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Seperating Reiki from Personal Feelings

02/02/2012 15:31:00

I have to say that today has been quite thematic in my life and the world. As a Reiki Master I am no more perfect than anyone or anything. That being the case, my wife was not speaking much to me... I don't blame her I wasn't very nice last night.

Sometimes I mess up, sometimes I certainly could be kinder,gentler, and put a more loving spin on honesty. I practice healing because I come from pain. It's ok... I've pulled through nicely. My well tuned forgetter sometimes kicks in and I fail to remember that my words or actions could hurt.

What's this got to do with Reiki and Energy Healing? Everything. We all want to feel good, and nurturing at our nature. We all have egos and don't enjoy feeling poorlyabout ourselves. That's exactly what we do when we hurt others. Today I dedicate Spirit and the healing of Reiki to my wife, who whithout I'd have much less color in my life than I would otherwise. We're working in the same building today so every chance I have to do so, I send her healing from the Reiki guides.

The really important lesson here is that I need to remember that my making amends and her healing are seperate. In the spirit of Reiki, I have nothing to do with the healing. So I will send her the vibes all day, give myself Reiki and tonight when we get home.

Once we've both received blessings and healing, Then I can make dinner, buy flowers and give her all the love I can.

Remember our Reiki guides love us and our clients, we have to remember not to interfere with the work and the light!

Nomaste,

Brian

Time Away From Time

01/10/2012 11:33:00

Much of my blogging has to do with all the healing and wellness arts I endeavor to bring to the world. Much of the time I get clues from fellow practitioners. First I should say is that the reason I'm a serial teacher of all things I do is that it is a mechanism to keep my head in the game so to speak.

Because I "enjoy" the juggle of trying to be a master of many trades, I sometimes realize that I once again have taken off into a mode of total service but everyone but myself. I believe that the most spiritual practice is that of realizing the divine in myself. Recently I was reminded to reset myself and get back into the state of mind that is healthy.

I respect people who can use one method to find their magic spot. The important thing is to have one place called bliss, this is where grace happens and life can fall into place.

Personally a good solid meditation is my go to spot, but I enjoy the gift of ADD so I have a toolbox of things.

So if you're like me, try these things.

1. If you use yoga to get into moving meditation, go to a class where you don't have to guide the script, just turn on your reptillion brain and flow with the teacher, keeping spirit in your heart and mind

2. Same with QiGong, it's good to practice alone, but have a teacher that can remind you of all the nuances that the art can bring you. Then on your own, you can enter what I know as QSOM (QiGong State of Mind). Mindfully of the flow, but practiced enough to just let your mind be free with QSOM and your body move on it's own.

3. Walking, do this on a path (preferably one that's familiar and in a quiet place). Then just slowly step by step release each distracting thought as you go. This can go on for 30 steps or 30 miles, just don't get lost.

4. Standing meditation; QiGong's Vase meditation, or Yoga's Tadasana where you can stand upright but comfortable for a few minutes clearing your head and righting your posture.

5. Write. light journaling, or free form poetry or prose can be very freeing. Try just scribbling on and on, then later to make yourself smile, read it back to yourself... you'll realize the clutter that was stuck in your mind.

My first truly freeing experience was my first HOT YOGA class, and one of few times that my ego benefited me. After the class I was amazed that I had not thought about the bills, my pending divorce... nothing except "look good, don't faint, especially in front of all these ladies." Really my mind was freed from all my real worries for at least an hour.

Since then I've found that to at least have teachers and mentors, I no longer have to look far even if I'm struggling. Just call your nearest Yoga pal, Reiki practitioner, QiGong, or Zen master to get you put back in the right place.

Peace and blessings to you!

Brian M. Dotson

Is there a doctor in the house??

12/12/2011 09:38:00

I am an EMT, it used to really get to my ego to be in a public place when an annoucement is made over the public annoucement "if there is a doctor in the house please report to...". I usually show up finding no doc there or nearby annoucing myself as a firefighter. How about "medical professional?"
It's still a bit of my ego I guess, and people I'm sure mean well.
I recently was volunteering at a location where I am also a Reiki provider, but was simply giving holiday help. That location also hosts readers, psychics, and other energy healers.
I digress, I was volunteering when someone came to me saying someone needs "emergency Reiki". Huh? Emergency Reiki? "How about a Doctor." I asked myself in jest. It was a fellow Lightworker that had tweaked herself.
Having no opportunity to cleanse the room or any of the cool formal stuff I was trained to do, I just had to "go at it". I said a brief prayer and got her breathing under control, and mustered the Reiki guides together. To make it more interesting, for the moment she could only stand up.
All the things I've learned and read came back to me that there really is no protocol. There is only Reiki, ONLY REIKI. Then I related to an article that I have recently written for RJ on Reiki in the streets. Wow! I suppose I really was listening, really trusting and really letting Source and the Reiki guides do what they do. We are just the contact point, the conduit. I do however feel healed whenever I help someone in need. Reiki floods my soul and brings me incredible joy.
So next time you see an emergency, or hear "is there a Doctor in the house", no matter your profession otherwise, send Reiki and love to their moment of great need. It may be a lifesaver.
Peace! Brian