My Story

        I have. I was lost. I no longer knew my direction in life. I needed help. I was doing my best to be the ideal wife, mom, and teacher that I could be. Sometimes you do everything you can to make life perfect, but in reality, that is impossible. Even though I gave of myself 24/7, making sure everyone’s needs were met, it became overwhelming. Food became my coping mechanism, and I poured myself into work, volunteering in the community, and raising my kids. By the end of the day, I was exhausted and felt burnt out. Adding to this pressure, a family member was struggling with difficulties and I didn’t know how to help. All I could see was self-destruction, and I couldn’t stop it. My immediate family began to fall apart. All that I had tried to achieve began to slip through my fingers.​        I was so tired and was just going through the motions. I kept up with responsibilities and appearances, and for the most part, no one knew I was struggling.  Then COVID hit, and a deeper spiral began. At this point, I found my soul searching for more. I knew I needed a change that would bring peace to my mind, body, heart, and soul. Desperately trying to find a solution, I found Reiki… or it found me. The Buddhist proverb: “When a student is ready, the teacher appears,” comes to mind. Reiki showed me my path, and I began the healing journey back to myself.  The solution I found was to reclaim my own energy.​       

 

        Soon after, one of my best friends who was like a mother to me passed away from cancer. She was such an instrumental part of my life, and I was devastated to lose her. However, practicing and receiving Reiki gave me such a sense of peace. Even though I was relatively new to palliative care, I was able to provide her some comfort in her last days. I am grateful to have had that experience, and I feel blessed to have felt her soul cross over. I know she is always with me.

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​        Then, my own mother passed away. With a myriad of emotions, I found comfort in Reiki. It helped me clear past issues I had with her, and it helped me through the grieving process. I could finally let go of the strife and stress I had yet to address, and I could finally forgive. ​ 

     

        Through these experiences, I have come to realize everyone struggles in different ways. We all carry baggage. Reiki can help us let go of what doesn’t serve us, and it allows us to cultivate happiness. I came to understand that all things are infused with energy, either positive or negative. We are energy. Our minds and thoughts are energy, and this energy influences our decisions. Once we understand how to protect our own energy, and not absorb others, we may find peace. When we choose to take care of ourselves, it allows us to be happy and bring joy into our lives. I believe Reiki can help anyone and everyone on their personal journey to wellness. I have never been happier in my life and felt such peace. My family is joyful, and my relationship with my husband has since flourished. Of course, life still has its ups and downs, but I now understand the balance that Reiki has given me. I have found my essence within.