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It is interesting to think about the benefits of sitting in silence. When we are sitting in that silent place ... not dwelling on thoughts of the past or future, not trying to do anything, just being  ...  we are affected as much by what we are not doing as we are by the effects of what we are doing. 

We are NOT worrying, fearful, jealous, grieving, mourning, depressed, sad, uncomfortable, insecure, subservient, controlled, controlling, planning, angry, upset, in pain, poor, pulled in 20 directions….you get the idea.  We are not sending those energies out into the universe; not letting them fill our home; not having them influence our behavior.  We just are.  It is sometimes referred to as simply I Am!

And as a result, we create an environment for ourselves of reduced stress and more peace, calm and balance.  It is a very healing energy to be in.  And we fill our environment with these wonderful energies.  The more we practice sitting in silence, the more the effects stay with us throughout the day.  Problems don’t seem quite as huge, personalities not as offensive.

Sitting in silence just a few minutes a day can make a difference!  I would love to hear your experiences!

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Sitting in silence is the practice of quieting the mind and listening.  Sometimes referred to as a form of meditation, sitting in silence is directing our attention away from those thousands of thoughts that come into our mind and stepping into a quiet state of peace.  It is not a religion ... but the practice of sitting in silence is found in all religions.  It is a very powerful way of calming the body, reducing stress, and connecting with the Wisdom all around us.

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A few nights ago we had a Reiki Share group here at The Open-Ended Circle Wellness Center.   The group is the brain-child of some of my Reiki students that wanted to come together with other Reiki practitioners and share their energy and experiences with each other to learn and grow.  What a powerful group!  Nice job Kirsten and Debbie!

As we each took turns sitting in the center of a circle with the other Reiki practitioners sending Reiki to us what everyone noticed is the power of the group energy.  This was certainly testament to the power of gathering for a common purpose.  While each of us have experienced the power of Reiki - that Spiritually-guided life-force energy - as being a powerful tool for transformation, the experience of the combined field was significantly more powerful.  Sitting in the center of the circle it was like feeling a warm and gentle hug all around you.  The air was permeated with the beautiful loving energy.  Our conclusion based on personal experience and feedback from others - gathering with a common purpose is a powerful tool for transformation!

Sending you Love & Light!

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I've spent most of my life attuning people to the Reiki Energy.  Many Reiki practitioners and teachers I've met seem threatened by the idea of giving someone else the tools to do what they are doing for fear that there will be less business for them; these new Reiki practitioners will steal their clients. 

My philosophy is different.  When someone is given a Reiki attunement their entire energy body - from the cellular level to the emotional and mental levels - raise in frequency.  We begin vibrating at a higher frequency that is beneficial for shaking off the low-frequency energy we may be holding on to like fear, anxiety, jealousy, worry, etc.  In my mind, the more we can help people in this world raise their frequency, the better it is for everyone.  There are billions of people in the world and each has different needs.  There will be plenty of people for each of us to work with. 

Love & Light!

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Here in Southern CA we have a winter weather pattern of extremes unique to our area.  First we get the warm winds off the deserts to our east... then we get the cool, sometimes cold rains from the ocean to our west...  followed by more dry winds... more rains...  and the cycle continues.  For me, the winds cause nerves to tense and the need for action (and a lot of moisturizer!).  The rains bring relaxation and the desire to settle in with a warm cup of tea and reflect on life - the past and the future.  Such is the circle of winter cycles.  Such is the circle of life!  There's an ebb and flow of activity and regeneration.  I find it beneficial to go with the flow.  All things change. Enjoy your winter hybernation!

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