We all know the famous quotation by Mr. Rogers in which he indicates that, in any difficult situation, that we should always look for the helpers. Check out this quick 58 second reminder:
Mr. Rogers Look for the Helpers
Lately, whether it is in my yoga classes or simply in conversations with friends, there is intense anxiety about what is currently happening in the country. I have personally experienced the consequences of current events in my own family, and I have felt the combination of sadness and stress.
I have pondered what yogic philosophy and all of my mindfulness training would indicate that I should do as I move through this. This quotation by Mr. Rogers came flying back to me two weeks ago at the end of a yoga class. A lady was on her way out the door, but she paused, looked at me, smiled, and said, "You're one of the helpers." I smiled back and didn't think too much about it. About a week later, I sat up in bed coming out of deep sleep and suddenly understood the connection to this wonderful quotation.
I agree that I aspire to be a helper. So then, let's get to work!
I feel that we must focus on the small, local details that surround our daily lives. This is the only way to move through difficult days. Where can I help today? How can an act of kindness shift the energy in a room or conversation? For me, this all boils down to energy.
Per Einstein, everything is energy. We can counteract negative or evil energy by increasing our output of positive energy. Energy is often called "subtle" but it has tangible and concrete effects in our physical world.
I believe firmly, in these times, that every person wanting to make positive change should be trained in Reiki. Reiki is a system of energy healing that allows the student to channel "Divine" energy. This is the highest vibration of energy. It allows the student or whomever the student is working on to align with this energy and begin healing. This healing applies to all levels: physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental.
You do not have to treat others in order to benefit from Reiki. Simply undergoing Reiki training opens your channels and has a plethora of positive effects on just your single life: increased intuition, increased well-being on all levels, opened heart and mind to endless possibilities. Imagine if everyone wanting to help the world trained in Reiki?? Even if they never offered a treatment to another person, the entire vibration of the population would increase in such a way that evil would have a much harder chance taking hold.
In my efforts to help via Reiki energy, please take a look at how you can train with me. Reiki is incredibly easy to learn (my two teenagers are trained in both levels 1 and 2). It does not take long (about 6 hours per course) but the benefits will last for the rest of your life.
- Online, self-paced course. I have created an online, self-paced course that allows students to work through the material for Reiki I and II in a series of videos and handouts. These trainings include three zoom sessions with me so that we can build a relationship and I can help you with any questions. It also connects you to The Salty Blossom community of Reiki practitioners, who are absolutely the best. You can work at your own pace but you will not feel alone. (Take Reiki I and then Reiki II or sign up for both at once as a bundle and save some $! Info here.)
- Live zoom trainings. We can do the trainings live and on zoom. Usually, we will break this up into two days, 3 hours each day. These trainings have a higher price than the online, self-paced course. (If I am only teaching 1 student, the cost for live training is $360. If more than 1 student, the price per student drops to $250.)
- In Person Training in Albuquerque. For those in ABQ, we can do training in person. The training is about 6 hours long so we can do it all in one day or we can break it up into two days. (If I am only teaching 1 student, the cost for live training is $360. If more than 1 student, the price per student drops to $250.)
Please email with interest! Tell a friend and/or create a cohort! I am happy to lower prices based on group size. :) Email: danielle@thesaltyblossom.com
To end with my favorite Einstein quotation: "Everything is energy and that is all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but to get that reality. It can be no other way." If we want a reality filled with peace and goodness, we must first create that energy within ourselves. Then, reality will follow suit. It can be no other way.