Covid 19 And Your Health
May 7, 2020
Mental Health
This week we are discussing the mental aspect of self, our intellect and capacity to think and reason. It encompasses our thoughts, beliefs and values. Our thoughts or mind chatter is the inner conversation that is continuous and repetitive. It is one of the biggest problems right now as it can feed our fear and anxiety. Finding an inner balance or sense of neutrality can help us to relax and be present in the moment. This will benefit our relationships with family, peers, co-workers and communities. Searching for this inner balance leads us to our mind, which is where we revert to when we feel we “need to think” or figure out a problem.
When we are seeking inner balance, the ego (or what navigates our emotions) often dominates and promotes an emotional response based on our past experiences. This influences our ability to find solace in the present. We tend to remain connected to the ego which makes it difficult to separate ourselves from it, thus hindering our ability to identify when the ego has come into play. It is important to not lessen the necessity of the ego however, as it serves as a compass and steers us in the direction of what is happening to us emotionally.
What are some strategies you can utilize to cultivate inner balance? It is very important to get to know yourself inwardly. You need to stifle the mind chatter at times so that you can truly discover who you are and what you want. Only then can you decide on a course of action. Meditation allows you to explore your inner self. It is not necessary to meditate for very long, you can start out with 10 minutes. Eventually, you can work up to 30 minutes to an hour. It is an excellent way to quiet, for a time, the turbulent thoughts in your mind.
Yoga, hypnosis and massage are also excellent tools as they too quiet the ceaseless chatter. Spending time in nature, a Shamanic ceremony for example, is a fun and calming process. You can think in terms of what do I hear? What do I know in this moment? If this does not work for you, it can be something as simple as walking meditation. As you are walking, you can meditate by focusing on all of the beauty and sounds around you that can only be found in nature.
You may be wondering how and where you can implement these new strategies. It is important to start out slow, especially if you are new to this. Make an appointment with yourself and commit to this for 90 days. Take a trip out to the country or the mountains or a local park once a week or once a month. Eventually, you will develop a new habit that will begin to create the harmony and peace you are seeking.
Thursday, May the 7th, is a Full Moon. Full moon energy is fantastic for seeing what is ready to be birthed and changed. It is a time to release the old so that when the new moon comes, you are able to bring new ideas and creations to life, including reinventing yourself. The full moon is great for cleansing gemstones and anything that needs to bathe in the moonlight. The energy of the moon is feminine and moves with the feminine cycles. Remember, cleansing and clearing.
This Sunday, May the 10th, is Mother’s Day. This can be hard on us mentally, as we are unable to engage in our traditions due to the current situation. There are still many excellent ways however to treat mom this year. A few options are, working in the garden, flower delivery, brunch delivery, distant backyard meetings, an at home day spa or a video call. Happy Mother’s Day!
The ‘Veil' - the dividing line between the divine, and this physical construct of earth. So many of us still don’t see the magic that can be witnessed between here and there. Often, you will hear that the veil is thinner than it has been at other times of the year, or during a spiritual retreat or ceremony. We are the creators of our existence. We have the power to make this happen, whether we are attuned and initiated into Reiki, or not. The difference between having Reiki as a lifestyle, as opposed to not having it, was revealed to me over the past couple of years. I see how quickly people are learning what took me 10 to 15 years to accomplish. Good news for those who waited, and also for those who started three decades ago. The time construct is an illusion. Time doesn’t exist, so really, we are all precisely where we need to be. Comparison using a timeline, really, is a process of our perceptions and what we align with in the moment. For example, I am currently in a new meditation practice, and a new experience has arisen. In this experience, a whole new reality unfolds, presenting a new opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of myself, and create more extraordinary experiences. Reiki will bring us all to this place eventually, guided and protected so our childlike wonder can develop and take us beyond the veil. Can we achieve this without Reiki? Absolutely, but as a person who is sensitive to energy, I find this modality has given me the love and grace to explore with childlike wonder. I still get to listen to, and follow my higher knowing, and it insists that I do so, but I get to move along at the pace of growth that serves me best (even if my ego thinks differently). Not all of it has been easy, but as parents allow their child to learn to walk and become more human, so does God, Spirit and the creator, allow us to develop in whatever way is intended for each of us. This reflection has both positive and negative aspects, from which we can learn. Soon, the child knows not to touch the hot flame or burning wood. Beyond the veil is where we can heal ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. This is where the supernatural kicks in. As this human experience unfolds, we get to observe, watch and learn. Become the watcher, become the magician, and orchestrate the reality your eyes desire to see. There is no prescribed timing, or amount of required waiting. We only need to allow flow, let go, and enjoy the experience. This is only possible when we are the closest to the veil, or when there is the thinning of the veil, as the veil itself on this side of the human experience creates the illusion. Reality awaits beyond the veil—the experience where we heal, grow, and evolve into our life purpose, the place of our universal connection to our creator self, and where we recognize who our guides, teachers, and higher self are, as well as the reality we desire to be in. When invoking the Cho-ku-Rei symbol, take your time, do it with intention and focus. Pause and wait to feel the energy. Really, DO NOT RUSH. Feel it, know it, and understand it. Even if we are seasoned masters, and have been doing it for a long time, this is all the more reason to do this step with intentional clarity and smoothness. As the veils are so very, very thin, you may be surprised by the magic, and how reality can change into beauty so quickly. If we spend too much time in a single state when we're out in the world, we can get stuck. If we no longer like this experience, we sometimes forget that we have the power and tools to change it. Reiki keeps us tuned and connected to creating our desired reality. Tips for aligning with the “Veil”: Invoke Reiki. Use the Cho-ku-Rei and Sei-hei-ki symbols and ground them into the Earth. Be slow and precise, and pause for at least 40 to 90 seconds after you invoke the emblem. Energy flow. Breathe and move the energy down to the one-point (Tan Tien). Open-heart connection. Simply touch the centre of your chest with your thumbs, keeping them in a prayer mudra position. Surrender. Open up to receive with childlike wonder. Calm the mind. Hear your breath or a continuous noise - no thought. Meditation. Starting with a simple OM Meditation is excellent, 10 to 15 minutes, allow yourself to feel. Breathing. Circle your breath - up from the bottom of the left foot and up the body over the crown, and then exhale down the right side. Consult your inner knowing. See if your inner knowing relays any messages, images, or body sensations. Pay attention . An image is worth a thousand words. Journal. Write, dream and create what those meanings are for you. Take action. Move and do one thing that brings reality closer to you. If you need help facilitating any steps, or still feel stuck, reach out. A little guidance will take you far. Alternatively, try a Tarot/Oracle Reading from Ki Lifestyle and a Shamanic Akashic Record reading. Shamanic and Reiki sessions are also available for assemblage shifting or other issues. These tools help gain insight, identify what keeps you stuck, and create strategies to achieve your goals. ~ Namaste & Many Blessings!
February - Feelings are our Navigational Tool of this Golden Age
