30 January 2014 - Sara Martinez Listen to this showSara came to Reiki many years ago…but this was not a compatible form of Reiki for her. As she received a diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer, she was drawn to the house she walked by every day to and from work. This was the house of the Communidad Reiki Integridad. Since this reconnection with Reiki, her life has blossomed and the treatment of her cancer has been successful on many levels. A lovely story of community, reconnection, and healing. Interpretation by Gisela Bintana.
24 January 2014 - Gisela Bintana Listen to this showGisela came to Reiki to find healing on different levels. She found a welcoming community and has become a primary person in this community. As we spoke, the condition of her country, Argentina, came up. What is the impact of the practice of Reiki on the culture of Argentina? On the nature and place of women? The questions are not just applicable to Argentina….but to all of us. A thoughtful and compassionate woman, Gisela, shares her view points. Healing comes in many ways, on many levels.
16 January 2014 - Miguel Angel Sotes Listen to this showA story that started with a question from Miguel: There must be something else, what is it? In 1989, he was studying a course in Medicine and became dissatisfied. After searching for a few years, he found his answer. Reiki. His search for internal congruency lead him to different masters and finally to a form of practice into which he could put his passion and dedication. Many years later, he and his community that formed Asociacion Reiki Integridad are thriving, providing service to their local community. A story of dedication, perseverance, and willingness, Miguel lives his bliss.
9 January 2014 - Joanna Scaparotti Listen to this showThe first interview of 2014 is an inspiring one…. Joanna has taken herself to Business School for an MBA in order to answer some of her questions about the future of her Reiki practice. Having been lead to Reiki, having taken her time to deepen her involvement in Reiki and teaching, and having had courage to start a Healing Center, she is stepping out, leaning in, and is having challenging dreams. Can she serve the public, her Reiki practice, and her spiritual path by offering a way for Reiki students wishing to follow her footsteps and be successful? A provocative conversation, we came back to the question that many of us ask. How can we as Reiki masters assure the public Reiki with quality and integrity without control?
1 January 2014 - Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this showThe story of my year 2013 is folded into a narrative with the theme of "having a pure heart." This concept of a pure heart is expressed in the song Calon Lân that is sung by Only Boys Aloud, a Welsh choir that I found on Utube when listening to various choirs instead of reading at night. This is the link for the lyrics of the song, the translation into English, and a version of the song: http://lyricstranslate.com/en/calon-lân-pure-heart.html (you can also find out more about the group on other Utube links). I have found that my attachments to the physical world have kept me from relating with the energetic fields that are also a part of me, of our world, and of Reiki. You can take part in this process of our Reiki community finding "pure heart" by joining treatment groups, by attending community events, and by releasing your attachments to the physical and soar with others into the pure heart realm.
22 August 2013 - Tracey Ostrand Listen to this showHappy Birthday Tracey….and me too! My birthday is the 22nd and hers is the 23rd. We discovered we are both idealists and passionate about Reiki. The conversation grew into a sharing of our experiences in living in the diverse community of Reiki, as it is now. Tracey is the initiator of the Midwest Reiki Community and is excited by making decisions by creative consensus within the group. This is a great example of the movement in our global society towards cooperation and creative relationships. Looking forward to seeing what happens next with this Community!
26 December 2013 - Christy Carl Listen to this showChristy was one of the lucky people in Salem Oregon to attend a class of Hawayo Takata's in 1980….just shortly before Takata Sensei died in December of that year. Christy stayed with her journey, deepening her dedication to Reiki. In the mid 1990's, her Reiki path became a part of a transformational journey involving the birth of her son and the advent of her healing journey of cancer, along with being initiated as a master. Her seven years of healing became a source of strength, developing her gifts, and assuring confidence in life. An amazing journey, Christy is an inspiration for those who are looking for the source of healing…..it is within us with the assistance of those around us.
19 December 2013 - Ann Brum Listen to this showAnn Brum comes to us from the Azores by way of Boston! Since knowing Ann, I have been looking up the Azores on my map quest and finding out more about these islands that I didn't know existed! Brought to Reiki through a search for "something" after her father's early death, she has dedicated her life to serving those who reach out for Reiki as well as those who, like her, are looking for something and don't realize it is Reiki! Her stories border on the mystic and leave the listener waiting for the next installment! Listen closely as she drops her wisdom into the stories that she tells.
12 December 2013 - Kelly Tammaro Listen to this showKelly Tammaro's story is a very familiar one…..first having a treatment without connecting to Reiki, then another one years later when she did have "effects" and then the timing was right and she was compelled to take a Reiki class. Her path has been in the service of others. In the last 5 years she has been working with a hospice care provider in and around Boston MA. Her clarity about volunteerism and the role of Reiki providers in hospice will serve those of you who are interested in providing the same service in your local area. Her Reiki partner, Ann Brum, will be on next week's show with more stories of their work together.
5 December 2013 - Karen Pischke Listen to this showIn 1998, after having a profound experience when receiving Reiki at a Wellness Conference, Karen was dedicated to Reiki. Combining this with her profession of nursing, Karen was in the right place at the right time to introduce Reiki into hospitals in the Boston Massachusetts area. She went on to her master level of training in order to add substance to her growing practice in hospitals. Karen shares her concerns about the lapse of enthusiasm for Reiki in the hospitals now and the discussion of how to bolster the presence of Reiki in the medical care centers was multifaceted. Her dedication and passion for Reiki integrated into the health care of all who ask for it is inspiring.
28 November 2013 - Salini Teri Apodaca Listen to this showSalini was 9 years old when her mother, Layla Atkinson, discovered Reiki and invited Hawayo Takata into their home to teach classes. The relationship between Salini and Hawayo Takata grew as her mother continued to organize classes at least twice a year for ten plus years. With a solid foundation of trust in the benefits of Reiki for physical, mental and emotional traumas, Salini experienced the magic of Reiki moving through 5 major crises in her life, calling on Reiki to transform her. Having been healed and experienced a spiritual awakening, she has devoted her life to assisting others creating The Reiki Recovery Project, a holistic program for healing addiction using Reiki as a foundation. You can listen to her radio show on http://intentionradio.com/emerging-matrix/.
21 November 2013 - Ben Haggard Listen to this showIn October 2011, Ben Haggard was interviewed for two consecutive shows. This is the second of these encore shows. The first was rebroadcast on October 17 2013, two years after the original interview. I am running these again because Ben has been active in the Reiki community and has been supporting the RFI in their development to manifest Reiki Home. This year his presence as a Resource has been bearing fruit. After years of conversations and meetings, we are finally getting what he was saying! His sharing of the Living Systems Frameworks and the ability to ask penetrating questions has started to open the doors of potential.
7 November 2013 - Dr. Elizabeth Ann Hutchinson Listen to this showAnn Hutchinson starts her Reiki story from her childhood with her unique voice. She traces her deep wish from childhood to serve others, to relieve their pain, and to heal. This wish brought her to medical school 50 years ago. When the quality of her medical practice was compromised by the regulations in the UK, she opted to take a medical herbal course and came back to being with her patients in the way she wanted. Reiki has come to Ann in the last years, shifting the quality of her practice to another level. Celebrating life to the fullest, taking the cues from what is happening around her, and following her instincts has lead Ann and her life partner, Joyce, to offer all that they have in service.
31 October 2013 - Joop Teggelove Listen to this showJoop's story of his Reiki life and the development of his work at his Healing Center is a wonderful example of how a person can find their destiny. A busy business man, Joop transformed his life on many levels as he followed his intuition. He found Reiki, then found Byron Katie and her Work, and then found the art of singing bowls. The three art forms join together to give Joop a way to assist people in finding themselves and in healing their lives. Steady, clear, and full of heart, Joop lives his Reiki life with great passion.
17 October 2013 - Ben Haggard Listen to this showEncore show Permaculture, sustainability, and regenerative process. What do these concepts have to do with community? And with the Reiki community? How can we use this gift of Reiki to serve the earth and all living things? Ben Haggard has been a deep resource for the Reiki community through his work with Phyllis Furumoto. One of the events that has arisen out of this conversation is Reiki for a Better World. There are two of these events scheduled over the next 6 months. These are a chance to be a part of the answer to the question: What are the gifts that our Reiki practice may reflect sustainability? And how can each of us be a part of the answer for our planet and world community?
10 October 2013 - Stephen Buck Listen to this showStephen Buck, writing as Kiyo Takahashi This story is full of challenge, honesty, and willingness to take the next step of healing. Buck had resistance to attend the Reiki classes but did anyway. His healing challenge arose when he went homeless and was forced to confront the "dark night of the soul." Reiki brought him out and has given him another way to live his life. Expressing himself through writing, he found another way to trace his path in Reiki while helping others do the same. Possibly controversial, Buck writes under the pen name, Kiyoshi Takahashi. Our conversation opens doorways for further development in both our Reiki paths.
3 October 2013 - Vibhavan Listen to this showIn 1984 Tom Fisher went on a journey to find what was missing in his life, even though he had accomplished the American dream success story. He felt something deep was missing in his life. He emerged Vibhavan, a devotee of Osho and a dedicated Reiki student… and later on a devotee of Prem Baba. His life journey has allowed him to follow his path with passion, in being part of the Osho community, Prem Baba's community and as a Reiki Master. Articulate and passionate, his commitment to having community as a context for his personal spiritual journey has enriched his life and filled in that "missing piece."
26 September 2013 - Rosemary Neff and Dot Patteson Listen to this showThe last of the interviews from the Northwest Reiki Gathering Community that meets in Oregon every second weekend of August. Next year will be the 30th anniversary of this gathering. Rosemary and Dot are part of the stability of the gathering. Dot has attended all of them, and Rosemary since she started her practice in 1985. The two of them give a clear impression of what community has offered to them as individuals and as members of a Reiki community. Rosemary is now on her mastery path and is expanding her consciousness of community from this perspective. Simple, clear, and dedicated, these two could inspire you to attend the gathering next year!
19 September 2013 - Gary Viehdorfer Listen to this showGary's story starts back in 1980 and winds through time and travels on both inner and outer roads, until we come to the present. His journey of life, Reiki, and following his bliss gives all of us a chance to look at our Reiki journey and see the times of decision, of crossroads, and of inspiration. Community runs through his story and culminates with his involvement with the NW Reiki Gathering in Oregon.
12 September 2013 - Jessica Schaffer Listen to this showThe North West Reiki Gathering has been held at the Breitenbush Hot Spring Retreat Center for the last 29 years. The gathering has taken on a life of its own and is being held for the global community by a non profit board of students and masters who have great dedication and passion for this gathering. Jessica is on the board and has been attending the gathering for over 15 years. Her Reiki story includes her once a year community experience, enriching her practice and her own development. Articulate and sensitive, Jessica brings her open heart to the interview.
6 September 2013 - Ellen and Tim Sosinski Listen to this showI met Ellen and Tim at the NW Reiki Gathering in August. As we spoke about their trip to Africa, our passion for community, and their reiki stories, I was excited about having them on the show! Ellen and Tim speak about community and the way of the organic process….everything building step by step. It is a good reminder of the essence of Reiki which is to bring each of us back to our natural beauty and way of being in relationship with the natural world. Their experiences of being with the animal life in Africa reminded me of the power and potential of community that is inherent in being human.
29 August 2013 - Maureen Pua'ena O'Shaughnessy Listen to this showWhen living in community, whether this is a Reiki Community or our local community or our families, forgiveness and reconciliation are key. In the Hawaiian tradition, Ho'oponopono, these elements are a vital part of the community philosophy and daily practice. Reiki gives us the capacity to live this with those that are around us. Now, as the global community gathers and forms through social media and the urge to come together without separation, this practice can give us the grounding to extend our Reiki hands to all those practicing Reiki, no matter what the form or practice is. Maureen shares her experience with us. Encore show from April 7, 2011.
30 January 2014 - Sara Martinez Listen to this showSara came to Reiki many years ago…but this was not a compatible form of Reiki for her. As she received a diagnosis of Thyroid Cancer, she was drawn to the house she walked by every day to and from work. This was the house of the Communidad Reiki Integridad. Since this reconnection with Reiki, her life has blossomed and the treatment of her cancer has been successful on many levels. A lovely story of community, reconnection, and healing. Interpretation by Gisela Bintana.
24 January 2014 - Gisela Bintana Listen to this showGisela came to Reiki to find healing on different levels. She found a welcoming community and has become a primary person in this community. As we spoke, the condition of her country, Argentina, came up. What is the impact of the practice of Reiki on the culture of Argentina? On the nature and place of women? The questions are not just applicable to Argentina….but to all of us. A thoughtful and compassionate woman, Gisela, shares her view points. Healing comes in many ways, on many levels.
16 January 2014 - Miguel Angel Sotes Listen to this showA story that started with a question from Miguel: There must be something else, what is it? In 1989, he was studying a course in Medicine and became dissatisfied. After searching for a few years, he found his answer. Reiki. His search for internal congruency lead him to different masters and finally to a form of practice into which he could put his passion and dedication. Many years later, he and his community that formed Asociacion Reiki Integridad are thriving, providing service to their local community. A story of dedication, perseverance, and willingness, Miguel lives his bliss.
9 January 2014 - Joanna Scaparotti Listen to this showThe first interview of 2014 is an inspiring one…. Joanna has taken herself to Business School for an MBA in order to answer some of her questions about the future of her Reiki practice. Having been lead to Reiki, having taken her time to deepen her involvement in Reiki and teaching, and having had courage to start a Healing Center, she is stepping out, leaning in, and is having challenging dreams. Can she serve the public, her Reiki practice, and her spiritual path by offering a way for Reiki students wishing to follow her footsteps and be successful? A provocative conversation, we came back to the question that many of us ask. How can we as Reiki masters assure the public Reiki with quality and integrity without control?
1 January 2014 - Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this showThe story of my year 2013 is folded into a narrative with the theme of "having a pure heart." This concept of a pure heart is expressed in the song Calon Lân that is sung by Only Boys Aloud, a Welsh choir that I found on Utube when listening to various choirs instead of reading at night. This is the link for the lyrics of the song, the translation into English, and a version of the song: http://lyricstranslate.com/en/calon-lân-pure-heart.html (you can also find out more about the group on other Utube links). I have found that my attachments to the physical world have kept me from relating with the energetic fields that are also a part of me, of our world, and of Reiki. You can take part in this process of our Reiki community finding "pure heart" by joining treatment groups, by attending community events, and by releasing your attachments to the physical and soar with others into the pure heart realm.
22 August 2013 - Tracey Ostrand Listen to this showHappy Birthday Tracey….and me too! My birthday is the 22nd and hers is the 23rd. We discovered we are both idealists and passionate about Reiki. The conversation grew into a sharing of our experiences in living in the diverse community of Reiki, as it is now. Tracey is the initiator of the Midwest Reiki Community and is excited by making decisions by creative consensus within the group. This is a great example of the movement in our global society towards cooperation and creative relationships. Looking forward to seeing what happens next with this Community!
26 December 2013 - Christy Carl Listen to this showChristy was one of the lucky people in Salem Oregon to attend a class of Hawayo Takata's in 1980….just shortly before Takata Sensei died in December of that year. Christy stayed with her journey, deepening her dedication to Reiki. In the mid 1990's, her Reiki path became a part of a transformational journey involving the birth of her son and the advent of her healing journey of cancer, along with being initiated as a master. Her seven years of healing became a source of strength, developing her gifts, and assuring confidence in life. An amazing journey, Christy is an inspiration for those who are looking for the source of healing…..it is within us with the assistance of those around us.
19 December 2013 - Ann Brum Listen to this showAnn Brum comes to us from the Azores by way of Boston! Since knowing Ann, I have been looking up the Azores on my map quest and finding out more about these islands that I didn't know existed! Brought to Reiki through a search for "something" after her father's early death, she has dedicated her life to serving those who reach out for Reiki as well as those who, like her, are looking for something and don't realize it is Reiki! Her stories border on the mystic and leave the listener waiting for the next installment! Listen closely as she drops her wisdom into the stories that she tells.
12 December 2013 - Kelly Tammaro Listen to this showKelly Tammaro's story is a very familiar one…..first having a treatment without connecting to Reiki, then another one years later when she did have "effects" and then the timing was right and she was compelled to take a Reiki class. Her path has been in the service of others. In the last 5 years she has been working with a hospice care provider in and around Boston MA. Her clarity about volunteerism and the role of Reiki providers in hospice will serve those of you who are interested in providing the same service in your local area. Her Reiki partner, Ann Brum, will be on next week's show with more stories of their work together.
5 December 2013 - Karen Pischke Listen to this showIn 1998, after having a profound experience when receiving Reiki at a Wellness Conference, Karen was dedicated to Reiki. Combining this with her profession of nursing, Karen was in the right place at the right time to introduce Reiki into hospitals in the Boston Massachusetts area. She went on to her master level of training in order to add substance to her growing practice in hospitals. Karen shares her concerns about the lapse of enthusiasm for Reiki in the hospitals now and the discussion of how to bolster the presence of Reiki in the medical care centers was multifaceted. Her dedication and passion for Reiki integrated into the health care of all who ask for it is inspiring.
28 November 2013 - Salini Teri Apodaca Listen to this showSalini was 9 years old when her mother, Layla Atkinson, discovered Reiki and invited Hawayo Takata into their home to teach classes. The relationship between Salini and Hawayo Takata grew as her mother continued to organize classes at least twice a year for ten plus years. With a solid foundation of trust in the benefits of Reiki for physical, mental and emotional traumas, Salini experienced the magic of Reiki moving through 5 major crises in her life, calling on Reiki to transform her. Having been healed and experienced a spiritual awakening, she has devoted her life to assisting others creating The Reiki Recovery Project, a holistic program for healing addiction using Reiki as a foundation. You can listen to her radio show on http://intentionradio.com/emerging-matrix/.
21 November 2013 - Ben Haggard Listen to this showIn October 2011, Ben Haggard was interviewed for two consecutive shows. This is the second of these encore shows. The first was rebroadcast on October 17 2013, two years after the original interview. I am running these again because Ben has been active in the Reiki community and has been supporting the RFI in their development to manifest Reiki Home. This year his presence as a Resource has been bearing fruit. After years of conversations and meetings, we are finally getting what he was saying! His sharing of the Living Systems Frameworks and the ability to ask penetrating questions has started to open the doors of potential.
7 November 2013 - Dr. Elizabeth Ann Hutchinson Listen to this showAnn Hutchinson starts her Reiki story from her childhood with her unique voice. She traces her deep wish from childhood to serve others, to relieve their pain, and to heal. This wish brought her to medical school 50 years ago. When the quality of her medical practice was compromised by the regulations in the UK, she opted to take a medical herbal course and came back to being with her patients in the way she wanted. Reiki has come to Ann in the last years, shifting the quality of her practice to another level. Celebrating life to the fullest, taking the cues from what is happening around her, and following her instincts has lead Ann and her life partner, Joyce, to offer all that they have in service.
31 October 2013 - Joop Teggelove Listen to this showJoop's story of his Reiki life and the development of his work at his Healing Center is a wonderful example of how a person can find their destiny. A busy business man, Joop transformed his life on many levels as he followed his intuition. He found Reiki, then found Byron Katie and her Work, and then found the art of singing bowls. The three art forms join together to give Joop a way to assist people in finding themselves and in healing their lives. Steady, clear, and full of heart, Joop lives his Reiki life with great passion.
17 October 2013 - Ben Haggard Listen to this showEncore show Permaculture, sustainability, and regenerative process. What do these concepts have to do with community? And with the Reiki community? How can we use this gift of Reiki to serve the earth and all living things? Ben Haggard has been a deep resource for the Reiki community through his work with Phyllis Furumoto. One of the events that has arisen out of this conversation is Reiki for a Better World. There are two of these events scheduled over the next 6 months. These are a chance to be a part of the answer to the question: What are the gifts that our Reiki practice may reflect sustainability? And how can each of us be a part of the answer for our planet and world community?
10 October 2013 - Stephen Buck Listen to this showStephen Buck, writing as Kiyo Takahashi This story is full of challenge, honesty, and willingness to take the next step of healing. Buck had resistance to attend the Reiki classes but did anyway. His healing challenge arose when he went homeless and was forced to confront the "dark night of the soul." Reiki brought him out and has given him another way to live his life. Expressing himself through writing, he found another way to trace his path in Reiki while helping others do the same. Possibly controversial, Buck writes under the pen name, Kiyoshi Takahashi. Our conversation opens doorways for further development in both our Reiki paths.
3 October 2013 - Vibhavan Listen to this showIn 1984 Tom Fisher went on a journey to find what was missing in his life, even though he had accomplished the American dream success story. He felt something deep was missing in his life. He emerged Vibhavan, a devotee of Osho and a dedicated Reiki student… and later on a devotee of Prem Baba. His life journey has allowed him to follow his path with passion, in being part of the Osho community, Prem Baba's community and as a Reiki Master. Articulate and passionate, his commitment to having community as a context for his personal spiritual journey has enriched his life and filled in that "missing piece."
26 September 2013 - Rosemary Neff and Dot Patteson Listen to this showThe last of the interviews from the Northwest Reiki Gathering Community that meets in Oregon every second weekend of August. Next year will be the 30th anniversary of this gathering. Rosemary and Dot are part of the stability of the gathering. Dot has attended all of them, and Rosemary since she started her practice in 1985. The two of them give a clear impression of what community has offered to them as individuals and as members of a Reiki community. Rosemary is now on her mastery path and is expanding her consciousness of community from this perspective. Simple, clear, and dedicated, these two could inspire you to attend the gathering next year!
19 September 2013 - Gary Viehdorfer Listen to this showGary's story starts back in 1980 and winds through time and travels on both inner and outer roads, until we come to the present. His journey of life, Reiki, and following his bliss gives all of us a chance to look at our Reiki journey and see the times of decision, of crossroads, and of inspiration. Community runs through his story and culminates with his involvement with the NW Reiki Gathering in Oregon.
12 September 2013 - Jessica Schaffer Listen to this showThe North West Reiki Gathering has been held at the Breitenbush Hot Spring Retreat Center for the last 29 years. The gathering has taken on a life of its own and is being held for the global community by a non profit board of students and masters who have great dedication and passion for this gathering. Jessica is on the board and has been attending the gathering for over 15 years. Her Reiki story includes her once a year community experience, enriching her practice and her own development. Articulate and sensitive, Jessica brings her open heart to the interview.
6 September 2013 - Ellen and Tim Sosinski Listen to this showI met Ellen and Tim at the NW Reiki Gathering in August. As we spoke about their trip to Africa, our passion for community, and their reiki stories, I was excited about having them on the show! Ellen and Tim speak about community and the way of the organic process….everything building step by step. It is a good reminder of the essence of Reiki which is to bring each of us back to our natural beauty and way of being in relationship with the natural world. Their experiences of being with the animal life in Africa reminded me of the power and potential of community that is inherent in being human.
29 August 2013 - Maureen Pua'ena O'Shaughnessy Listen to this showWhen living in community, whether this is a Reiki Community or our local community or our families, forgiveness and reconciliation are key. In the Hawaiian tradition, Ho'oponopono, these elements are a vital part of the community philosophy and daily practice. Reiki gives us the capacity to live this with those that are around us. Now, as the global community gathers and forms through social media and the urge to come together without separation, this practice can give us the grounding to extend our Reiki hands to all those practicing Reiki, no matter what the form or practice is. Maureen shares her experience with us. Encore show from April 7, 2011.
