One of the most common questions people ask about Reiki is whether it is a special gift or something anyone can learn. Some people assume that Reiki healers must have psychic abilities or unique spiritual powers.

A Reiki healer, sometimes called a Reiki practitioner, works with energy to support physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. While many people imagine healing as something that is “done” to them, Reiki works very differently.

Today is Mother's Day in the UK and, as well as celebrating all mothers - present, past and in-kind, I feel moved to steer our attention to the ultimate mother - Mother Earth.

One of the most beautiful things about Reiki is that it keeps unfolding. Just when you think you understand this mystical modality, another doorway opens.

At the end of last year, I was exhausted! Not just “I need an early night” tired but deep, bone-level TIRED. When I sat down in meditation, the uncomfortable truth was shown to me - I run my own business, so I only had myself to blame...ooph.

The other day, I was talking to one of my Reiki students about how they were using Reiki, and they replied...“I only really think to use it when something’s wrong.” It made me smile, because I hear this so often.

From a young age I understood that everything, even our homes, absorb and hold energy and so emotional energy can linger, affecting those who inhabit or use the space.

The quality of our relationship with ourselves shapes every other connection in our lives, regardless of whether we're single or in a relationship.

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.  

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.

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?

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.

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. 

Anxiety is something so many of us experience, which is why I talk about it so often. What's interesting is that anxiety can show up even when we’re doing all the “right” things to take care of ourselves.

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 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.

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.

Finding ourselves at a crossroads, feeling uncertain about which path to take can be very overwhelming. In these moments of indecision, I have discovered some simple tools that can help us navigate life’s dilemma and guide us towards clarity.

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.

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.