Lighten Up with Lisa
Love thy sweetheart, Love thy neighbor, and Love thyself.
(not necessarily in that order)
By Lisa Dawn Wax
Just for today, I will let go of anger
Just for today, I will let go of worry
Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings
Just for today, I will do my work honestly and with appreciation
Just for today, I will be kind to every living creature
5 Basic Principles of Reiki
With Valentine’s Day upon us I feel compelled to talk about LOVE. Love is a sensitive and risky subject matter with many varying definitions and interpretations. We all know that we have degrees of “romantic love”, including, but not limited to, our crushes, our infatuations, our heart-throbs, and our soul mates, which are very different from the “platonic love” we feel for our friends, families, pets and sometimes inanimate objects. (i.e. I love my flat iron.) However, I want to talk about “spiritual love”; the kind of love that is at the center of a Divine Universal Life energy; the kind of love that is boundless and connects each living thing to one another; the kind of love that is the foundation for all healing; the kind of love that each one of us is capable of and entitled to. Spiritual love is an unlimited, unconditional, untainted, ever-flowing energy that comes straight from the Divine. Regardless of what religion you may practice, spiritual love is within your core reassuring that you are never truly alone.
A good example or instrument of spiritual love is the Japanese healing practice of Reiki. Reiki is a holistic restorative technique using spiritually guided life energy whereby the “Rei” or God-Consciousness guides the “Ki” or life energy through the body. Reiki is not a religion in itself. It does not preach and it works whether you believe in it or not. However, because it is grounded in the principle of Divine love, it enables many people to experience their religion, love of God, self-love and love of others much more profoundly. Reiki focuses on expanding Love, helping one to understand the true meaning of unconditional love and increasing and spreading the vibration of Love to all. Routinely reciting and adhering to the five Reiki principles above is a way for you to start increasing and spreading your love vibrations.
So as we approach February 14th, a day some can’t wait for as well as a day that some can’t wait to forget; a day when those who are attached can celebrate and those who are longing to be attached may shed a tear; a day marked by chocolates, flowers, and sentimental cards; a day we can’t help but think about the loves we have and perhaps the loves we’ve lost, I encourage you to examine the different loves in your lives and then ask the questions, “How can I give more love? How can I receive more love? How can I be more loving? How can I be more loveable?”
Keep in mind the aforementioned concept of Spiritual Love as you read the following affirmation, written by Louise Hay in You Can Heal Your Life.
Deep at the center of my being, there is an infinite well of love.
I now allow this love to flow to the surface. It fills my heart, my body, my mind my consciousness, my very being, and radiates out from me in all directions and returns to me multiplied.
The more love I use and give, the more I have to give.
The supply is endless.
The use of love makes me feel good; it is an expression of my inner joy.
I love myself; therefore, I behave and think in a loving way to all people for I know that which I give out returns to me multiplied.
I only attract loving people in my world, for they are a mirror of what I am.
I love myself; therefore, I forgive and totally release the past and all past experiences, and I am free.
I love myself; therefore, I live tot tally in the now, experiencing each moment as good and knowing that my future is bright and joyous and secure, for I am a beloved child of the Universe, and the Universe lovingly takes care of me now and forever.
All is well in my world.
There you have it. An almost surefire guarantee for tapping into the Spiritual Universal Love. I’m certain that after reading this article your heart chakra will expand and your heart light will burn brighter. If you study these words, live by these principles, you can’t help but feel differently. When you acknowledge your spiritual love connections and truly believe that you are one with Divine Love not only will you strengthen your current relationships, but also you will notice how new experiences and opportunities will arise and manifestations of your desires are inevitable.
Until next time, may your days be brighter and your lives be lighter.
Lisa Dawn Wax, aka Lightworker Lisa, has been certified in Massage Therapy, Fitness Training and Reiki Healing for over 15 years. In addition to being a born Lightworker she is a certified Angel Healing Practitioner and Reiki Master; all of which basically confirm her intuitive abilities and commitment to help, heal and teach. Using Reiki, divine messages and intuitive readings, she has helped many people to identify the source of their pain, clarify current life situations, and successfully redirect their focus into positive channels. If you’d like to share comments about this article or if you are in need of affordable healing and/or life coaching with immediate results, please call her at 561-594-3948 or visit her new website www.lightworkerlisa.com. All rights reserved.