Covid 19 And Your Health
May 20, 2020
Spiritual Health
The spiritual aspect tends to be ignored as it feels more abstract and difficult to relate to than the physical. There is a strong correlation between both aspects however, as they rely on and affect each other. If we notice our physical side is lacking, it could be an important clue that we need to engage more of our spiritual side to feel better and experience joy. When we have that kind of connection within ourselves, we can nurture and soothe any of our needs and even heal ourselves. This is why we call this our inner wheel of balance for it can act as a compass to navigate why we are feeling the way we do through our experiences or in certain situations.
So, what can we do to keep this aspect healthy and what techniques can we incorporate into our everyday lives? Well, guess what is at the top of the list again? Mediation! Meditation can bring so many benefits to your life. It can provide calm, love, neutrality, healing and so much more. You can begin by taking a nature walk and hearing the wind in the trees, the animals, the birds and maybe even a river or lake. The gentle sounds of nature can allow you to focus on and truly hear your inner voice. Your inner voice will provide the answers you need. It is such a great and unique gift.
Over the years, I have cultivated this gift and have made meditation a priority. I practice meditation daily and have found that it sets me up for an amazing day of neutrality, creativity and compassion. It has also helped me to hone my skills as a practitioner and teacher. If you choose to include meditation into your life, it doesn’t mean that you have to become an enlightened yogi or monk living on a mountain in solitude. Indeed, it is merely a tool that can be applied to any important situation in your life. Have fun with this and enjoy what it brings to you.
I have listed below some tools and strategies that you can use to enhance your spiritual aspect:
- Meditation
- Ceremonial practices (this is as simple as smudging or lighting a candle)
- Blend in and learn from nature
- Find your tribe and community
- Research and learn more about what spirituality means to you
- Explore and learn about who you are as this magical character through retreats, seminars and workshops
- Become your own master and teacher
- Be of service (if this is a calling then look deeper, for there is more to learn about yourself)
- Set your Chakra seals if you know you are on a path of service in relationship to your spiritual growth (more on this another time)
- Compassion and care for your family members
- Gratitude list (include this into your mediation)
- Use your genius to hear from the conscious of all beings (how to do this another time)
This is a time of awakening and this Pandemic will teach us a greater understanding of what we are attached to, what our fears are and why we are feeling stress or anxiety. The biggest question however, is, what do I know to be true? With so many opinions bombarding us daily, how do we acknowledge what we know to be true? Even though you are the only one who can answer that question personally, nature is still the prevailing force. We should seek answers there and through books that speak of elders and their teachings for they are still close to nature and Mother Earth. They will speak of this time and about our awakening to our spirit.
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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
