9 February 2012 - Dawn Elaine Weiss Listen to this showReiki often takes us to acting from our inner calling. This also often leads us to the edge of the cliff....and we take a great leap of faith! Dawn shares with us her story and it is clear to "hear" that she has been lead to this time in her life. Her decision to leave the guaranteed paycheck world and join those who have surrendered their livelihood to Reiki is one of courage and trust.
4 February 2012 - Lynette Kirkman Listen to this showAn encore show from January 2008, Lynette's story is one that many masters can relate to these days. The path of mastery calls us to follow our inner calling. Sometimes this leads to another form of Reiki. Fourteen years ago her personal Reiki practice led to a move from her initial form of practice to another form. This shift in her Reiki life has been done clearly and with great thought. Her shift brings up some questions, "Are all Reiki forms of practice alike? Do they go to the same place inside the student? How to know what is a whim or resistance and what is a calling? Was this a spiritual decision or calling?" Listen in to Lynette's candid and thoughtful responses.
19 January 2012 - Collene Delaney Listen to this showIn this show there is an introduction to the theme by Holly Near, a songwriter, singer, activist with a big heart. One of her songs inspired me to ask Collene Delaney to join me in an exploration of Teacher and Student in our practices of Reiki. What are the roles? How can we open to the experience of being both teacher and student in the same moment? Are we willing to open to our natural relationship of being both sides of giving and receiving in the same moment? How do we honor those who have gone before? What impact does this have on our lives? Join Collene and I in our musings.
12 January 2012 - Frank Doerr Listen to this showSeit dem Ersten Grad in Reiki im Jahr 1993 hat Frank Doerr sich stetig seinem Reiki-Weg gewidmet. Auf diesem persönlichen Weg konnte er dabei nun einen Traum verwirklichen, den er 1997 hatte: In diesem Jahr wird die dritte jährliche Reiki Convention in Deutschland stattfinden, die ganz offiziell für alle Formen der Praxis, die auf Mikao Usui zurückzuführen sind, offen ist. Für viele Leute ist dies die Kulmination eines Heilungsprozeses - zusammenzukommen und über Reiki, ihre gemeinsame Leidenschaft, zu sprechen. Eine inspirierende Reiki- Geschichte die vielleicht auch Heilung innerhalb der Reikigemeinschaft in sich birgt, Diese Radiosendung ist auf Deutsch und Englisch. Übersetzung von Shantika D. Schnedler, Portland, Oregon. Frank Doerr immersed himself in Reiki after taking the First Degree in 1993 and kept following his own path. He followed this path and a Reiki dream he had in 1997. This year will be the third annual Reiki Convention in Germany that is clearly open to all forms of practice that come from Mikao Usui. This has been the culmination of a healing process for many people....to be able to come together and talk about Reiki, the common passion for all those attending. An inspiring Reiki story and perhaps a healing within the Reiki community itself. This broadcast is in German and English. Interpretation by Shantika D. Schnedler of Portland Oregon. www.reiki-convention.de
5 January 2012 - Phyllis Furumoto/Paul Mitchell Listen to this showIn December of 2008, Phyllis interviewed Paul Mitchell, a master also initiated by Hawayo Takata. They reminisced about the masters who had been initiated by her. Since this interview, several of the masters have passed their final transition... leaving just a handful of the original 21 present today. The dynamic teaching Hawayo Takata imparted was not from a written outline, but from her decades of experience with Reiki and the trust she had in the relationship of Reiki with each student.
30 December 2011 - Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this showIn keeping with the focus of the end of the calendar year and the beginning of a new one, Phyllis leads listeners through a time of Reiki treatment. She uses her experiences and insights from the year to remind us of balancing essence and form, of joining heart and power, and of connecting to each other. The theme this year is inspiration. Music by Daniel Ho "Hawaiian Healing." Reading from "Heaven in the Midst of Hell" by Sheri Snively.
22 December 2011 - Linda Sola Listen to this showHaving met Linda in 1980 in the Kootenay area of British Columbia, Canada, I was happy to meet her again. As we shared about our long time connection, I realized that she would have some interesting stories about her experience with Hawayo Takata. The story of her early and deep connection with Reiki unfolds during this conversation, demonstrating the lasting influence of Hawayo Takata on her students and their lives. Linda shares how the principles she received through her classes with Hawayo Takata transferred to her passion for teaching massage.
15 December 2011 - Vivian Kimura Listen to this showIn 1977, Vivian's eldest daughter was born with a severe disability. This meant that she would not live a long life and did not have the usual possibilities of a child for communication and development. Vivian and her husband felt that Celeste was a gift and through this gift of a child, Vivian found Reiki. Hawayo Takata treated Celeste through the first years of her life and the family went to take the Reiki class. Vivian gives us an intimate look into the Hawaiian way of family life. The show is a shorter than usual but full of a mother's love for her children and her memories of Hawayo Takata.
8 December 2011 - Colin Powell Listen to this showThe modern world of Reiki has become a "tapestry of color and textures." Colin Powell came to Reiki in 1998 and since then, has embarked on a journey through the maze of information on the internet and in books to find his truth for his practice. His journey lead him to Japan and to the place he is now, a Master who offers "Reiki: pure and simple." During his journey, his Reiki practice sustained him and became a strong thread in his life. A compelling and insightful man, Colin is a master who brings the energy of congruency to his students and practice.
24 November 2011 - Wilhelmina Raupl Listen to this showLiving with traumatic events without working with them creates an unstable foundation. Often a person can live his or her life without working with this foundation. Sometimes, withe the assistance of Reiki and our focus for a fulfilling life, this foundation will come up to be reworked. In this case, being let go from her job and the death of her mother triggered a two year process that has been life altering and healing. Wilhelmina shows us that the magic of timing and the trust in her inner voice has given her a new beginning.
17 November 2011 - Jane McCabe Listen to this showEncore show from May 2008! This show tunes in to the PTSD that often appears in servicemen and women who serve in military combat zones. Jane was working as a consultant in a Veteran's Hospital and assisted patients in planning their own program of healing in palliative care. Through her treatments in other parts of the hospital, she shares with us stories of peace, the struggle of the medical community to serve the veterans, and the gifts she has received through these experiences. Jane brings to us the needs of the veterans to regain their equilibrium as human beings, as family members, and as members of a society that sometimes questions the validity of their service.
10 November 2011 - Fran Freeman Listen to this showPost Traumatic Stress Disorder is more than just not coping. Recognized now by the medical community as a physical, emotional, and mental response to a traumatic event, this disorder may be more prevalent than we realize. When people come out of an acknowledged obviously prolonged stressful situation such as being in a war zone or being abused continually it is not difficult to accept that something has happened. Fran's experience of being bullied in her place of work has brought her to a deep place of self awareness and compassion for herself and others in similar states of being. Her story is one of courage and insight.
3 November 2011 - Emilia Kulesh Listen to this showThere are many ways of going through the ups and downs of tragic circumstances in one's life. Much seems to depend on our own personal constitution. When Emilia's daughter disappears from the family who loves her, Emilia is drawn to Reiki and through her practice finds the strength to go on. After some years of practice and caring for her mother who has had multiple strokes, her grief and despondency again is raised by her ability to use the insights gained from her Reiki practice and her own inner strength. Perhaps her experience will inspire others. It certainly inspired me. Russian/English Interpretation by Nur Stepanova.
27 October 2011 - Sonja Lindstrom Listen to this showWhen Sonja and I met at the annual Northwest Reiki Gathering in Oregon, the question of themes for the radio show arose. Many of the Reiki students there had stories of treating people in hospice, people in deep grief, and chronic grieving (my term)/ Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. In this interview she is sharing not only her own experience in words but in the actual nature of the interview itself. This is an experience that has profoundly touched me. We are looking to find a group of people who are willing to put some energy into compiling experiences in this area and the manner in which the practice of Reiki can support and assist in transitioning and grief.
20 October 2011 - Svetlana Ushakova Listen to this showWhen attending a Reiki masters' seminar in Almaty, Svetlana heard about the Reiki Home and was immediately touched by the concept. As the days passed her thoughts lead her to more and more ideas about the Reiki Home. Interestingly enough, these ideas are already incorporated into the vision that the Reiki Foundation International is holding. Our first interpreted show, Nur Stepanova is the Russian interpreter for the show.
13 October 2011 - Paul D. Mitchell Listen to this showAs the last of the series of interviews about the essential gifts and challenges of living in community, Paul Mitchell brings to us two experiences of living in intentional communities. Often, Reiki students wonder what it might be like to live in an intentional community with Reiki as a guide. Through the slow organic process, the Reiki Home is developing into an expression of our practice and our community. www.reikihome.org
6 October 2011 - Ben Haggard Listen to this showIn this second interview, Ben continues to speak of the qualities of community from the perspective of regenerative mind and a wholistic vision. As an interview changes to a conversation introducing the Reiki Home project to the listeners, Ben and I enjoy exploring ways in which a conscious community could benefit the practice of Reiki, the land site of the Reiki Home as well as the surrounding communities, and creating an enduring legacy for the practice of Reiki and human kind. To find more information about the Reiki Home Project: www.reikihome.org.
22 September 2011 - Kate Tirion Listen to this showPermaculturalist, visionary, and local food activist, Kate takes us on a journey towards the healing of the planet through being conscious and aware. Understanding our connection with our local community and our global community leads us to a regenerative way of being. The conversation with Kate inspires a new way of thinking and gives us direction for manifesting change in and around us.
29 September 2011 - Ben Haggard Listen to this showPermaculture, sustainability, and regenerative process. What do these concepts have to do with community? And with the Reiki community? Ben's ability to put complex thoughts into simple statements that impact the way listeners think/act is a gift that he generously shares during this interview. Human beings as a part of the natural landscape can be a life changing shift in thinking. This is one of the gifts of our practice of Reiki. How can we use this gift to serve the earth and all living things? A question Ben eloquently answers.
15 September 2011 - Gerald Blomeyer Listen to this showFive years ago Gerald sent out an email to his friends, students, and colleagues saying that he was moving to India to be with the Dalai Lama and the teachings of Buddhism. As a result of a series of small events, we connected again for this moment. The tenets of compassion, non attachment, and interdependence come alive through his stories, experiences, and observations. HIs way of making a difference in the world is to be of the world but not attached to the world. A clear and challenging life.
8 September 2011 - Dawn Fleming Listen to this showDawn responded to the calling of Reiki and found her vocation. Her work with Reiki has created a Reiki Community around her and around the practice. Beautiful stories, clear insights, and compassion are sprinkled throughout the interview. A woman on a mission of healing and love, Dawn has answered her calling.
1 September 2011 - Mona Nicholson Listen to this showA mother, grandmother, teacher, and now a community member, Mona has taken on a new life with an intentional community. To quote the web site: "Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat is a place gifted by nature and cared for by a community dedicated to service." Mona shares with us her first weeks of experience in the community, her aspirations, and her mission. A place where idealism meets the realism of a simple life, Mona lives a dream many of us have.
25 August 2011 - Quan Yin Listen to this showQuan Yin (Lynne Williams) is a teacher, grandmother, and spiritual guide assisting people to become their authentic Self. A Skeikha for the Sufi Ruhaniat International and a psychiatrist, she offers a spectrum of common sense, mystic poetry, and asute obervations of human nature. Our conversation ranged through the ins and outs of community, the paradox of developing the individual while strengthening the community, and the understanding that community is not always easy. Information about the practice: www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org and www.ruhaniat.org.
16 February 2012 - Sheri Snively Listen to this showIn the New Year's Show, I read a quote from Sheri's book...Heaven in the Midst of Hell. The author of the book has added thought provoking questions in my search for a peaceful world. What does this mean? Does it mean that war is the only un-peaceful state? And can one really find humanity in the midst of a war zone? Sheri has done just that and been able to communicate this with us without over sentimentalization. This honors the reader and the people in her stories and her own experiences. I appreciated her candidness in this interview and hope for time to interview her again. Be sure to read the Forward of the book!
16 February 2012 - Sheri Snively Listen to this showIn the New Year's Show, I read a quote from Sheri's book...Heaven in the Midst of Hell. The author of the book has added thought provoking questions in my search for a peaceful world. What does this mean? Does it mean that war is the only un-peaceful state? And can one really find humanity in the midst of a war zone? Sheri has done just that and been able to communicate this with us without over sentimentalization. This honors the reader and the people in her stories and her own experiences. I appreciated her candidness in this interview and hope for time to interview her again. Be sure to read the Forward of the book!
9 February 2012 - Dawn Elaine Weiss Listen to this showReiki often takes us to acting from our inner calling. This also often leads us to the edge of the cliff....and we take a great leap of faith! Dawn shares with us her story and it is clear to "hear" that she has been lead to this time in her life. Her decision to leave the guaranteed paycheck world and join those who have surrendered their livelihood to Reiki is one of courage and trust.
4 February 2012 - Lynette Kirkman Listen to this showAn encore show from January 2008, Lynette's story is one that many masters can relate to these days. The path of mastery calls us to follow our inner calling. Sometimes this leads to another form of Reiki. Fourteen years ago her personal Reiki practice led to a move from her initial form of practice to another form. This shift in her Reiki life has been done clearly and with great thought. Her shift brings up some questions, "Are all Reiki forms of practice alike? Do they go to the same place inside the student? How to know what is a whim or resistance and what is a calling? Was this a spiritual decision or calling?" Listen in to Lynette's candid and thoughtful responses.
19 January 2012 - Collene Delaney Listen to this showIn this show there is an introduction to the theme by Holly Near, a songwriter, singer, activist with a big heart. One of her songs inspired me to ask Collene Delaney to join me in an exploration of Teacher and Student in our practices of Reiki. What are the roles? How can we open to the experience of being both teacher and student in the same moment? Are we willing to open to our natural relationship of being both sides of giving and receiving in the same moment? How do we honor those who have gone before? What impact does this have on our lives? Join Collene and I in our musings.
12 January 2012 - Frank Doerr Listen to this showSeit dem Ersten Grad in Reiki im Jahr 1993 hat Frank Doerr sich stetig seinem Reiki-Weg gewidmet. Auf diesem persönlichen Weg konnte er dabei nun einen Traum verwirklichen, den er 1997 hatte: In diesem Jahr wird die dritte jährliche Reiki Convention in Deutschland stattfinden, die ganz offiziell für alle Formen der Praxis, die auf Mikao Usui zurückzuführen sind, offen ist. Für viele Leute ist dies die Kulmination eines Heilungsprozeses - zusammenzukommen und über Reiki, ihre gemeinsame Leidenschaft, zu sprechen. Eine inspirierende Reiki- Geschichte die vielleicht auch Heilung innerhalb der Reikigemeinschaft in sich birgt, Diese Radiosendung ist auf Deutsch und Englisch. Übersetzung von Shantika D. Schnedler, Portland, Oregon. Frank Doerr immersed himself in Reiki after taking the First Degree in 1993 and kept following his own path. He followed this path and a Reiki dream he had in 1997. This year will be the third annual Reiki Convention in Germany that is clearly open to all forms of practice that come from Mikao Usui. This has been the culmination of a healing process for many people....to be able to come together and talk about Reiki, the common passion for all those attending. An inspiring Reiki story and perhaps a healing within the Reiki community itself. This broadcast is in German and English. Interpretation by Shantika D. Schnedler of Portland Oregon. www.reiki-convention.de
5 January 2012 - Phyllis Furumoto/Paul Mitchell Listen to this showIn December of 2008, Phyllis interviewed Paul Mitchell, a master also initiated by Hawayo Takata. They reminisced about the masters who had been initiated by her. Since this interview, several of the masters have passed their final transition... leaving just a handful of the original 21 present today. The dynamic teaching Hawayo Takata imparted was not from a written outline, but from her decades of experience with Reiki and the trust she had in the relationship of Reiki with each student.
30 December 2011 - Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this showIn keeping with the focus of the end of the calendar year and the beginning of a new one, Phyllis leads listeners through a time of Reiki treatment. She uses her experiences and insights from the year to remind us of balancing essence and form, of joining heart and power, and of connecting to each other. The theme this year is inspiration. Music by Daniel Ho "Hawaiian Healing." Reading from "Heaven in the Midst of Hell" by Sheri Snively.
22 December 2011 - Linda Sola Listen to this showHaving met Linda in 1980 in the Kootenay area of British Columbia, Canada, I was happy to meet her again. As we shared about our long time connection, I realized that she would have some interesting stories about her experience with Hawayo Takata. The story of her early and deep connection with Reiki unfolds during this conversation, demonstrating the lasting influence of Hawayo Takata on her students and their lives. Linda shares how the principles she received through her classes with Hawayo Takata transferred to her passion for teaching massage.
15 December 2011 - Vivian Kimura Listen to this showIn 1977, Vivian's eldest daughter was born with a severe disability. This meant that she would not live a long life and did not have the usual possibilities of a child for communication and development. Vivian and her husband felt that Celeste was a gift and through this gift of a child, Vivian found Reiki. Hawayo Takata treated Celeste through the first years of her life and the family went to take the Reiki class. Vivian gives us an intimate look into the Hawaiian way of family life. The show is a shorter than usual but full of a mother's love for her children and her memories of Hawayo Takata.
8 December 2011 - Colin Powell Listen to this showThe modern world of Reiki has become a "tapestry of color and textures." Colin Powell came to Reiki in 1998 and since then, has embarked on a journey through the maze of information on the internet and in books to find his truth for his practice. His journey lead him to Japan and to the place he is now, a Master who offers "Reiki: pure and simple." During his journey, his Reiki practice sustained him and became a strong thread in his life. A compelling and insightful man, Colin is a master who brings the energy of congruency to his students and practice.
24 November 2011 - Wilhelmina Raupl Listen to this showLiving with traumatic events without working with them creates an unstable foundation. Often a person can live his or her life without working with this foundation. Sometimes, withe the assistance of Reiki and our focus for a fulfilling life, this foundation will come up to be reworked. In this case, being let go from her job and the death of her mother triggered a two year process that has been life altering and healing. Wilhelmina shows us that the magic of timing and the trust in her inner voice has given her a new beginning.
17 November 2011 - Jane McCabe Listen to this showEncore show from May 2008! This show tunes in to the PTSD that often appears in servicemen and women who serve in military combat zones. Jane was working as a consultant in a Veteran's Hospital and assisted patients in planning their own program of healing in palliative care. Through her treatments in other parts of the hospital, she shares with us stories of peace, the struggle of the medical community to serve the veterans, and the gifts she has received through these experiences. Jane brings to us the needs of the veterans to regain their equilibrium as human beings, as family members, and as members of a society that sometimes questions the validity of their service.
10 November 2011 - Fran Freeman Listen to this showPost Traumatic Stress Disorder is more than just not coping. Recognized now by the medical community as a physical, emotional, and mental response to a traumatic event, this disorder may be more prevalent than we realize. When people come out of an acknowledged obviously prolonged stressful situation such as being in a war zone or being abused continually it is not difficult to accept that something has happened. Fran's experience of being bullied in her place of work has brought her to a deep place of self awareness and compassion for herself and others in similar states of being. Her story is one of courage and insight.
3 November 2011 - Emilia Kulesh Listen to this showThere are many ways of going through the ups and downs of tragic circumstances in one's life. Much seems to depend on our own personal constitution. When Emilia's daughter disappears from the family who loves her, Emilia is drawn to Reiki and through her practice finds the strength to go on. After some years of practice and caring for her mother who has had multiple strokes, her grief and despondency again is raised by her ability to use the insights gained from her Reiki practice and her own inner strength. Perhaps her experience will inspire others. It certainly inspired me. Russian/English Interpretation by Nur Stepanova.
27 October 2011 - Sonja Lindstrom Listen to this showWhen Sonja and I met at the annual Northwest Reiki Gathering in Oregon, the question of themes for the radio show arose. Many of the Reiki students there had stories of treating people in hospice, people in deep grief, and chronic grieving (my term)/ Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. In this interview she is sharing not only her own experience in words but in the actual nature of the interview itself. This is an experience that has profoundly touched me. We are looking to find a group of people who are willing to put some energy into compiling experiences in this area and the manner in which the practice of Reiki can support and assist in transitioning and grief.
20 October 2011 - Svetlana Ushakova Listen to this showWhen attending a Reiki masters' seminar in Almaty, Svetlana heard about the Reiki Home and was immediately touched by the concept. As the days passed her thoughts lead her to more and more ideas about the Reiki Home. Interestingly enough, these ideas are already incorporated into the vision that the Reiki Foundation International is holding. Our first interpreted show, Nur Stepanova is the Russian interpreter for the show.
13 October 2011 - Paul D. Mitchell Listen to this showAs the last of the series of interviews about the essential gifts and challenges of living in community, Paul Mitchell brings to us two experiences of living in intentional communities. Often, Reiki students wonder what it might be like to live in an intentional community with Reiki as a guide. Through the slow organic process, the Reiki Home is developing into an expression of our practice and our community. www.reikihome.org
6 October 2011 - Ben Haggard Listen to this showIn this second interview, Ben continues to speak of the qualities of community from the perspective of regenerative mind and a wholistic vision. As an interview changes to a conversation introducing the Reiki Home project to the listeners, Ben and I enjoy exploring ways in which a conscious community could benefit the practice of Reiki, the land site of the Reiki Home as well as the surrounding communities, and creating an enduring legacy for the practice of Reiki and human kind. To find more information about the Reiki Home Project: www.reikihome.org.
22 September 2011 - Kate Tirion Listen to this showPermaculturalist, visionary, and local food activist, Kate takes us on a journey towards the healing of the planet through being conscious and aware. Understanding our connection with our local community and our global community leads us to a regenerative way of being. The conversation with Kate inspires a new way of thinking and gives us direction for manifesting change in and around us.
29 September 2011 - Ben Haggard Listen to this showPermaculture, sustainability, and regenerative process. What do these concepts have to do with community? And with the Reiki community? Ben's ability to put complex thoughts into simple statements that impact the way listeners think/act is a gift that he generously shares during this interview. Human beings as a part of the natural landscape can be a life changing shift in thinking. This is one of the gifts of our practice of Reiki. How can we use this gift to serve the earth and all living things? A question Ben eloquently answers.
15 September 2011 - Gerald Blomeyer Listen to this showFive years ago Gerald sent out an email to his friends, students, and colleagues saying that he was moving to India to be with the Dalai Lama and the teachings of Buddhism. As a result of a series of small events, we connected again for this moment. The tenets of compassion, non attachment, and interdependence come alive through his stories, experiences, and observations. HIs way of making a difference in the world is to be of the world but not attached to the world. A clear and challenging life.
8 September 2011 - Dawn Fleming Listen to this showDawn responded to the calling of Reiki and found her vocation. Her work with Reiki has created a Reiki Community around her and around the practice. Beautiful stories, clear insights, and compassion are sprinkled throughout the interview. A woman on a mission of healing and love, Dawn has answered her calling.
1 September 2011 - Mona Nicholson Listen to this showA mother, grandmother, teacher, and now a community member, Mona has taken on a new life with an intentional community. To quote the web site: "Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat is a place gifted by nature and cared for by a community dedicated to service." Mona shares with us her first weeks of experience in the community, her aspirations, and her mission. A place where idealism meets the realism of a simple life, Mona lives a dream many of us have.
25 August 2011 - Quan Yin Listen to this showQuan Yin (Lynne Williams) is a teacher, grandmother, and spiritual guide assisting people to become their authentic Self. A Skeikha for the Sufi Ruhaniat International and a psychiatrist, she offers a spectrum of common sense, mystic poetry, and asute obervations of human nature. Our conversation ranged through the ins and outs of community, the paradox of developing the individual while strengthening the community, and the understanding that community is not always easy. Information about the practice: www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org and www.ruhaniat.org.
