Reiki on...

Through my Reiki training it is amazing how much I can feel. I do meditation to focus on what I have felt and what is me or someone else. The energy I feel from different people is amazing. It is very hard to explain, but I feel as though I have been given new 'eyes' to see the world. Although much of what I experience is a feeling and not a sight.
I encourage anyone who has never had a Reiki session to find a local Reiki practitioner and sign up for at least one session. I find reiki to be addicting and I always want to learn more about what I feel from others. It is an endless study for me and I am loving every minute of it.
If you would like help finding a wonderful reiki practitioner in Northwest Washington then let me know. Any questions...email me. Also if you are a Reiki practitioner of any level I would love to meet you. Have a wonderful week!

Blessings!

"learn to see desires and make choices rather than act on all of them"

So much to say, so much time...

It has been a long time past due my good friend. I have missed my moments of bliss as I ramble on my wonderful blog. But at last here I am! I can't say that I am back for the long haul, but I am here for now and that is as good as anything. I have so much to talk about, but I will spare you and organize my thoughts. I am relaxed as I sit here in bed sipping on water and listening to Journey's Greatest Hits. Could life be better?

My busy trails are finding that I like the small town life as I hunt for houses. My business in the making may not be as successful as it could be in a booming city, yet "if I build it, they will come." keeps reeling through my head. So I shall test that quote, or at least have fun while I practice on friends and family. I really feel as though things are coming together as they should.


Another big draw for this area is Search and Rescue. I have been interested in doing the PR and fund raising side of things for them. We are all volunteer so things get rough sometimes. We could have a much better outfit with a strong PR in place. That isn't me right now but I am networking and figuring out what needs to be done to get that way. Therefore....ANY IDEAS LET ME KNOW! :-) We are looking for donations and contributions, so ideas on how to go about that professionally is helpful. Start small and work our way up. I have done a bit for another group I was in before as well but I wasn't the sole person. So we shall see how I can head things up for them.

Besides that I have been working at my job. As well as working on building my Reiki business. Things are going good. I am busy so that is a great sign. I have a personal trainer starting this week that will trade for Reiki so that is awesome. I can keep growing with Reiki as I get fit for SAR and life!

The pictures above are of a hike around the Burlington airport. Top pic with my friend and son. And my new puppy, Lady Lucy "LuLu", she is a sweetheart, and me. Lulu is a Newfoundland, Great Pyrenees, and Border Collie mix. I want to train her to pull things so she can pull carts and things for SAR. It would be the best! The pic below is around Blanchard mountain with my Aunt.

Blessings!

"be self-reliant"

Feelings...That is what it is all about.

Feelings are the missing link to many things. Do you recognize how many times have you thought of something that you desire and there is a feeling attached with it? You think of the love of your life...is there a feeling somewhere in your body, maybe in your chest or head? It can be a warm feeling or a tingly feeling. Whatever is right for you. If you don't get a feeling that is okay. Maybe take a minute and close your eyes. Focus on something that you desire...a house or car, maybe a person in your life, anything. Make it big to yourself. Let all other thoughts leave your mind as you focus on this desire. After you have made it as big as it can be and are focusing on that desire, focus on your body, still keeping that desire in your mind. Where is there a feeling in your body? What does it feel like? Give it a color or a shape. After you are successful in identifying the feeling to you then take your identifier and feeling and hold on to it.

This feeling is what is missing from the popular book and movie, "The Secret". The FEELING is what attaches you to your desires. Make sure that you are focusing and giving feeling to the correct desires...how many times do you focus on bills and wish they would go away? You get a sinking feeling in your chest that they will always be there. And what happens...there is a bill in the mail the next day. You are attaching the feeling and making it happen, good practice, but how about we focus on the things we consider positive. Just a note that the universe can not distinguish what is negative and positive to your desires. It is providing you with what you ask for. So lets focus on the positive from here on out. Positive attracts positive in all you do!!!

Go ahead and give it a try. Think of that new house that you want. Close your eyes and picture you in that house. Make it home. How are you going to paint the walls? Where are you going to put your collections? Picture it. Paint your mind with these visions. See yourself actually in the home, maybe making dinner or mowing the lawn. I invite you to now attach your feeling to this vision. You may already be feeling a warm feeling or tingling maybe even a cold feeling, whatever is right for you is the right feeling. Now hold on to that feeling and that vision and go back to it often without making it an obsession for you. A big part in the law of attraction is also being able to let things go. To know that they will be provided when the time is right.

Work on this as you go throughout your day. Take time for yourself and visualize often. Then you will be hitting the high notes you deserve.

Blessings!

"take up an expressive form of dance."

"surrender and trust"

Choose Happiness

I am currently reading the book, "Attractor Factor" by Dr Joe Vitale. I have mentioned him quite a few times in other blogs. He is also the founder of my Miracles Coaching program that I am currently participating in. And by the way, it is going GREAT! I am reading the book in conjunction with the coaching program. He has a great section on Happiness. I am not quoting him word for word, but I got the ideas for this blog directly from this book. If you are interested in more check out any of his wonderful books available at Amazon.com. I will touch on it shortly and then let you make your choices. {smile}

As we create desires and wants...what is the primary focus of most of our desires? Happiness.

We want a new car; so we can be happy.
We want our dream home; so we can be happy.
We want a trusting relationship; so we can be happy.
We want more money; so we can be happy.
We want success; so we can be happy.


Are you catching the trend? Do we ever wish for unhappiness? I hope not!

So the truth of the matter is to find happiness NOW. Start with being grateful. If you need to make a list of things to be grateful for, by all means grab a pen and make a list. I touched on this in greater detail in my last blog.
You need to make the decision to be happy with what you have...now. Not if I only had more money I could find happiness. What about if you find happiness money will follow? Can that be true? OF COURSE!

Remember you get what you ask for...what are you asking for?

Blessings!

"put something extra in someone's piggy bank"

Be Green and Grateful

Happy St Patrick's Day!

Today is the day that I will set aside to talk about being grateful. Sit down and make a list of the things that you are grateful for. Attempt to do this daily as a way to start your morning routine. Set the alarm 5 minutes earlier so that you can have time. Then set a pen and notebook by your bed and wha-la you can simply sit up and write your list. This can set your tone for the day as well. You are starting off finding positive to be grateful for. As you go through your day you may start to think, 'hmm I can add that to my list.' Or as you go you may simply find the gratitude around you. To take being grateful one step further...take the things that you don't want and turn them into something to be grateful for. An example could be, ' I don't want to have a crappy car.' Turn that into, 'I am grateful to have a car that gets me to work and back.' As well as take the things that you long for and turn them into gratitude. 'I want a better job.' for example could become, 'I am grateful that I have a job in these trying times.' Work on it and as you do it will become easier and easier. You will find yourself being more and more grateful and therefore positive in no time! Isn't that what we strive for!

my grateful list:

I am grateful :

• that I am single so I can spend more quality time with my son.
• that I don't weigh a ton and am healthy.
• i have a great car that runs and gets me to work, all while looking great!
• i have money and more opportunities to make more money.
• for my intelligent sensitive son.
• when my son asks me to Reiki him. This shows his support and belief in me.
• for my mother with all her experiences. Her open heart, knowledge and love.
• for my awesome apartment with gorgeous stained glass windows.
• my strength.
• wonderful family and friends that love me for who I am.
  
• that i have no needs.
• the accomplishments i have done so far: hypnotherapy, Reiki II, Search and Rescue, ED tech, EMT and so on, with more to come.

You can see where the list can catch fire! There is so much to be grateful for. Everyday, just make at least two entries into your notebook. It is so much easier to do more, but at least two.

~late addition: If you are having trouble finding the things to be grateful for or if you just want a good read go to the address below. Just cut and paste in your browser. I haven't quite figured out the link option yet. This is a great excerpt from 'Pronoia is the antidote to Paranoia.' Enjoy!


http://www.freewillastrology.com/beauty/beauty.main139.shtml

Blessings!

"believe that the best is yet to be"

Day at 'The Tash' home

I spent a wonderful day with my niece and nephew on Friday March 13th. I just love my sisters home and how she decorated it...so I had to share. My friend, Jana, would love her entire home, but more so the bathroom. Here is another blog dedicated almost entirely to photos. Hopefully not too many... The title of this blog is in collaboration with Scott's blog at Stolen Cheese, (link to right.) Most artwork is done by artist Scott Hale as well.

To find out more about the art in the photos please read the comment with this post. My sis (Hear me Roar) has set me straight. {smile}

Art fills the corners of her home, created by Scott Hale (Stolen Cheese)

My sisters super side and Scotts villain side.

Three huge canvas' line the walls in her house, created by Scott Hale.

The Best Bathroom ever...(I can't wait to have a room like this!)

random collections on one wall

These pics not done by Scott Hale, but funny.

Is this what has become of my sister's ex's? Scott, be careful...she must shrink heads and display them proudly!!

Everyone needs their own Jesus-looking and Napoleon statue.

Just so you know, you can make a pretty well rounded meal with Mac n cheese! The fun never stops when Auntie is there!!

Blessings!

"on a gloomy day, put sunny yellow napkins on the table"

Graduation

The graduation for Search and Rescue was very nice and well deserved by all. We have all worked hard since September 2008 toward the goal of being trained to help and serve. This blog is short and sweet. Enjoy the photos!

Blessings!

Graduating class of 2009!

Momma bear, me and Brook

Echo team and our first TL. Drew, Matt, Brook, me and John.

Ooh Rah!


"Enjoy your eccentricities and those of other people"