Spiritual Detox- Day 7
Since September I have witnessed so many rapid shifts throughout my life, learning to find my voice and finding a clearer path to the things I truly want out of life. In August, while I was out in California for Q-school I really started dedicating more time to yoga and filling myself up with things that make me happy. After the disappointment of missing moving forward by 1 shot, I decided to dedicate the off-season to really putting forth the self-work I had postponed for so long. As a continuation from the habits I had formed in August, I continued putting a lot of time into doing more things that brought me peace and clarity.
Anyone who knows me is aware of my strong interest in the metaphysical. Energy, Astrology, 5D universe. If it's anything Woo-Woo, I'm all over it. So it won't come as a surprise to most that what I attribute most of my life transformations to came from my experiences with Reiki healing.
My yoga studio offers a once a month Full Moon Reiki Healing Circle, so naturally, I decided to check it out. For those who don't know, Reiki is the practice of "improving the flow of life energy within a person". Working with the different chakras, practitioners are trained to detect and alleviate energetic blockages on a physical, spiritual, and emotional level. Every month that I attended the session, it felt as something new had been unlocked in me. Whether it was these strong outbursts of emotions that guided me closer to my truth or finally releasing things I'd been bottling up for a long time. Seriously, like word vomit. I'd just be left thinking, "Oh shit, did I just say that out loud."
It was in speaking my truth and accepting my emotions that I was able to change my life. My personal experience with Reiki is what led me to obtain my own practitioner certification. For 21 days after the training, you are meant to go through a "spiritual detox" (I'm on day 7). No Caffeine, no alcohol, no recreational drugs, and a limited amount of processed foods, while doing a specific morning meditation for 21 days in order to help you connect to yourself free of outer influences. Here are some of the things I've learned so far:
Our Minds are Incredibly Powerful
The beliefs we give the energy to have the ability to expand into reality with the power of our minds. You have the ability to heal yourself and others all you have to do is believe it and project it.
Learning your Triggers
Every day you say a little mantra. Just for today, I will not worry. Just for today, I will not be angry. When you start repeating this, ironically you start to become aware of all the things that make you worry and make you angry.
Losing Attachments
You can't stop thoughts from happening. But you can learn how to lose the attachments to them. When we let thoughts flow in and out without reaction, we are able to learn more about who we are and work with ourselves in order to grow.
Everything is Temporary
All these thoughts and feelings, just as they come, they also go. If you're in a moment where you're feeling down. Know that it will pass and chances are it'll make you stronger.
Losing Toxic Attachments To People
Just like we lose attachments to our thoughts, we must do the same with people. It's important to realize the ways we give energy to other people. Is that energy being reciprocated? Sometimes people choose to act out of their own self-interest and have you around when it serves their needs. With people like this, I take notes and then learn to match that energy instead of giving it freely. I think we set expectations for people thinking they are better than they act when really we have to stop giving them so much credit. CUT. THE. CORD!
BEING UNAPOLOGETICALLY YOU
There is a misconception that being spiritual or practicing a certain lifestyle looks a certain way. It might be for some, but it's up to you to find out who you are as an individual. I don't go dancing around talking to animals and saying I'm happy, always. No. Somedays I'm sweet and zen, and somedays I am a Sassy B*tch. Being "zen" for me is learning to accept all the different parts of myself, regardless of the people who tell me "I shouldn't act a certain way" or "I shouldn't say and do certain things". I stopped caring a long time ago what people think of me, and I much less listen to the opinions of people who can't even accept themselves. So if you have a problem with me, well, I'd say I'm sorry....but I'm not.
So to wrap it all up, if you have a chance to check out Reiki, DO IT! The last 7 days have been a lot of purging things that no longer serve me and further accepting parts of myself, even my "shadow side". When we embrace ourselves wholly, we begin to discover our own self-truth. When we learn to accept ourselves and be confident in who we are "flaws" and all, it helps the world and others around us to do the same!
