Healing Hands

If you’re reading this, I’m honored that you felt called to read this note as I know we are all receiving so many emails and opportunities these days. While the creativity is inspiring, the options can feel overwhelming if we don’t have the bandwidth to take in information. So thank you for being here!

(And if you’re not reading this, I trust we’ll connect sometime in the future when the timing is right! :) )

Early last week, my husband asked if I could give him some reiki and lead him through a meditation. OF COURSE, I said yes, because it’s my favorite way to support people and, frankly, I have missed being able to touch. While I was resting my hands on his chest, I wished I could still offer this way of healing to you.

And also, I had this thought:

YOUR hands are healing hands.

You are actually your own healer. Use your hands!

Now, I do want to say that this doesn’t take the place of getting some training in energy work because there is a code of ethics when it comes to working with other people and their energy (ps: they need to give you permission first!), but just because you aren’t attuned in a particular lineage doesn’t mean you can’t use the natural healing ability you have within you to support yourself.

Touch can be soothing. It can be a way of anchoring us into our bodies during uncertain times of change and transition. A nurturing, trusting, consensual touch can help relax the nervous system and can help us to feel safe. Our bodies can relax and unwind when we experience being held. And you have the ability to give this to yourself.

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Here’s one way you can do it: feel your feet on the floor. Take some deep breaths. Feel the crown of your head reaching for the sky and invite in the expansive light from the cosmos to come down through the crown of your head. Bring your focus to your heart. Take some more deep breaths. With your imagination, allow the warmth of your heart to extend down your arms and into your hands. Now place your hands on your heart and feel the warmth and weight of your hands here. When you’re ready, move your hands to other places on your body that could use a little softening or holding. Your forehead, the back of your neck, the curve of your cheek, on your diaphragm right below your ribcage, your hips, your feet, etc!

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After I was attuned in Reiki, I’d find myself waking up in the morning with one hand on my heart and one hand on my solar plexus. It has become my favorite way to give myself a little extra love when I need it in the morning.

You can also use this technique to send your plants some love, to infuse your drinking water with intention, or bless the nutrients in your food before you eat. You just need the intention of your focus and the goodness in your heart!

Tomorrow is a FULL MOON, so I hope you find a moment to go outside and gaze at the big brightness in the sky (fingers crossed for no clouds!).

Sending lots of love to you from my warm hands to your warm heart!