What is Raven Reiki?

One of the core values of Reiki is the notion that the healing does not come from the healer but moves through the healer from a universal energy source. In other words I am a conduit, a hollow bone.  In Reiki there is no ego. I have known healers who become impressed with themselves, thinking they are healing their clients. Shortly their energy becomes depleted. The universe doesn't condone that notion and reacts accordingly.

The other tougher concept is the necessity to forgive all those who have acted unkindly to you and ask for only the best for them. Hard to get up in the morning and ask for blessings even on those who have wronged you. I try to stay centered and keep these ideas in mind. Not an easy thing to do.

When I do a reading I always hold the clients hands at the conclusion to receive an impression of that person so I may tailor the healing accordingly, but also provide any guidance they may need. Sometimes I feel the person has gifts of their own or that they have an illness that must be addressed. When I ask for the healing to occur, the request is personalized for the client. For instance, when I have done an energy healing for someone who is experiencing difficulty at work, I call in energy, the angels and my guides to protect and shield them but also to bestow upon them the gift of discernment concerning peoples motives - a gift of clairsentience so to speak.

Whatever the issue I try to give guidance based on my impressions and the things my guides are telling me. Sometimes there are spirits that accompany the client for whom I provide a voice. I am no medium but this has occurred several times. Often I have encouraged clients to pursue their own healing path or develop what I perceive as a psychic ability in them. I have clients that see my on a regular basis for readings and healings. I tell each person that if situations change you may want another reading and healing. You never hear anyone say they feel “too good”. One can never receive enough positive energy.


There are many different types of Reiki like Angel Reiki, Shamanic Reiki, Crystal Reiki.  I call what I do Raven Reiki.  It blends everything I’ve learned, like H3 Energy Healing, but I still meditate each day and send all the people in the world, even those who bear me ill will, positive energy.  That’s what Reiki has taught me.

What is Reiki?

I don’t purport to speak for every Reiki healer, but learning Reiki changed my life.  The International Center for Reiki Training says that “Reiki energy comes from the Higher Power, which exists on a higher dimension than the physical world we are familiar with. When viewed clairvoyantly, Reiki energy appears to come down from above and to enter the top of the practitioners head after which if flows through the body and out the hands. It appears to flow this way because of our perspective.

However, the true source of Reiki energy is within ourselves. This does not mean that we use our personal energy when we do Reiki, but that the energy is coming from a transcendental part of ourselves that is connected to an infinite supply of healing energy.”  http://www.reiki.org/FAQ/Questions&Answers.html 

There’s a lack of ego there that serves a person well in this day and age.

I kind of look at becoming a Reiki Master as going to college. Even if you learn nothing else, you have great basis for life.  It’s what you put into it that effects what you get out.  I have learned to heal myself physically, mentally and spiritually and the fact that I can bring that to others, animal and human, is a bonus.

You can go forward and learn other healing modalities but Reiki provides the core values and the tenets by which we live as healers. 

 You can read all about the history of Reiki on my website: http://www.raven-reiki.com/reiki-history.html.  

Trinity Summer Fest 2015: North Jersey's Premier Metaphysical & Paranormal Festival

Hosted by the Trinity Metaphysical Center of Hamburg, NJ, North Jersey’s Premier Metaphysical and Paranormal Festival will feature live bands, entertainment, food, as well as practitioners and vendors.  Those who are on a journey to personal growth and seek inner strength and insight through the metaphysical will be enlightened by the many presentations and services.  Coming together from throughout the country, practitioners will provide services in psychic readings, energy healing, reflexology, massage therapy, yoga, henna art and so much more! 

Danielle Rose, an elemental healer and life-long medium of the faerie realm, shares, “I am excited to be offering readings and mini-healings at Summer Fest I’m also offering discounts on all future readings and healings booked this weekend!”  Additionally, she will sell hand made wings and other beautiful items at the Mind Key booth.  Danielle’s work is featured in The Mind Key Project: An Anthology, which will be available to take home this weekend. 

Joining her at the Mind Key Booth is Tara Lesko.  As an avid writer and artist, Tara says, “ I am excited to introduce my new art party business called Muses with Scissors.  Since this service is in-home and includes mixed media, collage, and poetry, Muses is a different take on the art party phenomena that has taken the country by storm.” Tara will provide free material for guests to use at the booth table.  Guests will have a chance to get crafty and even receive a free gift if they book their own party.  

Also at the Mind Key Booth are Carol Douglas, Kely Luzio-Cardona and Kathleen Santora.   Carol is an artist who teaches workshops in polymer and metal clay.  Kely is an artist and photographer with a whimsical touch.  Her creations include chocolate lollipops, party favors, and photographs.  Kathleen is a spiritual healer, trance healer and medium.  She’s also the author of Thoughts To Awaken The Spirit, a book of prayers to help open our mind and spirit.

Fantasy artist Dana Bree will offer power animal themed jewelry with loving and healing intentions.  Made from hand carved buffalo bone, quarts, beads, moldavite and other stones. Find large dragon and owl kites at her table, as well as Essentially Coconut, a body cream made from organic 100% virgin coconut oil and grapefruit essential oil designed to soften skin and aid in the elimination of cellulite.

Those seeking wisdom can visit the Raven Reiki Booth.  There, Vera Ann Remes, a Shamanic practitioner, Reiki and H3 Energy Healer will be utilizing new skills from her recent trip to the Michael Harner Shamanic Counseling Workshop.  Her card reading sessions incorporate essential oils, crystals and psychic intuition.  Also using Usui Reiki as a foundation, Reiki Ruth will assist those seeking energy healing by incorporating crystals, essential oils, angels, earth energy and Shamanic drumming.

Last but not least, Jane Doherty, world-renowned psychic medium, paranormal investigator and TV celebrity, will be available for readings. For more information visit her website http://www.janedoherty.com/. 

The creativity and positive energy surrounding this festival will enhance the lives of those guests looking for inner strength and healing. 

Why I am a part of Mind Key?

I’m part of several clubs or groups, each with interests that are pretty narrow – ghost hunters, equestrians, genealogists, therapeutic riding instructors.  Mind Key isn’t like that, Mind Key is unique.  Just look at the members, could you find a more diverse group?  Writers, bloggers, artists, nutritionists, poets, healers, jewelry makers, cupcake bakers, collage makers.  Here is a group whose most unifying aspect is their uniqueness. 

Am I making myself clear, ‘cause I feel I just ran in a circle?  I innately know that we all have a singular goal, to better ourselves and the world, but we are moving there on different paths. 

There’s camaraderie when we meet, comfortableness when we exchange ideas.  I haven’t personally met everyone but I am eager to, after reading the blurbs about each.

Community is not every member being the same. For Mind Key, community is every member respecting the others, no matter what our own personal views are. Some of the artists and musicians may not be acquainted with healing modalities or psychic readers, and vice versa, but there is respect and a desire to experience about something new and an appreciation for the differences.  A person can belong to many different communities at once.   Mind Key allows you experience many different views in one community.

I guess I’m part of the Mind Key community for just that, community.