Reiki - One girl's experience with healing

Sometimes the scars on the inside run the deepest and can be the hardest to heal. We push them down and hide emotions we can't or don't want to face. The downside of this is it can make us become numb, not just to the bad feelings, but to the good ones too. I've been on a mission as of late, to find a bit of peace and tranquility in this chaotic and ever-changing life. A great part of the peace I am seeking is opening myself up and allowing myself to find joy in everyday life. To do this I must find a way to heal my soul.

After falling in love with yoga and meditation, I've continued my journey by learning more about Eastern alternative healing methods and ways of more holistic daily living. That is how I stumbled upon Reiki and my life has taken a turn for the better. After lots of research and I found a highly recommended holistic retreat center not too far from me and registered for a full day of Level 1 training.

I won't go into deals about the class because I think everyone needs to experience it for themselves. I went in with an open mind and an open heart and my results were amazing. Since I left the retreat I felt lighter, like there aren't so many troubles weighing me down. For the first time in over a year, I got real sleep, not just medication induced haze. I noticed after a couple of days my normal hip pain during late day and evening is barely there. And most amazing to me is I feel happy. I find myself smiling throughout the day for no reason.

I won't tell people what to believe and I know many people discard Reiki and other holistic treatments for a variety of reasons, but I know that it has helped me in so many ways. I would encourage anyone who is willing to go in with an open mind to try it for themselves. And frankly, I don't care how or why it worked for me, I'm just so thankful that it helps me.  I continue to practice Reiki daily.

Change doesn't happen overnight, but I feel like I'm finally on the right path. I didn't know what to expect with Reiki, but I have been overjoyed with how I feel and embrace the continuing benefits of holistic healing.