The idea of starting this community was born 1 year ago. Its so amazing to reflect and think back on all the beautiful moments and connections that happened along the way. For me personally, it has been transformative too. Being part of this community asked me to get involved, instead of my tendency of being a passive spectator. It also gave me the courage to express myself more. In a safe space, with likeminded people, where there is no judgement. Where we are all interested in the same thing. Other than that I cherish all the personal connections I had with you on chats and calls. Maybe you just joined, or perhaps have been with us from the start. Either way I'm curious to hear what this community means/meant to you! 💗

Following my earlier reflections, I wanted to share another personal experience and relevant metaphor. The teachings I received from the mountains. Disclaimer: @Justin Peach and I have a habit of going into the the mountains under-prepared and overly confident 😁. Walking & hiking is one of my favorite things in the world. There is something about being surrounded by the giant presence of mountains. Feeling their power and knowing our own place on the earth. Every step forward is an invitation to experience silence and coming into presence. Within this clarity, any chatter of the mind becomes even more prevalent.. exposed. Expressing its yearning for safety and comfort and dislike for the unknown. My mind: "Where is this route going?" "How long is it still going to take?" "Will we make it back before dark?" "I think its better to go back." I can only see the path before me, not the end. It requires surrender. Trust. And mainly, the courage to let go of control. What a metaphor for life! The only way out is through. In the presence of walking, I noticed how extremely uncomfortable I felt with not knowing the destination. I wanted to know, be in control. Measure, plan and calculate what's next. As I became aware, I tried to centre myself. Realize I am not my thoughts. Focusing on the path in front of me. Each and every step. Nature knows, and it'll confront you with those areas where there's constriction. This hike was anything but easy, we walked more than 25km that day at an altitude of almost +4000m. We started too late, with hardly any snacks & water and still acclimatising to the height. As challenging as it was, it also was raw, beautiful, motivating, overcoming. The irony too, was that the destination was nowhere near as beautiful as the journey itself I'm using this experience and teachings as I am navigating a new chapter in life. Finding roots, not yet knowing when, where or how. Trust & surrender. Without attachment.

How have you enjoyed or benefitted from the Reiki course? It's wonderful to receive all your testimonials 🤗 Thanks in advance! ☺️ Write your good stuff here - experiences, wins, benefits, anything which helped you 🥰

My win is that I have started to let myself feel my emotions and let them flow through me. This is a big deal for me! I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and two similar chronic illnesses. I find it really interesting what Justin teaches on Reiki 1 about the cause of chronic illness from a reiki perspective. And emotions not being felt. I wonder can chronic illness be reversed by me feeling my emotions now? And practicing reiki self treatments. I am now 39 years old so it has been going on a long time, sometimes I wonder if it'll ever go away. Or maybe if I wasn't trying so hard to make it go away it may be better 🤔

What a journey it has been the past 6 months or so.. What began with an idea - a desire to connect people who are looking for growth - has manifested itself into this incredible and authentic space of like-minded souls. Whether you joined yesterday or were here from day one: THANK YOU! You resonated with our intention… and decided to follow that feeling. That’s not something we take for granted! 💜 A special shout-out to @Justin Peach for his dedication, teachings, and wisdom. As well as our amazing Founding Members: @Ayse Arslan @Jurek van Duyvenvoorde @Liz Jennings Clark @Evren Reiki @Caroline de Graaf-van dorp. You helped build the house from the ground up! @Natalie Perez you were our lucky number 500!! 🍀 And to celebrate that we'll unlock extra course material for you in the classroom! Here’s to the next chapter. We’re just getting started 🚀