Trying Not to Try

Posted on by Alice Langholt

In my last post, I was experiencing some computer difficulties, and mentioned that I would be spending the weekend away for some R&R, friends, family & energy work. I also mentioned that I had been feeling a little “stuck” lately and hoped that would resolve itself soon. Here’s an update.

The computer issues are resolved. Glad about that!

I had a really great weekend, and began to get inspired about how to nurture my own intuitive development, how to encourage it to flourish and move ahead. One of the things I need to work on is grounding. Another is patience. Once I can increase my ability to ground my energy and be still, I will be more able to be patient and be open to receiving new insights. Sounds logical, I think. In practice, more challenging.

There’s a concept of trying not to try that I need to get my mind around. (Or not, because thinking about it too hard could be considered “trying.”) Being grounded, still and open requires letting go. What am I supposed to let go of? Effort, for one. So the first challenge is to simply BE.

BE in the moment. BE still. BE quiet. Not just quiet from talking, but quiet in my thoughts. That takes effort – (uh oh, not supposed to be making an effort. That’s trying.) I have read that during meditation one should either 1) count to give your mind something to focus on, or 2) allow thoughts to pass like clouds floating by – noticing them but not giving them attention, and releasing them. It’s easy for me to get distracted by my thoughts as one chains onto the next. I may have more luck with counting.

There’s also the idea of visualizing. Imagining energy coming in the crown chakra, meeting energy that comes up from the Earth at the heart chakra. I can do this, and feel quite tingly when I do. Then one can release any anxiety or worry down into the Earth again. This is a technique for grounding. I need to make it a part of my day, several times a day.

I assign many of my Energy Healing Mentoring students a week of daily meditation practice which includes a meditation and a grounding exercise. They all come back to me reporting how valuable that week was, and that they intend to continue making meditation and grounding parts of their daily practice. I think I need to assign it to myself as well. It may be time for me to heed my own words here.

When giving Reiki healings, it is important for the practitioner to “get out of the way” of the energy, just allowing it to flow through him or her to the recipient. I find that if I think too hard about where it should go, or if I focus on trying to receive information I start to get a headache. It’s a cue that I’m trying to hard. Don’t try. Just BE. Let it flow. It will get where it needs to go, and information either will or won’t come. It’s important not to try to control it, but just BE the channel for the energy. It’s kind of like being in one of those automatic car washes where the car is moved on a conveyor and you just sit in the car while it drives itself. You have to set the car there at the start of it, and then keep your hands off the wheel and let the mechanisms take over. If you try to steer or push on the gas or brake, you’ll cause a problem with the process. I think same goes for Reiki healings. Set it up, then let it happen. It will work best if you don’t try to make something happen.

So what I’m going to do this week is:

  • find time to meditate and ground each day
  • mindfully let go of thoughts, worries, and effort
  • quiet myself and be in the moment as much as possible
  • observe and note the changes that may happen

Wish me luck.
Peace.

Reiki Awakening Reiki blog by Alice Langholt

Gifts from the Universe

Posted on by Alice Langholt

This week, I have been overwhelmed by people who came into my life at the exact time they were needed. Also, Evan, my husband had an experience worth sharing that he described as spiritual. That is rare for him, and my readers here probably know that already 🙂

First I want to say that I am a person who struggles to find patience. I get all of these ideas and want to make them happen now. I take the leap, and hope that I land where I’m going. Sometimes I feel frustrated that things don’t happen exactly when I want, or feel I need, them to. It can be hard for me to shake it off and have faith that it’s all exactly right.

So what happened this week?

I spent a day feeling frustrated and worried about things. Business, money, and feeling impatient. Chatting with some friends about it, I had an idea that my beautiful new website could use something to make it better, but what, I didn’t know. So I posted on Twitter asking for an expert in marketing and web design to help. And I received a gift.

Helena Jackson, (click her name for her website), my Group Leader in the Distance Healing Network, contacted me via Facebook. I didn’t know she does this work, but she sure does, and she is the perfect person to help me. A fellow Reiki Master, and someone who really cares, she has already begun getting me thinking about many things that can help me improve my website. Look for great things to happen in the near future. Thank you Helena – you are a wonderful gift.

Then, a friend from Facebook, Fred Krazeise,(click his name) got in touch with me. We shared a series of emails and some distance energy healing. Fred is a coach, massage therapist, and energy healer. He is truly amazing, caring, and loving, and he gently took me under his wing to coach me on some ways to improve my outlook and find that necessary path to patience. I encourage everyone to check out Fred’s webpage. Fred, you are a gift and I’m so grateful.

Now about Evan (my husband!). The other day, out of the blue entirely, Evan said to me “I had a spiritual experience.” I admit I almost fell on the floor. But instead, I listened to him tell me all about it. I asked him if he would write it in his own words to share here. He agreed. The universe gave Evan a gift, and I share it with all of you here. So welcome Evan, and thank you for being a guest on my Reiki Awakening blog. Here is Evan’s story in his own words:

I work for a large community hospital that is in the process of a massive restructuring on all levels. Many positions have been eliminated and persons let go with two weeks pay an health benefits for another month. My own position had been eliminated and I had to bid on a new job.

The process had been going on for months with little information coming from senior management. Essentially, my anxiety has increased exponentially during this time.

Last week I applied for two jobs and sat through two 20 minute interviews even though I had to endure five 60 min interviews to get my current position. Both ended with a vague acknowledgment that I would know the results within the middle of the following week.

Last Saturday I was driving my children to see a movie. All during the drive, I was obsessed with fears of losing my job, not being able to provide for my family, and feeling essentially worthless. I got a brief reprieve during the 90 minutes of watching the film, but during the drive back those feelings came back full force. I began to think that I would be out of a job, I would lose my home, and my family would lose their healthcare.

Then my thoughts shifted. I realized that I did not want to live in fear anymore and that this was a terrible thing for administration to put people through – this constant fear and anxiety. At that precise moment, I felt a wave of warm energy wash over me, and all my fear and anxiety vanished. I began smiling. As a test, I tried to focus on my fears again to try to bring them back, but it did not work – they were gone.

For the first time I’m approaching work with no fear and full acceptance. What the energy represents, I’m not sure. It could be giving me just what I needed at the time. It could be the universe finally allowing me to let go. It could be a process setting the stage for something greater. Whatever, brought it, I am truly thankful.


And there’s more gifts. Last night, promtped by some friends on Twitter and a feeling of urgency I get sometimes when I feel my guides are pushing me in a direction, I decided to make a LOA (Law of Attraction) list. This list is a list of what I want to accomplish and see happen in my life. I wrote it with deadlines (in my typical impatient way – lol) and as if they were already there. There were 12 items on my list. I didn’t know what to do then, so I went to bed. Today, two of the items have come to happen. I was offered to write paid posts for a new Life123.com blog which likely will include me being able to write on Reiki, and after making one phone call, I will be teaching a 4 session Reiki for Parents course at my local library. Wow. I’m awed and thankful. I’ll keep you posted on the rest of the list. 🙂

And more gifts, although it’s not my birthday…
Dan Doviddio wrote about his Reiki healing session from me on his blog, Seeking Good Vibrations. Check it out here. I am so glad to have received such positive media coverage lately (for more, check my previous post or links on the RA website).

An accomplishment: My first Reiki Awakening Newsletter is now published and emailed out. It includes an article, a special, and a featured attunement. If you’d like to be on the mailing list, please sign up via the ReikiAwakening.com website at the bottom.

Peace and may the Universe gift you all this week as well.

Reiki Awakening Reiki blog by Alice Langholt

Focusing and Centering

Posted on by Alice Langholt

This week, a small thing made a big difference in the way I see myself. I was filling out an application for my oldest daughter (age 9) to go to sleep-away camp for one week this summer. One part of the application asked for my occupation. Nothing special, very routine. Except this time, right away I wrote “Reiki Master/ Teacher” in the box. Before, I might have written “Freelance Writer” or “Teacher.” This is the first time I’ve put Reiki central – saying “This is what I do; who I am.”

I felt fantastic!

This small act of writing in the application has had a very strong impact on me. It really made me think! “Okay, Alice, if this is who you are, what should you be doing to live this way?” I mean, since I am claiming this as my career and path, how does that change the way I focus my time and energy? I’ve been thinking of this all week, and also feeling an amazing sense of excitement and anticipation about what’s to come. I am motivated.

I did finally get ownership of ReikiAwakening.com and ReikiAwakening.net and I am starting today on building this website into a source of information, attunements and healings. Then my blog can be the journal of my experiences that it has always been, and the website can be how people can connect with me, the healer, teacher, and mentor that I AM! This, too feels amazing in its potential and in the way things are falling into place. Yes, it’s work, but it’s the work that feels immensely exciting and right.

Also this week, I have been surprised to receive guidance from outside sources. For example, a friend who I attuned to Colors of Angels and Guardian Angel Reiki sent me a message. She said that her guardian angels had told her to tell me to get and read this book: Divine Guidance: How to Have a Dialogue with God and Your Guardian Angels by Doreen Virtue. The message was that this book will help me with my readings. I ordered it immediately (expedited shipping too!) because I’ve never been told specifically to do something by anyone’s (even my own) guardian angel before. I am reading this now, and as I read, I feel lots of energy encircling me. It’s quite powerful. I recommend this book highly and look forward to the ways it will open me further to connecting with higher sources.

I am pleased to say that I have eight wonderful people involved in my Energy Healing Mentoring Program. Each individual is involved in finding his or her own way to grow in awareness and connection. I am enjoying working with every one, and welcome new inquiries and students as well. If you are interested in finding out more, please click here.

Twitter has connected me with increasing numbers of interested and fascinating people, and I am happy to have continued sharing conversations and healing with many.

Please contact me if you would like to receive healing, guidance, or information about energy healing. I am grateful for each person I have the opportunity to connect with. Comments are always welcome too. 🙂

Peace.

Reiki Awakening Reiki blog by Alice Langholt

Why Energy Healing is the Best Job in the World

Posted on by Alice Langholt

Anyone who reads my blog or follows my updates on Twitter or Facebook knows that I’m passionate about Reiki, energy healing, and all things having to do with this. “But why?” one might wonder, “What’s the big deal about? Why this love affair with all things energy healing? Why is Alice so devoted to this?” I’ll tell you, and I’ll show you.

I think that everyone needs to feel like he or she is good at something. That other people can see value in what one is doing, and appreciate the contribution he or she makes. Some people need this validation or appreciation more than others. It may be a factor of upbringing, personal baggage, or something embedded in your personality from a past life, ancestral programming, or the like. For me, the feeling that I’m making a difference is important. I think that’s why I became a teacher. I am happy when I can help kids learn, discover, have fun, and feel good about themselves. Of course this extends to teaching energy awareness also, when I’m helping people learn Reiki, or learn to tap into their higher awareness in new ways. It feels wonderful to help people grow.

I used to work in a job (for many years) in which I was regularly told that I’m not good enough, that I am always doing something wrong, and I felt very beaten down, even as I struggled to gain appreciation for all of the work I put in by working harder. The damage to my self image and drain on my energy took a year and lots of Reiki and healing to get over once I left that job. This too just indicates that I am a person who wants to feel valuable, and wants to make a positive difference to people.

Today I would like to share some of the feedback that people have graciously given me in response to our energy work together. Some are from simple Reiki healings, others are from working more closely together in the Distance Healing Tutorial program, from receiving Tachyon Healing Stones, and others are feedback from attunements. This is the perfect example of why Reiki has brought this sense of appreciation, wonder and gratitude to me. I’m helping people and their appreciation enhances my gratitude and awe of the power of energy healing. Please enjoy these comments as I do, feel free to add your own, and also contact me if I can help you.

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Alice, stopped everything I was doing & sat outside in the filtered shade *Breath became more relaxed & deeper & stronger, Energy seemed to be moving through whatever has been restricting my breathing * Became more open to impressions * Delighted to see orange butterflies and then a yellow & orange insect landed on my hand, then flew off * Later a dragonfly. Heard much more subtlety in sounds all around * Many different birds, chimes, traffic in far distance * Backyard paradise. Felt gentle breeze * Felt stirring of stronger winds * Felt their strength within * Looking out now * Aware of all movement. Felt physical restrictions * First of all the tension * Then the relaxing, melting & softening. So blessed to receive Alice * Feel a tad drousy * Like I should give in & have a mid afternoon nap * Know that to be healing. That’s magic isn’t it? * The world really is magic when we are ‘in the zone’ to breathe it all in. –Alison

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I very much enjoyed absorbing all the golden nuggets of information shared in your “Distance Healing Guidebook”. It is very informative and clearly written from the heart. I think it’s a great teaching companion for all Energy healers and new students to Reiki. Your encouragement and suggestions will hopefully allow Reiki practitioners to step beyond the traditional rules of sending long distance Reiki and give them permission to experiment with new ways to “be” the conduit for the energy. The list of Reiki organizations and resources included at the back of the book is the best I’ve ever seen. – Jill Armstrong, Lotus Moon Rising Yoga & Reiki

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The stones are very powerful! I had the pretty bag with them in my purse, and one of them in my pocket for the duration of the class I taught last Tuesday night. I had plenty of energy and was still energized after I got home that night. In fact, I had a hard time getting to sleep that night at all! So the next day I was tired – however, keeping the stones near me helped me get through the day.
Then again, this morning, I was feeling tired when I woke up, so I held one of them for a while, and kept them close to me most of the day – they really helped me keep moving and productive and gave me a real boost. Thank you so much for them. I think you are undercharging for them! – Arlene Holtz

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I wish I could convey in print how grateful I am to you–I don’t think it’s possible, but THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! My work with you has been one of about 3 life-changing moments–(the other 2 were both health-related also–but not related to Reiki!) – Peter Dean

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Again I thank you for the energy you sent my way today, I swear all I have to do is think on it, and I can feel it again. – Michelle
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Thank you Alice for all of your healing, positive energy, and words of encouragement! You truly are an inspiration to those of us seeking to grow in light and love through Reiki! I’m grateful to you for sharing your wonderful energy with me ;-)Love, Light and Warm Blessings to you! -Krista

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Wow Alice! I can’t express how much you have already influenced things that have been going on in my life with and through Reiki. One little tidbit I wanted to throw in… I see things like this as a piano recital. The Source, Higher Power, God, whatever you wish to call it, is the pianist. But in this case as the one being my teacher, mentor and attuner, you are the piano… his beautiful music is played and comes to my ears through you. So while I am one billion times appreciative, grateful and loving God for Reiki, I also greatly appreciate the quality of the piano… you.Thank you again and I look forward to a long, meaningful relationship with you. –David

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I loved the Distance Healing Tutorial. First, I found the questionnaire useful as it allowed you to gear the exercises to where I was least comfortable and in most need of reassurance and guidance. Second, I found your feedback invaluable as it allowed me to become comfortable with the veracity of what I was sensing on my end. And sending and receiving the KR healings during the crazy post-hurricanes pre-vacation time was also interesting and useful.
While I haven’t started offering distance healing from my websites I do plan to and am more comfortable with my abilities since the tutorial.
Thanks Alice! – Lynda Lippin

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See? The best job in the world. I’m grateful every single moment. My cup is overflowing.
Peace.

Reiki Awakening Reiki blog by Alice Langholt

A Year as a Reiki Master Teacher

Posted on by Alice Langholt

Today marks one year since I took the Usui Reiki Master/ Teacher level course (read my post from a year ago here) and attunement at Ursuline College. This has been a very eventful and enlightening year of self discovery, sharing, healing, and leaps of faith. I’ve met amazing people, shared healings, attunements, guidance, learning and celebrated the many ways that Reiki can improve one’s life. It’s been amazing. I’m truly grateful.

This past week, my husband asked me to do a channeled reading for him. This was a big step and it signifies the way he has grown along with me, moving from skeptical observer to staunch supporter. I was nervous, but had a strong and profound experience as I contacted guidance and typed what I received. I was given much more than I had asked, and we were both moved by the results. This experience brought to light the ways in which we’ve become a “Reiki family,” making Reiki a regular part of our home life and interactions with each other, and strengthening our family on all levels. With the two of us and the four children attuned to Reiki, there are new ways for us to grow together and help others. The appreciation I feel is overwhelming.

My blog is my journal of all that has happened in my energetic awareness so far, and the ways in which I have attempted to share my experiences with others. Sharing has been part of my growth, and I thank all who have taken an interest and offered me encouragement.

I intend the next year to be one in which I reach more people, teach energy healing that fits each person, connect with energy, guidance and angels on higher levels, learn more, and grow in as yet unimagined ways. Bringing energy healing to others is clearly my path and I am truly blessed to be accepting and owning it with love and gratitude for each moment.

I invite all who are curious about distance healing to contact me. If you are looking to find your path, I would love to help you. Thank you for the opportunity to meet and connect with you.

Please explore my blog. Share experiences, comment, and read about the teaching, channeled readings, healing, attunements, and energy-charged healing stones I am blessed to offer.

Peace and light.

Reiki Awakening Reiki blog by Alice Langholt

Announcing…Energy Healing Mentoring Program

Posted on by Alice Langholt

Many times in my life I seem to have moved in a direction and only realized it in retrospect. One example is that in my early 20s I started teaching drama to kids just for a fun job. Then I picked up a youth group advisor job, and taught Sunday School. I was having a great time, but it wasn’t my day job. My day job was not nearly as fun, and when it ended, my husband (boyfriend at the time) said to me, “Alice, you’re a teacher. Look at yourself! Go get your Teaching Certification and teach.” I realized that he was absolutely right. I’ve had other ah-ha moments along the way, and now another one is motivating my next offering here.

I’m formally beginning an Energy Healing Mentoring Program.
Here’s why:
For the past six or eight months people who have been interested in attunements or growing their personal intuitive abilities and awareness have come to me for advice. We’ve worked on a series of healings, attunements, and I’ve suggested various meditations and distance healing techniques, and we’ve worked together on their goals. I’ve enjoyed getting to know each person and help him or her grow. Ah-ha.

Everyone is somewhere in their intuitive development. Most people have goals and may not know how to move to the next step. Maybe that goal means being more aware of the presence of angels and guides. Maybe it involves increasing your capacity for self healing. Perhaps you are interested in distance healing but have been worried that it wouldn’t work, or don’t feel confident in your methods. Maybe you have some past issues you would like to release but don’t know the best way for you to do so. There could be these or many other reasons. Everyone has their own path and goals. I’m offering my help. Why? Because I’ve already been doing this for people and it’s been helpful. I’m also (if you have been reading my blog at all over the past year) on my own discovery journey and hope that by sharing my experiences it can help others in some way as well.

Here’s the program, structure and prices. All are heavily discounted because it’s a whole curriculum and I want to make it affordable in its entirety.

Energy Healing Mentoring Program with Alice

We start by talking about what you want to learn, how you want to grow in your intuitive abilities as a healer and spiritual person. Then we craft a plan that helps you progress every step of the way. These are some of what would be included, depending on what you want.

Menu of Services

Healings, when needed, $10. (some free)

Kundalini Reiki Attunement Series – $45 (instead of $60) – empower you to channel this modality for yourself, others, via distance, and attune others when complete. (Teach a person to fish idea you know? Then you can be set up to teach others after a while.)

Attunements of choice (non Kundalini Reiki) – $18 each (instead of $25) (Includes Colors of Angels, Guardian Angel Reiki, Etheric Cord Flush, Tachyon Energy, Tachyon Source, and some others that I have that we could discuss that I don’t offer publically yet.)

Mentoring guidance in regards to learning to meditate, contact guidance, connect with angels, learn distance healing, etc. whatever you feel drawn to learn….$15 per session (a session includes: 1) you asking about what you want to learn, 2) me giving you some detailed suggestions, resources, instruction, practice plan, and then 3) responding to your feedback/questions. Each “session” is a theme-based unit we’ll explore together based on what you feel drawn to learn). Includes a copy of the Distance Healing Guidebook ebook I created. (Alternative to paying for this mentoring guidance per session is a flat rate $50 per month for unlimited sessions. This is a good option if you want to have 6 or more sessions per month.) Note: The guidance is part of the Energy Healing Mentoring Program and at least two individual sessions are necessary for the discounted attunements. Healings and attunements are priced as listed.

My friendship and caring about your experiences and development – hey you already have that, you know! Regardless, that’s there for you. (Priceless – lol).

Pay as we go. You set the pace. I’ll be here to discuss your progress, experiences, questions, timing, whatever is helpful. I am also open to partial trades or other financial arrangements. My main goal is to help you get where you want to be. Your potential is unlimited and I’d like to help you realize that and achieve it.

How to sign up? Email me. Tell me about your goals. Let’s begin! I’m excited to work with you.

Peace.

Reiki Awakening Reiki blog by Alice Langholt