“People who blame others have a long way to go on their journey. People who blame themselves are half way …
Embodiment and Reiki
The word embodiment points to the idea that we have to embody the teachings and practices we follow. And if …
Being Reiki…
Nowadays many practitioners and teachers talk about being Reiki and this is wonderful. However, sometimes it is talked about as …
We Give – We Receive
We can only receive when we make space to receive. Last week I was at an African dancing and drumming …
Reiki, Yang Shen, & Shugyo
Shokei Matsui, Kyokushin Shugyo, and the hyakunin kumite. Early on in my Reiki days, I understood Reiki to be something …
Being Human
I often hear people say that when they get angry, worried or …
More Than One Teacher
Many of the students and/or teachers of old had more than one teacher for their spiritual development. This is because …
Messages from the Canadian Geese
It is a crisp winter morning in northern Indiana. I woke up to see a gathering of Canadian Geese around …
Reiki On – Reiki Off
The other day I heard someone say that when we do hands on/off healing on ourselves, we switch “Reiki on” …
What is Silence? Why is it Important?
In spiritual practice, we often come across, and perhaps even use the word “Silence” a lot. What is “Silence”? According …