- This is Jeff from San Jose, California US - I am new to Reiki. Never practiced, never experienced, but have experience with various martial arts and yoga dealing with movement of kundalini, chi, etc. I've never experienced Reiki; curious to learn about people's experiences as I 1st encountered a practitioner as I traveled through Mexico for 9 months and triggered my curiosity. - 3 things I would like from the community: - Origin stories and opinions about what makes Reiki great to you, so I can decide more about the path I'd like to take - Connection to consider collaborations as I develop my wellness coaching business with retreats and workshops - Recommendations to people who may help me grow further as I start my business.

Yesterday we went on a hike that was described as a "relatively easy". A hike that would be perfect to acclimatise to the hight (we are currently in Peru at 3000M above sea level). Just a couple of steps in and my heart was POUNDING! It was really tough! Then something interesting happened. A voice in my head started negotiation with me. "You are not ready for this, you should go back" "This is too straining for your body" "It's better to go back, this discomfort is not worth it" etc. etc. I noticed how much it resisted discomfort. And I felt it! But, did not let it defeat or define me. Overcoming this felt incredible. It was physically and mentally straining, but so worth it! Do you recognize this pull towards choosing comfort? Maybe there is an opportunity in your life to go out of your comfort zone, whatever it is. Sit with it, listen and perhaps walk right through.

Greetings to everyone in the Community. My name is Kenneth Fitoyi from East London in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. I have joined the Reiki Community as I am very interested in assisting people overcome their daily stressful challenges. I am hoping to learn from the Community and ultimately become a useful tool of the universe