The snow before the snow disrupted our monthly share Tuesday, and expecting 15 people but with cancellations 10 souls braved the weather and shared Reiki on our in patient unit.
Doing self Reiki every day is a good thing, as Mrs Takata is quoted "a little Reiki is better than none." A share though is a wonderful experience, and as we grow and people drift in from different traditions, the spirit in the share grows. We are also lifted by the spirit on our in patient hospice unit. One thing I have learned - it is easier to work in hospice and their is less burn out when the Team members share and support each other.
A Nurse who recently joined our Team emailed me that she was enjoying working for Seasons because "we embodied compassionate care," and she reflected that "patients trust us because we are honest with them." The Reiki that we share helps us meet our mission, to be honest with our patients, and to demonstrate caring to them. We do not separate ourselves from our patients by wearing a "white coat," and being aware of their "suffering." We give them our full presence, and we convey that we care about those we cannot cure. These traits are central to hospice and embedded in the spirit of Reiki.
Everyone decided to practice Reiki, and after some practice within the Team, Jean and Louise and Christine, Kathy and Deborah (new to our share) went to see two patients who had requested Reiki. Louise hadn't felt well and had emailed that she was not going to attend, but volunteer Dottie went and got her, and we all sent energy to Louise. Louise remains an inspiration for us all, for the energy she gives to our patients even when she does not feel well herself.
Karen and Dottie and I worked on sharing attunements, and Barbara Hanley worked with orienting Michele into Reiki. Having Barbara's years of experience in both clinical nursing and Reiki are an incredible boon to our class and our Team.
Some folks who could not attend emailed me - and my message was "do not worry" - "you are always welcome."
And to our volunteers - those who attend Reiki and those who do not - Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!! What you give to our patients is incredibly valued.
Loneliness and loss of hope are the ingredients of suffering. Sometimes, one needs to take off the "white coat" and just say you care to make a difference.
Doing self Reiki every day is a good thing, as Mrs Takata is quoted "a little Reiki is better than none." A share though is a wonderful experience, and as we grow and people drift in from different traditions, the spirit in the share grows. We are also lifted by the spirit on our in patient hospice unit. One thing I have learned - it is easier to work in hospice and their is less burn out when the Team members share and support each other.
A Nurse who recently joined our Team emailed me that she was enjoying working for Seasons because "we embodied compassionate care," and she reflected that "patients trust us because we are honest with them." The Reiki that we share helps us meet our mission, to be honest with our patients, and to demonstrate caring to them. We do not separate ourselves from our patients by wearing a "white coat," and being aware of their "suffering." We give them our full presence, and we convey that we care about those we cannot cure. These traits are central to hospice and embedded in the spirit of Reiki.
Everyone decided to practice Reiki, and after some practice within the Team, Jean and Louise and Christine, Kathy and Deborah (new to our share) went to see two patients who had requested Reiki. Louise hadn't felt well and had emailed that she was not going to attend, but volunteer Dottie went and got her, and we all sent energy to Louise. Louise remains an inspiration for us all, for the energy she gives to our patients even when she does not feel well herself.
Karen and Dottie and I worked on sharing attunements, and Barbara Hanley worked with orienting Michele into Reiki. Having Barbara's years of experience in both clinical nursing and Reiki are an incredible boon to our class and our Team.
Some folks who could not attend emailed me - and my message was "do not worry" - "you are always welcome."
And to our volunteers - those who attend Reiki and those who do not - Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!! What you give to our patients is incredibly valued.
Loneliness and loss of hope are the ingredients of suffering. Sometimes, one needs to take off the "white coat" and just say you care to make a difference.
One of my teachers, Amy Rowland, has a regular share in Pennsylvania. Deborah had read Amy's books, and studied with David Gleekel prior to attending our share, and Louise is lobbying for us to travel to Amy's share some time when the weather improves. (probably not for the next month or so - the snows have come to the Mid-Atlantic region!)
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