Sound Reiki: My Path as a Reiki Empath

Students who enroll in my classes are often empaths. An empath is not to be confused with someone who has empathy for others. Empathy allows one to experience heartfelt joy or sorrow in response to another’s good fortune or distress. Empaths, on the other … Continue reading “Sound Reiki: My Path as a Reiki Empath”

Dewey and the Difference We Make

Dewey interrupted my thoughts and said, more cogently than I had heard him speak in some time, “Your coming in here makes half the difference. Maybe all the difference.” I thanked him for telling me, and silently promised, “Okay, Dewey, … Continue reading “Dewey and the Difference We Make”

Sound Reiki: Using Reiki to Ease the Burden of Grief

In the early light of a clear, cold Lynnwood morning, I stepped gingerly onto my balcony, seeking a moment’s respite from cabin fever as I entered the fourth week of homebound recovery from surgery. A deep sense of peace flowed … Continue reading “Sound Reiki: Using Reiki to Ease the Burden of Grief”

Sound Reiki: Come as you are. “Bad” attitudes welcome here!

Sometimes a positive attitude can be negative. A long-time client teared up as she entered my treatment room last week. Worried about a health issue, she lamented, “I’m trying to be positive about this, but I don’t feel positive.” As … Continue reading “Sound Reiki: Come as you are. “Bad” attitudes welcome here!”

Sound Reiki: Reiki at Standing Rock

Knowing Reiki would support his chosen work in myriad ways, Jonathan Hanneman completed Reiki Master Training prior to entering seminary. At Standing Rock, his Reiki skills provided an opportunity to be of service and a means of giving comfort in … Continue reading “Sound Reiki: Reiki at Standing Rock”

Sound Reiki: Could Bowie be the Youngest Practitioner?

With grandma Donna Bachmann and mom Shannon O’Keefe both Reiki Masters, Bowie received Reiki frequently while he was still in the womb. Since birth he has received Reiki as he is cuddled and cared for. However, at 20 months old, he had never … Continue reading “Sound Reiki: Could Bowie be the Youngest Practitioner?”