Posted on September 11, 2011
There are lots of things to consider when choosing a Reiki treatment couch and it is easy to overlook some of them.
I am hoping that this article will help you to easily choose a Reiki treatment couch that suits your needs.
The first thing you need to think about is whether or not you want to do mobile Reiki treatments? By this I mean, will you be visiting other people at their homes or other premises and are wanting to take your Reiki couch with you?
The point of asking this, is that some couches are a lot heavier than others and so if you are wanting one that you can take from place to place the weight of it will be an important consideration for you.
Also consider whether or not a protective travel bag is included - so as to protect it when you take it out & about with you. Of course, if you are not planning to do any mobile Reiki treatments, then this will be less important to you.
Okay - so you have decided whether or not you need a couch that will be kept in a treatment room or one that you can easily lift in and out of your car, for taking from place to place.
The next step is to think about how tall you are, and the height of the Reiki couch. I myself am fairly tall and like couches with adjustable leg heights, so that I can easily adjust the couch to the correct height for me. This ensures that I am not straining myself or holding myself in an uncomfortable position whilst giving a Reiki session.
If you are planning to teach Reiki either now or at some point in the future then adjustable leg heights can also help you to find a good height for most people to work at. You can then adjust the leg height as required by different people of varying height. In this way you are catering for a wider range of Reiki students.
Also with Reiki treatment couches that are adjustable, consider whether or not you want a treatment couch that you can adjust with a remote control device or one that you adjust manually.
Another important consideration is whether or not you want a hole for a person to put their face through when being treated.
Sometimes you can get an attachment that is detachable and fixes into a slot on the couch. Other designs have holes in the couch itself. A consideration here is, if the hole is in the couch itself and you want to use it, then you will need to remove any covers, pillows etc. that you might have had over the face hole.
Sometimes a part of the couch is adjustable in height, so that a person does not have to lie completely flat when they are receiving Reiki. You need to decide if you want this facility or not.
Posted on September 1, 2011
The road to freedom for Israel began with prayer, followed by trust in the character of God to keep His covenant relationship with His people. That covenant stands today for us as well. The great love of God desires that each of us would experience freedom from the slavery of fear, loneliness, injustice, debt and past mistakes. Consider both the Exodus from Egypt and the founding of America as inspirational examples for achieving freedom.
Moses was initially, in and of himself, weak, stammering, and uncertain. Yet, praying and placing his trust in God Almighty Who had called him into a covenant relationship, Moses was filled with power and confidence to lead an entire nation out of bondage into freedom. He displayed unwavering confidence in God's power to perform everything that He had promised. Let me share a challenge to stand still and see the Invisible, Mighty God make a way for us which we are not yet able to see, just as Moses did on the edge of the Red Sea. He pronounced with confidence, this very exhortation to "stand still and see the salvation of God" on that day. Can we follow his example in our personal lives and as a nation?
On the 235th anniversary of the founding of our nation, we may feel a bit trapped and hopeless with a nation once more at war and in a sea of greater debt than ever. We may feel personally trapped and enslaved for various reasons. The list of ailments and challenges personally and nationally may be lengthy indeed.
I would rather consider the faith and confidence of our Founders which led them to pledge their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor as they signed the Declaration of Independence. This kind of passion, vision and courage to trust God, is an example to be replenished in all our hearts today.
So many in our military today, and their families, know the sacrifice involved. Their patriotism is high and their service courageous. But, what about the rest of us? In 235 years, our culture and morals and demographics have changed dramatically; so has our global perspective and the capacity to communicate instantly anywhere in the world. But, with all the advancements to make life easier, still it seems life is so hard. With all the wealth our nation possesses, still people do not have enough. With so many conveniences, still many seem so tired. The pursuit of higher education, more costly than ever, finds many jobless and in debt. Are we still in bondage? Is there any hope of true freedom?
Inspired by our nation's Founders, we can remember that freedom came at a great price. Many of those who signed the Declaration died in the effort against England. They were tortured and imprisoned, lost their sons in battle, or had their property seized and destroyed and died penniless. But, their effort in the pursuit of freedom at any cost gave birth to the nation and the lifestyle we continue to enjoy these many years later.
The American Experiment in government of the people, for the people, and by the people has outlasted any other on earth. Surely, God has blessed America and the noble faithful people who placed their trust in the Creator to build "one nation, under God". Can we do any less?
Moses stood still and saw the salvation of God as He miraculously parted the Red Sea and made an impossible way to freedom a reality. Our Founders laid it all down and put full confidence and trust in Divine Providence to make a way to establishing a free nation. We can continually experience God's salvation in our lives. There is hope, if we hope in our God.
God is true to His covenant and will protect and provide for those who call upon His name. But, we need to spend that time in prayerful conversation and connection with Him. Then will we see that prayer changes things, personally and nationally. Why? It takes a humble heart to pray earnestly for God's best in our lives and in our nation. Humble hearts lean on God's wisdom, and God's wisdom can lead His people to true freedom.
We've been singing for years, "God Bless America". We've heard countless political speeches end with the phrase, "God Bless America". People want to be blessed, forgiven, uplifted, and filled with hope and promise. Today, I was reminded by a preacher that it is time for us to learn how to bless America, and, in turn, bless ourselves and others. The greatest blessing, the greatest gift we can give is to pray.
Posted on August 25, 2011
Are you busy all the time, but not actually getting the things done that you want to get done? Does it feel like you are unmotivated or procrastinating? If so, it is typically not that you are uninterested; it is more that you have lost your focus on your priorities for your life. Often life gets so busy that it is easy to have a week or two where you feel off and you get pulled away by little distractions that all add up.
We don't need to be focused 100% of the time. In fact our bodies and minds need down time so that we can rejuvenate ourselves. But, when you are being pulled away into a direction that you know is not where you want to spend your time, it can create anxiety, resentment, anger, frustration and stress.
When this becomes the norm for you it might be time to check in with yourself and re-evaluate what your priorities are for you and your life.
Our priorities will change throughout our life. What you valued in your 20′s might not be something you value in your 40′s. When was the last time you actually stopped to think about hat is really important to you in your life? Try it now.
Is your health a priority in your life? Do you want to be healthy? If so, are you making the time to exercise and eat healthier foods? Is your family a priority in your life? If they are, do you greet them with a smile when they enter the room or continue doing what you were doing and say hi without even looking up.
We get so busy with the distractions in our life that they can begin to take over our priorities. Then, without even noticing, we just go through the motions of each day. We lose touch with what is important to us and we start to become complacent.
When you know what your priorities are, life will automatically simplify because you are focused on living a life based on the things that are important to you. You will be happier and the distractions will no longer be over taking your day. Ultimately, you will reduce your stress level because you are focusing on the things that are important to you. The little distractions that seemed so important will no longer have the pull on you they once had.
If it has been awhile since you evaluated and thought about what your priorities are, then I suggest:
1. You give yourself a few minutes of quiet time.
2. Ask yourself what is really important to you.
3. Write it down and get clear about what your priorities are in life.
4. Start living each day knowing what your priorities are.
5. Schedule time for what is important to you and watch your distractions fade.
6. Revisit your priorities from time to time and make adjustments where needed.
When you start scheduling your priorities in your life you will enjoy each day more. Try it, you just might be surprised!