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A Typical
Reiki Session
Energy Healing with Sharon Baker, RN, Reiki Master
As a health
professional and seasoned energy therapist I have
now assisted hundreds, maybe
thousands of people into wellness. I partner with
the client to find the area in their life that needs
balance; that issue could be emotional, physical or
spiritual. I have taken a myriad of energy
modalities over the past 18 years (Therapeutic
Touch, Cranial sacral, Polarity, Quantum Touch,
Reflexology, Esoteric Healing, and all levels of
Reiki). Intuition and 6th sense helps me
with approach and hand placements most effective for
the receiver. As the session unfolds I can find
blocks and identify feelings which diminish the
clients’ energy field. Physical touch is combined
with over the body hand placements. The client is
responsible to make healthy life style changes and
improve their way of thinking to retain the newly
balanced field. Sessions are always unique,
powerful, and unfold in mysterious ways.
After the client
arrives at the appointment time, we begin with 15
minutes or so of conversation. Healing often begins
when the client releases stress and worry over the
dis-ease or condition.
Next, the receiver
makes him/her self comfortable on the massage table.
I have a sacred space, a beautiful deep blue room
with large, expansive windows overlooking fields of
80 foot pines and wildflowers. The giver and
receiver become centered and quiet.
I give the client an
opportunity (if they wish) to call in a healer to
assist with the treatment.
Then I proceed to do the following for the body on
the table:
Criss-cross my hands and place them under the
clients’ neck
Place hands over face, rest palms on forehead,
fingers down cheeks.
Place hands alongside of face
Place hands over throat
Make a T with my hands on the heart center
Place my hands on upper abdomen
Place hands on lower abdomen
Place hands over base center
Place hand on clients’ hip and opposite hand on
foot-do the same for both sides of the body
Turn client over on the table and place hands on
throat, heart, upper and lower abdomen
Go back and place hands wherever intuition guides me
to.
Ground by holding the clients feet. This brings them
back to earth and into their day.
Finally, I silently ask God to bless the client. The
treatment is completed.
Before departure, I
ask the receiver about any sensations or insights
they experienced during session. I also share what I
gathered from my education and inner vision.
The client
generally feels warming, cooling, tingling, feels
lighter, sees colors, experiences emotions, or
receives a message from guides or higher self
regarding life changes that are needed.
Together we decide how many
sessions to plan- four or five is average.Every
client is important and each one is my teacher. I
close with a sense of gratitude.
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To read real,
inspirational stories from Sharon’s private Reiki
practice order her book, “Healing With Hands,
Miracles, Inspiration and Science,” on
www.healingwith-hands.com
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Memories of Will Simmons
by George DeVoe
The writing of Will Simmons is special for
its scope. In 1942 he had been my mentor for ten years, and we
had been corresponding from the time I went away to school in
1940. Bill's letter dated May 2, 1942 contains the following
paragraph which shows his great interest in birds. It is
pleasing to note the hummers are still arriving at the same time
now - sixty years later! To see some of Bill's bird paintings,
visit his online gallery.
Dad is presently building his first website and
dedicating much of his time to the preservation and restoration of the
art of Will Simmons. His website will be 'open' soon!
Will
Simmons Art
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1. Sword
www.Samsdotpublishing.com
Published in a poetry chapbook
Passion Fruit and other Loops |

2. Crows
Glyph Magazine (no longer published) Undaunted Press
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3. Cure All Dust
Darkanimus Magazine |

4. Burning 2
Cover for Aoife's Kiss (www.Samsdotpublishing.com)
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5. Blue Rainmaker
Originally published in a poetry chapbook by Julie Shield |

6. Hand
Originally published in Fantasy, Folklore and Fairytales
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7. Secrets
Originally published in a poetry chapbook by Julie Shield |

8. Destiny's Tears
www.Samsdotpublishing.com - Published in a poetry chapbook
Passion Fruit and other Loops |
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9. Dreams
Darkanimus Magazine
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10. Serpent Portal
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11. Snake Eyes |

12. Bubbles
Published in Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine (FMAM) |
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13. Alone |

14. Crow, Eye to Eye
Published on the cover of a poetry
chapbook: Osteoporoses by www.Samsdotpublishing.com
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15. Hand Peninsula
Originally published in Fantasy, Folklore
and Fairytales |
Marcia Borell's MySpace link:
http://myspace.com/marciaborell |
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Scientific
Basis for Reiki and Other Energy Therapies
by Sharon Baker R.N., Reiki Master
Currently almost half
of adult Americans visit an alternative practitioner
annually, spending over 20 billion, which exceeds the
amount of out-of-pocket visits to mainline physicians.
That in itself speaks volumes about the holistic care
Americans are now demanding. Rapidly growing in
popularity are the energy therapies; some examples are
Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Healing Touch, Qigong,
Craniosacral, Acupuncture, Polarity, and Esoteric
Healing. Reiki therapists are now present in my own
Detroit area mega- hospitals such as Henry Ford, St.
Johns, Wm. Beaumont and St Joseph’s. Not only are they
present but their numbers are growing.
Energy therapy
philosophy believes that people are surrounded by energy
fields and these fields play a vital part in health and
healing. Dysfunctional ways of thinking and relating to
our world interrupt the flow of life force energy and
cause a block, thus causing dis-ease in the organs
deprived of chi.
Science has found that
where ever there is electricity, there is a magnetic
field surrounding it (Gauss and Maxwell’s laws of
Physics) which makes humans both electrical and
magnetic. Consider this fact-we have electrical impulses
which regulate our heartbeat and stimulate our kidneys
to empty urine into the bladder. Our cells converse with
each other not only through complex systems of hormones,
chemicals and ultraviolet light but electrical signals
as well-a pulsating living web.
So we all have low
voltage electromagnetic energy exuding from our hands
which is a healing vibration for all living things.
During an energy treatment, this “chi”(energy) is moved
into the clients’ field through compassion and our
intention to help others heal. Scientists at
Massachusetts Institute of technology, led by Dr. John
Zimmerman, discovered a device called the SQUID
(superconducting Quantum Interference Device). They
used it to study the hands of trained healers, and found
strong magnetic fields are created there, measuring up
to 300 volts. Vibration and the amount of energy
transferred from healer to client naturally adjust to
match the needs of the receiver! Because these fields
are invisible to the naked eye, it is taking the medical
community longer to embrace them. But remember the naked
eye cannot see many things that are absolute, real and
powerful-the internet, microwaves, and radio and TV
waves. Our eyes are limited and actually “see” only
1/10th of 1% of all that’s around us, so
isn’t it ironic that we make so many judgments based on
sight alone.
Scientific studies have
been conducted for years on many well known healers such
as Oscar Estebany. He could, just by holding his hands
near them, accelerate wound healing in horses,
reactivate damaged stomach enzymes (trypsin) in humans,
and promote growth in saline-damaged barley seeds. Some
Therapeutic Touch studies, done by Dolores Krieger, RN,
PhD, showed hemoglobin levels can rise in both healer
and receiver as a result of the treatment. Canadian
healer, Bernard Grad, observed at the University of
Montreal, rapidly healed surgical incisions on mice
through his intention alone, with no hands on.
Positive thoughts and
intention are a big part of energy therapies. It is
important to remain centered, feel unconditional love
and intend the highest good for the receiver as we are
giving a treatment. Dr Masaru Emoto (Japan) has shown
the world how the energy of our thoughts and words
affects water, and has captured the patterns in crystals
as water freezes. Ugly pictures were formed by
projecting negative, angry thoughts into the water,
while beautiful thoughts created awe inspiring
formations; with that in mind, just imagine, for
example, how self- loathing can destroy us.
We are only in the embryo
state of examining how these therapies help us heal. We
have so much more to unveil. I believe Reiki and other
healing hands therapies are the medicine of the future.
In time, we will see them taking their rightful place in
hospitals, wellness centers and homes everywhere.
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To read more about the science of
energy healing and astonishing stories of real healing
sessions order “Healing With Hands, Miracles,
Inspiration and Science,” by Sharon Baker, RN, Reiki
Master
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Alternative Healing in Traverse City, Michigan:
My name is
Raina Salk and I live in the Traverse
City area. I am a massage therapist who also offers:
Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Reflexology, Lymphatic Drain, Infant
Massage, Ear Candling, Essential Oil Consultations, Light
Healing Touch (Chakra Clearing & Connection). I use Young
Living Essential Oils with all of my massages unless you
request otherwise.
My phone number is
231-590-9329. I see clients on an evening & weekend basis
by appointment in Traverse City & Elk Rapids. I look
forward to talking to you!
http://www.juiceplus.com/trh40956
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I
AM I AM, AND SO ARE YOU
(A very
small sample of a channeled book... Read the entire
book for free using the link below!)
Chapter 1
~ I AM THE CREATOR
1. Before Humankind
Dear Ones, I AM All That
Is, All That Ever Was and All That Ever Will Be. I
AM Light. I AM Love. I AM Energy, or Life Itself. I
AM Energy or Life Itself. I AM Great Spirit, Great
Mystery, God, Goddess, the Source and Force of All.
I include all of these descriptions and More when I
use terms like "God" and "I AM". I AM God.
I come to you now, here
in this book and right there within your very being,
to help your remember who I AM and who you really
are.
Here's a direct link to
this Divinely inspired and free eBook:
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“This is a
message of hope and love, a message that will bless the children of
earth with the announcement that much is coming that will lighten
the burdens of the heavy energy on earth now. Those who choose can
be light workers. The world as it is now known is coming to a close,
earth is experiencing a change of course. There will be energies of
Love and Light to balance the energies of the ending of the old ways
which will bring with it a type of mourning for those who are as of
yet, unawakened.
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APPARITION
OF THE BLESSED MOTHER: MY MOST PROFOUND REIKI
SESSION
by Sharon Baker, RN, Reiki Master and Author of Healing
with Hands, Miracles, Inspiration and Science.
As a health professional
and seasoned Reiki therapist, I am well aware that
clinical studies show Reiki, an ancient energy balancing
technique making its way to mainstream medicine, is an
effective modality to help reduce pain, lift
depression, enhance immunity and promote relaxation.
Although it is a body, mind, and spirit modality, the
spiritual aspects of Reiki are often overlooked and
remain illusive in the outback of research. Truly, it
is my favorite energy therapy because of its spiritual
component. Just the words Reiki means universal life
force energy or as some call it “energy from God.” Its
sacred part, influenced by the Holy Spirit, is
mysterious and cannot be explained by the logical mind.
I have had a private
energy practice for the past nine years. During this
time, I have been honored to assist hundreds of clients
into wellness by being a conduit for Reiki’s healing
energy. People from all walks of life, with a whole
gamut of physical and emotional conditions have come and
experienced Reiki’s benefits. All clients are my
teachers but one, Zita, shed light on its powerful
spiritual side. I cannot put her out of my mind.
I reel back to a few
years ago. Zita arrived at my office accompanied by her
two grown daughters. She had come for Reiki to reduce
the stress of her looming divorce and also help her
sleep better. I was in immediate awe of Zita. There was
something beautiful about her. I couldn’t quite define
it; she had a sort of aura, a certain luminescence
enhanced by the sunrays filtering in through my
unadorned windows.
During the initial
client interview Zita informed me she was eighty five.
Impossible! I thought to myself. Her posture and
demeanor are so young for her age. As we continued, I
learned she had seen a doctor only a handful of times in
her entire life and was on no medication!
We began the Reiki
session in the typical fashion. She lay back on the
massage table in the quiet room with soft light. As I
centered myself, I was aware of a medal which shifted in
my pants pocket. For some reason I had slipped “the
miraculous medal,” a nearly forgotten gift from a
friend, into my pocket before Zita came. I had never
worn this medal before, why today? Call it intuition or
sixth sense, something instructed me to do it.
My mind drifted to the
story of the “Miraculous Medal” It is one of the most
worn and honored in religious history. Apparently, on
November 27th, 1830, the Blessed Mother
appeared to Sister Catherine Labourne in a chapel in
Paris, France. Catherine described Mary as” perfectly
beautiful.” The nun was told by the Blessed Mother to
have her (Mary’s) image cast on a medal. The blessed
Mother said, “All who wear it will receive great
graces.” For those who did many miracles were reported.
Before I begin the Reiki
treatment, I give the client a moment to call in a
healer (if they wish) to assist. It could be a
religious figure, an angel, guide or an ancestor. I
offered this option to Zita but she remained silent. I
wasn’t sure she called one in.
After placing my hands
in a pattern around Zita’s face, I moved on to the
throat, then over the heart chakra. As I did the name
“Mary” flashed into my mind. Not once but several times,
each with increasing clarity. Suddenly all my senses
quickened and went on alert.
Within moments I felt a
presence in the room. First, a firm pressure was applied
on my back, particularly on my right side, as if someone
was leaning against me. It began to move like a warm
wave down my arms and through my hands, gentle, soft and
reassuring. I was not imagining it, it was really
happening. I felt like I was standing in the midst
of a high vibration or the sun was diffusing its warmth
over me on a perfect day-the depth of this peacefulness
seemed almost surreal. It was then that I knew I had
become a conduit for a higher being. I was overwhelmed,
honored, and suspended in time. I felt weightless,
drifting in space, and imagined my fingertips reaching
out and touching the edges of the spiritual plane.
Subtle energy awareness occurred. There was a sudden,
discernable shift. It was at that moment, I believe,
that the Blessed Mother stepped in and took over.
Now keenly observant, I
reminded myself: Your responsibility is just to be.
You are an instrument for her to move through. This
presence is responding to Zita’s call and will take care
of her in a perfect manner.
My mind raced. Had my
client called in Mary? Was she especially connected to
her? Was this why I was directed to pick up the medal
this morning?
I finished the Reiki
session in complete silence. At closing I smoothed
Zita’s field, placed the emotional healing symbol over
her heart and finally cocooned her in white light. Zita
had fallen asleep and seemed comfortable as she lay
there on the table.
I woke her up gently and
pulled up a chair so I could sit close. Looking deeply
into her eyes, I asked her if she would mind telling me
who she called in as a healer.
She paused briefly, “I
called in the Blessed Mother, of course, I pray to her
every day.” Zita went on to tell me she has had
apparitions of Mary all her life. Her most recent
apparition was just a few months ago. Apparently Zita’s
husband had had been trying to poison her, hoping to get
the benefits of the insurance policy. Just as Zita was
experiencing inexplicable symptoms-nausea, dizziness and
weakness, Mary appeared to her in her bedroom in the
middle of the night. Zita said she was more beautiful
than past apparitions. “That night, she was bathed in a
massive halo of bright, radiant light. Pure silver
streamed all around her”. The Blessed Virgin told her
she was in grave danger and must leave immediately. The
next morning Zita called for help and fled her home for
safety.
After pondering Zitas
session I concluded that it was more beneficial for me
than it was for her. “Was there a lesson here for me?”
I asked. Enlightment soon came.
All clients are teachers
but Zita was my sacred one. She gave credence to the
awe-inspiring powers of the spiritual field, and I
respect these grounds even more. She also answered a
question I have asked myself, especially when times are
tough: When we pray, does someone really, truly come? I
now say with certainty, yes.
I continue to wear my
miraculous medal everyday. Even though I am not of the
same religious denomination as Zita, my brush with Mary
told me this beautiful energy would lovingly respond to
anyone who calls.
Endnote: Some time has
passed. Zita eventually became gravely ill. I saw her
when she was in the midst of devastating disease and had
lost her memory to dementia. She could no longer recall
the names of her children and grandchildren or any
details of her life. However as I mentioned her beloved
Mary and she immediately recalled every detail of her
apparition story-every single particular just as she had
years before! It seemed impossible even in the eyes
of general medicine, to pull out just one vivid memory
from a sea of confusion. It showed me again, her story
was real and once more rekindled my trust; when we pray,
yes, someone answers.
Zita made her transition
last month; only after she successfully carried out her
mission-to instill faith in all those around her. People
were inexplicably drawn to her, just wanted to sit by
her, and be near her. She had unusual warmth and
radiance even after death….perhaps mysteriously bestowed
by her beloved Blessed Mother.
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For more true stories of
inspirational healing sessions with Sharon Baker read
her book, “Healing with Hands, Miracles, Inspiration and
Science.” Order on her web site
www.healingwith-hands.com
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ONENESS
Channeled from a loving group of
Arcturians
March 7, 2007
A oneness of that which is called
energy is a manifestation of the energy of Source. An expression of the
Divine, it is a new idea to each and every one and becomes the
manifestation of the Divine within each and everyone.
Love is the realization of this. A
master is one who know this. Oneness is a different way of seeing the
world. It is a connection to the other. A connection that is a
breakthrough of awareness to what everything is about. I am energy in
motion. Energy is the ONE. Don't energize this energy with ego concepts
of domination and argument. A place of love is a place of Oneness.
You can enjoy
more
Arcturian Messages at this
lovely website...
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Note from
Daniele: I invited my Mom (one of the best gourmet/organic chefs I
know) to post 'Menus from Mom' on this Global Friends and Family
page. After she stopped giggling, she sent the following with a
promise for more ('from time to time')!
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M.O.M.
M for MOM, O
for ORGANIC and M for MENU!
Mom's Organic Menus!
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Now this mom
is into organic, but whole menus? That’s a bit much! So
instead of overwhelming you (and me!) with volume... how about the
simple road... a recipe from time to time!
We live in
upper mid New York State and have to really look far and wide for
organic. Summertime is the best, there are many farmer's markets
and we cross our fingers and hope they use minimal fertilizers. We
did get some really good news in the local 'My Shopper:' The nearest Super Store is starting it’s own brand of
organic! So things are looking up!
Before I give
you my stupendous organic recipe here is a very good guide for
buying fruit and veggies. Spend what it takes to buy the
following foods in their organic form. They are usually the most contaminated fruits and
veggies: Peaches, Apples, Sweet bell peppers, Celery, Nectarines,
Strawberries, Cherries, Pears, Grapes (imported), Spinach, Lettuce,
and Potatoes.
The least
exposed foods are Onions, Avocados, Sweet corn (frozen), Pineapples,
Mangoes, Asparagus, Sweet peas (frozen), Kiwis, Bananas, Cabbage,
Broccoli and Papayas. Therefore, you can save money by buying from the
conventional and splurge on the organic!
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Granny’s
French Chocolate Sauce...
THE ORGANIC
WAY
¾ cup Organic cocoa powder (I
have two kinds of cocoa I love to use: Ah! Laska Baker’s Cocoa and
darker more expensive Green & Black’s cocoa.)
¾ cup evaporated cane juice organic
sugar (Hey, I know sugar is sugar but it says organic.)
Pinch of salt (The best you
have.)
1-cup cold organic coffee
(Have you tried Equal Exchange “Mind Body & Soul” for breakfast?)
2 tablespoons sweet butter (We
have Amish butter here and it has salt so leave out the pinch.)
In a 6-cup saucepan
stir the cocoa, sugar and salt. Add the coffee and stir until
smooth (a small whisk works well). Place over moderate heat and stir
with a rubber spatula until the mixture comes to a low boil. Let it
simmer for 3 minutes. Add the butter, stir until melted , and simmer
again for 3 minutes more.
Serve immediately or
set aside and reheat.
Store in a covered
jar in the refrigerator Makes a scant 2 cups of sauce.
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Aromatherapy ideas and
products from Pat McGhan:
Two Great
Discoveries for Aromatherapy
I made two great
discoveries this spring and I want to share them with everyone.
First, an amazing essential oil blend that finally made a difference
with my allergies and asthma.
This spring appeared
to be heading in the same direction as last year when I suffered major
asthma and allergy symptoms for about 3 months. Four major prescription
drugs and use of a variety of essential oils did not keep symptoms in
check and I was miserable. This year was looking like a repeat and I
prayed deeply for something to give me relief. The next essential oil
blend I tried was the answer to my prayers! It is a combination of some
less commonly used oils with some strong allergy relief properties:
Ammi Visnaga, from Morocco, blocks allergic reactions in the nasal
and bronchial passages and reduces mucus production and Tanacetum
Annuum, also from Morocco, is a very strong antihistamine for
allergies, asthma, and even helps high blood pressure. One third ounce
retails for $14.95, lasts much longer than my prescription allergy
medicines and costs far less per day!
The
second discovery that I can’t stop admiring or talking about is a new
ultrasonic mist diffuser.

Simply add
water and your favorite oil or blend. The unit immediately
self-illuminates with a mesmerizing blue glow of high tech light
emitting diodes. Super fine, cold-air mist instantly billows from the
directional tip and continues for up to 5 hours. You're constantly
surrounded by a soothing, purifying mist the equal of the finest spas.
The secret is an ultrasonic generator that creates an ultra-fine
vapor-mist output control and an integral timing module with five
different programs. This unit is so much easier to use than the
nebulizing diffusers and it handles thicker oils with ease. The unit is
priced at $69.95.
To order either of
these items or to request my essential oil and aromatherapy catalogue,
send an email to:
pat_ruta@hotmail.com
or call
231-775-4829. There is a $5.00 charge for the catalogue refundable with
the first order placed.
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