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How to Find Our Zen When It Has Been Interrupted

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The other day, during a crystal Reiki session, my client and I both turned our phones off before the session began. Then, about 10 minutes into the session one of the phones pinged. (#Murphy’sLaw)

Then again.

Then again.

We double checked it and turned it off again and went back to our relax mode – only to hear a police car siren screech by outside. (#CityOffice) I joked that the Universe was trying to keep us on our toes.

We’ve all experienced this; the lawnmower that starts up just as we sit down to meditate, the toddler who scooters around our feet as we sit down to read a magazine. (#WishfulThinkingMommy) The phone that rings as we say grace during dinner. Ugh.

SO, HOW DO WE FIND OUR ZEN WHEN IT HAS BEEN INTERRUPTED?

The trick is to change our mindset.

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Don’t look at these sounds as interruptions. View them as REMINDERS to stay focused. Treat them like kyosaku, the sticks that Zen Buddhist monks use to keep them on track while meditating. These noises teach us to stay centered on whatever we are doing in the moment. Because, as the saying is expressed, “Energy flows where attention goes.” Don’t send annoyance at being interrupted out into the world – you’ll only feel more annoyed!

For example, during the crystal Reiki session, instead of getting annoyed that my client’s relaxation was being interrupted, I took it as an opportunity to deepen my relaxation for her. (#HoldingSpace) This in turn, helped me to focus on the sensations my Reiki hands were experiencing, which led me down a path of consciously connecting with my client through Reiki.

So, the next time you find yourself irritated by the sounds around you, try doing these three things:

PAUSE.

TAKE A DEEP BREATH.

INTENTIONALLY FOCUS ON WHAT YOU WERE DOING BEFORE THE INTERRUPTION. (#Homework)

I’d love to hear how it goes for you… please share in the comments below.

This month’s channeled message from the Council of Light feels like a “tough love” message. So appropriate for this month of LOVE!

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I got an email this morning from a woman who had recently taken Shoden Reiki with me. Literally it’s been ten days since her class. Already, she is tuning into how Reiki can work with her body on physical levels as well as for relaxation.

As you read her testimonial about the Reiki energy below (which she gave me permission to share with you), try tuning into the vibe you get from reading it.

I woke up with a massive sore throat today I couldn’t even swallow and when I sneezed I tasted “illness”. You know, its just a different taste than say – allergies. I put my Reiki hands on my throat and my ears and I would say 80% of the symptoms were totally gone within minutes! I kid you not! So amazed.

So amazed, indeed. Me too – each and every time I hear from someone who’s had an experience with the Reiki energy. I felt totally jazzed after I read her words for the first time. These kinds of stories about how Reiki can work with us never cease to amaze me!

Have a great night (day, afternoon, MOMENT) everyone…

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