Supporting the Spiritual Journey
Buddhist Mindfulness & Being Present
In Buddhism it is an understanding that being present in each moment allows for peace and happiness. This practice is cultivated through mindfulness, to observe one’s thoughts, emotions and sensations without judgement. It is about living with what is in the present and not thinking of the past or having anxiety for the future. In order to sit in the present moment all buddhist practices use different forms of meditation to achieve this.
Reiki healing can be a form of meditation to come into the present moment. Reiki energy helps the mind to let go of thinking, to come back into the heart and feel more grounded in the body. Reiki brings balance by clearing anxiety that may be causing distress about the future or pain from the past. Mindfulness and meditation are a part of spiritual practices and Reiki is a wonderful way to experience this.
Mindfulness Practices with Reiki Energy
- Breath Meditation: I offer a breath meditation in my Reiki sessions to help connect the mind and body. This allows flow of energy through breath and lets the mind rest with the bodies natural flow.
- Finding Peace in the Present: To be present, we can learn to accept what we are feeling without judgment. Reiki helps to soften judgements and eventually release them to come into peacefulness.
- Connecting Emotions with Body Awareness: Reiki allows us to slow down so that we can feel our feelings and come back into our bodies to find our inner wisdom.
- Gratitude and Acceptance: Reiki energy supports us to feel safe in the present to let life unfold. Focusing on the present moment allows for a deeper appreciation of life as it is experienced in the now.
As a Reiki Master I offer the possibility of helping you find an enjoyable daily spiritual practice in our Reiki sessions for those interested. The purpose of a spiritual practice is to allow a special time to connect with our own hearts. Our society has so many distractions and things that take us away from what really matters, which is loving connection to ourselves and others.
In our first Reiki healing session you can experience a visualization to create deep relaxation and clear stress. After the Reiki session you can choose a crystal to take with you as a reminder of this calmness. In our next session I can introduce the self love journaling practice. As a Reiki practitioner I have been keeping my own self love journal practice for over 15 years and I can share the benefits with you during our Reiki sessions.
As a Reiki Master I can help you to create a special time to start your day to check in with yourself through journaling. This can also be an opportunity to come into alignment with your own heart and spiritual connection. As we continue with our Reiki sessions I help you with more writing prompts that help create self worth and self confidence. If you would like more details please read the full article Reiki and Self-Love Journaling below that was published in the Reiki News Magazine.
Having a private Reiki practice allows personal attention where we can have fun creating a spiritual altar for you to connect to the Universe and self love. We work together tapping into your creativity as to what is important to you to place on your altar. A Reiki session can be dedicated to making a prayer bowl or intention bowl to place on your altar. This is amazing to do because it reminds us that we can ask for help from the Universe to manifest our dreams and wishes. Feel free to read more in my article Reiki-Enhanced Prayer. I look forward to exploring the possibilities with you.
Reiki Altars by Shekhina
Altars are a powerful way to honor the elements of Air, Fire, Water, Earth, and Spirit. Shekhina shares how she has combined Reiki and Altars as a spiritual practice in her work.
Shekhina's published article, "Reiki Altars" in Reiki Magazine.
Cover photo altar by Shekhina