September endings

The moon is waxing toward october and the full, harvest sky...no one seems quite ready to release summer. A few faded and stubborn hydrangeas persist amidst the honey leaves and chrysthamum displays . The air smells of fresh cider and chimney smoke and just-cut haystalks. Bees in a hurry draw out nectar for the onset of colder nights and darker mornings.

Yoga classes move into new session, new students arrived and patient yoginis return as well bringing in great energy to the studio.

We'll have an opportunity to share Reiki at the Birch Heights Residences in Derry on october 10th. Many practitioners will be there to encourage wellness, health and balance for residents and members of the local communities.

There is much transition present; clearing space and making room seems to be the theme of many whether is home, nature or work related. I had the chance to watch a master gardener at the Longwood Gardens as she dutifully cleared out and cut back waterlilies in the estate's water garden. She was focused and quietly precise in her hip-waders, gently moving through her trimming task while perfect pink, yellow and indigo waterlilies floated around her. Enormous tray-like leaves carried the summer cuttings as she went about her work. The reflections of the blossoms were almost more beautiful than the lilies themselves. 

sending peace.

Photography images copyrighted 2009 constance price/compass rose healing arts

copyright 2009 compass rose healing arts/constance price photography

I just finished reading an article from the Moores Cancer Center in San Diego that speaks to therapies/modalities that complement cancer treatment. I am encouraged by the support and acknowledgement of this medical community for Reiki, Qigong, Art Therapy, Yoga for their patients as part of their journeys. The "mind/body/spirit" connection is undeniable and I see the value of integrating all methods of healing when we provide Reiki for oncology patients and their families. I was particularly fascinated and affirmed by the information that stated, "Art, prayer, meditation and healing appear to originate from the same body source and display similar brain wave patterns." Think of the wondrous and infinite ramifications!! I have read this over and over and it validates what we know to be true as human beings. When we create space for wellness through any number of modalities, we empower ourselves and allow for our healing to occur on many levels.  It appears to be an organic process that we need to make time for, provide for and be open and aware of. The community of holistic practitioners and providers can truly be an integral part of this path of mind and body wellness. 

sending peace.