May We Remember We’re Part of The Pillar of Light
My new found insight into the relationship between reiki and our ancestors is changing the way I relate to the world and how I practice reiki. Long story short, I’m aware now that I am already a part of the pillar of light, instead of the bringer of light. Huh?...
May We Never Underestimate Our Connections to The Ancestors
On Monday, I participated in a reiki circle event that gave me a new appreciation for the power of reiki. And as I contemplated it some more afterwards, I gained a new insight into how our ancestors might be involved in its workings. It’s just a theory of mine,...
May We Meander on Our Path to the Truth Within
Writing is an adventure. You think you know where you’re going, but as you write, you discover new views, new ideas, and all of a sudden, you realize the map is useless. You meander around in the darkness, trying to find a path back to where you wanted to...
May We Figure Out What Self-Acceptance Really Feels Like
Yesterday, I wrote about developing a new perspective about death, and in particular, killing. It was certainly a difficult and uncomfortable topic to write about. But lately, I’ve been feeling like the running theme for my life has been self-acceptance. And the key to that was embracing my shadows....
May We Be Grateful For All The Lives Taken
What do you think is the absolute worst crime you can commit as a human being? I would venture to guess that killing is probably on the top of the list for most people. I’ve written several times about recognizing our own capacity for brutality, but I’ve always stopped...
May We Have See Ourselves As Lanternflies Do
Have you ever heard of spotted lanternflies? If you live in the North East region of the United States, you’ve probably at least seen a news story about them. They are invasive insects with very distinct red and gray wings. They consume sap from maple, fruit trees, and grape,...
May We Beware of the Separation Labels Create
During this Month of May, one of my aims is to present new ways of seeing the world. Right now, the majority of people still see the world through the lens of polarity. We have a tendency to see the world as “Us vs. Them” or “Good vs. Evil”....
May We Have Enough Self-Respect to Respect Others
Yesterday, I wrote about speaking up for a cause. But there’s one thing that I really want to emphasize. Be respectful. Do NOT use it as an excuse to attack and shame those who you consider to be in the wrong. I know that lots of people do it,...
May We Speak Up For Love Without Shame
Today, May 5th, is Children’s Day in Japan, a day to wish for their happiness and health. As such, I think it’s a great opportunity to speak up for the children of Gaza, who deserve to be healthy and happy, just as much as your children or mine. I...
May We Recognize Our Role in the World’s Toxicity
When a relationship is falling apart, it is never just one person’s fault. We would love to believe that it’s completely one sided. It’s so much easier to portray ourselves as the innocent victim or the righteous hero. But alas, the brutal truth is that 99% of the time,...