3 July 2008 - John Cass and Kristin Bonney Listen to this showA new theme is introduced to the show by Phyllis, John Cass, and Kristin Bonney. Their conversation centers around the definition of the word, mystic, and the connotations that people have about this word.
10 July 2008 - Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this showOn July 3, a new theme was introduced to the show by Phyllis, John Cass, and Kristin Bonney. Their conversation centered around the definition of the word, mystic, and the connotations that people have about this word. A week later, Phyllis will speak about her experience of mystic and her understanding at this time. She believes that Mystic Order is the next step of the Reiki community and at this time, all conversations are theorical as we do not have clear manifestation of this quality within our communities. most all students have had mystic experiences but how are these collated into a quality of being? Or this only our fantasy that the experience of being one is all "in our minds." Phyllis invites listeners to call in and share your opinion and experience.
26 June 2008 - Kathy Harmony Gaston Listen to this showLiving in Denver, Colorado, Kathy has had several "Reiki miracles" in her life. Her grandson, Malachi, is also "living proof" that Reiki works. The key ingredients that go along with these miracles are her willingness to try something different without fear, to be firm with her medical advisors without being competitive, and a way of going forward with trust and without limitations as to "what could happen". In addition, there is always the question of their own life paths and what was meant to happen as both Kathy and Malachi met their challenges. Not meant to set up expectations, but an interview to inspire and renew our ability to see the possibilities and not the limitations.
19 June 2008 - Eileen Chapman Listen to this showEileen came to Reiki in 1990 and soon found herself serving people with drug and alcohol abuse issues. In 1992 she founded the Reiki clinic at the Windana Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal and Assessment Centre. Although she withdrew from hands on involvement three years ago, she maintains an overview of the clinics operation. Through the years, she has gained extensive knowledge of how Reiki works in these delicate and fragile human situations. She will be able to share with us advice about using Reiki for these situations, the lessons learned, the gifts she has received while working there, and her own brand of quiet compassion and optimism. The clinic experience formed the basis of two co-authored conference papers on using Reiki in the context of drug and alcohol withdrawal and rehabilitation and also contributed to the development of competencies for the professional practice of Reiki in Australia.
12 June 2008 - Chelsea Van Koughnett Listen to this showChelsea and Ken were married in 1978 and soon after were students in the last Reiki classes that Hawayo Takata taught. This was in the mountains of eastern British Columbia, Canada. In 1995, after 20 years of hang gliding, Ken crashed his glider and sustained a severe brain injury. He woke from coma to the reality of needing to learn everything again, including how to eat, walk, and communicate. With endless Reiki treatments, both hands on and distant, Chelsea and Ken experienced the power of their deep trust in Reiki and the support of the Reiki community. This is a story of steadfast love and the trust that healing comes in many ways.
5 June 2008 - James French Listen to this showWhile treating a horse with Reiki, James discovered the ability to communicate with him! This ability became more apparent and profound as he continued his path in Reiki. In his work today, he uses Reiki to open and develop this sharing between people and animals. His partner, Shelley, and James have developed over the last 5 years workshops that allow people to discover and nurture this gift for themselves. This has resulted in the creation of a recognized standard for the UK through the program from beginner to an insured practitioner level. The practice of Reiki is for all living things. Immersed in training horses and having close animal relationships, it was a natural step for him to use Reiki as a means to heal animals, their owners, and the relationships that are as close as any human wishes to it to be.
29 May 2008 - Karen Johnson Listen to this showKaren Johnson was born with a moderate case of cerebral palsy that effects her balance, gait, visual perception and hand-eye coordination. After finding Reiki, she started pushing her physical boundaries. In quick succession she took up downhill skiing, water skiing and sailing. She fondly remembers her first day on the ski hill. Once I felt the wind against my face a vast explosion of joy erupted within me. Never before had I felt such freedom! In that life defining moment I saw my body as cap-able rather than dis- abled. Nothing has been quite the same since! When she felt this freedom within her body she began to see the world and herself through different eyes. Now she questions many of the critical assumptions she used to hold as true. "Now that I have touched this freedom I wonder what else might be possible. My practice of Reiki gently melts away the false perceptions and shows the truth. "
22 May 2008 - Nellie Breed Listen to this showA courageous woman is Nellie Breed! She has been drawn to Reiki and to a path of healing from within her compassionate heart. Listen to her stories of how she came to Reiki and how she participated in the program to introduce Reiki to Bosnian civilians who were displaced and wounded in many ways by the war. Nellie was a little shy and unsure about her English during the interview and, most importantly, what comes across for me is her heart, her passion, and her willingness to remain open even in conditions that were very painful. The program she participated in, "Reiki Worldwide," is still accepting Reiki students who wish to have these experiences for themselves and to serve "hands-on!"
15 May 2008 - Jane McCabe Listen to this showA caregiver from her childhood, Jane has found a great combination for her life of service, nursing and Reiki. More specifically, she is working as a consultant in a Veteran's Hospital and assists patients in planning their own program of healing in palliative care. Along with this work, she is asked to share Reiki with patients. 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. War and the military personnel are often abstract conversations that occur in our social engagements. Jane brings the focus to the personal and to 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.
8 May 2008 - Elizabeth Lyden Listen to this showLiz (as she is known by all!) Lyden has been involved in the health care field for many years, beginning with her study of therapeutic massage and naturopathy. She is a Master Herbalist as well as Reiki Master. Within her expression of service to people, she has found herself in South Africa assisting in the development of a UK based charitable health care project in one of the unofficial townships outside of Johannesburg. This endeavor has put her into different kinds of challenging situations. Falling back into her faith of humans and her trust in her life path, Liz meets these challenges with an open heart and her quick mind. The dignity of humankind is evident in the stories and experiences she has within her now. It is a good way to assess what it would take for us to go into this situation and prepare ourselves for service "in the field" if this is what calls us.
1 May 2008 - Jean Ferris Listen to this showJean's deep experience of Reiki that compliments her gifts of 40+ years as a clinician, therapeutically as well as a Reiki practitioner has made it possible for her to be on the show twice! This time she is sharing her understanding of Reiki as a treatment practice and her experiences in treating those who come to her. I have not much else to say except that this will be an exceptional conversation regarding treatments and "what we are not doing" as well as "what we are doing!"
24 April 2008 - Penny Devine Listen to this showPenny came to Reiki through a calling in 1981. This was to be a life changing decision. Over the years, she has stayed in her community teaching and practicing Reiki. She has seen the shift from Reiki being an unknown word and an unknown treatment to Reiki as a common word in the health care fields. Penny was asked by a multi-disciplinary hospice program to become a part of the staff as a Reiki Practitioner. In the last three years, this work has given her another level of understanding and awe of the work of Reiki in situations that are often fraught with uncertainty and misunderstanding. Not only is Penny treated with respect and openness within the hospice program but also in the staff meetings for the benefit of the patient's care. We applaud the hospice for their pioneering work and Penny in her work as a dedicated public practitioner.
10 April 2008 - Tim Link Listen to this showIn 2004, Tim Link's life took a turn he did not expect! He went to an animal communications workshop and discovered that he has a gift. A few years later a chance to learn Reiki and apply the treatment process to his gift of animal communication was presented. He took this chance and has developed a busy practice of treating animals and the animal's owner(s) as well. Tim is excited to share his experiences with treating animals and their human companions as well as talking about the gifts that he has received while doing his work.
17 April 2008 - Holly Biggar Listen to this showBorn with a love for children, Holly's life has been guided into working with Special Needs Children, providing a home environment for children and youth living with autism, and being a Reiki care giver for pregnant women as well as during birth. Her long time Reiki practice in the mountain communities of eastern British Columbia, Canada, provides support for her practical way of being with Reiki. I find her ability to be with people in delicate situations inspiring.
27 March 2008 - Chizue Rosemary Goto Listen to this showIn finding students to interview with the topic of Spirituality in Reiki, I am lead back to Hawaii and the new generation of Reiki Students there. Rosemary Goto is one of these long time Reiki students and her family is one of many who have a three generation history with Reiki as we know it. Here is a part of her story: " I am Japanese who grew up in Hawaii and I am a Buddhist ministers daughter. However, for me, my Buddhist "spiritual path", has not been something I consciously chose to do, but rather just a way of living. Reiki has been also a way of living as it came naturally into my life. My father was open to it and encouraged many family members to be trained. Alan's (my husband) parents were taught by Hawayo Takata in their home in the early 1950's. Today, my sons are 3rd generation reiki users!"
7 August 2008 - Elaine Andres Listen to this showMystic experiences are not always what they seem. During the last few shows, you have heard stories and definitions from a few different people and perhaps these have stretched the possibilities of what "myst c experiences" are for you. Elaine's perspective comes from her long time affiliation with Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) church as an ordained minister as well as her 28 years of Reiki practice. Presently she is supporting spiritual awakening in people through her work as a Spiritual Director. Do people inherently seek spiritual sustenance? Are mystic experiences a part of this nurturing? Do people have mystic experiences spontaneously? Does Reiki promote these experiences by its very nature? Does she consider her practice and her Reiki community a mystic order? These are questions for all of us. Join us to hear what Elaine has to share.
24 July 2008 - Jojan Jonker Listen to this showA declared mystic himself, Jojan has been deeply moved by this aspect in his practice of Reiki He is now engaged in a master's course in Interreligious Spirituality at the Radboud University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands. He is planning on writing his thesis on the theme of "The Relationship of Mystic and Reiki." His passion for exploring this aspect of his life experiences and the potential for these experiences in the practice of Reiki has made him a true explorer of this intriguing aspect. Is he searching for the answers? the explanations? the source of mystery? We will find out in this interview with Jojan. What is it we all seek? What is it that we find? We can only answer these questions for ourselves.
17 July 2008 - Kandy Brandt Listen to this showA lover of human beings and being human, Kandy embraced the practice of Reiki early in the 1980's. Her path took her to teaching in Germany and then to her beloved Russia. She lived in Russia for about 6 years, teaching and mentoring the Reiki community there. Having moved back to the United States, she has been seeking a way to express her understanding and compassion for the human experience. She originally came to Reiki seeking mystic experience, and continues to deepen and expand that experience through long time Reiki practice and personal openess to the mystery of life!
3 April 2008 - Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this showDuring the last three months, the theme has been "Is Reiki a spiritual practice?" During the shows, there have been great differences of personal ideas and what a spiritual practice is. The common thread is that the essence of our being human is spirit. This part of us often guides us without our knowing it. Now after practicing Reiki, this guidance is often noticeable and because of this, gratitude can be expressed. The experience of giving and receiving Reiki treatments, the experience of being initiated, and the shifts of consciousness resulting from living a "Reiki Life" feel supportive of this essential part of us that we call spirit. Many questions that have been raised during the shows which has given Phyllis some food for thought! Phyllis will be on the show live for any questions that come in by phone and email as well as introducing the next theme of the shows which is "Specific Application of Reiki Treatments."
31 July 2008 - Jojan Jonker Listen to this showSecond Session! Last week we had a good discussion from an academic point of view about the descriptions (not definitions) of concepts from the following questions: What is spirituality without the context of theology, philosophy, and psychology? What is mystic? What is belief? and What is Religion? I appreciated the framework that he offered as I try to catalogue my own experiences I call mystic. Fueled by this discussion, Jojan is coming back for a second session to go a bit deeper into the connection with the practice of Reiki. He has many things he would like to impart and there is a short hour in which to do it. I have some questions for him also! And I look forward to the next session with Jojan, a scholar and explorer!
10 July 2008 - Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this showOn July 3, a new theme was introduced to the show by Phyllis, John Cass, and Kristin Bonney. Their conversation centered around the definition of the word, mystic, and the connotations that people have about this word. A week later, Phyllis will speak about her experience of mystic and her understanding at this time. She believes that Mystic Order is the next step of the Reiki community and at this time, all conversations are theorical as we do not have clear manifestation of this quality within our communities. most all students have had mystic experiences but how are these collated into a quality of being? Or this only our fantasy that the experience of being one is all "in our minds." Phyllis invites listeners to call in and share your opinion and experience.
3 July 2008 - John Cass and Kristin Bonney Listen to this showA new theme is introduced to the show by Phyllis, John Cass, and Kristin Bonney. Their conversation centers around the definition of the word, mystic, and the connotations that people have about this word.
26 June 2008 - Kathy Harmony Gaston Listen to this showLiving in Denver, Colorado, Kathy has had several "Reiki miracles" in her life. Her grandson, Malachi, is also "living proof" that Reiki works. The key ingredients that go along with these miracles are her willingness to try something different without fear, to be firm with her medical advisors without being competitive, and a way of going forward with trust and without limitations as to "what could happen". In addition, there is always the question of their own life paths and what was meant to happen as both Kathy and Malachi met their challenges. Not meant to set up expectations, but an interview to inspire and renew our ability to see the possibilities and not the limitations.
19 June 2008 - Eileen Chapman Listen to this showEileen came to Reiki in 1990 and soon found herself serving people with drug and alcohol abuse issues. In 1992 she founded the Reiki clinic at the Windana Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal and Assessment Centre. Although she withdrew from hands on involvement three years ago, she maintains an overview of the clinics operation. Through the years, she has gained extensive knowledge of how Reiki works in these delicate and fragile human situations. She will be able to share with us advice about using Reiki for these situations, the lessons learned, the gifts she has received while working there, and her own brand of quiet compassion and optimism. The clinic experience formed the basis of two co-authored conference papers on using Reiki in the context of drug and alcohol withdrawal and rehabilitation and also contributed to the development of competencies for the professional practice of Reiki in Australia.
12 June 2008 - Chelsea Van Koughnett Listen to this showChelsea and Ken were married in 1978 and soon after were students in the last Reiki classes that Hawayo Takata taught. This was in the mountains of eastern British Columbia, Canada. In 1995, after 20 years of hang gliding, Ken crashed his glider and sustained a severe brain injury. He woke from coma to the reality of needing to learn everything again, including how to eat, walk, and communicate. With endless Reiki treatments, both hands on and distant, Chelsea and Ken experienced the power of their deep trust in Reiki and the support of the Reiki community. This is a story of steadfast love and the trust that healing comes in many ways.
5 June 2008 - James French Listen to this showWhile treating a horse with Reiki, James discovered the ability to communicate with him! This ability became more apparent and profound as he continued his path in Reiki. In his work today, he uses Reiki to open and develop this sharing between people and animals. His partner, Shelley, and James have developed over the last 5 years workshops that allow people to discover and nurture this gift for themselves. This has resulted in the creation of a recognized standard for the UK through the program from beginner to an insured practitioner level. The practice of Reiki is for all living things. Immersed in training horses and having close animal relationships, it was a natural step for him to use Reiki as a means to heal animals, their owners, and the relationships that are as close as any human wishes to it to be.
29 May 2008 - Karen Johnson Listen to this showKaren Johnson was born with a moderate case of cerebral palsy that effects her balance, gait, visual perception and hand-eye coordination. After finding Reiki, she started pushing her physical boundaries. In quick succession she took up downhill skiing, water skiing and sailing. She fondly remembers her first day on the ski hill. Once I felt the wind against my face a vast explosion of joy erupted within me. Never before had I felt such freedom! In that life defining moment I saw my body as cap-able rather than dis- abled. Nothing has been quite the same since! When she felt this freedom within her body she began to see the world and herself through different eyes. Now she questions many of the critical assumptions she used to hold as true. "Now that I have touched this freedom I wonder what else might be possible. My practice of Reiki gently melts away the false perceptions and shows the truth. "
22 May 2008 - Nellie Breed Listen to this showA courageous woman is Nellie Breed! She has been drawn to Reiki and to a path of healing from within her compassionate heart. Listen to her stories of how she came to Reiki and how she participated in the program to introduce Reiki to Bosnian civilians who were displaced and wounded in many ways by the war. Nellie was a little shy and unsure about her English during the interview and, most importantly, what comes across for me is her heart, her passion, and her willingness to remain open even in conditions that were very painful. The program she participated in, "Reiki Worldwide," is still accepting Reiki students who wish to have these experiences for themselves and to serve "hands-on!"
15 May 2008 - Jane McCabe Listen to this showA caregiver from her childhood, Jane has found a great combination for her life of service, nursing and Reiki. More specifically, she is working as a consultant in a Veteran's Hospital and assists patients in planning their own program of healing in palliative care. Along with this work, she is asked to share Reiki with patients. 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. War and the military personnel are often abstract conversations that occur in our social engagements. Jane brings the focus to the personal and to 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.
8 May 2008 - Elizabeth Lyden Listen to this showLiz (as she is known by all!) Lyden has been involved in the health care field for many years, beginning with her study of therapeutic massage and naturopathy. She is a Master Herbalist as well as Reiki Master. Within her expression of service to people, she has found herself in South Africa assisting in the development of a UK based charitable health care project in one of the unofficial townships outside of Johannesburg. This endeavor has put her into different kinds of challenging situations. Falling back into her faith of humans and her trust in her life path, Liz meets these challenges with an open heart and her quick mind. The dignity of humankind is evident in the stories and experiences she has within her now. It is a good way to assess what it would take for us to go into this situation and prepare ourselves for service "in the field" if this is what calls us.
1 May 2008 - Jean Ferris Listen to this showJean's deep experience of Reiki that compliments her gifts of 40+ years as a clinician, therapeutically as well as a Reiki practitioner has made it possible for her to be on the show twice! This time she is sharing her understanding of Reiki as a treatment practice and her experiences in treating those who come to her. I have not much else to say except that this will be an exceptional conversation regarding treatments and "what we are not doing" as well as "what we are doing!"
24 April 2008 - Penny Devine Listen to this showPenny came to Reiki through a calling in 1981. This was to be a life changing decision. Over the years, she has stayed in her community teaching and practicing Reiki. She has seen the shift from Reiki being an unknown word and an unknown treatment to Reiki as a common word in the health care fields. Penny was asked by a multi-disciplinary hospice program to become a part of the staff as a Reiki Practitioner. In the last three years, this work has given her another level of understanding and awe of the work of Reiki in situations that are often fraught with uncertainty and misunderstanding. Not only is Penny treated with respect and openness within the hospice program but also in the staff meetings for the benefit of the patient's care. We applaud the hospice for their pioneering work and Penny in her work as a dedicated public practitioner.
10 April 2008 - Tim Link Listen to this showIn 2004, Tim Link's life took a turn he did not expect! He went to an animal communications workshop and discovered that he has a gift. A few years later a chance to learn Reiki and apply the treatment process to his gift of animal communication was presented. He took this chance and has developed a busy practice of treating animals and the animal's owner(s) as well. Tim is excited to share his experiences with treating animals and their human companions as well as talking about the gifts that he has received while doing his work.
17 April 2008 - Holly Biggar Listen to this showBorn with a love for children, Holly's life has been guided into working with Special Needs Children, providing a home environment for children and youth living with autism, and being a Reiki care giver for pregnant women as well as during birth. Her long time Reiki practice in the mountain communities of eastern British Columbia, Canada, provides support for her practical way of being with Reiki. I find her ability to be with people in delicate situations inspiring.
27 March 2008 - Chizue Rosemary Goto Listen to this showIn finding students to interview with the topic of Spirituality in Reiki, I am lead back to Hawaii and the new generation of Reiki Students there. Rosemary Goto is one of these long time Reiki students and her family is one of many who have a three generation history with Reiki as we know it. Here is a part of her story: " I am Japanese who grew up in Hawaii and I am a Buddhist ministers daughter. However, for me, my Buddhist "spiritual path", has not been something I consciously chose to do, but rather just a way of living. Reiki has been also a way of living as it came naturally into my life. My father was open to it and encouraged many family members to be trained. Alan's (my husband) parents were taught by Hawayo Takata in their home in the early 1950's. Today, my sons are 3rd generation reiki users!"
7 August 2008 - Elaine Andres Listen to this showMystic experiences are not always what they seem. During the last few shows, you have heard stories and definitions from a few different people and perhaps these have stretched the possibilities of what "myst c experiences" are for you. Elaine's perspective comes from her long time affiliation with Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) church as an ordained minister as well as her 28 years of Reiki practice. Presently she is supporting spiritual awakening in people through her work as a Spiritual Director. Do people inherently seek spiritual sustenance? Are mystic experiences a part of this nurturing? Do people have mystic experiences spontaneously? Does Reiki promote these experiences by its very nature? Does she consider her practice and her Reiki community a mystic order? These are questions for all of us. Join us to hear what Elaine has to share.
24 July 2008 - Jojan Jonker Listen to this showA declared mystic himself, Jojan has been deeply moved by this aspect in his practice of Reiki He is now engaged in a master's course in Interreligious Spirituality at the Radboud University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands. He is planning on writing his thesis on the theme of "The Relationship of Mystic and Reiki." His passion for exploring this aspect of his life experiences and the potential for these experiences in the practice of Reiki has made him a true explorer of this intriguing aspect. Is he searching for the answers? the explanations? the source of mystery? We will find out in this interview with Jojan. What is it we all seek? What is it that we find? We can only answer these questions for ourselves.
17 July 2008 - Kandy Brandt Listen to this showA lover of human beings and being human, Kandy embraced the practice of Reiki early in the 1980's. Her path took her to teaching in Germany and then to her beloved Russia. She lived in Russia for about 6 years, teaching and mentoring the Reiki community there. Having moved back to the United States, she has been seeking a way to express her understanding and compassion for the human experience. She originally came to Reiki seeking mystic experience, and continues to deepen and expand that experience through long time Reiki practice and personal openess to the mystery of life!
3 April 2008 - Phyllis Furumoto Listen to this showDuring the last three months, the theme has been "Is Reiki a spiritual practice?" During the shows, there have been great differences of personal ideas and what a spiritual practice is. The common thread is that the essence of our being human is spirit. This part of us often guides us without our knowing it. Now after practicing Reiki, this guidance is often noticeable and because of this, gratitude can be expressed. The experience of giving and receiving Reiki treatments, the experience of being initiated, and the shifts of consciousness resulting from living a "Reiki Life" feel supportive of this essential part of us that we call spirit. Many questions that have been raised during the shows which has given Phyllis some food for thought! Phyllis will be on the show live for any questions that come in by phone and email as well as introducing the next theme of the shows which is "Specific Application of Reiki Treatments."
31 July 2008 - Jojan Jonker Listen to this showSecond Session! Last week we had a good discussion from an academic point of view about the descriptions (not definitions) of concepts from the following questions: What is spirituality without the context of theology, philosophy, and psychology? What is mystic? What is belief? and What is Religion? I appreciated the framework that he offered as I try to catalogue my own experiences I call mystic. Fueled by this discussion, Jojan is coming back for a second session to go a bit deeper into the connection with the practice of Reiki. He has many things he would like to impart and there is a short hour in which to do it. I have some questions for him also! And I look forward to the next session with Jojan, a scholar and explorer!
