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Kotodama Healing with the 2nd Reiki Symbol
Following on from my post about Reiki kotodama (spirit word) and the first Reiki symbol, today I’ll be sharing about the 2nd Reiki symbol - SEI HE KI, known as the Harmony/Emotional/Mental symbol.
When Resistance Is Redirecting You
Facing conditions that frequently trigger us or make us feel less than like an unhealthy relationship or a job that doesn’t fulfil us, may result in a dutiful desire to be the better ‘spiritual’ person. We might desperately reach into our overflowing bag of spiritual tools and begin doing the work to shine light on the situation.
What Blue Zones Can Teach Us About Living Well
Have you ever wondered why some people live longer, healthier and happier lives? In certain areas of the world, known as Blue Zones, people routinely live to 100 or beyond - vibrant, active, and full of life. The question is, what are they doing differently?
The Power of Sacred Sound in Reiki
In the Eastern tradition of Reiki, students are taught to practice a chant called a Kotodama for each reiki symbol they are attuned to. ‘Kotodama’ is Japanese for ‘spirit word’ or ‘soul word’. It’s a recognition that every word we speak forms a sound that contains energy which resonates at a particular frequency.
Releasing Money Karma and Breaking Cycles of Lack
I’ve just completed the ‘Release Your Money Karma’ transition with my wonderful ladies in my Higher Goddess Ascension coaching group and I have to say, it was deep and incredibly shifting work.
How Reiki Can Change Our Relationship With Food
My spiritual journey and personal quest to feel more connected to All That Is has resulted in a vast shift in my eating habits over the last 5-6 years and it’s still continuing.
Reiki in Healthcare and Medical Settings
Reiki is a complementary therapy, which means it works perfectly well alongside medicine and medical treatments. Reiki clients are never asked to give up their medication, stop treatment or to ignore their doctors’ advice.
Powerful Universal Manifestation Mantra
A couple of months ago I discovered and tested out a really effective law of attraction mantra from Instagram (of all places). It worked so well for me, I had to share it with my wonderful coaching group.
Seeking Answers
I recently watched an interesting interview with quantum physicist, Naseem Haramein, where he talked about the immense amount of space in every atom. There are matter based subatomic particles like protons, neutrons and electrons but then the rest of the atom is 99.9999% space. There is also a vast amount of space between the atoms themselves.
Practicing Non-Judgement
Being non-judgemental is a big part of Reiki and mindfulness. I've been focusing on this more intently over the last few days after realising that I can sometimes be pretty judgemental of myself, others and even situations.
How Reiki Changes Lives
When I decided to learn Reiki almost 10 years ago, I had no idea how big an impact it would have on my life. I've trained in other modalities but Reiki is one of the few that places high importance on the spiritual growth and healing of the practitioner.
Moving into a New Cycle
I hope you’re enjoying the festive season.✨
2025, the Year of the Snake and a 9 year, has been a time of shedding old skins and completing cycles. While this process can feel disruptive, especially as the year draws to a close, it is a necessary unravelling that allows our most authentic selves to emerge.
Allowing What Is Already Trying to Reach You
The Law of Allowing is a key part of the Law of Attraction. This law reminds us that we naturally vibrate at a high frequency. This frequency is the core resonance of every human being.
The essence of this frequency is what we call 'Rei' in Reiki - it's pure spiritual energy...pure light, pure love.
How Do You Want to Be This Year?
January often arrives carrying a quiet question beneath the noise of resolutions and fresh starts: How do I want to be this year? Rather than focusing on goals or outcomes, let's choose one quality of being we’d like to practice and embody.
Remembering What Matters Most
Whenever we experience loss, we naturally find ourselves contemplating our own impact on this world. If this were our last day, month or year on this earth, what would we be wishing we had done, seen, said or accomplished? What would we regret not trying?
I Don’t Know My Purpose
I’ve had some really uplifting conversations this week with women seeking clarity about what’s calling them. Many reminded me of how many of can be, wearing a very strong, confident external persona - the ‘go to’ person for everyone else, but inside there’s a yearning to feel the safety of being supported too, to feel the freedom that comes from allowing vulnerability, a desire to find space to finally tend to their own needs. READ MORE…
Living Your Purpose
As women we can spend so many years giving to others and sacrificing our own dreams. As we get older and our responsibilities lighten we’ll notice our inner calling getting louder. I believe it’s our birth right to be doing what brings us joy… doing what’s in our heart and following our purpose. READ MORE…
What is Grounding
Grounding describes a state where we are fully present and fully connected to our body. Chemically, our grounded body is in balance and free radicals and inflammation that can lead to disease are easily destroyed.
Understanding The Sacral Chakra
Chakra means wheel and refers to a vortex of three-dimensional energy that governs certain emotions and the organs / glands residing within that chakra. The sacral chakra sits at our lower abdomen, below the navel. It resonates with the water element and is said to be orange in colour
What is Living a Soft Life
In a world that often glorifies hustle culture and celebrates constant productivity, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of living softly but what exactly does it mean to live a 'soft life'? Is it about lounging around, doing nothing with no real purpose, or is there something deeper to it?