Meredith Kendall's Blog, page 76
March 12, 2013
Reiki
My mind is quiet. I think of you. I feel love.
Reiki.
Reiki.
March 9, 2013
Kirtan, again
Ok, so I got that it is sound healing from the inside.
Learned that it is exploding all over the world. I guess that's why we get such talented and passionate musicians, here in Maine. Thanks also to a generous benefactor and host.
Learned that it is God on Earth.
Learned that singing these chants, these names, these sacred names- invokes God.
God is in the name. Saying the name is God.
When the music is loud I feel it in my bones. I sit in the back and close my eyes and I forget to be self-conscious. Went wild tonight: swayed AND bobbed my head. At the same time. This is Yankee Girl Gone Wild.
Many of us are yoga teachers and practitioners. We unself-consciously assume asanas as we chant and sing. We sway and bob. Sometimes we stand up. Did I mention that we're Yankees? Mostly we close our eyes and sit still as we chant and sing.
I have jobs. I like that. Tonight I collected coats, encouraged the sign-in sheet and donation bowl, discouraged chai in the living room- might stain the carpet, tidied the kitchen, took photos for the band, and directed the clean-up. Clean-up, you ask? Yes, we put seat cushions into bags and stack in basement, move tables and couches, wipe kitchen, toss garbage, coil cords, put microphones into plastic cases, move speakers, roll a rug, and ok I guess that's it. Well, jiggle the toilet handle. That too.
I like the jobs; I talk to people. Otherwise I'm too shy and lazy.
So, always moving forward. Creating new relationships. Trying new things. Life.
Learned that it is exploding all over the world. I guess that's why we get such talented and passionate musicians, here in Maine. Thanks also to a generous benefactor and host.
Learned that it is God on Earth.
Learned that singing these chants, these names, these sacred names- invokes God.
God is in the name. Saying the name is God.
When the music is loud I feel it in my bones. I sit in the back and close my eyes and I forget to be self-conscious. Went wild tonight: swayed AND bobbed my head. At the same time. This is Yankee Girl Gone Wild.
Many of us are yoga teachers and practitioners. We unself-consciously assume asanas as we chant and sing. We sway and bob. Sometimes we stand up. Did I mention that we're Yankees? Mostly we close our eyes and sit still as we chant and sing.
I have jobs. I like that. Tonight I collected coats, encouraged the sign-in sheet and donation bowl, discouraged chai in the living room- might stain the carpet, tidied the kitchen, took photos for the band, and directed the clean-up. Clean-up, you ask? Yes, we put seat cushions into bags and stack in basement, move tables and couches, wipe kitchen, toss garbage, coil cords, put microphones into plastic cases, move speakers, roll a rug, and ok I guess that's it. Well, jiggle the toilet handle. That too.
I like the jobs; I talk to people. Otherwise I'm too shy and lazy.
So, always moving forward. Creating new relationships. Trying new things. Life.
March 7, 2013
in like a lion
still winter here in Maine. Ice, snow squalls, and wind that wraps around the house and rattles the windows.
scientist in Antarctica
Reiki class tonight. The wind blows across the skylights. The wind was howling tonight, so we did a scientist in Antarctica meditation. Cold outside, warm and cozy inside. You had to go out and check your scientific instruments earlier today, and it was bitterly cold. Now you are sitting in front of the fire with a cup of tea. Light glints off the shiny surfaces of the lab. You are filled with light.
That's how we started. Somehow we took a side trip to the solar system...but made it back to Antarctica and then back to our Reiki class.
We did self-Reiki. There were lots of questions. There was some sharing and there were some tears. Also laughter. Reiki transmuted grief and isolation into connection and community.
More Reiki light in our world tonight.
That's how we started. Somehow we took a side trip to the solar system...but made it back to Antarctica and then back to our Reiki class.
We did self-Reiki. There were lots of questions. There was some sharing and there were some tears. Also laughter. Reiki transmuted grief and isolation into connection and community.
More Reiki light in our world tonight.
March 4, 2013
still winter
in Maine. Snow squalls blew and spit all day. Snow melted when it hit the ground. Still have big piles of icy snow here and there, and the backyard is covered.
March 2, 2013
and UK
and USA. Thank you, Reiki people all over the world.
thank you, France
Reiki Stories selling in France. Merci.
March 1, 2013
robins
A flock of them on my house when I got home from work. Fat, fluffy, orange and grey robins.
Hello, spring.
Hello, spring.
February 25, 2013
snow
Snowed for 36 hours. It stuck to trees, such a pretty sunrise. Lemon yellow light over a white world.
We got nearly a foot of snow. Heavy wet snow.
It was warm and sunny today. Snow fell off the trees and metal roofs, ice turned to slush in the streets, and snow melted off decks and driveways.
We are still in winter, but thinking of spring. We dare think of spring. The snow will melt and green will emerge.
We got nearly a foot of snow. Heavy wet snow.
It was warm and sunny today. Snow fell off the trees and metal roofs, ice turned to slush in the streets, and snow melted off decks and driveways.
We are still in winter, but thinking of spring. We dare think of spring. The snow will melt and green will emerge.
February 23, 2013
Reiki class
was great. 16 eager students. Wide variety of backgrounds, knowledge, and energy. They had excellent comments and questions.
I was the first presenter in a series of wellness classes.
One woman had tremendous energy and power. One man hugged me after class, long and hard. Like longer and harder than most social hugs. I had to wonder, was I returning hug with suitable enthusiasm? It was nice to get a hug like that. One woman had a sleeve of tattoos and was scented with aromatherapy oils, sweet and spicy. One woman's hands were hot with energy. One man came to show me his drawings: angels.
He said he saw my aura: a brilliant white light, with some colors. He saw me surrounded by an angel. Hello, Uriel! Thanks for coming. Said the angel hovered over me as I did attunements, then folded up his wings and disappeared as soon as I was done.
Some of the students already had Reiki. They added a few comments, and said I was teaching OK. Some of them had tune-up attunements.
You know what I like about Reiki? Anyone can do it. There is no hierarchy, no chain of command, no organizational chart. Best part? We don't really do anything. I simply clear my mind and tune in to Reiki. I bring my best self: healthy, helpful, and ready to listen. Ready to be a vessel for the energy. No special equipment, no yearly dues. Just Reiki.
And just Reiki is enough.
Did 16 attunements tonight. More Reiki in our world. More love & light.
I was the first presenter in a series of wellness classes.
One woman had tremendous energy and power. One man hugged me after class, long and hard. Like longer and harder than most social hugs. I had to wonder, was I returning hug with suitable enthusiasm? It was nice to get a hug like that. One woman had a sleeve of tattoos and was scented with aromatherapy oils, sweet and spicy. One woman's hands were hot with energy. One man came to show me his drawings: angels.
He said he saw my aura: a brilliant white light, with some colors. He saw me surrounded by an angel. Hello, Uriel! Thanks for coming. Said the angel hovered over me as I did attunements, then folded up his wings and disappeared as soon as I was done.
Some of the students already had Reiki. They added a few comments, and said I was teaching OK. Some of them had tune-up attunements.
You know what I like about Reiki? Anyone can do it. There is no hierarchy, no chain of command, no organizational chart. Best part? We don't really do anything. I simply clear my mind and tune in to Reiki. I bring my best self: healthy, helpful, and ready to listen. Ready to be a vessel for the energy. No special equipment, no yearly dues. Just Reiki.
And just Reiki is enough.
Did 16 attunements tonight. More Reiki in our world. More love & light.
