Reiki
Newsletter – August 2014 
Namaste
Hope
everyone is keeping well. I know I have taken a long break from the newsletters
but hopefully it will now go back to the normal pace.
The energies on this beautiful planet we live in have been
doing drastic adjustments to everyone’s lives as more and more cleansing on all
levels is taking place and many of us are finding it difficult to keep up with
all the changes, but the key to thrive under these circumstances is no mystery
to us: Stay true to your inner self and live in integrity no matter which
challenge you’re facing at any given moment.
Even though our reality will not always conform to our
expectations, we must nonetheless accept what is and frame our choices within
the context of reality. Denying the truth of our circumstances is ignoring the
facts at hand, thus devastating any chances we may have had of realizing our
dreams. When we ground ourselves in the present so that we can understand the
events unfolding around us, we need not give up on the vision of a brighter
future we aspired to at the start of our journey. It may take longer for it to
manifest and the decisions that will help bring it to fruition will be
different from those we originally anticipated making. So adjust if you must
and allow the Universe to assist along the way.
CHAKRA CLEARING EXERCISE
In order to remain in the present and grounded, we need to
keep our Chakra System in balance. Just as our physical spaces need periodical
de-cluttering, so our energetic fields also need this clearing, which will in
turn restore and strengthen your connection to yourself and your Divine Wisdom
within. Energetic clutter such as fear, self-hatred and pain will be removed to
allow your consciousness to be free to grow again. To assist you in clearing
the clutter that may have accumulated there, you may try the following
exercise:
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Begin by sitting or
lying down comfortably;
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Take a series of
deep breaths and allow your soul to connect with Mother Earth and the vast
expanse of the universe.
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Visualise your
first chakra situated at the tailbone and imagine a valve opening there.
Imagine a cord dropping from your tailbone deep into the earth and let
everything that is stagnant within you flow through it. Let go of old energy,
inactive thoughts, and anything else that no longer serves you or your higher
purpose.
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Ask the Earth to
accept what you are offering by turning this old energy into light. Continue to
let old energy drain out of you until you feel like you have released all your
energetic baggage. When you are done imagine the valve closing.
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Before moving on to
clear your next chakra, let vibrant dark red light travel upward from the earth
and through the cord into your first chakra.
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Repeat this process
with all seven of the body’s chakras. The second chakra is orange in colour,
the third is yellow, the fourth is green, the fifth is blue, the sixth is
indigo and the seventh is violet.
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Visualise your
crown chakra and draw beautiful golden-white light from the universe flowing
down through the top of your head. Release any worries or fears that you have
been holding on to. Draw this light into your aura and enjoy the resultant
feeling of peace.
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When you are
finished, take a bath with a cup of coarse sea salt.
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Thank Mother Earth
and the Universe for their assistance
Reiki Surrender Box
A
Reiki surrender Box is a tool to let go of our burdens so the universe can take
care of them on our behalf.
There
are times when our minds are too busy with endless to-do lists, plans and
dreams leaving us with no room to think. In trying to maintain a mental hold on
every detail we may actually delay the realization of our goals because we
won’t let them go. At times such as these we may want to use the Reiki
Surrender Box.
It
is great fun to go back and remove the pieces of paper out of the box once your
requests have been granted and it is also amazing how quickly problems go away
when you finally let go and allow a higher power to help you.
Walking Meditation
Does the thought of meditating daily daunt you? Maybe you
are one of those people who think meditating has to be done in a certain
position to be effective. Not so.
Assure yourself that you can do this. People walk to get
from one place to another and most of the time they are in such a hurry that
they do not pay attention to their immediate surroundings.
Walking with intention and conscience enables one to see a
different world out there. If you can start your day in this blessed manner,
you will see that the way you approach your tasks differs from the past and so
will your experiences change too.
Do your walking meditation in the morning, preferably; in
nature, a forest, on the beach or in a park, so that you will benefit from the
fresh air to rejuvenate your cells. Walk for at least ten minutes or more if
you can.
Begin with a small invocation to the planet to expand your
conscience and then start walking with the intent to feel and see more than
ever.
Feel your feet as they take each step and touch the ground.
Close your eyes and listen to the sounds around you. What do you hear? What do
you feel? If you can walk barefooted on the ground, then it’s worth a try. Take
off your shoes and feel the energy of Mother Earth and then allow the sensation
to fill your body as you take each step.
A walking, mindful meditation is a very healthy option and
helps you to keep your thoughts and feelings in perspective. This technique
will assist you in reducing your stress levels and maintain the balance and
inner harmony and this will in turn touch everyone you come into contact
with.
Approach
life with an open heart for in so doing you will be opening a doorway to a
greater consciousness. You may try this by breathing deeply into your heart
centre. At first, you may feel tenderness or sadness in your heart as well as
relief. Any emotions that come up may be witnessed and healed through this
meditation process which benefits both your physical heart and your energetic
heart. The more you practice, the more you will find your heart expanding to
your own presence and to all the situations your life brings. Enjoy
experiencing your true self!
Sending
you all many blessings of Love and Light
Namaste!
Linda
Reiki
Master / Teacher/ Practitioner
Registered
with the Reiki Masters Association of South Africa (ROD001)
