– and how this applies to trauma recovery – The Swiss psychologist Carl Jung famously said “What you resist not only persists, but will grow in size”. (Over time the quote was shortened to “What you resist, persists.”) But what does it really mean? What Jung is saying is that the more you resist anything inContinue reading “What you resist, persists”
Author Archives: Natasja
Religion and Reiki
I would like to share my thoughts about the relationship between Religion, especially Christianity, and Reiki. Unfortunately, there is a misconception that Reiki practitioners, and people who receive Reiki treatments, don’t have a relationship with God and that they “open themselves up to the devil”. Nothing could be further from the truth. Religion and ReikiContinue reading “Religion and Reiki”
Godsdiens en Reiki
Ek wil graag bietjie meer uitbrei oor Godsdiens, veral Christenskap, en Reiki. Daar is ‘n wanindruk dat Reiki praktisyns, en mense wat Reiki behandelings ontvang, nie Godsdienstig is nie en selfs dat hulle hulself “oop maak vir die duiwel”. Niks kan verder van die waarheid wees nie. Godsdiens kan vereenselwig word met Reiki want ditContinue reading “Godsdiens en Reiki”
‘n Verduideliking van die effek van Reiki
As ek die effek van Reiki moet opsom, is dit dat Reiki altyd positiewe verandering sal teweeg bring. As jy ongelukkig is met iets, of dit nou jou fisiese liggaam, emosies, denke of geestelike groei is, is dit mos ‘n verbetering waarna jy soek. Jy wil hê dinge moet verander. En dit moenie slegter wordContinue reading “‘n Verduideliking van die effek van Reiki”
How to tell if your thought or feeling is from God or not.
You’ve probably given this question some thought at various stages of your life. You have a decision to make, you finally make the decision because it feels right, but your head says otherwise. Or your head is saying it’s right, and your heart says otherwise. Or you meet someone and you wonder if this personContinue reading “How to tell if your thought or feeling is from God or not.”
How learning Reiki can change your life
In a recent study of over 1000 people conducted by Reiki Master, Torsten A. Lange, it was shown that learning Reiki can change your life in the most profound way. My life is a testament to the positive changes that can happen when you learn Reiki, but now it has been shown that it happensContinue reading “How learning Reiki can change your life”
Better, not good
When you are feeling low, overwhelmed, stressed or anxious it might seem impossible that you will ever feel good again. To go from stressed to happy, or anxious to carefree is a huge leap to make. So don’t try to feel good, just do what you can to make this moment better. Even while youContinue reading “Better, not good”
Discerning the truth
Have you ever heard or read something and it hits you really hard? Sometimes it can even be a physical sensation where you lean back in your chair, you get chills on your scalp or your jaw drops. Or you say “that resonated with me” in response to a particularly insightful comment. That’s the vibrationContinue reading “Discerning the truth”
Bees, Flowers and You – a story of abundance and contrast
We need only look to nature to understand what it is to live a life of abundance and how good it is to be proud of who you are. Look for instance at these yellow daisies growing along a coastal path in Mossel Bay. You notice and appreciate these pretty yellow flowers, any flower inContinue reading “Bees, Flowers and You – a story of abundance and contrast”
Empowerment through Reiki
What is it that make people want to sign up for a course, attend a workshop, get a qualification, or learn something brand new? I believe it’s curiosity + a drive to better yourself and/or others. When you go so far as to sign up to be taught by someone who knows more than youContinue reading “Empowerment through Reiki”
What to look for when choosing a Reiki course and Reiki Master
The relationship between a Reiki Master and a Reiki Student is an important one which should not be taken lightly. Reiki Masters share a little bit of themselves with every student and we create lifelong bonds. You must therefore make sure that you will get along well and, for the lack of a better word, will beContinue reading “What to look for when choosing a Reiki course and Reiki Master”
What I learned from doing 11 ziplines in one afternoon
A few weeks ago, I went zipping over treetops and over a waterfall suspended from cables, some 320 m long. Sounds scary? It was. But it was also the fastest way to learn what I am capable of and a great way to boost my confidence. I might have had shaky legs and a poundingContinue reading “What I learned from doing 11 ziplines in one afternoon”
My heart is healed
This is a blog post about spider dreams, feeling vulnerable, not setting boundaries, reading the right book at the right time, and the healing power of Reiki. It started with a dream I had last night. I dreamt I was back in my childhood home as myself at my current age. I was having aContinue reading “My heart is healed”
The significance of the arum lily
You might have noticed that I have chosen the arum lily, also known as a calla lily, for my Coaching and Reiki Therapist business branding. There’s an interesting story behind this, which I’d like to share with you. The process of receiving the four Reiki 1 attunements is known to start a physical and/or emotionalContinue reading “The significance of the arum lily”
Five Ways to Boost Your Happiness
As humans, we are able to experience our world thanks to our five senses. The eyes, nose, ears, tongue and skin are the ways in which we interact with what is going on around us. The world can however be very stressful. Listening to, or watching the news makes one worried. Seeing your boss’s angryContinue reading “Five Ways to Boost Your Happiness”
Blue Monday. Or is it?
Apparently today, the third Monday of January, is the bluest Monday of them all. Apparently…… Blue Monday was created as a marketing gimmick. You don’t have to buy into it! Just as you don’t have to wait for Valentines Day to tell someone you love them. You also don’t have to wait until the weekendContinue reading “Blue Monday. Or is it?”
Cancel your need for control
Here’s a story about two cancelled holidays and a flexible working request. It’s also about giving up a need to control. Difficult. I know. My husband and I were meant to go to Cyprus in May, and Croatia in June. A total of 15 days of sunshine, sea and a change of scenery. Instead, we,Continue reading “Cancel your need for control”
How the wrong question can make you feel like giving up.
When you change the question you ask yourself, you also change where you look for the answers.
Ass-u-me
Ever heard of the saying “When you assume, you make an ASS out of U and ME”? It’s a bit harsh, but it gets the message across: don’t assume anything about anyone. I made an ass of myself just the other day when I was coaching a client. Okay, not while I was coaching (but jumping toContinue reading “Ass-u-me”
How to be more assertive
To many people assertiveness is a thorny issue. It certainly was for me. When does standing up for myself and my needs, turn me into a manipulator? Or worse, a bully? Why is it difficult to say no to my colleagues but easier to a stranger? How do I stop my naturally empathetic nature fromContinue reading “How to be more assertive”
Natasja King 