tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70598231472508343792024-02-08T11:38:13.285-08:00Holistic Healing, Reiki and Advanced Energy TherapiesWelcome to Carmen's Holistic Healing's blog on Healing, Reiki and Advanced Energy TherapiesCarmen Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10540797856815048036noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059823147250834379.post-3618477791889885162014-06-03T07:55:00.000-07:002014-06-03T12:26:23.567-07:00Active Hope - Good News for Our PlanetDear fellow dreamers and visionaries,<br />
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Good news! There is Hope. <br />
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I participated in a weekend workshop called Active Hope; How to Face the Mess We're In Without Going Crazy. I spent most of yesterday in the sort of sleep state that comes from cleansing heavy emotions. This morning I woke with the knowledge that how I live my life does matter. I matter. You matter, please know that.<br />
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I received some very helpful and Hope-Full messages from Active Hope. I want to share these with you with the hope that they resonate with you and boost your confidence in your ability to dream a better more just world. I am full of hope that you read this post and take to heart the importance of our sharing our pain and sadness. That there is more opportunity for healing in sharing then in remaining silent.<br />
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I do not have to have the answer. I do not need to solve all the worlds problems. I do not need to be the judge of someone else's priorities. Why? Because they are all valid. Our world has many issues and not one is more important then the other. We need each other. There is no real way to solve all of the world's problems, right now today. So it is a relief to know I do not need to spend another minute trying to.<br />
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We can be open to the unexpected outcome. The Unexpected Outcome. I love it! I can allow for the possibility that we will change our failed industrial system into something beautiful and sustainable. I can allow for the opportunity for trophy hunting to be a sad story of our past. I can allow for the unexpected outcome. And because I do not have to solve the worlds problems, I can hold hope in my heart - I may not know how we will save ourselves but I can allow that we might. That we can and will.<br />
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We do not know who will be that 100th monkey or that tipping point. Is it you? Is it me? What if it is the very next person I talk to that all of a sudden allows for a shift in consciousness? A shift in the paradigm. It really is not that many people needed to make a drastic change in the world. 13 out of a 100 people represent the tipping point percentage. I like to think I know 13 like minded people who are hoping and working toward change. I like to think that at any moment maybe I am the 99th monkey, a bridge towards change.<br />
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Our emotions are not dirty. It is ok to talk about our sadness, anger, hopelessness, depression, joy, desires, fears and so on. Too often we are taught that we can't talk about our fear, talking about it gives rise to it. Talking about our sadness is un-grateful. If we are depressed we need medication, help. If we are angry, its too scary. Well I just participated in the most refreshing and cleansing ceremony called the Truth Mandala in which we were able to share our feelings in a safe sacred space. No one told me I was being melodramatic when I cried for my orangutan friends, that my anger at our failing democracy was silly, no one gave me 'helpful' advice on how to not feel hopeless about how many people eat hamburgers at mcdonalds, that these hamburgers are destroying the very forests my orangutan friends need to survive. In fact no one said anything at all, we all just listened to each other, gave each other a space to share our feelings. Our new story needs to allow for expression of emotions. There are no 'bad' emotions. Your vibration is not going to keep you from healing, from the light. I am surrounded by light workers who would have you 'let go' of those feelings to remain at a higher vibration - let go and ignore? or feel and let go - there is a difference. We come from an old story of silence. Speak up, say your truth.<br />
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We need to practice writing and telling a new story. In my new story I live in a world where everyone has access to fresh, clean, unpolluted water. Everyone has access to a livelihood based on sustainable, just practices; never abusing animals, people or the earth for a higher gain. In my vision we are all living a life of joy, held in blessed space to feel our feelings, to walk a path of honoring our gifts as unique individuals. We are learning just how powerful our brain and imaginations are. It is valid to use those gifts. Dream, envision, allow for the unexpected outcome, of dreaming and sharing your vision for our world.<br />
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Tell me about your world, your visions of Active Hope. Tell me about your pain, your sadness, your joy - I will listen.<br />
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If you see an Active Hope workshop in your area, take it. If you want to host/ess an Active Hope workshop in your area, I know a great and wonderful facilitator: Kathleen Rude. Many blessings to everyone who participated in the Active Hope workshop with me this weekend. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to be held in community for healing our beloved mother earth.<br />
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Many Blessings of Peace and Freedom for all my relations, Carmen Tracey<br />
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<br />Carmen Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10540797856815048036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059823147250834379.post-39792427761956008102014-02-22T13:18:00.000-08:002014-02-22T13:18:22.288-08:00Are You Scaring the Trees?<br />
I was telling my friend something that one of my teachers said during an intensive I was taking last fall. My friend told me I should write a blog about it, so here it is:<br />
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The story was about how my teacher was hired to communicate with some trees that were to be cut down and her clients wanted to know if the trees were ok with this. Surprisingly my teacher discovered that the trees were much more afraid of the protesters then the loggers. The loggers were going about their job with a pure heart, where as the protesters were acting out of anger, judgement and hatred.<br />
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Those are scary emotions indeed! Anger, Judgement and Hatred. Indignant righteousness.<br />
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I consider myself a Deep Ecologist and an Activist and as such I find myself belonging to numerous groups both online and through annual donations to support their efforts. Frequently through emails and Facebook posts I get updates on certain conditions, such as animal abuse and environmental injustices. What I found most alarming when I returned from my intensive was the sheer number of people making comments out of Anger, Judgement and Hatred. <br />
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For instance, take any Facebook post about an abused dog and read the comments. You will find the majority of the comments include statements like: "that person should suffer the same fate" "that person should rot in hell" "that person should be mutilated in some fashion" and so on.<br />
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I am truly blown away by this. All that raw negative energy directed at a very specific person. Or company or country or 'other'. In a world that is largely Christian, I ask myself where is the "love thy neighbor"? Where is the compassion? If we are creating our world through intention, shouldn't we be imagining a better place, not more violence?<br />
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So I ask you, in your heart, your thoughts and your spoken or written word: do you Scare the Trees? Are you taking an active part in creation? Creating with responsibility? <br />
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I challenge us all to make positive use of our global social network to create a world full of love, hope and compassion. <br />
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Love the Trees, please,<br />
Carmen TraceyCarmen Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10540797856815048036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059823147250834379.post-22477572724041485982013-11-19T14:58:00.000-08:002013-11-19T14:58:37.676-08:00Curses!<div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">
When you first hear the word curse does the image of the old gypsy woman in Steven Kings Thinner come to mind? Or the image of the evil eye?<br /><div>
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Curses have been used since the dawn of man. The creativity and inventiveness of humans have allowed for some fascinating and complex curse designs. There was a time when it was the norm to believe in supernatural creatures, magic, sorcerers, and human abilities to see into and interact with this mystical world. There are plenty of cultures today who still believe. There are plenty of places one can still go to purchase curses, yes even in Milwaukee Wisconsin!<br /><div>
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So what kind of curses are there? Intentional curses created by a knowledgeable sorcerer, a deal made with a supernatural being, spell casting by a skilled or unskilled person, inherited curses from your ancestors, curses placed on you by your parents, curses you place on yourself, curses hurled at you in anger by strangers, and even negative thought forms and patterns become unintentional curses.<br /><div>
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Focused intentional curses can be very complicated. Containing many components that all need to be treated with compassion energetically. All unraveling occurs in a structured way dealing with the most sensitive parts of the curse first . Ending with healing for all energetic components and the release of life force energy.<br /><br />It is this life force energy that is at the heart of curse unraveling, be it your life force energy that you might want back or the life force energy of some of the components like animals or other people that may have been involved with the design of the curse. And often because of the complexity of some of the really old family curses, life force energy has been drained or negatively affected for a lot of lineages and for a very long time. </div>
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The skilled sorcerer could use an apprentices life force energy as the fuel for basic curses adding other forms of fuel for more complex designs. Untrained but still powerful peoples unintentionally use those around them for life force energy. Maybe you've been around these negative folks before, always bringing you down? </div>
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Even a seemingly simple thought pattern can become its own curse over time. "Why can't I find love?" Might become "I will never find love" Tying up your own life force energy into a negative pattern. Maybe as a child you heard "you will never be as smart as your sister" If you heard these words and accepted them into your heart, again you have vital life force energy tied up into this pattern. For the parent who spoke the words, and all those who listened and believed, life force energy has been woven into the design of the curse. </div>
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There is a basic structure to a curse; intent or design, the target, source of fuel, and the impact. A curse unraveling session works in a structured way to release life force energy and unravel the working. The unraveling starts with identifying all the components in the design, addressing the special needs of those components, such as super natural beings or spirits until the curse itself dissipates and all life force energies are released. </div>
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There are conditions for curses to exists such as the victims mentality, trust, imbalance of power, belief, strength, allies and knowledge. There may be energetic layers that contain certain conditions contributing to the over all success of a curse that might be uncovered with energy therapy as well as curse unraveling. By taking the time to work through energetic conditions that might exists you can work towards a curse free life, one that we all have the right to be living. </div>
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If you would like more information on my services, call me at <a href="" style="color: #3697b3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">414-367-4325</a> or email<a href="mailto:carmen@carmentracey.com" style="color: #3697b3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold;">carmen@carmentracey.com</a> I work with individuals and businesses in curse unraveling, cord cutting and Reiki.</div>
Carmen Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10540797856815048036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059823147250834379.post-32738797719406881502013-04-16T12:10:00.001-07:002013-04-16T12:12:22.784-07:00Love in Times of TroubleI have been thinking a lot about Unconditional Love lately. What makes it so hard for me to find love in my heart for someone like Joesph Kony for instance or the person who cut me off this morning in his big SUV? Why am I fighting loving the new pope who just decided one of his priorities was shutting down US Nuns for being radical feminists? <br />
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I think the answer lies in the word. It is just a word, spelled L o v e, after all. A word that we use to describe an emotion. Only we have attributed great power to this word. Armed with this word, if we were to buy into the power of this word, unconditionally, we would have peace on this planet. <br />
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Why did we have to pick such a complicated word to use as our power word? Love can mean: pleasure, personal relationship, strong affection, personal attraction, compassion, kindness. The word can represent feelings, states, attitudes, virtues. <br />
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Whereas a word like compassion, a part of the word love as an attitude or state or even virtue, would probably cause less angst then the word love does. Can I have compassion for Joesph Kony? This man who has caused so many to suffer, is he himself suffering? Will my understanding of his suffering bring me to a state of compassion?<br />
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Maybe. But trying to get there means I have a lot to think about, a lot of soul searching. <br />
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I love my husband, my son, my friends, gardening, animals, trees, my dogs, and the list is long and goes on and on. Loving them brings me great Joy. I don't have to think about it, I just feel. <br />
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So I decided awhile ago I'm not going to mess with the word love as my power word when it comes to manifesting peace on this planet. How is trying to force myself to feel something I don't honoring? <br />
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Instead I am going to send light. Just Ki, Chi, Prana, Mana, light,breath, air, reiki, however you want to hear me call it. Just send it. I connect to this life force with each breath. I breath out life with each breath. I will honor my life force by sending light to the universe, a blessing. <br />
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I don't have to think about Joesph Kony or the endless suffering or the crazy driver. I don't have to make any judgments. I just send light. <br />
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And sit back and trust that peace is there for all sentient beings on this planet.<br />
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(oh and take personal responsibility as a productive member of society)<br />
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Many Light Blessings,<br />
Carmen Tracey<br />
414-367-4325<br />
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<br />Carmen Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10540797856815048036noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059823147250834379.post-15554202217651804412012-09-19T10:12:00.001-07:002012-09-19T10:12:11.004-07:00Reiki Energy Spirit and Science<br />
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As a Reiki practitioner, one of my great joys occurs at the
end of a session when someone smiles and opens their eyes as they share their
perspective of their session and how it made them feel. Reiki can be experienced so differently by
each individual as the energy works on many levels. I have watched while new ideas have formed
and listened to the excitement of a breakthrough. I have watched as deep relaxation and a
compassionate touch makes pain more bearable. I have watched as remarkable transformations occur and pain is gone altogether or heaviness is released. </div>
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Reiki Masters and their clients are often satisfied in
simply knowing the Reiki works for them, perhaps even at a mystical level.
Others may be interested in a more scientific understanding. How can Reiki work? How can healing touch influence health? There may be comfort in knowing that science
has identified the electromagnetic fields coming from a Reiki Master’s hands as
having a similar frequency to the electric pulses used in electrical
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In the human body, information is passed to cells, tissues
and organs through electrical charges. A changing electrical charge creates
magnetic fields. Until recently, only
complex expensive equipment had been able to measure the human electromagnetic
fields. Now advanced devices can read
the electromagnetic pulses from the hands of Reiki Masters. Scientists measuring the brain waves of a
Reiki Healer during a healing session have even discovered that the healers
become frequency-synchronized with the
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When a Reiki Master is in a healing session they may feel
heat, cold, tingling, or pin points of energy that are inconsistent. These areas of changes have also been
measured by modern science to show that a cell that is under stress, trauma or
injury pulses at a greater frequency than a normal cell. These pulses are understood to be potential
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Clinical trials abound as Reiki continues to provide deep
relaxation and nurturing as a complimentary therapy across many specialized
fields of medicine. At the same time world renowned medical institutions
including John’s Hopkins and the Cleveland Clinic are actively integrating
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As a mystical art or a scientific practice or a unique
combination of both, Reiki is a growing component of healthcare solutions.
Whether your own personal concern is emotional distress, chronic pain, injury
& recovery or even daily stress, Reiki may prove to be a valuable component
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Carmen Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10540797856815048036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059823147250834379.post-20879561385496929022012-05-18T05:54:00.000-07:002012-05-18T05:54:04.779-07:00Chakras and NatureGood morning,<br />
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Wow, our weather has really been welcoming. Yesterday when I was out with my dog friends I had a real Heart Chakra Opening Experience. There was simply so much joy all around me and Zelda and Marzie were so happy, my heart just expanded. Wow, the experience felt so good. <br />
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I know there are numerous times when I am mindfully walking that I notice how much of an impact the natural world has on our chakra and subtle energy systems. I highly recommend that everyone take the opportunity to enjoy this incredible weather and explore where and how the different elements, birdsong and animals nurture and balance your chakra system. <br />
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I heard new birdsong in our neighborhood the last couple of days, I hope you get to welcome new friends into your neighborhood as well.<br />
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Many Bright Blessings,<br />
Carmen Tracey<br />
414-367-4325Carmen Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10540797856815048036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059823147250834379.post-17338001848633613962012-03-07T09:44:00.001-08:002012-03-07T09:44:43.786-08:00My First Reiki ExperienceI first experienced Reiki when I was 18. I was working as a nurses aide at a nursing home and the head nurse Cheryl owned a crystal store and had an energy medicine school. She was often looking for volunteers for her students to practice on and I was one of those volunteers. <br />
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Her school and students made a lasting impression on me. I loved the Reiki energy and frequently experienced profound insights during my Reiki treatments. I remember one session in particular I had a past life experience that confirmed what I had always felt about myself. I think that having the gift of Reiki at a critical time in my life made a big difference in the choices I made on my life's path. 18 is a time of uncertainty and insecurities. Having focused energy sessions helped me remove many of those blockages. As a result I feel I have been able to fully embrace my inner knowing, feeling confident and secure about my place in the universe. How great would it be to offer that gift to all young people. Reiki is suitable for all ages.<br />
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I remember another session where the student working on me was telling me all about the energy she was feeling in different locations of my body and what kind of an emotional or mental connection could be made. This insight and knowledge has guided me to this day. I still use much of that initial information in my own healing sessions. <br />
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Her school has also stayed with me all these years. I remember being very impressed with the professional yet nurturing feel of her classroom. Her students had hands on practice and direct client experiences. I am truly grateful to find myself in a position where I get to work with Reiki students, helping them experience and work with the Reiki energy and clients. I am very excited about the future of energy medicine and I am filled with gratitude that I get to be a part of that future. <br />
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I am truly filled with awe when I think of the impact this early exposure has had on my life today. How fun is that! <br />
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If you are considering Reiki, as a treatment or as a life path, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. I would love to share all the joy Reiki has brought into my life.<br />
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Many Bright Blessings,<br />
Carmen Tracey<br />
carmentracey.com<br />
414-367-4325<br />
<br />Carmen Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10540797856815048036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059823147250834379.post-88572977646890363832012-02-07T08:19:00.000-08:002012-02-07T15:02:57.003-08:00Reiki and Advanced Energy Therapies Sometimes our bodies, minds and spirits get used to feeling a certain way and we feel stuck, or frustrated. Often this 'stuck' feeling is an energy blockage. Sometimes we are too close to the situation for us to recognize the root source of the blockage and we need an energy session. Not only can an energy session identify areas that we have built up 'gunk' but it can also help renew our spirit and strengthen our resolve. <br />
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A Reiki and advanced energy session can help remove the blockages after they have been identified. The Reiki practitioner, while hopefully proficient in their therapy, is not the one doing the work, doing the healing or fixing, you are. I want to stress here that Reiki is a truly complimentary therapy, you should create a Holistic Network of support during your work towards the healthy lifestyle that is right for you and after to maintain your desired healthy state. <br />
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Some of the possible connections:<br />
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1. is there an emotional cause or connection to the pattern? if yes, Reiki and energy healing can bring to light the location of the emotion, the root cause, and some holistic options for taking that step towards healing.<br />
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2. is this a mental thought pattern or process? are you in a loop that is not good for you? are you full of worry or negative thoughts? Reiki, through relaxation and chakra balancing and healing can help change those patterns first with identification and through relaxation, come up with a meditation plan that fits your needs.<br />
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3. was there a trauma involved? maybe you don't recognize how that trauma has effected you but a reiki session might bring that connection to light.<br />
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4. was there a loved one involved? have you created a connection that is causing a blockage? Is this a connection that can be removed, healed and then identify ways to not create that connection in the future? Reiki and advanced energy therapies can bring these areas to light and address a plan of action.<br />
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5. do you have a spiritual practice in place? I often work with my clients in identifying ways that they connect with spirit/ki/energy/the universe. Most of the time they had a practice and as they got older forgot to nurture that connection. While western medicine has separated our health from our vitality, I believe that Reiki and advanced therapies reconnect us to our core vitality. Nurturing our connection to the earth and universe is very relevant in our state of overall health. <br />
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6. is there a possible connection to karma from your past life or ancestors? What if you don't believe in a past life connection can this still happen to you? Yes, at a fundamental level we all share energy with the universe, "to infinity and beyond", we all share history and stored knowledge. And there are many theories on multiple worlds and time-lines from a quantum universe perspective.<br />
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7. are you in a stress-full or toxic energy environment? do you pick up emotions and thoughts from other people? reiki and advanced energy therapies can be helpful in validating your emotional and mental responses to outer influences. I also work with many people on creating healthy strong auras, that allow positive compassionate energy in and keeps unwanted, draining energy out. <br />
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8. are you in physical pain, suffering from an illness, undergoing therapy, or know what kind of change you need to make but find it difficult, such as losing weight? Reiki is a very nurturing therapy. Together with your team of health care professionals you can experience deep relaxation and know that your Reiki practitioner is there for you, unconditionally, to support you on your path. <br />
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While sometimes we may be too close to the situation to come up with the answer to what is holding us back, most of the time, deep within, we have an inner knowing. Working with energy therapies and in particular Reiki, over time you develop a deep loving relationship with your sacred self. You can discover your path to the healthy lifestyle that is right for you and how to take that first step towards your goal.<br />
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Many Bright Blessings,<br />
Carmen Tracey<br />
414-367-4325<br />
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<br />Carmen Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10540797856815048036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059823147250834379.post-63852266150603566522012-01-13T08:00:00.000-08:002012-01-13T08:00:39.735-08:00In Support of Reiki Article from Anna Jarecki<br />
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<span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, the first
reaction is one of disbelief and shock, followed by the need to know everything
you can, then the desire to find a cure and provide comfort to your loved
one. In the midst of all the confusion,
anger, grief and pain, you are constantly seeking any way possible to provide
your loved one with comfort…a way to relieve their pain, their anxiety, and
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<span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When my mother was diagnosed with lung and liver cancer, 4<sup>th</sup>
stage, she and our family were devastated.
She did opt to receive chemotherapy, which at least temporarily has
stalled the progress of her lung cancer, but of course, the therapy diminished
her health in other ways, including hair loss, weight loss, lowered energy
levels and many physical changes that were noticeable and sometimes,
overwhelming. In the midst of all of
these negatives, a great positive occurred when we learned of a complementary
treatment known as Reiki. My mother, who
is 82, was willing to try Reiki, which was a bit startling in itself – my
mother has never had a massage, gone to a spa, tried meditation and hasn’t even
seen a doctor over the last 40 years, except for an occasional pap smear. Prior to this diagnosis, she took no
pharmaceutical drugs whatsoever and only on rare occasion would take an over-the-counter
medication for a cold or cough.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My mother is currently receiving home hospice care from
Rainbow Hospice of Watertown, which provides her with the most caring
practitioners, providing a variety of medications designed to ease breathing
issues, as well as to provide my mother with energy and a temporary abatement
of her symptoms to maintain a very good quality of life as her disease
progresses. One of the many
non-pharmaceutical therapies offered by her hospice providers is Reiki and is
the way that we were first introduced to Reiki as a complementary therapy. She is provided a Reiki session about twice a
month as part of her home hospice treatment, but after seeing the great benefit
derived from the sessions, we have engaged the services of a Reiki practitioner
for twice weekly visits for our mother.
Our primary Reiki provider, Carmen Tracey, provides in-home
treatment, twice a week and is also available
on an “as needed” basis. The connection
between my mother and Carmen is one of mutual trust and great respect and the
benefits derived are immeasurable, though often difficult to comprehend and
appreciate by non-recipients. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">During her very first session, my mother was able to take
great comfort in the sense of relaxation and peace that she eased into during
her Reiki treatment. In each subsequent
session, she has found that she is able to relax even more deeply, to the point
of achieving an almost meditative state and after each session, she remarks how
balanced and grounded she feels. Her
twice a week, 30 minutes sessions are by far the most valuable and precious
treatment she is currently receiving. I
cannot emphasize enough how remarkable a Reiki session can be, whether an
individual’s health is compromised or not.
My mother’s response to the treatment has encouraged my entire family to
learn more about Reiki, receive treatment and in some instances, seek knowledge
to be able to provide Reiki to others. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It's important to understand that a Reiki treatment can
provide one with a sense of relief and tranquility, allowing the patient to at
least momentarily, be removed from the immediacy of their every day
struggles. Each practitioner has a unique style; while some practitioners
utilize a "hands-on" approach, others do not make any physical contact,
though the patient's preference is always respected. The patient remains
clothed and can receive treatment nearly anywhere in their home and in any
position. While my mother initially chose to lay down on her living room
sofa, she ultimately chose to receive treatment in her bedroom. For my
mother, Reiki has provided more than just a sense of tranquility and balance;
it has also provided pain relief - multiple times. This type of relief
may not be derived by all recipients, but for my mother, it has definitely
proven to allay many of her physical complaints which have been a part of her
life as continues to live with cancer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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that my mother has received that is very difficult to describe and define. The Reiki sessions have been of great
assistance to our mother in terms of accepting where she is on her journey and
allowing her to make the transition from her life here to what she believes
will be the “next step” in her journey, beyond life here on earth. My mother’s quality of life is still very
good, despite the fact that she has recently been “re-evaluated” having gone
beyond the time period predicted for her longevity following diagnosis. She is not considering nor desiring an
earlier time to depart from this life, but she has experienced moments in her
Reiki sessions that have given her insight, serenity and acceptance beyond
anything that we could have imagined.
She embraces and enjoys her life day to day, but is not facing constant
anxiety in anticipation of what lies ahead and we attribute that to her
positive outlook, but we know that Reiki had a tremendous influence on her
because of her frank and open discussions about her treatment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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has been compromised, but would especially recommend it to those whose bodies
are weakened by the physical assaults of cancer and its treatments, whether
they must endure surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation as well as for their
spirits which can be devastated by the physical, mental and emotional anguish
that a cancer diagnosis can bring. It is non-invasive, unobtrusive and
most importantly, restorative. It can be
provided to any patient, in any environment; it does not require the removal or
addition of any special equipment, devices or apparatus. It can provide
relief from mental, physical, emotional and spiritual anguish and can provide
to patients, the "human touch" that may be the one component of care
that is overlooked when medical professionals are working diligently to cure
diseases, but may, perhaps inadvertently, be neglecting to provide
comfort to those who are desperately in need. Treatments may not provide
all of the restorative benefits that I have witnessed my mother and other
family and friends receive, but if a treatment provides even one of the many
gifts that Reiki has blessed my mother with, then the sessions will prove to be
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Reiki, as we have already noted, is a healing light energy - measurable in the 10hz range. It is a measurable wave of light. This wave, channeled from the universe, is a pure healing light wave. <br />
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Water has its own frequency, one that is influenced by the DNA that it surrounds. Each cell in our body is made mostly of water. Water stores information; the harmonious frequency of the surrounding cells and their biological potential for health and optimal being. Water communicates these frequencies as well, especially to other water molecules. If all bodily systems are operating at optimal health your body gives off harmonious frequencies to the environment and universe.<br />
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Interference is when two waves of different frequencies come together. A few things might happen, a couple of which might be: the two waves will line up and become synchronized or the two waves might cancel each other out. <br />
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So lets say that your body is in optimum health and you have a Reiki treatment, what might happen? Your bodies frequencies will line up beautifully with the light waves of Reiki and you will be filled with harmonious joy. You will walk away from your session feeling light and free and in open communication with the universe.<br />
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What if instead you have an area of your body that is under stress, trauma or illness? The water in the cells of those areas will vibrate at a different frequency. A stressed or faster frequency, frequently hot or tingly. Those waves will become synchronized or canceled out by the light healing frequencies of Reiki, over time. Maybe this takes several treatments over a long period, maybe it takes an hour. <br />
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It is this communication and sharing of information - the healing frequency of Reiki - between and by water that enables Reiki to work in such a fundamentally nurturing way. <br />
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I would add here that this is how we are influenced on an energetic level by our environment. We are constantly exchanging information with our environment. Are you surrounded by loud noises, pollution, stress, anger, peace, happiness, joy and so on - these waves and frequencies communicate their information to the water in your cells. Over time these frequencies will influence the health of your body. <br />
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I am looking forward to continuing my posts on energy and medicine. In the meantime, join me for a Reiki session and check out my upcoming classes at Angel Light - angellightllc.com<br />
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Many Bright Blessings,<br />
Carmen Tracey<br />
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<br />Carmen Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10540797856815048036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059823147250834379.post-71155793897263402532011-12-13T07:50:00.000-08:002011-12-14T10:07:57.651-08:00What is Reiki Really?Reiki is a hands on energy healing method that originated in Japan. The Reiki practitioner passes Reiki energy (remember Secret Mystery Steam Off of Cooked Rice) to their clients by tapping into the Universal Energy Stream and Channeling the energy through their bodies and out their hands to their clients energy fields. <br />
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When I am demonstrating Reiki to people who have never felt energy healing before - most often this is at a street fair where I have never met the person - the response is consistently "wow that was so relaxing"<br />
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When I am at these demonstrations and I have my booth set up with a table and I am standing there with my hands on a persons head or shoulders, inevitably someone walks by and says "you can't expect me to believe that you are Doing anything" and I say, please stick around and try it, you'll see. Most of the time they do and when I am finished they say "wow I can't believe that worked"<br />
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So what worked, why does it feel so good and relaxing and why don't we get Reiki everyday?<br />
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First What worked - the Reiki practitioner is taught to clear themselves of their own ego and just be a channel for the healing energy of Reiki. So right off the bat you are, as the recipient, being nurtured for who you are at that moment. This takes a huge weight off your mind and body who are often at odds with each other. Your mind is really great at imagining possibilities whereas your body and heart just want to be here now.<br />
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Why does it feel so good - during a Reiki session I start off with a simple breathing exercise. Combining Reiki with breathing unifies your mind, body and spirit creating a very peaceful feeling. Having the light human touch of the practitioner is very nurturing, something we all to often forget is important for our health. We nurture others, but often forget that we need nurturing too. So during a Reiki session you are brought back to the here and now to be nurtured by someone who is channeling only love and healing light. Reiki as a light energy communicates with your energy pathways and centers - meridians, chakras - as well as all the water molecules in your body and your DNA (which at its center is light) Water is a communicator, amplifier and information storer (storage molecule). Water takes in the healing light of Reiki and transmits that light to all the cells in your body. You might have heard it called removing blockages, I think of it also as bringing your wave frequencies back into balance in relation to your other healthy frequencies. (did I already mention waves and how we are made of light and star dust? See older post below...)<br />
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Why don't we have Reiki more often - my feeling is that we live in a world where we are striving for everything to be better. Better car, better pay, better bodies and so on. Reiki is really about taking 1 hour for yourself to just be: be nurtured, be one with yourself, be who you are, be accepting, be given light energy. Very simple really, very wonderful. We can all learn Reiki, we can learn how to nurture and heal ourselves (first) and learn how to heal and nurture others. What a wonderful gift. You can use Reiki for plants and animals, for the earth, to heal the past, give light to the future. <br />
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I am positive that we crave acceptance and just want to experience joy. Come and treat yourself to a Reiki session. <br />
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I still want to go deeper into why Reiki works, so stay tuned. <br />
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Many Bright Blessings,<br />
Carmen<br />
414-367-4325Carmen Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10540797856815048036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059823147250834379.post-28126480913662314062011-11-29T07:37:00.000-08:002011-12-15T07:39:19.246-08:00What is Reiki?In Japanese the word Reiki is a combination of images, called kanji, that have a special meaning or kotodama. There are special types of kotodama called jumon, or incantation. The Kanji of Reiki is composed of two distinct parts, the first can be broken down into Rei - Rain, Mouth and Shaman. The second part is Ki, Steam coming off Cooked Rice. <br />
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You often hear Reiki described as the "Secret Mystery" and "Universal Power or Energy" I like to think of it as a Healers connection to the Natural Source of Energy. In other words through teaching from a qualified teacher you learn to access and use the energy of the universe for healing and balance. <br />
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What do I mean by Energy? All matter in our universe is made of waves and particles. All waves and particles are packets of energy. One of Einsteins insights is as follows<br />
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"A photon, a packet of electromagnetic energy, is a physical reality and its electromagnetic field thins out to zero at great distances away from the center of the vibration or source or center of the energy." So energy is this photon or packet of electromagnetic energy. All the cells in our body give off electromagnetic energy. Inside of all of our DNA strands are packets of Light. All of our energy, or photons, interact with the universe thinning out to Zero. <br />
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Zero as it turns out is also a field, A Zero Point Field, which is not a vacuum but rather an always active source of energy with particles popping into and out of existence. So our packets of energy flow away from us out into the universe becoming part of this Zero Point Field. <br />
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Reiki is an inherent natural part of this source of Energy. We give light to the universe and we learn how to be a channel for light back to ourselves.Carmen Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10540797856815048036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7059823147250834379.post-72970310230049349322011-11-15T07:39:00.000-08:002011-11-17T05:47:46.085-08:00Reiki Healing in a "Need to Know" world.When I am asked how Reiki works or why Reiki works I often pause and think about the multitude of answers. On the one hand I have nerdy scientific answers and on the other hand I have beautiful 'leap of faith' based answers. With our complex and sensitive measuring devices we can measure the light from a Reiki healing. But because of the nature of the double blind experiment current studies on Reiki are proving difficult to 'prove' 100%. It is a Quantum Conundrum really, the observer changes the experiment and in this case the Reiki therapist knows they are tapping into our universal source and channeling the "ki" to their patient. So even if the results of the study say Reiki works to provide much needed relief and nurturing, there is still doubt in the modern scientific community. <br />
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Interestingly though hospitals all over the United States are more and more willing to take that leap of faith. There are many hospitals here in my area that train their nurses internally to practice Reiki and more hospitals offer Reiki as a complimentary service to their patients. <br />
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Our ancestors knew a lot about energy and took it as a leap of faith that energy healing worked. It wasn't until medicine in the west gave up the concepts of 'humors' and 'temperaments' that western medicine steered so far to the opposite side of energy healing. And now as more people are left feeling 'mostly better' or maybe even 'let down' with modern western medicine that the resurgence of energy medicine is so strong.<br />
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So are you the person that 'needs to know' how Reiki and Energy Medicine works to try it or are you comfortable acting on a leap of faith? In my next several blog posts I am going to explore the science and faith behind Reiki. And because I also practice chakra healing and meridian healing I will start blogging about more advanced energy medicines. Be sure to sign up for my email so that you get a notice when there is an updated blog post. <br />
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Many Bright Blessings,<br />
Carmen Tracey<br />
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