While some might call it “hokey pokey” stuff, several nationally recognized hospitals have these programs as a part of their healing process…most people admitted or visiting loved ones do not know about it. And it isn’t everywhere, yet.
For instance, I didn’t know the hospital my mom spent several months at when trying to recover from a cancer operation, in fact, had a program. When people have exhausted everything they know, from generational home remedies, to the best of eastern and western medicine and need something else (not talking about religious prayer), most will look for another answer. Any answer. Would you? We have all felt the helplessness when someone we care about is going through something tough.
When you watch a loved one get sick or approach dying most people who care want to be able to “do something, anything!” Interestingly enough, the benefits from this can help in those situations or even the smallest moments in our own life when we need more…from somewhere.
If you are looking to better help yourself and others on semi-regular (daily) basis, to learn what it is and a laundry list of the benefits.
If you came this far today, well done from my perspective! And, thank you as I share a little more in this episode than ususal…
Reiki is the Japanese energy healing that many assume might just be “nonsense.” Well, that’s where I originally started my thinking only to end up earning my certification as a master…cause it works, for many. I did this because I have focused my entire career on finding tools that can help people better handle the personal and professional conflicts even if not popular. This is why I also became a black belt instructor in Krav Maga ( to help people learn to protect themselves) and last year a Grief Educator (because everyone deals with this type of sadness.) I am looking to learn and help provide as many ways to help people overcome “pain” in their personal and work lives.
One of my colleagues once said to me, “if people are telling you that it works, then it is real. If people are telling you that without any touch you can make a difference in their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual life, then it’s real.” This was five years ago…and here we are now. Finally.
I have always hesitated sharing this part of my background because I have spent the better part of 30 years as a thinker using logic as a businessman, teacher, trainer, coach, etc... It has been an interesting journey discovering, and eventually owning, this other side of my skill sets which I can use to help others addressing some type of internal conflict. It shouldn’t be a surprise to me as when only 19 years old and asked to choose only four words to describe myself, I chose “Teacher-Healer-Warrior-Poet.” At 51, I think those were the most accurate I could imagine living into 30+ years later. Reality is, it has made me a better businessman, leader, teacher, trainer, coach, man, father, friend and human being.
The only real upside of sharing this is to say, we have to be ourselves. Also, there are people who can benefit from this, even if it is only 2% of what I do. So, I am starting a (non-paid) program called “Healing for Tough Guys” in case anyone knows someone that fits that bill…especially in the military or retired. I am going to start this as a volunteer program as a way to give men some tools that go beyond what they have been taught…if they have the courage to try something many would consider “soft.” The combination of my experiences will make this anything but soft, yet we all must tap into the emotion’s society likes to punish us for having...at some point. Or, not and just kick the can down the street the rest of our lives.
Anyway, back to you reading this looking for those benefits of Reiki. Remember, after a session you may feel drained and tired, this is normal. If you are doing a session and the next day it is cold and rainy, expect to feel a bit under the weather. Yes, it is that powerful for many.
Imagine if only a few of these on the list could be positively impacted in your life. Benefits of Reiki as a momentary, short or long term part of your healing and helping strategy include:
Support during Life Transitions
Mindfulness and Presence
Better manage pain
Enhanced Relaxation
Improved Sleep
Increased Energy Levels
Release of Toxins
Accelerated Healing
Improved Digestion
Mind-Body Connection
Improved Mental Clarity
Enhanced Immune Function
Emotional Recovery
Balancing Energy
Intra-personal Spiritual Development
Pregnancy Support (can’t personally attest to this, lol).
Reduced Anxiety
Enhanced Creativity
Stress Reduction
Pain Relief
Learning Reiki symbols to give you some extra tools in your toolbox for personal wellness is meant to be complimentary to all the other things you are doing. If you are looking to help yourself or others, especially when nothing seems to be working, maybe you consider learning more about Reiki, getting a session and/or taking a risk with potentially long-term rewards in 2024.
Much love and all my best,
Dave
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