You Came To The Right Place

BECAUSE YOU DESERVE SUPPORT | …IF YOU WANT IT

It’s important that you know why you’re here

And that you know you have a choice.

We’re connected in the virtual newsletter space because:

✨we’re friends (hi!👋🏻)

✨you had a Reiki session with me

✨you attended a Reiki training and certification I facilitated

✨you found my Reiki for Self and the Planet workshop through Holisticism

✨or you found me and tapped “subscribe”🙏🏻

I was sloooowwww 🐌 starting a regular monthly newsletter because I really value a place in your inbox, and I wanted to ensure I was offering content that was helpful, applicable, and inspiring. That takes time and introspection, but it ultimately led me here with you.

If I’ve earned a few more moments of your valuable time, I’ll tell you a bit about myself and how I can help you. If it resonates, I’ll see you back here monthly. If it doesn’t, click “unsubscribe” below, but:

✓save this 1 email and know you can hit “reply” in the future to ask any questions

✓forward this email to a friend who’d benefit from empowering monthly notes

3 + 2 | FACTS ABOUT ME

3 Facts - Professional

1) I’ve been teaching for over 20 years. I went from helping neighborhood kids with their English homework, to tutoring in learning centers, to teaching college-level English at my hometown’s junior college, and eventually teaching at a California State University. I closed out my career in the corporate world as the Director of Training at a nationwide company, helping train new employees and organizing developmental programs.

I’m still teaching, but now it’s in Reiki trainings and certifications where I can share the practice and benefits of Reiki.

I’ve always taken my role as a teacher very seriously, because teaching is a such a gift. I believe it’s one of the greatest attributes I have, but…

2) …I firmly believe everyone is a teacher. We all have a gift to share - something that lights us up that we should scream about from the rooftops.

We are the most powerful teachers when we share a practice that’s beneficial to others. When we embody the archetype of teacher, it must be to empower others so that they shine and become something even greater. Teacher is a title that should be held with humility and grace over ego and narcissism.

3) I’m organized. Arrange socks by color and height organized. (♍️☀️ / ♏️⬆️ / ♓️🌕). While my family may not love this quality at home, it’s served me well in the role of teaching, especially Reiki. My analytical Virgo mind guides me to present material in a clear, accessible, and applicable manner. I work to benefit all types of learning styles, be it auditory, visual, kinesthetic, or read/write. I like to demystify topics (even when talking about mysticism) and believe students should feel personally empowered through learning, and never overshadowed by the teacher. (I wrote more about this here.)

2 Facts - Personal

1) I’m terrified of birds. The little ones that can’t fly 🐥 are slightly less frightening, but it’s a phobia I’ve had my entire life. It’s highly ironic that I often see a hawk 🪶 as my guide when conducting Reiki sessions, but I’d faint if I was near one up close, in person. (This actually happened once, and I hid behind my young son.)

2) (Unpopular opinion alert!🚨) I’m a bit burnt out on “wellness” right now. I know! - I’m literally a Reiki teacher asking to email you once a month about self-care practices. But, I’m seeing a lot of questionable and possibly unethical practices and offerings out there right now, and I’m not a fan. Many offerings I’m seeing have been feeling really extractive to me, especially in the past 2 years.

I hope you’re currently working with practices that truly benefit you, but if it’s all feeling a bit “much,” know you’re not alone.

I value practices that empower the learner/student in a less capitalistic way. I prefer practices that are rooted in tradition, taught by seasoned stewards of the material, and backed by science, when applicable.

SO… | HERE’S MY COMMITMENT

If I think I can be of service, I’ll reach out

I’ll share practices that I feel have value and purpose.

I’ll access my years of experience in methods like Reiki, yoga, breathwork, and meditation when I think I can be of help in your learning, growth, and empowerment.

My hope is that what reaches you helps you feel seen and supported.

MY WHY | YOU DESERVE A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

You’re appreciated - greatly

Thank you so much for reading this far. 💛

I’ll be in touch monthly*, and in the meantime:

I’m curious: What practices are you currently loving? Not loving? Over it? Why? Hit reply - I’d love to hear from you.

*That little asterisk above is because I have a blog coming out in partnership with Quench Co. at the end of November, so I’ll email twice just this month. It’s a helpful look at methods to hone your intuition. I think it’s beneficial, so I’ll ping you again with the link when it goes live in a few weeks.

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