This should prove to be very interesting as time goes on. It seems that Frans and Bronwen are making the most of the web again. They’ve gone and created a Reiki Wiki for us all to go and play on, which I’m looking forward to reading at length at a later time. It’s already past my bedtime so I’ve got to get going now. Have a wonderful night!

Today I had the opportunity to bless a house with Reiki. It’s something that I do with my own house from time to time, and I find it helps clear the energy to create a healing haven in the home. Of course, I often do a blessing in my Reiki Studio before a client comes over or before I do my meditation, but it’s fun to extend that blessing throughout a whole house.

This blessing can be done by anyone, though you need to know Reiki II to include the Reiki Symbols. But any sacred symbol can be used if it’s meaningful to you, or just your intention will work just as well. Whenever I bless a house, I begin by going to the top floor of the house and calling on my Guardians, Guides, and the Gods. I ask for their aid in blessing the house and creating a dome of protection. Today I also did a moving meditation and chanted the Reiki Master Symbol DKM name to connect with the Spirit of Unity. Once I had a feeling of being grounded and empowered, I began the blessing.

I walked to the North and chanted the First Reiki Symbol’s name, CKR as I drew it and said “May there be Peace in the North” while I visualized CKR going to the edge of the property on the North and creating a shield of peace.  Then I walked to the South and did the same thing saying “May there be Peace in the South” and again visualized CKR creating a shield of peace in the South. Next I went to the West  and said “May there be Peace in the West” with the visualization, and then I went to the East and said “May there be Peace in the East” as I completed the circle and blessed the fourth and final quarter with CKR.

To tie it all together, I went to the center and said “May there be Peace throughout this whole house, and on this land, and in this city, and in this state, and in this country and throughout the entire world.” But I had one more step and that was to connect the quarters, this time with the Second Reiki Symbol SHK which I drew and chanted three times along the North/South axis and East/West axis. I then empowered the center with the Third Reiki Symbol HSZSN so that the blessing would transcend time and space, the Reiki Master Symbol DKM to connect to the Spirit of Unity, and then finally I sealed the center with the First Reiki Symbol CKR.

And so the house was blessed and a shield of peace and protection was created that would continue to bless the space in the future. I was alone during the blessing, but I’ve also done blessings with my close friends, sometimes with drumming and incense and chanting while traveling from room to room until the entire house is blessed. This is something that can be done at any time, but a good time to do it is just after moving in, or just as you are moving out as a gift of healing for the new residents.

It’s always a joyful thing connecting to Reiki, and to allow it to flow and create a healing energy throughout a large space is an additional blessing. If you have done any special house blessings you’d like to share feel free to put it in a comment, and bless the Reiki Artist Blog space with healing energy!

Last night I made magic with Wendy Rule and about 150 of the coolest witchy folk in the Twin Cities. It was an extraordinary night of music which began with Felonious Bosch, moved to the groove of Kari Tauring’s staving, and landed in a place outside of space and time with Wendy Rule. I’ve been listening to Wendy’s works for a few years now, and I own two albums of her work. When I was busy redecorating my Reiki Studio, I played The Lotus Eaters to keep the good vibrations happening. It’s still one of my favorite albums, and it was a thrill to see Wendy play “The Raven Song” live with just a Djembe to accompany her. She stood before us in a black mesh tutu skirt, a black corset, fishnet stockings, and black boots. A sheer orange blouse was tied, not buttoned, in front. In her hands she held a shining black acoustic/electric guitar, which she played to guide us all with the rhythm of her songs. But her voice was so powerful and elastic, she didn’t need it musically at all, the instrument she was born with wrapped visions around us all beginning with the calling of the quarters.

What can I say to convey to you the presence of the Goddess/God/Spirit last night? She sang to the moon and to Artemis, she sang of horses and ravens and a wolf sky, she sang of Mother Earth and to us all. At the end we cast our spell to bring us closer to our Soul Selves and to live a more meaningful life. For me that is as a Reiki Master and artist, and so I will be looking for new ways of sharing all my gifts while I keep an eye on the turning of the seasons and the phases of the moon. Now that spring has arrived, I’m working on creating another shade garden filled with hostas, ferns, and impatiens for a bit of color. And I’ll listen to Wendy sing from Deep Within a Fairy Forest while I do that. It’s an old magic, but it works for me.

It’s something that happens when I diligently do my Reiki Meditations every day, or even almost every day. My life gets into a groove, where Good Things happen. Sometimes I meet the person I need to meet, say the right thing at just the right time, or just notice the exquisite beauty of a flower. It’s sort of like getting a taste of some kind of cosmic catnip that makes the world a better and brighter place.

Even now, when times are tough. Around me I keep running into people getting laid off, or having to lay off some of their staff, while I just got a new job. Getting in the Groove reminds me to always be grateful for the blessings that I have each and every day. With Reiki II I have the distance healing symbol and so can send some of that groovy goodness to others, and wish them a little more peace, love, and happiness.

So I design more t-shirts, pillows, totes, and gifts to share some of the blessings with others. It’s just another way to pass it on, so more people can get into the groove and find their own path to cosmic bliss, in primary colors. This world is our sandbox, so let’s play!

I’m going to start hosting a regular Reiki Share. It’s a chance for Reiki Practitioners to get together and give each other Reiki. Today was going to be my second attempt, but nobody RSVP’d positively. I have now set up a Yahoo Group for those interested in participating, and it will allow my local Reiki Folk to talk amongst themselves between shares too.

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There is a lovely little article on Earth Ki that describes one of the aspects of Reiki that isn’t talked about as much, and that is being filled to overflowing.  For years I’ve been what’s commonly known as a Pagan, one who honors the Earth and her seasons and works with her energy, sometimes called magic. So I’m familiar with Earth Ki, and I know just the goddess to invoke to begin. The practice of Jumon mentioned in the article is a powerful one as well, used by monks and priests worldwide. It is merely chanting and focusing on a particular energy source. With Reiki it is focusing on the name of one of the Reiki symbols.
A year ago when the symbols were fresh in my mind, I practiced this as well to great effect. I was filled with Reiki so much, that it was as if I was walking in a different world. Everywhere I went there was something new about Reiki, or I would by chance meet another Reiki practitioner or master. Sometime over the past few months that experience has become dulled, which is one of the reasons I am now hosting a monthly Reiki Share, so I can keep myself charged up. Now I think I shall endeavor to return to the practice of Jumon again. My hands and arms are tingling as I write this, so I think it’s time to go upstairs and get started.

Have a great night!

I woke up one morning and went into the Reiki Studio only to discover Caruso lounging in the morning light on the Reiki Table. He does love his Reiki! Every night I try to spend some time on that table giving myself Reiki, so it’s usually Reiki charged and ready for any cat to lay down and soak it up. This is my Cat on Reiki.

I’ve added this picture to my Reiki Session page so people can feel confident that they will leave their Reiki Session with both Reiki and cat hair. It is also a good demostration of the relaxation response that often accompanies a session. Melting into the table, or sometimes feeling a bit giddy after a session are commonplace.

Giving a cat Reiki is as simple as petting them. They will tell you when the session is done by getting off the table. Usually I shut the door with the cats on the other side as I like to meditate before giving myself Reiki, but one evening I let Caruso’s shy sister Cleopatra stay. Even when she got on my lap insisting that I pet her, I was able to maintain my focus on my meditation. Then she joined me on the table and shared in my Reiki session, and we both went to bed after that much more relaxed and happy as a result.

So I learned that Reiki can really help me keep on track in my meditation and provide additional healing energy to my cat at the same time. It’s just one more thing to be thankful for.

Ok, now they’ve done it! Somebody went and sent me an award for the blog. It’s actually from Alice at Reiki Awakenings, now I have to include 10 other people, so this is going to be fun. Mostly because I have an eclectic interest in this particular arena. I’m truly honored to receive this award, because I get so much out of putting my thoughts in writing that I don’t really worry about who’s reading it or if it’s any good. So this is just a great big cherry on top of my double chocolate fudge cake.

So now here’s MY top ten list and why for each of them.

1. Philip Carr-Gomm’s Weblog - One of the most frequently updated websites in my blogroll, this one is by the Chief Druid of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids, of which I am a member. It is always well written, most often inspirational, and definitely thought provoking. It is a daily glimpse into the mind of someone dedicated to honoring the earth through humanity, and honoring humanity with the earth.
2. Reiki Share - Two sisters, one blog. Together they share their knowledge and journey about Reiki and life in general. Reading Reiki Share is like sitting down in a coffee shop and talking with friends about whatever is of interest this day. There is a depth to the sharing as well, and I really feel welcome when I visit this blog.
3. Meredith Dillman Art - Meredith is a dear friend and artist, her work is both accessible and exquisitely done. She does amazing detailed illustrations in watercolor, with an emphasis on fantasy art. This blog features her latest projects and it’s well worth watching.
4. Tony DiTerlizzi’s Imaginopolis Blog - The creative artist behind the hugely successful Spiderwick Chronicles has his own blog. Whenever you want to go walking through a magical place, go here.
5. Wyrdsmiths - It’s all about words and the people who write them. A shining example of a group blog that’s still going strong. I’ve read some of the authors’ books and I’ve found them quite tasty. They write fiction of the mostly fantasy/SF variety.
6. Head Cheese - The livejournal of Ellen Million, an Alaskan woman, artist, and entrepreneur. It’s a fascinating look into the mind and day to day grind of trying to balance creativity, business and life. She’s an inspiration to me for her willingness to be open and honest while trying to make the most out of life.
7. Intent Blog - This is one by Deepak Chopra and friends. It’s all about living intentionally, acting instead of reacting, and just trying to be healthy. Everything from world issues to addiction is touched on in the blog, and it’s got a wealth of info that I just want to spend a day to dig around in when I get a chance.
8. Bronwen & Frans Steine’s Amazon Blog - Reiki authors and teachers share their views on practicing Reiki. Though their home base is down under in Australia, they travel around the world teaching classes as well. In their teaching they emphasize Japanese techniques and personal practice.
   
9. Reiki - What it all be like - An informative blog by Duane Flowers, a Reiki Master who has been living in Japan for the past 12 years. It’s organized a bit more like a website than a blog like mine, but there is some good advice found within the pages for those who are interested.
10. Wild Reiki and Shamanic Healing Blog - As an animal lover, I have to say I couldn’t complete this list without having this on here. This is a new find for me and one that I’ll be adding to my blogroll. It’s by Rose De Dan who is an author, Reiki Master Teacher and animal communicator. There is a rich well of wisdom here that I’ll be drawing from over the coming months.

Well that’s my list and I’m sticking to it! I hope you enjoy these blogs as much as I do, and please don’t hesitate to comment any time you stop by.

We’ve been experiencing some Spring snow up here in Minnesota. Since I’m in the southern part of the state, it’s been mixed with rain more often than not, so it isn’t sticking around very long. The weather will warm by the middle of the week and feel a bit more like Spring then, and I’m looking forward to it. I feel a bit like a bear coming out of hibernation. I started a new job a month ago, and I’m still working to adjust to the new schedule. It’s taking a bit longer than I thought, what with the Tax Return deadline looming and taking up much of my free time this weekend.

My husband and I are still sharing one car, and we’re busy with the new budget my new job has brought us, figuring out a way to pay down our debt so we can become a two car family once again. With him working 2nd shift in the city and me and early 1st shift in the suburbs, ride sharing is a strain on his sleep schedule. Yesterday I brought a framed copy of the Reiki Precepts in to have at my desk at work. Just a gentle reminder of how best to use my time, and to honor Reiki while I’m at work as well.

The spring snow will melt and feed our gardens here at the Reiki Studio, and I’m looking forward to getting my hands dirty as I create new mini-gardens this Spring. I definitely want to include giving Reiki to plants as part of every class, and possibly Reiki Shares that I do here. My house plants need a little bit of attention too.

Happy Spring to you wherever you are!

Last week I began a new job, so I spent much of my time adjusting to a new schedule, early to bed and early to rise. I had a few moments a couple of mornings to spend in a brief meditation and to bless my doorways with Reiki. I think I did my nightly meditations twice last week, I went straight to bed other nights after being out late. Now that I have a new schedule, I’ll have to adjust some of the things on the Calendar accordingly. I have decided when to schedule my first Reiki Share too. I’m going for the Third Saturday of Each month as a regular repeating day from 1-3 in the afternoon. I have a few people who have voiced an interest in this so I will be contacting them with the day and time. It should be fun, and a chance for me to get Reiki for myself monthly as well as give it.