08 Apr A SHINING LIGHT ~ BRIAN’S REIKI JOURNEY
I’m excited to share more REIKI SHINE! REIKI SHINE is the Inner Light, Wisdom and Insight inspired from one’s personal journey with Reiki in his/her/their own words. A journey with Reiki is personal, unique, always inspiring and insightful. Read on!
Brian (@expansion_health_and_wellness) is a Soul-centered, Spiritually Guided, Compassionate and Dedicated Reiki Master/Teacher. His healing is powerful and deep. His presence is warm and nurturing. Brian is an equally Dedicated Father and Husband. His passion for truth, equity and love shines through his projects focused on healing people, animals and the planet. Thank you Brian for sharing your insights and inspirations with us!
What Brought You to Reiki to Begin With?
When my Reiki journey started last year I was in a really low spot in my life at that time. My anxiety had reached an all-time high: I was taking daily anxiety medications, blood pressure and benzodiazepine medications as needed, and was still really struggling. I had a constant negative self-loop replaying in my head over and over. I was drinking to numb myself and to escape from the anxiety I was dealing with in my life. I was not there as much as I should have been for my wife and children (at the time I had one toddler and one baby in the womb) as I was just trying to get by. The pandemic and some failed business ventures had really taken its toll on me. This had left me void of any confidence or self-worth.
Around January or February of last year, my dear friend Connor told me about this breathing technique called Conscious Breathwork where one uses the breath to alter their conscious state, allowing one to dive into their subconscious to release energies and traumas that no longer serve them at this time. My first experience was one of the most spiritual and important events of my life to that point. I felt the stressors of my life melt away as I was enveloped in a white cocoon of light and felt safe, secure, and one with Source. It was truly transforming, and because I felt so grateful I knew I had to learn this and become a practitioner.
At the time I had never even heard of Reiki. Something else really interesting happened, my intuition or perhaps my Spirit Guides led me to search for something else – something that could be utilized everyday. I searched online for energy healing and found Michel’s page, and I knew I wanted to train in this modality as well as breathwork. I just had a knowing and it felt so right.
Before I took my first class I decided I better try a Reiki session first. Even though I knew I wanted to learn Reiki I was still a little skeptical as all of this was so new to me. I decided that the best way to see if it was real was to try a remote Reiki session. Again, I felt the white light holding me and supporting me, and for days after I felt the most peace in my life. I felt like I had a glow and people were engaging with me differently than before. Let’s just say I was hooked and was off to the races at that point in my self-growth and spiritual training. I took the next nine months off of work and devoted each day to becoming a better version of myself!
Why Did You Decide to Learn Reiki, and Ultimately Become a Reiki Master/Teacher?
There are a lot of reasons, but the main reason was I knew I had to give back. Even if I could help one person the way Reiki helped me, I knew there could be no greater purpose in my life. I was struggling to keep living and Reiki gave me my life back. It allowed me to get off all medications within 5 months. I saw my confidence coming back. I was able to have so much more spaciousness in my life. I noticed I didn’t react to things or get set off in a tangent of anger, having more patience with my children and becoming a more conscious parent. I noticed I began dropping expectations and learning to go with the flow. My clarity and intuition increased, I started working out again, cut out excessive drinking, and just living a much healthier lifestyle. If these things could happen with just learning level I and II, I thought, ‘what would the Master/Teacher level bring?’ and I was really excited about that and helping others to feel this way as well.
What Advice Do You Have for Others Who Are Considering Learning Reiki?
Go for it! I believe everyone should learn Reiki. What better gift to give yourself, family, and pets? If you decide to share with others or even do it as a business, that is so amazing and great, but definitely not necessary.
I believe you will have an absolute ‘knowing’. You will be able to feel it in your gut, chills, or bliss/happiness with the thought of learning Reiki and that is when you should connect with a teacher, but I believe finding a teacher that fits your needs is pertinent.
Reach out to multiple practitioners to feel out their personalities, teaching styles, and if the type of Reiki they teach resonates with you. Read their curriculum or ask the Reiki Master/Teacher personally what is all included in their program as each can be very unique. Some practitioners give you a quick training in a few hours, some may help you through your 21 day cleansing, while others will share a lifelong commitment of friendship and guidance as you both progress throughout your healing journey. I knew Michel was the right fit for me because she was very passionate about Reiki and truly is very gifted with words which made me feel at ease, and helped guide me into finding my true path. I really learned to listen to my own inner voice to do what’s right for me and those around me.
How is Your Life Different Since You’ve Learned Reiki & Share Reiki With Others?
I would say my understanding and love for others has really expanded. At the beginning it definitely was more about “I” or “myself” and what Reiki could do for me and my issues. Now, it’s really about giving back to others what I was given and being a conduit for the energy to flow.
Truth be told, being a Reiki Practitioner, I really receive so much back in return as I am being the conduit for others. I receive Reiki as well, continuing to deepen my healing and to grow along with my clients and friends. It truly is a blessing to share Reiki with others and I have learned so many valuable lessons in such a short time. Grateful is an understatement.
What is On the Horizon as your Reiki Journey Continues to Unfold?
So much! I am in the process of starting a community for those who want to grow physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, and spiritually that is inclusive to all, really allowing us to come together as a community and to raise our vibration as a collective.
I am also opening my Reiki services to expecting mothers and children, which will include a Reiki Training for Children. Reiki shouldn’t be limited just to adults and can really be a great tool for being proactive in their emotional and mental health as they develop and become thriving adults. We shouldn’t have to wait until we have accumulated years of trauma to receive support, it can start while we’re in the womb of our mother.
In addition to offering Reiki at Expansion Health & Wellness, I am excited to have recently begun offering Reiki sessions at Cosmic Tea @cosmicteaholisticshop
How Can You Be Reached?
Email: bverley@expansionhealthandwellness.com ~ or~ Phone: (605) 731-6066 (Text is fine, if calling please leave a voicemail and I will return your call) ~or~ Instagram: @Expansion_health_and_wellness
Thank you Brian!
Reiki Blessings,
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