My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
As most of you will recall, about two weeks ago, I shared a post on my passion for the theater. I ended the post by telling you that I took a break to investigate other interests in life, but didn’t share what those interests were.
Today, I would like to elaborate more on where my life has taken me during my hiatus from the theater.
One evening during a performance, I remember standing onstage waiting for my cue to start singing, when I heard a voice inside my heart clearly say, “After this show closes, you’re going to take a long break from the theater to explore a different path. You‘ve accomplished what was needed from the theater for now.”
I was at a point in my career where I had peaked. I had done comedy, drama, and musicals. I had challenged myself to portray diverse characters. Characters I thought I would never be able to play because they were so far removed from myself. I even got the opportunity to do something I had always wanted to do - portray a woman.
Up until that break, I had worked as an actor for nine years straight. I did about two or three shows a year, plus worked a full time job. My life was busy and full, yet I could tell it was time to do some self-exploration.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a ravenous appetite for learning about natural health and alternative healing methods. Even during my career as an actor, you would always find a book or two in my dressing room that pertained to things such as, yoga, vitamins and herbs, massage, reflexology, and various forms of energy work.
I truly believe there are many natural things we can do to assist ourselves in not only maintaining health, but also supporting the healing process whenever we become ill.
Being a stage actor takes a tremendous amount of energy to perform six nights a week, and sometime two performances on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Hence, it is of the utmost importance to stay physically strong and mentally sharp, so that you’re ready to get out there and give it your all. It’s a lot like being an athlete.
Performing onstage is all about energy, so I’m not at all surprised where my journey took me.
Back in 1997, I began my training in becoming a Reiki (Ray-Key) energy practitioner. It would take me far too long to explain everything that Reiki encompasses, so I will try to explain it in simple terms.
Imagine of yourself as a lamp.
Then imagine yourself plugging into an electrical wall socket.
What happens?
As the juice flows, you turn ON.
THAT’S Reiki.
Reiki is a process by which you plug into Universal energy (life-force juice), and then allow it to heal you in many ways.
It is not attached to any dogma, nor do you even have to believe in it for it to be effective. You just need to be open to it.
It can be used to not only heal the body, but the mind and spirit as well.
When you become a Reiki practitioner, you allow yourself to be a channel through which Universal energy flows to assist others. It is a hands-on therapy in which the client lies on a massage table, while the practitioner gently place his or her hands on various parts of the body; recharging and balancing their energy. Reiki does the work, therefore the practitioner does not have to consciously direct the energy….it just flows to wherever it’s needed. Nor, is the practitioner depleted of their own energy. In fact, while sharing a Reiki treatment, the practitioner as well as the client receives its benefits.
Not only can Reiki be used to treat others, but it can also be used to self-treat. I will often self-treat myself daily because it truly helps on so many levels.
I’ve seen it do some AMAZING things.
After a Reiki session, you may feel very relaxed, immensely energized, or clear-minded. You feel more connected to your inner-self.
Eventually what Reiki does, is maintains an overall balanced life.
Body, mind and spirit.
Reiki is currently being respected and used in many hospitals in conjunction with traditional medicine.
One of the most important things I’ve learned from Reiki, is that true healing comes from inside. There may be times when a physical illness cannot be healed. However, through Reiki, we can heal how we live with it.
Reiki is a very loving energy, therefore it always supports us in loving ways.
If you wish to read more on Reiki, please go here.
I’m going to pause this post for now; concluding it on Monday.
I’ll be sharing more on how becoming a Reiki practitioner has assisted me in my own personal growth, and how Reiki guided me to volunteer my services with those living with the HIV virus.
Note: I invite those of you who have ever experienced Reiki, or are practitioners yourselves, to share your experience within your comments. Thank you.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
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