By simply remembering our Let Animals Lead® Philosophy to “Follow the PAWS,” Let Animals Lead® method Animal Reiki practitioners can easily stay mindful of the most ethical practices that nurture a safe, trusting bond between ourselves and our Animal Reiki partners. PAWS is an acronym for Perfection. Agency. Wisdom. Space. Let’s “Follow the PAWS”: A …
Follow the PAWS—Let Animals Lead® Philosophy Summed Up. Read More »
I recently wrote about random acts of kindness—which got me thinking, what about random acts of kindness toward the animals of this world, specifically? Here are 10 easy and inspiring ways we can all be kind to the beautiful creatures sharing our world. Remember, kindness is contagious, so pass it on …
I got to pet a super soft koala bear for the first time this week while visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park in Sydney, Australia. This trip Down Under—seeing the native wildlife, helping shelter cats and teaching Reiki classes—has allowed me the opportunity to slow down a little and reflect on the vital role animals have played in my career and life. I’m so grateful for all of the lessons they’ve taught me through the years, and all of the heart connections I’ve been able to make. So as my Aussie trip winds down, I’m reminded of my favorite, most inspiring quotes about animals. I’ve always loved the sentiments behind these 12 quotations (do they make you smile, too?) …
It’s no secret I’m a dog person—I’ve lived with a dog by my side since I was 4 years old. And as any dog caregiver knows, dogs are smart, fun, complex, interesting and generally awesome creatures. Here are 13 of the coolest (and some super surprising!) scientifically backed characteristics about dogs …
Did you know that it was 100 years ago, in March of 1922, that Mikao Usui took his trip to the top of Mt. Kurama for his 21-day fast that led to his enlightenment experience and inspired him to open up a teaching and healing center in Tokyo in April 1922? This means that it …
“Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.” –Desiderius Erasmus If you’ve been anywhere near a television or digital device over the past few days, you’ve heard the terrible news that Russia has declared war on Ukraine. In times of war, although all those affected must endure difficult circumstances, it’s always the children and …
Meditation for World Peace in Tonight’s Animal Reiki Talk Read More »
“Animals are the bridge between us and the beauty of all that is natural. They show us what’s missing in our lives, and how to love ourselves more completely and unconditionally. They connect us back to who we are, and to the purpose of why we’re here.” ― Trisha McCagh I love this quote because …
“Love is the whole thing. We are only pieces.” ~Rumi I hope everyone had a beautiful World Animal Reiki Day last Saturday! With all the amazing love and light created for animals that day, it feels like the perfect time to contemplate LOVE! As Valentine’s Day approaches this coming week, I am mindful of the …
This week in my Level 1 class, I received a really great question that I wanted to share with you all, along with my thoughts on the answer! My student Lisa asked, “is there a way to ethically and effectively offer Reiki during a treatment if you are the one providing the medical treatment? In …
Can I Do Animal Reiki While Administering Medical Aid? Read More »
Self-Care for Healers Online Masterclass Series will return with Season 2, “Empowering the Healer Within” and I’m so excited that I’ve been invited to speak about Self-Care for Animal Caregivers! The intention with this Series is to provide you with cutting-edge Self-Care techniques to enable you to continue the valuable work that you do for …
