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Long ago, in a village tucked between the mountains and the sea, there lived an old woman who sat every afternoon by a low stone wall. One day, her grandchild came to her, face clouded with the heavy worries of a young heart. The grandmother didn’t offer advice right away. Instead, she reached down …
A traveler once set out across a wide, winding river in a small wooden boat. Halfway across, a thick, silver fog rolled in. Suddenly, the far shore vanished. The path behind disappeared. The traveler felt a great urgency to get through the grey air and began to row with all their might. She pulled …
Discover the Japanese Zen story of the Samurai and the Monk, a timeless tale about anger, awareness, and inner states. This reflective parable invites you to explore how heaven and hell are created within the mind.
If you are interested in the world of holistic health, energy healing and spirituality, chances are you would have come across Reiki. This Japanese energy healing technique, developed in the early 20th century, is known for its holistic approach to promoting well-being and relaxation. However, along with its popularity, several myths and misconceptions have emerged. …
Three myths about Reiki: debunking common misconceptions Read More »
In ancient China, the philosopher Zhuangzi once dreamt he was a butterfly…and it made him questions the nature of reality and his identity.
When I tell people in South Africa that Reiki is used in hospitals overseas, they are often surprised. Many assume it’s a “spiritual” or “new age” practice -something too gentle, too subtle, to belong in a medical environment. But in the UK, Reiki is an accepted, safe, and valued complementary therapy used within National Health …
Reiki in Hospitals: How the NHS Uses Reiki as a Safe, Effective Complementary Therapy Read More »
A few weeks ago, I received an unexpected and deeply meaningful invitation: the South African Police Service (SAPS) asked me to speak at their Garden Route District’s Symposium on Mental Health and Wellness on the topic of mental health and alternative therapies. This invitation meant a lot. It showed that even in highly structured, …
The Power of Complementary Therapies for Mental Health: Lessons From My SAPS Talk Read More »
Have you ever tried to break a bad habit or build a new healthy one… only to fall off the wagon a few days later? You’re not alone. Habit change is one of the hardest things we do as humans, because our brains are wired for familiarity, even if that familiarity doesn’t feel good. …
How Reiki Helps You Break Bad Habits and Build Good Ones Read More »
When I teach Reiki courses, one of the first things I tell my students is that Reiki energy has a “mind” of its own. It flows exactly where it’s needed, guided by something beyond our understanding and greater than us. Reiki practitioners might think that their job is to direct this energy, but the truth …
The Power of Reiki Energy: A True Story of Healing Read More »
In ancient China, the philosopher Zhuangzi once dreamt he was a butterfly…and it made him questions the nature of reality and his identity.
