Happy Monday, Alchemist! Do you know what I love most about Reiki? It’s the community! Through this practice, we meet so many incredible people, hear amazing stories, and support each other through the principles of Reiki: love and compassion. Today you’ll meet one of the friends I’ve made through this journey. Her name is Michaela Daystar, founder of HeartScapes Studio. Michaela and I met years ago in a Reiki class, with our teacher, Frans Stiene. Drawn to methods that uncover our innate wisdom and creative nature, Michaela designs experiences that help individuals and groups connect more deeply with aspects of their identity and purpose, and that transform the barriers to living into that purpose. She has a particular interest in supporting those who are most directly impacted by the racism, patriarchy, heteronormativity and other forms of oppression at play in our lives. She also teaches a course, Trauma Informed Reiki, to ensure we practice without unintended harm. Michaela holds an MA in Social Justice Leadership from Saint Mary’s College of California, and studied Reiki as a Shinpiden graduate with the International House of Reiki. Learn more about her work at https://www.heartscapesinsight.com and check out her podcast, Reiki: Crossroads and Connections, on YouTube, at http://youtube.com/@heartscapesreiki1496 And if you want to join me for online courses and events, be sure to register today! Download The Energetic Alchemist app, follow me on IG at http://instagram.com/reikiradio,  and visit http://theenergeticalchemist.com