Reiki Healers and other Light-Bearers,

Greetings! I want to offer my feelings of sympathy and healing energies to all who have been affected by the recent traumas. My heart goes out to all who have lost friends and loved ones. I wish you well.

I also want to share an experience I had last night, in hopes that it may help others to heal themselves and others.

Last night I attended a ritual with a few friends. I believe we were all feeling pretty ragged, but we left feeling much different. When I arrived at the ritual after watching the news all day, I was feeling powerless, alternatively numb and sad, and feeling pretty negative about the world and the future. I'm not saying that I now think the future will be a bed of roses and bunny rabbits, but I'm feeling much more balanced and of use. What I remembered once I was in circle, is that though I'm not a firefighter, a cop, or a doctor, that I do have something to contribute. I can be "of use" by being a "light bearer." In these times of political and emotional chaos, to be a light-bearer -- to participate in calming and balancing and creating healing change by radiating calm, balanced, healing, positive energy -- is a way for me to be of use.

The simple act of maintaining our ground, our center, our connection to Spirit, has consequences on all who interact with us. I urge those of you who have not yet dealt with the tragedy in a ritual form -- either in group or individually -- to take some time to do so. Take some time especially to release the negative feelings -- anger, apathy, disempowerment, numbness, feelings of futility -- whatever they may be -- so that we can be as useful as possible to others around us. (I'm not saying that there isn't a place for anger, but when it overcomes us, we lose our balance.)

For those of you who have taken Reiki II training with me or someone else, once you have gotten yourself in a balanced and shielded state, that is a great time to send distance healing energy out to those who are involved in the current crisis, to the people around you, to our political leaders, and to the world. If you have one, use your Reiki crystal grid. For those who don't have Reiki II, you can still send healing energy to others through prayer.

It is through our combined efforts as healers, as citizens of the United States, and as citizens of the world, that we will overcome the tragedies that befall us. It is through our connections with Spirit and with those around us, that we can truly be "of use."

Healing Blessings,
Sea
September 12, 2001