symbol brings greater creativity by |
| praying she would not wake up before I could | | | | inspiring us with new ideas and adding depth to |
| crawl silently out of her room. One night, it | | | | our projects. That pretty much describes what I |
| dawned on me to use Reiki. I did and it worked. I | | | | needed. The wisdom of the Universe never |
| used all three of the Usui Reiki symbols, and that | | | | ceases to amaze me. |
| child went to sleep and stayed asleep. Oh, Thank | | | | This beautiful symbol is now posted on the bulletin |
| You Reiki. No more belly crawls. | | | | board above my computer. I have renewed my |
| My Cooking Secret | | | | appreciation, personal experience, and more |
| Most people love eating whatever I cook. My | | | | in-depth knowledge with Karuna. I also discovered |
| toasted cheese sandwiches get rave reviews | | | | there is an additional Karuna Reiki® symbol |
| right along with the pasta marinara and a balsamic | | | | that works well with the one that appeared in my |
| vinaigrette salad dressing. I love well prepared | | | | meditation. The two work well together to |
| food that is beautifully served. My cooking style is | | | | manifest the development and fulfillment of |
| a little bit country and a little bit gourmet. | | | | creative projects. Yes, indeed, I am using those |
| Once people taste what I prepare, they often | | | | two, and all of the Usui and Karuna Reiki® |
| ask for the recipe. But I often cook without a | | | | symbols. |
| recipe, or modify a recipe. I cook like my | | | | As I write this, I am thinking, why didn't I |
| grandmother, a pinch of this and a dollop of that. | | | | remember to use that wonderful symbol earlier? |
| But my secret ingredient is Reiki. | | | | You know, we are all so very human. We get |
| I use the trinity of Reiki Symbols. The power | | | | busy. And we forget. We get hyper focused on |
| symbol, the mental emotional symbol, and the | | | | other life details. In retrospect those details don't |
| distance symbol all go into the preparation. Then | | | | seem all that important. It is reassuring to me, |
| whoever eats my food is blessed and receives all | | | | know and remember that once attuned to these |
| the blessings of the Reiki energy. The mental | | | | sacred symbols, they never abandon you. They |
| emotional symbol helps dissipate any negative | | | | never go away. They will be there always to |
| feelings. The distance symbol goes ahead in time | | | | support and assist. |
| to create a wonderful healing experience for | | | | Elmer's Glue Of The Universe |
| anyone who partakes of my cooking. It does a | | | | From sleeping children, cooking, finding keys and |
| body good! | | | | writing a book, Reiki is like Elmer's Glue of the |
| Over the years it has become humorous. When | | | | Universe. Our intention and focus, supported by |
| people ask for a recipe I always provide them | | | | spiritually guided life energy of Reiki, creates |
| with a written recipe. They prepare the recipe, | | | | possibility and connection with our dreams, and |
| and always lament that it never tastes like mine. | | | | highest good. From the practical, to the not so |
| If my friends have been instructed in the art of | | | | practical, I have used Reiki everyday for 13 years. |
| Reiki, I always ask, "Did you put Reiki into the | | | | Usui and Karuna Reiki®, and their associated |
| food you were preparing?" They smile and shake | | | | sacred symbols, act like keys, to open ancient |
| their heads. The next time, they use Reiki, and | | | | doorways to universal light, love, peace & |
| they too, get rave reviews. I love knowing that | | | | compassion. This process and the results never |
| whoever and whenever people eat my food, it | | | | cease to amaze me. |
| nourishes them, mind, body, and spirit. | | | | Reiki is such a valuable resource. The use of Reiki |
| Reiki And Writing A Book | | | | can be very practical and paradoxically impractical. |
| The Book. Well, for the past seven years, I have | | | | My positive Reiki experiences list continues to |
| been saying, some day I am going to write a | | | | grow longer and longer. I am very grateful. |
| book about healing. Some day. You know how | | | | Reiki is a living tool and a life tool to be used |
| some day is. It just never happens. | | | | every day. So from the esoteric to the practical |
| Ironically, even though I use Reiki daily, I am | | | | Reiki is a dynamic life tool. A living tool, helping us |
| somewhat embarrassed to admit, initially, I did not | | | | create more compassion, peace, love and light. |
| use Karuna Reiki in conjunction with writing the | | | | And know that as you read these words, you are |
| book. One morning that all changed. I realized I | | | | blessed with Reiki. I used all the Usui and Karuna |
| could use this spiritually guided life force energy to | | | | Reiki® symbols to enfold you and bless you |
| help create the circumstances, discipline, & | | | | with love, light, and peace and possibility. |
| resources required to make my book a reality. | | | | |