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Article from October's Newsletter: The First Reiki Camp: A Lesson in Support
On the first weekend in August I offered my very first Reiki Camp at Oak Barn. I received some wonderful support early on from Polly who owns Oak Barn and in the form of an offer to do the food from dear friend and student Antonia. I felt very happy to trust the feeding of the participants to her, knowing what a capable and food-loving person she is!As the time drew near, I discussed menus with Antonia, sorted out where people were going to sleep and thought about a possible programme. Finally the day arrived and I set off for Oak Barn, a 20-minute drive from my home. The weather was looking promising and my feelings of excitement rose as I got closer. Antonia arrived shortly after I did and she soon had tea and cakes ready for the arrival of the participants. I went out to put up signs to help those who had not been to Oak Barn before to find their way.
Then: disaster! As I stepped off the bank I had climbed to hang up a sign I missed my footing and fell, badly twisting my ankle. Now in the past my habitual pattern would have been to be angry, self-blaming and in denial about the seriousness of the injury, causing me to make it worse! Perhaps because I had been treating myself daily in the weeks leading up to the Camp, I found my reaction was different this time. I did feel frustrated that the accident had happened, but knowing how the quicker you give Reiki to an acute injury the faster it heals, I was content to just sit there for a while, giving my ankle Reiki.
I then decided I needed to get on with the preparations for the participants, so gingerly got up and limped slowly back to the Barn. I managed to get everything ready in time, but by the end of the evening my ankle had swollen up considerably. However there were kind Reiki hands all around me, so my ankle received more Reiki. Other offers of help were also given: arnica to help with the bruising and a bandage to support it.
I discovered to my surprise that with all the support so happily offered by those around me, the injury didn't interfere too much with the weekend. Indeed it showed me very clearly how much support I could receive (including supporting myself with Reiki) at the same time as giving the support of facilitating the weekend for others.
The weather remained good and we had the most wonderful open air hot tub at the end of the weekend. We also shared lots of Reiki, loads of food and a great deal of laughter! So I look on this as a wonderful lesson in support and look forward to next year's summer camp, which I am planning to take place on the same weekend (1st weekend in August). After requests from those who came this time, I am also thinking of offering a winter retreat in Ludlow in February. Perhaps you'd like to join us?
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For the articles from 2007 please click here
January 2008: Enjoy Your Gift To Yourself! - the healing in your own hands when you have learned Reiki
February 2008: Honouring Our Parents Teachers and Elders - especially when that is challenging!
March 2008: The Gift of Community - reflections after a visit to South Africa
April 2008: A Kind Word Can Mean So Much - Remembering the kindness of a friend who died.
May 2008: Farewell to an Old Friend - On the death of our cat Chi
June 2008: The Love of our Animals - Sharing Reiki with our pets
July 2008: Four Days of Reiki - Why four consecutive days of Reiki treatment are recommended
August 2008: A Peaceful Puncture - how having Reiki in your life can make a difference to those around you!
September 2008: The 21 Day Treatment Challenge - How daily self treatment can be challenging but worthwhile!
February 2008: Honouring Our Parents Teachers and Elders - especially when that is challenging!
March 2008: The Gift of Community - reflections after a visit to South Africa
April 2008: A Kind Word Can Mean So Much - Remembering the kindness of a friend who died.
May 2008: Farewell to an Old Friend - On the death of our cat Chi
June 2008: The Love of our Animals - Sharing Reiki with our pets
July 2008: Four Days of Reiki - Why four consecutive days of Reiki treatment are recommended
August 2008: A Peaceful Puncture - how having Reiki in your life can make a difference to those around you!
September 2008: The 21 Day Treatment Challenge - How daily self treatment can be challenging but worthwhile!