If you have ever received distance Reiki or any other type of distance energy work from me chances are you have received it via a chi ball. I am often asked what a chi ball is and how they are created. Simply put, a chi ball is a ball of energy that is formed between the palms of both hands. It can be used to send energy to a person, event, or location. This video offers a very basic explanation. There are many ways to work with chi balls and I may cover them in future videos. Let me know if you have any questions!
Gems Disguised as Lightbulbs (It Won't Always Look The Way You Think It Will!)
You know how I say that when we work on manifesting something it may arrive differently than we expect it to? It may come via an avenue we did not know existed or it might look completely different than anticipated.
Well, I experienced a ridiculous example of exactly this. I was playing one of the word games I play every morning. I got to spin the lucky wheel to win different kinds of clues. Of course I focused on winning 1000 gems because, well, 1000 was the biggest number on the screen. My heart sank a little (ok, that might be a little dramatic) when the wheel stopped at 10 lightbulbs. I mean, who would be happy with 10 when one is lusting after 1000? Then it dawned on me. I had been given exactly what I wanted!
In this game, 10 lightbulbs equals 1000 gems.
Yes, this is a silly example but I have experienced this in more meaningful ways in the past. Today’s reminder has me looking around and asking myself if there is anything that I am overlooking and not appreciating because it is a gem disguised as a lightbulb. How about you?
Quick & Easy Ways To Use Reiki During The Day
Need a quick boost or pick me up? Reiki can provide the extra oomph that you are looking for, whether it is for you personally, another person, or even a situation. Invoking the Power Symbol, Cho Ku Rei, can be done quickly and easily. I’ll share some tricks that I have learned through the years.
Draw Cho Ku Rei on the palm of each hand with the intention that Reiki flows through you throughout the day. If you are in a situation where using your hands might be awkward, you can beam Reiki with your eyes or third eye. Simply visualize Reiki transmitting from your eyes or third eye, out to your intended destination. This can be a person, situation, location, etc. It might feel challenging at first but it will get easier with practice. I promise!
Here are a few ways you can apply this to your day to day life:
Intend that everything you touch receives Reiki.
If you are in a stressful situation, place one hand (or both) over your heart and let Reiki flow with the intention of calming your nervous system.
Place your hand on your planner or daily calendar to send Reiki to the day ahead of you.
Reiki your food and beverage prior to enjoying them. This will provide deeper nourishment on an energetic level.
Reiki your emails, business proposals, texts, even your social media posts!
Infuse your pet’s bed or favorite blanket with Reiki.
The beauty of this technique is that it does not require a lot of time. Just placing your hands, or beaming through your eyes for a few moments will do the trick. Sometimes all we need is just a bit of a boost. Just drawing Cho Ku Rei on your palms in the morning will make a nice difference even if you do not need to actively use it. It sets the tone and helps you maintain a higher vibration throughout the day!
What would you add to the list?
Did Someone Curse Me Or Am I Avoiding Personal Responsibility?
I recently observed a few situations where someone shared that they had been cursed. They were able to correlate it to a particular group setting. Next thing you know, several people said they were experiencing the same thing. It reminded me of a store I once managed. Every time someone came to work with a cold, the rest of the team would start saying they felt sick. Most of those people would develop actual symptoms. I witnessed many self-fulfilling prophecies play out right before my eyes. From my perspective, this was the same dynamic playing out in the group of “cursed” people.
Sometimes an energetic attack is exactly that…an energetic attack. Other times it is just something mundane gone awry. Life can be funny that way. Don’t get me wrong, energetic attacks, curses, whatever you want to call them are real. They do happen; passively and aggressively. I’ll get to that in a moment.
One problem that I see with being so quick to attribute misfortune to a curse or energetic attack is that it shifts the focus and power to the external. It can be a form of victim mentality. “Everyone is out to get me.” It takes you out of your power. If you truly feel someone has cursed you, you may want to look at your life and first ask if the unfortunate occurrence could be the outcome of anything you did or did not do. Were you stopped by the police and ticketed for your expired registration tags because your girlfriend’s ex zapped you with a hex? Or was it because you did not pay your registration on time? You get the idea.
Another problem is that if your belief in being cursed is strong and persistent enough you will create that reality and end up cursing yourself! For those of you rolling your eyes who don’t align with the “we create our reality” belief, bear with me. Even if you do not believe in manifesting, you will simply focus on the negative in your life. That is where your focus will be. You believe it so strongly that you may as well have manifested it.
On a personal note, I have been on the receiving end of a curse or two. I have also had moments where I was tempted to think someone put a whammy on me only to realize that the challenges facing me were due to circumstances of my own making. In the cases where the curses were real, I sought outside help.
In one situation a woman tried to curse me to my face. I did my own energetic exercise to ward her off in the moment. When she left the store (this happened at a former workplace) I contacted a friend that I knew could help remove any residual energy that I may have missed. In another situation where I felt I was on the receiving end of the wrong kind of energy I sought out the services of another person. He confirmed what I was feeling as well as the people responsible. He did his thing and I was a happy camper.
So…long story short, if things go out of whack in your life, don’t be so quick to assume someone is out to get you energetically. Do a personal inventory to determine if it is within your power to rectify the situation. Don’t use it as an excuse to bypass your own inner work. Human beings are powerful beings. Do not so easily give away your power. If you do know, or highly suspect, that you are in fact dealing with a maleficent situation seek out someone who can address the situation on your behalf. Make sure they have an excellent reputation and work from a place of integrity. I can refer you to a couple of people who are amazing with this line of work.
Mercury Retrograde Survival Guide
Yes, folks, it's that time again! The first rule of thumb is to drop the idea that Mercury Retrograde requires a survival guide. Flip it around from "how do I survive" to "how can I thrive" during this time.
When retrograde, Mercury offers us an opportunity to reflect. It's an opportunity to slow down, to review and revisit. But no exes or cutting bangs! Yes, communication can go awry and all things mechanical and technological can fizzle. However we can navigate these things successfully. Trust me!
My best advice for thriving during these three week periods looks likes this...
Thoroughly review any and all information. Twice. Maybe even three times.
Trust yourself.
Ask questions. Clarity is paramount!
Do not push yourself.
Expect your technology to get wonky on you. This way when it doesn't, you get a pleasant surprise. And when it does? At least you're not too befuddled.
Do grounding exercises daily. All day long even. Don't know how? I can teach you!
Some people say not to initiate any new endeavors. This is not always practical. We cannot put life on hold for three weeks three to four times a year! Essential oils and crystals are great tools that can assist us as we carry on with life. Some of my favorites...
Essential Oils
Cedarwood Atlas - brings us into our authentic personal power
Clary Sage - calming, provides clarity, alleviates anxiety
Frankincense - grounding, calming, protective, promotes a sense of connectedness
Lavender - relaxing, calming, balancing
Crystals
Black Tourmaline - grounding, protective, diminishes fear
Clear Quartz - high vibration, strengthening, clarity (it's the master healing stone and does EVERYTHING!)
Labradorite - protective, helps us understand the issues Mercury Retrograde can bring to the surface
Lapis Lazuli - communication
This current retrograde runs through February 3. Yes, there is a "shadow" period that extends beyond that date, but we'll save that for another post!