From Denial to Acceptance: Utilising Reiki in Navigating Grief's Stages

Holistic Reiki can be used to help navigate the stages of grief. From denial, to anger, to acceptance, Reiki's gentle energy and spiritual connection may be beneficial in helping to find peace and healing. With an aim to reduce stress and anxiety, Reiki may offer comfort at a deeper level whilst supporting us as we move through the difficult stages of grief.

Introduction: Connecting with Grief through Reiki

Loss can result in extremely emotional and physically painful grief.  Grief is a natural response to loss, and it can be challenging to navigate through each of its stages. Reiki, is a powerful healing technique that involves connection and the transfer of energy through the hands.  This method can help individuals connect with their grief and support the move towards acceptance.

Grief is a process, there are 5 main stages of grief (after the initial shock):

1. Denial
2. Guilt
3. Anger and Bargaining
4. Depression 
5. Acceptance

 

Grief can be difficult to face alone. Reiki, may help offer support to individuals so that they may begin to acknowledge their emotions and start to take the first step towards acceptance. Reiki may also help individuals release resentment and to find balance during the bargaining stage of grief. During the depression stage, as well as provide support and deep spiritual comfort, allowing individuals to let go and move forward. Finally, Reiki may help individuals find inner strength and new meaning in their lives through acceptance. By reconnecting with life through Reiki, individuals can find peace and inner healing during their grief journey.

Denial: Taking the First Step Towards Acceptance

Denial is a natural response to grief, but it can make it even more difficult to accept the loss which we face. However, taking the very first step towards acceptance is crucial to the healing process. Reiki can play a significant role in helping us move from denial to acceptance. By connecting with our inner selves and the universal life force energy that surrounds us, we can begin to acknowledge and process our emotions. Reiki may help us release any blockages that may be preventing us from accepting our grief and moving forward. It can also provide us with a sense of calm and clarity, allowing us to see our situation from a new perspective. Through Reiki, we tend to learn to honour our emotions and embrace our grief as a natural part of life. Grief has it's part to play, it is ultimately because of love. It is a sign that you have loved and cared for someone in your life. By taking the first step towards acceptance, we can open ourselves up to the healing power of Reiki and begin to reconnect with life and love.

Anger: Understanding the Power of Reiki to Help Release Resentment

During the second stage of grief, anger can be a powerful and overwhelming emotion. It's important to recognise that anger is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can also be harmful if it's not released in a healthy way. This is where Reiki may play a role in helping to release resentment. Reiki is a gentle and non-invasive form of energy work that aims to help to calm the mind and soothe the body. By using Reiki to focus on the areas of the body where anger is felt, and energy blocks appear we can begin to release the negative emotions. Reiki can also help to bring a sense of peace and acceptance, allowing us to move forward in the grieving process. By understanding the power of Reiki, we can learn to release our anger in a healthy and constructive way, and find the strength to navigate through the stages of grief towards acceptance.

Bargaining: Using Reiki to Find Balance and Clarity

In the bargaining stage of our grief, we often find ourselves trying to make deals with the universe in an attempt to regain control and avoid the pain of loss. It is understandable to want to avoid pain. However, it festers inside and this can leave us feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward. Reiki is a powerful tool which aims to help us to find balance and clarity during this stage. By focusing on the present moment and allowing the energy to flow freely, we can release the need to bargain and instead trust in the journey of grief. Reiki can also help us connect with our intuition and inner wisdom, allowing us to make decisions from a place of clarity rather than fear. Through the practice of Reiki, we can find a sense of peace and acceptance, knowing that we don't have to navigate this journey alone.

Depression: Letting Go and Accepting Support to Move Forward

When we experience depression, it can feel like we are stuck in a never-ending cycle of sadness and hopelessness. It can be challenging to let go of the pain and accept support from others. However, Reiki can be a powerful tool which aims to  help us move forward. By connecting with the universal life force energy, Reiki may help release negative and trapped emotions and blockages. When trapped emotions and blockages are released it may help you feel more comfortable.  Reiki can be 'hands on' or 'hands off', when the practioner uses 'hand on' then the gentle touch can provide a sense of comfort, reassurance and relaxation, allowing us to feel more open to accepting the support of others. Reiki practitioners can work with clients to help them let go of their pain and find new ways to move forward. With the help of Reiki, to support us, we may find the strength to better face and work through our depression and to take steps towards a brighter future.

Acceptance: Finding Strength and New Meaning 

As we move through the stages of grief, we may find ourselves struggling to come to terms with our loss and find acceptance. This is where Reiki can play a powerful role in helping us find strength and new meaning. Through the gentle touch and healing energy of Reiki, we may begin to release our resistance to our new reality and embrace the present moment. By accepting our grief and allowing ourselves to feel the emotions that come with it, we can begin to heal the inner hurt and move forward. Reiki may help us find balance and clarity during the bargaining stage, as we negotiate with ourselves and try to make sense of what has happened. And when we reach the stage of acceptance, Reiki may provide us with the strength and support we need to move forward, find new purpose, and reconnect with life. With Reiki, we can navigate the stages of grief with greater ease and find the peace and healing we need to move forward.

Conclusion: Reconnecting with Life 

In conclusion, Reiki can be a powerful tool for reconnecting with life after experiencing grief. By supporting us while we work through the stages of denial, anger, bargaining, and depression. Reiki offers emotional and spiritual support to individuals so that they can find acceptance and new meaning in their lives. Reiki may help release resentment, find balance and clarity, and help individuals to accept support from others. Through Reiki, individuals may better tap into their inner strength and connect with a higher power to guide them through the grieving process. It is important to remember that grief is a natural and necessary process, and Reiki may help to facilitate this process in a gentle and powerful way. By embracing Reiki and allowing it to guide us, we may find the courage to move forward and live a fulfilling life, even in the midst of loss and pain.

Grief is a powerful emotion that can leave us feeling lost and alone. It can be difficult to find peace in the midst of such deep sorrow, but there are ways to ease the pain. Allow Reiki,to help you to restore balance and harmony in your body, mind, and spirit.

Through Reiki, we can start to reconnect with our spiritual self and find reassurance in our connection to something greater than ourselves. This connection may help to ease the pain of grief and help us to move forward in our lives. If you are struggling with grief, consider giving Reiki a try.

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Can Reiki help my elderly relative who is in a Care Home?

Reiki is a holistic traditional Japanese energy healing practice. This ancient therapy technique has been known to provide numerous benefits to people of all ages, in more recent times it has gained popularity within the healthcare industry.  Where it has been brought into many care homes and hospices to help benefit the elderly and infirm.

Reiki has long been known as a relaxing, natural, gentle, and holistic complementary therapy. It uses very gentle light touch (hands on or hands off) techniques to channel loving life force energy and promoting relaxation and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal itself.

Reiki can provide a sense of comfort and connection for those who may be feeling depressed, isolated, or alone. By providing a caring touch and a safe space for emotional expression, Reiki practitioners can help your loved one feel supported and valued during challenging and traumatic times.

The great thing about Reiki is that it has no known contraindications and can usually be used safely alongside existing medical treatments.

Reiki may be used to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and boost overall well-being. As people age in general they tend to experience more stress and anxiety due to various factors such as declining health, loss of loved ones, financial worries, pressures of daily living and so on. Reiki may help alleviate these symptoms by promoting relaxation and a sense of calm.

Another area where Reiki can be beneficial for the elderly is in improving sleep quality. Many older adults struggle with sleep issues such as insomnia or disrupted sleep patterns. Reiki may help promote better sleep by reducing stress levels and inducing a state of deep relaxation and calm.

Reiki may also be used to provide emotional support and comfort to the Infirm or those with dementia. With its gentle touch and calming effect, Reiki can provide comfort, support, and relief for those who are unable to express their feelings through more traditional methods. Reiki can help clients feel more at ease as it offers a loving, reassuring supportive energy.

Clients may feel more connected to themselves and others after and during the receiving of Reiki, which can be especially important during end-of-life care. By providing comfort and reassurance, Reiki may help to reduce any feelings of fear and help ease the transition of death for both the loved one and for those closest to them.

Overall, Reiki is an beneficial therapy for a loved one who is in a care home or hospice because it may be used with an aim to promote relaxation, improve sleep patterns, support overall physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing, and provide comfort to those in need. Whether elderly or dealing with end-of-life issues or chronic illness, consider incorporating Reiki into the care plan of your loved one for a more holistic approach and a deeper level of support.

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Affirmations have become increasingly popular over the years. So, what exactly are affirmations and where did affirmations originate from? Maybe you seeking tips on writing an affirmation?

Here is a brief overview:

What Are Affirmations?

In general affirmations are positive statements.  Positive statements that you would tend to make about yourself with an aim to make that same statement a perceived reality. The main aim is to repeat the affirmation or positive statement to yourself consistently and repeatedly for a period time until it sinks in.

Affirmations can be spoken aloud or written down, so you can focus on them and make them part of your daily routine.

An affirmation is usually formed of powerful words for example ‘I Am Strong’, ‘I Am Calm’ and ‘I Am Enough’ and powerful positive statements. "I am" is a classic start to an affirmation because ‘I am’ gives you ownership of the sentence.

When done consistently, affirmations may be considered incredibly helpful in changing our mindset with an aim to create meaningful transformation in our lives.

When you repeat and affirm a positive statement to yourself, such as "I am Strong" or "I am successful," it reinforces that thought in your mind like a form of self-hypnosis. Your mind is taking it in as an instruction from you directly.  Your mind does not know or care whether a statement is true or false it only knows you believe it to be true.

By using repetition, it reinforces the positive statement (the mind does like repetition) and if you combine a positive feeling or emotion with the statement then it may become even more powerful. 

Writing down your affirmations can further help the statements to embed even more strongly because this method forces us into action and makes it more real rather than just a thought.

The History of Affirmations

Affirmations are not a recent thing, in fact there has been evidence of affirmations being used for many years. Although, there is no exact knowledge of when affirmations actually began, there is evidence of affirmations dating back to ancient times. Where they were said to be used by Ancient Egyptians in rituals for healing and protection as early as 2000 BC. There is also evidence that affirmations were being used by the Ancient Greeks more than 2,000 years ago with aim to support general well-being. Affirmations have also been documented in many different cultures and religious texts.

More recently you may recognise affirmations from the works of the late Louise Hay.  Where Louise Hay became well known for promoting positive affirmations, running workshops, writing self-help books, and recording Affirmation audios.       

Louise Hay also famously created useful affirmation cards.  Affirmations cards have also become popular because these cards can easily be placed in positions all around the home to be always easily visible and can also slip into your handbag for you to come across when rummaging through or popped in your lunch box to as a reminder when at work.  It can also be fun to select a new affirmation card for each day.

 

Below are links to examples and details of Louise Hay Affirmation Cards for Self-Esteem & Self-Love:

Power Thought Cards: 64 Positive Affirmation Cards for Self-Love, Motivation, and Healing

Louise Hay's Affirmations for Self-Esteem: A 12-Card Deck for Loving Yourself

How to Love Yourself Cards

See Louise Hay’s website for more details: https://www.louisehay.com/101-best-louise-hay-positive-affirmations/

Today we will often see affirmations posted on social media platforms on a daily basis as they have become increasingly more popular in modern times.

The Benefits of Affirmations

Affirmations may have a beneficial effect on mental health. By helping to support improved self-esteem and self-confidence, which in turn leads to better overall well-being.

It may help you to feel good about yourself. It can be hard to see our own strengths or accomplishments especially when feeling low and depressed. An affirmation acts as a reminder and helps to override negative thinking. 

Affirmations can be a reminder that you are important, significant and to help you to see yourself in a more positive way and may help you to take a step closer towards a significant desired goal or outcome which may help with self-motivation.

Affirmations can help to raise positivity in general day-to-day.

Affirmations for Self-Esteem and Confidence

Affirmations are a great way to boost your self-esteem and confidence. They can help you focus on the positive aspects of your life, celebrate successes and accomplishments, and recognise the things that you do well.

Here are some examples of Self-Esteem affirmations:

• I am a good person.
• I am significant.
• I love and respect myself.
• I am worthy of love.

Here are some examples of affirmations for confidence:

• I Believe in Myself.
• I Embrace Change.
• I can handle absolutely anything that comes my way.
• I see challenges and opportunities to grow and learn.

 

Tips for Writing Your Own Affirmations

Here are a few tips to help you write your own Affirmations:

• Own it! - Own the statement by starting with ‘I’.
• Be in the present - When writing your own affirmations make sure that you focus on the present. Affirming as if it has already happened in the now. Do not state ‘I will’ state ‘I have’ or ‘I am’.
• Make it positive - The affirmation should be a positive statement.
• Be believable - Make the affirmation believable. If it is not believable then you are more likely to talk yourself out of it.
• Feel it! - To truly empower the affirmation then feel yourself having already achieved your goal.  How does it feel? Does it make you feel happy, powerful, strong?
• Visualise it!  - It will help empower the affirmation if you can visualise yourself having achieved your desired goal or outcome.

 

Conclusion

Affirmations can play an important role in helping us to feel better about ourselves, Affirmations are a great tool when it comes to building self-esteem and confidence. Give them a try!

In addition to using positive affirmations on a daily basis, there are other things we can do to support such as:

• Learning to have self-love, compassion, and self-acceptance.
• Taking care of our physical health through exercise and eating well.
• Creating healthy and supporting relationships with others.
• Seek guidance and support from a counsellor or therapist.

 

We often like to recommend affirmations to our clients to help boost their self-esteem and self-confidence.

We currently have a Free Gift’s page where we have on offer a 21-day challenge ‘Self-Love Workbook’ which includes free access to our Affirmations video at the end of the workbook. 

For your ease, here is a quick link to the free gift:  FREE SELF-LOVE WORKBOOK

 

Why not experience the power for affirmations for yourself?  Remember to follow our tips for writing affirmations above to get the best from your affirmations.

Good luck!

 

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