Monday, May 26, 2014

Distant Reiki for Puppies!

I'm getting a puppy! A Yorkie! 

Found her last week. She's only six weeks old so I won't pick her up until sometime in June, when she's old enough. In the meantime, I'm playing around with distant reiki for puppies. I'm hoping it will help her settle in when we finally pick her up, and maybe make for a happier, well adjusted pup. 

In healing school we learned about sending reiki to the past, present, future, also to people we haven't met or to situations that we were going to face at some point. When something new comes up, whether it's a new puppy, an exam, or my first time on AIR Psychic Radio, I read up, rehearse, send myself Reiki. I am not the kind of person who just wings it. Learned it the hard time when I didn't practice enough for a demonstration healing during my final exams: stage fright got the best of me and I totally failed an "easy" exam (see here). A puppy isn't an exam, though I'll be tested with housetraining her. And helping the puppy feel at home. Reiki can help loads with that! =) 


Here's the little pup!





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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

How to Clear Your Energy

Hi Everyone! This is a transcript of my A1R Psychic Radio show. The second in a series on Grounding, Clearing and Energetic Protection."

"My name is Regina. I am so excited to be here on A1R Psychic Radio. For those of you know don’t know me, I’m a qualified Healer and Reiki Master, as well as an Angel Reading Enthusiast. You can find me on my blog and Facebook page, both called Diary of a Psychic Healer." 

Last week we talked about the practice of GROUNDING (see here) and how important it is to connect with Mother Earth on a daily basis. Keeps us sane and energised. Today we’re moving onto the next step in psychic development, and that’s How to Clear Your Energy Field (also known as the AURIC FIELD, or the AURA). 

Start by picturing a bubble of light around your body. It’s shaped like an egg, going over your head, under your feet and out to your sides. This is what we refer to as the AURA. On any given day, it will extend an arm’s length in any direction, though this varies from person to person. If you have ever felt someone walk up behind you, they may have overstepped your auric boundary. Those of us who live in crowded cities often keep our energy closer to our bodies. That’s because the AURA absorbs feelings and energy associated with our day-to-day thoughts and interactions. It can even sponge off others. Clearing the Aura releases tension from the physical, mental and emotional body. Otherwise, this energy builds until we start to feel overburdened. When I am under a lot of stress I try several Aura cleansing techniques, including meditation, breathing exercises, singing or even swimming and brisk walking.


Why Clear Your Energy Field? 

Clearing your AURA is a good way to release emotional baggage. This includes memories, social conditioning, even other people’s thoughts on how we should live our lives. Everything we experience leaves an energetic mark on the aura. By clearing our aura, we eliminate the noise that can drown out your inner voice, inner wisdom and higher purpose. It eliminates confusion. You can clear everything except for LOVE because that is what we’re made of. I find it best to use a combination of physical and energetic clearing tools, whether it’s meditation, flower essences, crystals or a quick light and water shower. 

Today we will cover three Aura Cleansing techniques:

  • Energy Clearing Visualizations: My personal favourite involves a tornado of light and water that circles your Aura,  taking any excess energy with it. We learned this at the School of Intuition and Healing in London, where I trained as a Healer. Start by sitting in a comfortable chair, picture a human sized tornado touching down in front of you. It slowly circles you in a clockwise direction, the spin cycle pulls any stuck or tired energy from your body. When it comes full circle, send it away to the universe. We usually pictured three separate tornados, some with water, others with light. This technique is helpful for normal human stress. I also like to do aura cleansing in the shower. Just intend for the water to wash away any stuck energy. It goes down the drain. You can also picture light flowing through your energy field into the ground at any time! 
  • Quartz Pendulums are wonderful for energy clearing, though first you’ll have to clear and program your pendulum. To clear the pendulum, hold it under the faucet and run cold water over it. Then hold it in your hand and use your intention to program it for your highest good. Crystals absorb our thoughts and feeling very quickly, so its a good idea to program crystal pendulums every time you use them. It takes a minute. When you are ready, let the pendulum hang on its string, and tell it "clear my energy and show me when you are done". You can also use this to clear the room you are in. It will usually spin slowly at first. Intend for the pendulum to stop spinning when your energy is clear. Finally, visualize white light running through your body into the ground. We always begin and end by grounding ourselves and by placing a protective bubble of light around our aura. If you'd like to try using a pendulum, these posts may be helpful: The Language of the Pendulum & Healing with a Pendulum. They are both from my early days as a student healer! =) 
  • Self-Healing: You can also clear, heal and release stuck energy by giving yourself healing, whether its Reiki or another type of Energy Healing. Reiki is a healing modality that originated in Japan last century. It’s simple to learn, but you do have to attend a class and receive an attunement before you can give yourself Reiki (this isn’t true for other kinds of energy healing). If you’d like to learn more about self-healing, I recently published a book called A Personal Guide to Self-Healing, Cancer and Love. The book is written for families who are coping with cancer, but the techniques by be used by anyone who is interested in self-healing and meditation. 


These are just a few techniques. There's a wonderful book by Karla McLaren called Your Aura and Your Chakras: The Owner's Manual which goes into this in a lot more detail, including healing and balancing each chakra and aura layer. We can also clear the space in your room, your place of work, etc. Next week we’ll talk about energetic protection, and how we can keep our energy clear  during the day. Shielding is the last step in this process!" 

Thanks for Listening and Reading! 

Please tune in next week. 

Regina 

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Regina Chouza is an energy healer, angel medium and the author of A Personal Guide to Self-Healing, Cancer & Love and Chakra Healing & Magick. Blogging at Diary of a Psychic Healer since 2010, her passion is bringing the qualities of love, joy and empowerment to healing pursuits. Read her books to unlock your intuition. 





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Monday, May 19, 2014

Memories of the Soul - Life Lessons

A couple days ago I shared an update on the Memories of the Soul Facebook Page inviting people to post advice they'd give their younger selves. (MOTS is a forum that I moderate) The responses have been so telling! A few things come up over and over again: believe in yourself, get an education, save for the future, and of course "YOU ARE SO WORTH IT!" or even "GET OUT NOW!" 

They're all so valuable it's hard to rank them, here are the first fifty: 
  • 1) Finish School, 2) Live for Today, 3) Plan for Tomorrow
  • You are enough
  • Trust the journey
  • Put yourself first
  • Have no regrets!
  • It will be OK
  • Trust, Travel and Embrace
  • Always be yourself
  • Live without regret, lose any guilt, spread love where you go!
  • Go on, emmigrate
  • Go to college, know you're as good as anyone else 
  • Don't trust everyone you meet
  • You are loved
  • Live your life
  • Live, Love, Laugh
  • Follow your Bliss
  • Don't be afraid
  • Careful what you wish for
  • Follow your heart
  • Have no fears
  • Love yourself
  • Enjoy every moment
  • You are love
  • Just let go
  • Appreciate your family
  • Don't give up
  • You're worth more
  • Yes you can!
  • Learn to surf (one of my favourites!)
  • Don't be scammed, by yourself, friends, family, etc. 
  • Forgive yourself, forgive others
  • You are AMAZING
  • Love, Live, Breathe
  • Always respect yourself
  • Praise the Lord
  • Get it together
  • Run like Hell!!! 
  • Save your money!
  • Lotto number is ... 
  • It get's better (especially in high school) 
  • Listen to Mom!
  • Find your way
  • Go to college
  • You deserve greatness 
  • Reach for the stars
  • Pay attention to your inner promptings, it's your Soul speaking
  • Promise to always dance
  • Never ever settle
  • Don't take things so seriously, laugh more!
  • Hang in there
  • Live, learn, listen
  • Let it be 

Read the whole list HERE




Alsoooo, my new A1R PSYCHIC RADIO SHOW airs Tuesday nights, 10 pm EST. Listen live HERE or catch up on the archives HERE. Just scroll through the list and find Diary of a Psychic Healer with Regina. =) 

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Grounding 101 (Part 2!)


Last week we talked about how useful it is to develop our intuition and our natural healing abilities. The more we learn to trust our sixth sense, the easier it is to navigate the waters of life. I mention water; because this element is linked to our emotions, and boy do they have a tendency to trip us up! Think of a boat sailing through choppy waters, and how eager you would be to get back to shore. That's because the earth provides natural stability. Along the same lines, a firm sense of grounding is essential for energy workers. Which brings me to this week's topic: grounding!


So what is grounding?

Let's ask the expert ... A few months ago I had the pleasure of featuring Justin Bonnet from Healing for Grounding on my blog. Like so many spiritual seekers, Justin's energy is naturally "UP THERE" and he's had quite a journey bringing it back to earth. I am borrowing some of Justin's ideas today. I'd like to send him a big thank you for helping me with today's show! =) 
Justin defines grounding as "the quality of our connection with the earth." A firm sense of grounding will let us feel comfortable in our bodies, in our life and in our surroundings. Grounded people live in the moment, enthusiastically, rather than in their minds. It keeps us in the Now.
It's also the cornerstone of energy work. Energy Healers often use the GAPP protocol, where we Ground, Attune and Protect our Energy before asking Spirit for permission to begin the healing session). We learn to do this before every session because it keeps us safe. It also enhances our ability to channel healing energy. Think of the human body as a grounding rod, the excess energy has to run into the ground, or it will overheat the building (in this case, the healer). Grounding provides an easy outlet for all kinds of personal energy. That could be your own feelings, or emotions that you may have absorbed from other people. Grounding is vital for healers, it's also useful in daily life.


How do you GROUND yourself?

There are plenty of techniques to choose from. Yoga, Tai Chi and breath work are very effective, basically, anything that brings your attention to your body and how it feels. Spending time in nature also works wonders. Eating fresh vegetables can also be grounding. And my personal favorite: grounding meditations where you see and feel earth energy run through your body. The emphasis has to be on how it feels, to make it real, otherwise the exercise could be purely mental. The techniques are simple, the “quote un-quote” hard part is remembering to check-in every day.

Grounding is a daily practice, not a one-time fix, so it does require a bit of dedication. By now, Im sure youre wondering, whats in it for me?

Being grounded has amazing benefits: 
  • Stimulate your Root Chakra: Being grounded goes hand in hand with having a healthy and vibrant Root Chakra. The Root (or Base Chakra) is located at the bottom of the spine and is usually seen as red in color. It is our connection to the earth and all of it's wonderful, healing energy. The Root represents our sense of belonging, with our families, our communities and how safe we feel being ourselves. It is also the foundation for the rest of the energy system, including the physical body and any symptoms felt there. A healthy root feeds into the rest of our chakras, providing a solid foundation for every aspect of life whether its abundance, relationships, self expression or your connection to the divine. If you do nothing else today, ground yourself! ;-) 
  • Let off Steam: Grounding provides a special release mechanism. When we are grounded, stress and tension can be sent into the ground, where it is cleansed and purified. This includes anxiety and general energy absorbed from other people. If you are a sensitive person, grounding can be a godsend. Start by visualizing a grounding cord, extending from the soles of your feet or from your Root Chakra, down to the center of the earth. Scan your energy and intend for any emotional debris to fall through the cord into the ground. You can also finish by visualizing a violet flame at the center of the earth, purifying the energy so that it can be used again.
  • Recharge Your Batteries: We can also bring new energy into our body through the foot chakras. When I'm tired, the bottoms of my feet start to pulsate. I take that as a cue to put my feet on the ground and soak in the energy. You can activate your foot chakras by visualizing and feeling roots growing out of the bottom of your feet into the ground. The trick is to pay attention to how it feels, especially how it feels being anchored to Mother Earth. At first it may help to picture green earth  energy flowing into your body. Hold the intention and trust that it will happen.
  • Surf Through Life: This is a benefit that I am just wrapping my head around: being grounded makes it easier for us to capitalise on the natural ebb and flow in the universe. When you're grounded, things fall into place easily. It's like catching that perfect wave and letting it carry you to the finish line. The wave has always been there, but when you're ungrounded it will pass you by (or knock you down). Now that I think of it  surfing is also a great way to ground yourself! So go out and get grounded! 

This may seem like a lot of information, but don't worry, it's all intertwined. Working on the Root Chakra strengthens the legs and hips, or vice versa. Try a few approaches and see what works for you. Some people are better at grounding through their legs with yoga. Others are good with meditation. Please visit Justin Bonnet's blog for more details: HealingforGrounding.com. You'll find lots of useful info on crystals, essential oils, massages and other grounding techniques. 

Once you are grounded, visualise a soft white light around your Aura. This serves to protect your energy and keep it clear, so you can go about your day with no fuss.

Read Chakra Healing & Magick more on grounding, clearing and shielding your energy. There  you'll find an introduction to the energy body, the auras, chakras, etc. Thank You for tuning in! =) 


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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

I'm a Certified Realm Reader!


As of this week, I am a Certified Realm Reader. Yay! What are realm readings? Something magical and maybe not quite literal. Its based on the notion that human beings reincarnate, and that we're not always human beings in each life. Some people come from angelic backgrounds (affinity with angels), others are very close to the earth and the animal kingdom (elementals) and still others, have been around the block sooo many times, that they're WISE OLD SOULS. It's a fun course to take and it is defintely thought provoking to see people that way, whether you believe in reincarnation or not. You could also say, certain people embody the qualities that we associate with sages, angels, or even nature. 

Identifying a person's realm can help you understand what motivates them, how they relate to others, and what their life purpose and passions might be. 

I am glad to take one of Doreen Virtue's certification classes, if for no other reason, that I love her cards and use them A LOT on this blog, on my Facebook page, and in readings. It was time for a new energy exchange, and signing up for a certification class is a good way to go about it. Of course, I also learn to do Realm Readings and hopefully I can incorporate them into my work. Doreen has a realm reader book (also fab!)  Just so you know, its very sci-fi and fanciful. 

Also good fun! 





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Friday, May 9, 2014

How do Flower Essences Work?

I am halfway done with writing my next book, which sounds wonderful, unless I admit I've been stuck for the past month or so. Earlier this week I booked an appointment with my favourite flower healer. More than anything, I needed to get going again and I was hoping she could help. I've been taking a mix of flower essences since Tuesday. Yesterday I finally finished that chapter I'd been stuck on. Phew! 

How do flower essences work? 

The way I understand it, each flower has a vibrational pattern which can be used to soften aspects of our personality. Especially quirks that sabotage your life. Say for example, it's in your nature to underestimate yourself. You could take the Bach Flower Essence Larch and with time, your confidence would increase. It would make it easier to rise to new challenges. We can also rely on essences to help us through temporary problems. For example, Elm could help a person who is feeling overwhelmed by responsibility after a big life change. 

Bach Flowers are wonderful, I also really love the Australian Bush Flower Essences and the Alaskan Essences, especially their space clearing and protection sprays. I am a self-study amateur when it comes to flower healing. I'll go to Whole Foods and read through the descriptions, picking out the essences that fit my current mental and emotional state. Over time, I have accumulated maybe 15-20 essences which I take as and when I need them. One of the essences I chose also happens to relate to my star sign. 

You can also used a quartz pendulum to discover which essences you need. I do this at home with the ones I already have, lining up the bottles so that the labels face away from me. This way, I am not influenced by what I think I need. Then I glide the pendulum over the bottles and let is say YES or NO. When I did this last month, I got LARCH (underestimating myself, low confidence, thinking others are more capable) as well as ASPEN (inflexible mind, being too strict with yourself or others, narrow minded). 

That odd combination fit my mental state perfectly! How could I be imposing, if I was also underestimating myself? The mental flexibility helped me open up to different ways of doing things, which I needed. If you're the type to paint yourself into a corner with rigid thinking, then ASPEN is for you! I have a life long habit of underestimating myself, and then realising I could have done the job as well as anyone else. That is where Larch comes in handy. I took these essences for about two weeks and then stopped. Part of being able to choose your own essences is having the self-awareness and introspection to be honest when you're blocking your progress in some way. We all have our blind spots, and its also possible to meditate and ask your Higher Self for answers =) 

Sooo, I hope you consider flower healing! I have a sneaking suspicion that you might enjoy the same effect if you fill your home with the flowers you need. Sometimes I buy flowers by color to stimulate a particular chakra. Also helps! 

Read Dr Bach's Book

Dr Edward Bachs flower remedies were meant to be a Do-It-Yourself emotional and mental support system and his manual with recipes, uses and applications is available at BachCentre.com. Read it to get started with essences! Hope it helps =) 




Reiki hugs, 
Regina  





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Regina Chouza is an energy healer, angel medium and the author of A Personal Guide to Self-Healing, Cancer & Love and Chakra Healing & Magick. Blogging at Diary of a Psychic Healer since 2010, her passion is bringing the qualities of love, joy and empowerment to healing pursuits. Read her books to unlock your intuition.