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 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,...
Here’s to the Fact that I’ll be Sad Without You
Here's to the fact that Ill be sad without you...
Here’s to the Infinite Possible Ways to Love You
“Here’s to the infinite possible ways to love you” – an excerpt from the song Have It All by Jason Mraz To love and to be loved is one of the most important aspect of human life. But what we consider love is very personal. We all understand it in different...
May We Spread Love and Gratitude Like a Wellspring
The month of May has flown by, and we’ve already reached the last day. I hope my posts have helped you understand reiki a little better and opened new possibilities. For the final post for this year’s A Month of Mays challenge, let me discuss how reiki encourages a...
Month of Mays: May We Envelope Our Enemies with Love
When I learned reiki and began letting go of expectations, I noticed an interesting change happening. I became more emotionally stable. Fewer things upset me and I spent less time worrying about what other people thought of me. I stopped playing the victim because I realized that things would improve...
A Month of Mays: May We Understand Reiki Energy
For some years now, during the month of May, I’ve taken on a project called A Month of Mays, where I write a prayer for the world and expand on it each day. This year, I want to do this with a focus on reiki, in hopes that it...
What is Love? Pondering the Age-Old Question
I hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day yesterday! To me, Valentine’s Day is no longer about just romantic love. It’s a day to spread love wherever you go and to all the people that matter to you, including yourself. It’s something that I was reminded of when I...