One of Reiki energy's powerful uses is smoothing out the rough edges of our daily life. It is often the case that adding a little “push” to certain events would ease some tension and perhaps help you in your daily life. A job interview, success in your business, and an increase in your Reiki clients are just a few examples of situations where anxiety and uncertainty can often cloud consciousness and where it would help to influence events for a favourable outcome. If you have read popular books about the law of attraction, such as The Secret, that have come out in the past few years, then you already have some idea about the creative power of your consciousness. You may already be working with these concepts and integrating them into your life. The universal Law of Attraction works because of the “treasure house of images” – the unconscious – within you. The unconscious mind communicates in symbolic language. A storehouse of every experience that has happened to you, along with the collective unconscious of all the life of Earth (and possibly beyond!), you have access to the most powerful, fundamental living memory system. All of the knowledge of the ancients is here; all of the wisdom of the stars; all of the history of your ancestors, spirits, the earth itself, the divine – everything that has ever happened, every thought, every word, has its record stored in the unconscious. We must use techniques that speak in symbolic systems to directly communicate with the unconscious and hook information out. One example is tarot, an excellent means of establishing a rapport with the unconscious. Art and music are other avenues, whether through painting, drawing, dancing, or singing. These techniques help keep the bi-directional communication between the unconscious and conscious minds flowing, making it easier to “plant” seeds into the unconscious that will be nourished and grow into fruit – the fruit of our desires manifest! Energy walks involve walking in nature while consciously connecting with the energy around you. On the other hand, energy baths include immersing yourself in water while visualising the water cleansing and energising your body and spirit. These practices help maintain a strong connection between your conscious and unconscious states, facilitating the manifestation of your desires. We have all heard of positive intent and affirmations, and how they can be used to direct the Law of Attraction to bring positive results into our lives. What if there were a way to take these affirmations and directly plant them, as thought seeds, directly into the deep mind so that they would manifest quickly and directly? With Reiki, we have such a method! The procedure is pretty simple. First, think of what you desire and what you want to attract to yourself to make your daily life more empowered and less stressful. Maybe you want a new job? Or perhaps you are already looking and have an interview that you want to go well. Maybe you need enough money to pay a bill. Don’t limit yourself or be nervous about thinking big! Possibly you want your mortgage to be fully paid for. Maybe you need a new car, and so on. If you have complex ideas, try to simplify them into multiple sentences. For example, if you have an important business meeting coming up and want to ensure that you make a good impression, seal the deal, and can go on a vacation to Bali right after, split these up into individual, discrete sentences and work on each one individually. Once you have your sentence, simplify it as much as you can. Also – and this is important – keep it in the present tense. Rather than saying “I want to lose weight”, formulate it as though it has already become a reality: “I am my ideal weight.” Instead of “I want to be in a loving relationship”, “I am in a loving relationship”, or even “My relationship is loving.” The possibilities are pretty limitless here. Now, take a piece of paper and write out your sentence. Here's where it gets interesting. You'll structure your desire in symbolic language, making it easier to go directly into the unconscious, where it can take root and start manifesting. This is where your artistic abilities will start to come into play, which also helps to plant this intention into the unconscious while drawing your image. Play with it, and make it look attractive until you have a simple picture of your sentence. If you are not very artistic, you may end up with funny-looking lines shaped together. This is fine! The critical point is that you have worked it into something pleasing to your senses. Your sentence has now been re-worked into a symbolic representation of the encoded intent. You are now speaking in the language of the unconscious. Finally, you need to empower the intent. Sit for a Reiki meditation, or do this as part of your Reiki session, such as at the end. Holding your hands over your symbol, trace Dai Ko Myo and say the mantra three times. Visualise the powerful currents of Reiki energy flowing into your symbol. Now trace Cho Ku Rei and say its mantra three times. Now the intent is sealed. To launch it into the deep unconscious, trace Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen and say its mantra three times. You can then complete the whole process by closing the energy flow with Raku, which is like putting the final stamp of approval on your energy envelope and sending it directly to the treasure house of images! By using Reiki and the Law of Attraction, you open up endless possibilities for empowering your life. Encoding your desires in this way can lead to better financial flexibility, good health, positive relationships, deep connections with your spirit guides, and much more. It's a powerful tool that inspires and motivates you to take control of your life.

At this moment, I noticed that I am growing into a new version of myself. My identity no longer aligns. A new chapter enfolds. That is a natural side effect of doing the inner work, a process of self-exploration and self-improvement. Inner work involves sitting in stillness, observing what arises, and embracing/accepting the shadow aspect of my being. As I have said before. You can not have the light without knowing the darkness. Living in a world of conflicting forces and walking a path that is not always clear can be challenging. The challenge arises from the dance between the ego mind and the heart consciousness. A challenge, issue, or problem stems from not accepting what is. By not being in the here and now. As a society, we are imprinted to either be in the past or fret about a possible future outcome instead of being present. Once I understood that and started living in the present, the past was gone and no longer held a hold. I have no worries about the future, which can change with the blink of an eye. Be present; I can feel the presence of life itself and how it flows through me. You may wonder what she is talking about. Those who meditate and do inner work know what I mean. As a writer, some of you get it, too. For me, life is a journey, a continuous exploration from one level of consciousness to the next. The journey home to self is ongoing, and there is no final destination—just the flowing of life, inviting us to discover more about ourselves. This journey of self-discovery is not a burden, but a source of inspiration and motivation. Over the past two months, my focus has been on getting a paid job since my chosen path has not paid the bills until now. What is interesting is that my body is playing up. First, I bashed my little toe so severely that it is still not right. We are in the fourth week since it happened. On Monday, my left hip started to get painful. It was awful on Tuesday, a bit better yesterday, and bad again today. And the icing on the cake is that my left eye is playing up. That is my body telling me I am getting off track. Now, I can choose between complaining or pulling my big girl pants on. This is where I am today. I take action, write, paint, and am job hunting. But I have not fallen into the rabbit hole of depression and despair. All is well today, and even the next few days are fine. And I am not worried about next week. Living in the present is all about taking aligned steps and trusting the process. This approach empowers us, making us feel in control of our lives and decisions. You may say, "Why not trust the Divine to sort it out?" I am. But it does not mean to sit on the sofa and hope for the best. God loves a trier. God works while I take action. This reassures us that we are not alone in our journey, instilling a sense of hope and faith. Keep in mind that all is energy and that sometimes the body shows where energy is stuck. Sometimes, the pain is a sign of resistance to change or that the new path/direction is not the best course of action. Ultimately, we are creating our reality, which is usually done subconsciously. When I send out ten job applications and I get an interview, that is where the higher power takes control. Yes, it's HR, but is it? How come that for some, it seems to work perfectly? Getting the promotion, the new career, the book deal. Hard work and showing up—definitely. And luck too. Divine timing to be at the right place at the right time. The voice from the Divine, or your intuition, is gentle, a barely there whisper, and I need the stillness to hear it. It is more like a knowing, a feeling, not often a word or a crystal clear message. So, I am looking for work that suits me. As mentioned above, I write, paint, and work on my business. What will be, will be. As one of the Reiki precepts states. Do not worry. I hope you enjoyed reading my musings and ponderings Much love to you all. Anja xx