E.D.I.N.A. Medicine and the Ascension Process

With the changes that are happening vibrationally on the planet right now, I have felt inspired to expand my tool kit in order to utilize the energies and assistance that are now becoming available to us. I have been studying a new form of energy healing, the method is called E.D.I.N.A. energy medicine.  It is used as an overlay to Reiki, so think of it as "super-charged" Reiki.  It works not only with the physical body but also with the auric field and can provide a smoother transition during the ascension process.  

If you aren't sure what the ascension process is, there is a plethora of information on the internet that is easy to access.  There are also many sources of information about the symptoms of ascension. (When you look at the list, you may be shocked to see how many of the symptoms you have).

If you're interested in learning a little more about E.D.I.N.A., here's a link to some information:  
http://www.lightworkersworld.com/2010/03/edina-energy-medicine-from-the-stars/

This is a tremendous time for humanity, as we have been given the opportunity to transform our planet by transforming our consciousness.  The shifts and changes that have been occurring on an energetic / vibrational level are supporting us through this process of ascension and we have the opportunity to create a world that we may have never dreamed possible.  No one knows exactly how quickly it will occur but there are things we can do to speed up the process.

We can be more loving and more kind, we can forgive ourselves and others and we can look for ways to be in service to others.  It seems like a simple list and yet, these things can often be a challenge for us.  If you are looking for a role model on how to be more loving, kind and forgiving, you need not look any further than your own pet.  I think they have been modeling this behavior all along, hoping that we'll notice and begin to do it ourselves.

Even if you aren't sure you believe in the ascension process, you might find that life is a little sweeter if you focus on being kind, loving, forgiving and looking for ways to be in service of others.

Leo's Miracle

Last month I received a call from an old client of mine asking if I could come and do a healing and communication session with her dog Leo.  I had worked with Leo about 7 years ago, when we did Reiki treatments to assist his body in healing from surgery.  Now unfortunately, Leo's mom suspected his time here was coming to an end and she wanted to schedule a session to find out what she could do to help Leo be as comfortable as possible during this last phase of his life.

We schedule something for the following week, but a few days later, Leo's mom called and said he had taken a turn for the worse and she was afraid he wouldn't make it through the night.  He had stopped eating, he was too weak to stand up and when he went to the bathroom, there was a lot of blood in his stool.  I rushed over there that afternoon to do what I could to help.

When I arrived, Leo was laying under a tree in the yard.  It was so wonderful to see him again and I was touched that he was able to lift his head to greet me.  When I put my hands on him, I could feel how badly he felt.  His whole abdomen hurt and he was so tired he could barely keep his eyes open.  He told me that he didn't think he could get better and thought we needed to prepare for the end.  He had some important messages for his mom, which I could tell were things she really needed to hear.  His other request was that they focus on how wonderful his life was and not on the sadness of his transition.  As I continued to do Reiki on him, I got to enjoy hearing stories of Leo's life and could feel his happiness as his former escapades were recounted, especially the time he ate twelve freshly grilled hamburgers off the platter while the family was momentarily distracted.

When I leaned down to kiss him goodbye, my eyes welled with tears.  Even though I knew he would be just fine on the other side, there is still some sadness knowing you won't see them again in the physical world.  I told his mom to keep me posted, as Leo wanted to pass on his own without assistance and she was fine with that, as long as he wasn't in distress.

Over the course of the next week, each update from Leo's mom was curiously positive.  She sent text messages such as "Leo's doing a lot better today" or "Leo was interested in eating this morning" . . . each time she sent an update, it sounded like Leo wasn't going to transition after all.

After a few weeks, Leo seemed to be back to his old self, eating, drinking, exploring the yard and there was no more blood in his stools.  The only issue he was having was some weakness in his back leg so his mom asked me to come over and do another Reiki treatment on him.

When I arrived, this time Leo greeted me at the door, tail wagging.  The first thing he said to me was "Can you believe how good I'm doing?"  It was nothing short of a miracle given the condition he was in when I had last seen him.  His mom and I talked about how wild it was that all the signs we had seen a few weeks before that he was close to transitioning were all gone now.  Leo told me he was just as surprised as we were that he was able to improve.

This time when I was getting ready to leave, Leo walked me outside.  When I reminded him that he should drink a lot of water after a Reiki treatment, he laid down next to his bowl and lapped up a lot of water.

I know we can never predict what the energy will be able to do, that we must trust that it will always do what is in the highest good for the person or the animal.  I have always said that I go into each Reiki treatment hoping for a miracle and this time, I got to witness one.  :-)  It looks like Leo still has some important work to do here.

Not As Clear As I Thought

Even though I pride myself on being able to communicate well with animals, occasionally I find that my communication isn't quite as clear as I think it is. In the hopes of helping others communicate more clearly with their pets, I thought I'd share the humorous example I faced of this a few weeks ago.

Since Kino came to live with me, he always gets very excited when I am getting ready to leave the house.  It's a nice change from Lucky who looked so sad each time I was getting ready to leave that my heart would feel heavy in my chest, but still Kino's approach has come with its own set of challenges.

As soon as Kino realizes I am going to leave the house, he begins following me around the house, but not at a safe distance.  He's right on my heels. What thrills him about my departure is that each time I leave the house, he gets a kong stuffed with wet dog foot, treats and peanut butter and based on his level of excitement, I'm quite sure it is the highlight of his day.  I can almost hear him chanting, "I'm going to get a kong, I'm going to get kong, I can't wait til she leaves because I'm going to get a kong!"

Since Kino is right under my feet the whole time I am trying to get dressed and out the door, my stress level starts to go up.  I find that the closer I get to my departure time, the more frazzled I am.  As I walk back and forth between the bathroom and my dresser . . . to put on make up, to pick out jewelry, to brush my teeth, to put clothes on . . . he's right there behind me and I am constantly tripping over him.  If I walk into the closet to grab a shirt, I trip over him as I am trying to walk back out of the closet because he's right on my heels, wondering when he's going to get his kong.  Consequently, I often show up at my destination not completely put together . . . I'm missing earrings or a watch or I realize I never put lipstick on or I forgot my water bottle.

Recently, I was recounting this "routine" of ours to a friend of mine, laughing about how unrelaxed I feel by the time I get into the car and he asked if I had talked to Kino about it.  I stopped to think about it, as I was sure I had although I couldn't remember exactly what I had said.  Soon I found myself shaking my head as I recalled that what I was saying to him was, "Kino, back up!" and "Kino, you're not helping me." Clearly, these statements were not helping Kino understand what it was that I needed.

When I got home that night, I had a chat with Kino.  I explained to him how anxious I get when he is right on my heels and asked him if he could give me some space when I am getting ready to go out.  I suggested that maybe he could stay outside the bedroom while I am getting ready and told him that I thought we'd both feel better if I was less stressed when I was getting ready.

The next day when I got out of the shower and was attempting to get dressed, there was Kino, right behind me as I stepped back from the bathroom counter.  I said, "Kino, I need you to give me some space." Much to my surprise, he walked over to the bedroom door and sat down.  The whole time I was getting ready, he sat at the doorway of my bedroom watching me closely but not getting in my way.  I couldn't believe how easy it was . . . and I hated to think about how long we have struggled through the "getting ready routine" when the solution was so simple.

Yet rather than dwell on the past, I decided to focus on the present . . . because I had finally articulated my needs clearly, my sweet boy was giving me the space I needed to get ready.  I thanked him for helping me and promised him that he would still get his kong.  :-)  I'm happy to report that Kino is now routinely "giving me my space" when I am getting ready to go out, although he does need a periodic reminder.

Are there any times where you feel your animals are just not "hearing" you?  Maybe like me, you've fallen into the trap of thinking you had been more clear in your communication than you actually were. Our animals really do listen to us . . . the catch is that it's up to us to make sure we're being as clear as possible.