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		<title>Heavenly Peace</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:36:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today in the UK it is Remembrance Sunday.

At the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, we remember in silence.

Silence... that heavenly Peace...

If only we did it more often. No arguaments, no angry words, no religious differences, no disagreements, nothing to go to war about!

Silence... that heavenly Peace...

How often do we say that? When the kids stop fighting, when the music stops blaring, when we reach the quiet of our car after a trip to the shops...]]></description>
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		<title>Happy Halloween</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chikara</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sunday Reiki Chat]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi everyone...

Happy Halloween or All Saints/Souls Day :-) 

Nothing like a bit of Parkin (sticky treacle cake, famous in Yorkshire) and a nice cup of tea to keep the spirits up...

Because, what seems like suddenly, we have dark evenings again, well, dark afternoons if we're being pedantic :-( 

...and all you want to do is close the curtains and wait until spring comes round again... ha ha ha!!!

But in this withdrawal and hibernation mode we go into, (well I certainly do!)... 

...it is also a great time to go inwards, literally, too.

We can see what rubbish we have accumulated over the year and have a good sort through. And a good way to do that, of course, is to use your Reiki energy everyday on yourself.

Start of by doing the 12 hand positions for 3-5mins in each position.

Then when you begin to really know your Reiki, you can sit with one hand on your heart and one on your solar plexus and recharge your batteries and release stress, at a moment's notice.

Even doing the hand positions for one minute in each, will make a huge difference to your day.

Just keep life simple :-)

OK, let's have a question...


Q... I have a silly question for you... how many times do we have to attune ourselves before we can go on. We have just kinda stopped for a few days and didn't know if we should go on or what. I hope that you don't think I'm stupid I just didn't know.


And my answer...]]></description>
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		<title>Dare To Change</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:44:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chikara</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sunday Reiki Chat]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[reiki therapist]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mornin' all

This week has been a week of challenges... to say the least...ha ha ha!!!

But we had to ask ourselves 'why' we were bringing these challenging experiences to ourselves. And the conclusion we came to, was that it is time to stand up for ourselves!!!

You see, most people see Reiki as a 'hands on healing therapy' done by very nice people :-) Some might even call the Reiki therapist a healer :-)

And healers by nature are touchy-feely people :-) We love to rub it better, like Mum used to do. 

We love to hug you better and keep you safe, like Mum used to do.

We love, protect and care for you when you are at your most vulnerable...

When you're weak and sick, either emotionally or physically.

BUT... in steps big brother and now you have to have certificates galore to prove you are a healer. 

In fact, in some places, YOU cannot even say you are a healing sort of a person.

You have to become a Reverend, in America, to be allowed to touch someone... 

...which, to me, is very strange as it's tantamount to saying it's okay to become a fake minister and touch people but YOU cannot touch another human being, with compassion, without a stranger's permission!!!...]]></description>
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		<title>Reiki Now And Then</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chikara</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sunday Reiki Chat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reiki]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mornin' all...

I saw three very pretty Christmas decorations this week and I succumbed to buying them... ha ha ha! 

They're little twinkly trees about 3 inches high that light up :-) 

And I had three from last year but now they can go to the charity/thrift shop for someone else to enjoy.

3 decorations and a big chicken, that's Christmas sorted :-)

Now, have you noticed how everything is in advance these days? 

Christmas itself being a prime example!

Over here in the UK, and probably many other countries too, the build up began at the end of September.

The end of September!

No wonder it's so hard to live in the moment.

Keeping your thoughts focused and the mind chatter to a minimum is hard enough as it is - let alone having to listen to 'Jingle Bells' for 3 months of every year :-(

So, here's a lovely way to start your day...

Start your day the Reiki way - by using the 12 hand positions as a self 'treat'ment just for you...

A self 'treat'ment which, when used on a regular basis, will help to keep you calm and serene all day long... ]]></description>
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		<title>All Change!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chikara</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sunday Reiki Chat]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mornin' all...

Well that's it, winter is officially here! I have now changed to my winter black clothes :-) The weather has that winter damp, cold feel to it and we have finally succumbed to putting the heating on once again.

But there is still the chance of some watery sunshine and even a pleasant walkabout in the countryside if the wind holds off :-)

It's funny how colour affects us all though isn't it, for... 

...I feel warmer already just wearing black - even though the weight of my clothes is the same as my 'cool' summer stuff. 

Sometimes black is just so comforting and cosy... ha ha ha!

I feel the call of the sofa and an array of good movies, which is our usual winter hibernation mode :-)

I feel the call of the south of France too... ha ha ha!!! Well we can all dream can't we? :-)

Now back to earth and a question...]]></description>
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		<title>Happy Reiki Day!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chikara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mornin' all...

Sorry if you missed me last weekend but Chris and I decided, at the very last minute, to go away for our 24th wedding anniversary! 

Hmmm, where does the time go?

We went off down to Chester, which, as you might remember, is one of our favourite places :-) and it happened to be a very busy weekend all round as the Chester races were on. 

It's quite a spectacle, even if you don't like horse racing...

As everyone dresses up to the nines and promenades around the town having a fine old time.

So, to let you get a flavour of the event...

<a href="http://www.chester360.co.uk/the-romans-in-chester.htm" target="_blank">Here's a link to checkout Chester</a>

And here's some video of the people at the races :-) ...]]></description>
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		<title>Happy Jewish New Year!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:40:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chikara</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sunday Reiki Chat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reiki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[self attunement]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mornin' all...

Happy Jewish New Year! 

Well, the leaves are falling thick and fast and the feeling in the air is one of settling down and getting things done before the weather changes... or something changes :-)

So let's cosy up and have a question...


Q... I have done the self attunement twice now, I felt calmer and get a tingling in my head from the top down to about nose level, but don't feel any heat in my hands as others claim to get, (which I really want to feel).

Any tips on how to achieve this please?

Thank you


And my answer...


We always want what someone else has, don't we?... ha ha ha!!!

But the proof of your pudding, is that you have the joy of sensing something all of your own...]]></description>
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		<title>Reiki Practice, Practice</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:36:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chikara</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sunday Reiki Chat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reiki]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mornin' all...

It was a wonderful weekend last week and a real pleasure to see my oldest friend June again - and it's incredible to think we've now been friends for over 50 years! 

Hmmm, how time flies, when you're having fun :-)

The weather's been mellow this week and so has the general feelings all round even though...

...as a lot of you may well have already discovered, we now have a new helpdesk system :-) 

Now, please note that part of the name which says HELP!

Because we got it to err, well, help!

And, it's not actually been very helpful so far - but really, in all fairness, it's down to operator error - which is a rather nice way of saying we’re still learning the finer points :-)

So, this way of contacting us may be a little more awkward at first but I'm sure we will all get the hang of it soon... especially me... ha ha ha!

Therefore, I do apologise if some of you have had empty replies to your tickets, but in my defence I'm not a techie as you all probably already know and I have now held up my hands and confessed... ha ha ha!...]]></description>
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		<title>Reiki Quickie</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:30:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chikara</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sunday Reiki Chat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reiki]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Happy Labour Day to those in the USA! I'm sure we can all manage to squeeze in a treat or two this weekend to show our support :-)

Fortunately my oldest friend June is visiting, so that is another good excuse to treat ourselves to something nice.

Well, autumn is really here and the days are beginning to noticeably draw in and the mornings have a definite nip to them :-(

But whatever the weather this weekend let's just enjoy it :-)

Now, as June is here I shall just be brief this week... so the first question is...


Q...In your last Sunday Chat you mentioned giving Reiki before surgery and after surgery. When my son recently went into hospital for a hernia operation I sent Reiki by distance while he was being operated on. Was this the wrong thing to do? 


And my answer...]]></description>
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		<title>Reiki No, No’s</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:17:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>chikara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mornin' everyone...

Here's keeping my fingers crossed for super weather this weekend as it is the last bank holiday of the UK year :-)

I know we all have our public holidays at different times but that's so we can all join in across the globe. So, do get yourselves in a holiday mood and treat yourself to something silly and nice... ha ha ha!

Now, I have a couple of basic Reiki questions this week. 

Remember - never be afraid to ask questions about anything or to simply use your own common sense and intuition :-) 

Okay, here's the first question...

I have read many times on the internet, that the only thing Reiki should not be used for is healing a broken bone. At least not until after it has been set.  

Reiki has been documented as healing the break very quickly.

Do you agree with this information?


And my answer...]]></description>
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