Hunners, baubles, the boys, and REIKI!!!

Isn't my little grandson a really handsome boy??!!! I haven't managed to get any good pictures of him for some time now because at 23 months he's just toooooo FAST. The world is a wonderful big place that needs exploring!! He's trying to do that from all corners of his house and as quickly as possible! And from as many angles as possible. Climbing to the top of the dresser (now can't go in his bedroom without supervision!), jumping up onto the radiator to see outside (luckily it's not winter anymore), using the coffee table as his own private stage. OMG, it's a good thing they don't live with me now. I'd be a total nervous wreck with all his activity. My son was much quieter, and would sit for long periods of time and build little worlds out of Legos, or set up a big stampede with ALL the animals in the BIG bucket.
My daughter's little guy is bored in about 18 seconds with everything.

Oh, of course you knew I'd be sneaking some jewelry pictures in.......

Etsy is still going very slowly, but I have had some other sales and have a few people considering a couple pieces. A friend has agreed to take a bag of goodies into her office in the next couple weeks so I've got to get busy with that project.

These earring/bracelet sets are new to my collection. There are others but I'm hoping to update my jewelry and greeting card page one of these days.

The boys still love to hang out on the porch and watch the world go by. Since we only have one chair out there right now they have to share.

In other news.......

And this I'm really excited about........

In a couple of weeks I'm going to become certified in Reiki I.

A few of you who stop by here know exactly what that is. And I just know that you will be THRILLED about my decision to do this! For those who haven't heard of it, it's a technique of energetic bodywork done with one's hands to promote relaxation, peacefulness, and healing. It treats the whole body.

"REIKI means Universal Life Force; this is the energy that connects all beings in the circle of life. The syllable 'rei' (ray) refers to the universal aspect of this energy and 'ki' (key) refers to the life force energy that flows through all living things. When the life force is balanced and in harmony, a state of health and well-being is experienced. REIKI enables us to live life more fully--with health, enthusiasm, love, and joy!"

It can be done while a person is either sitting or lying down. It's complimentary to all other types of bodywork, can be used in conjunction with traditional medical treatments, has no affiliation to any specific religion. It's UNIVERSAL. Everyone from all walks of life with any belief or condition can receive it's benefits.

I recently read an article about a practioner who was volunteering at a hospital in NJ on the Oncology Unit. Reiki can even be used for the terminally ill. It can help with relaxation, pain management, acceptance, and even helping the transition of death for some. A friend of mine used to give it to a friend of hers as she was dying of bone cancer. It took the edge off her pain and was a visit she always asked about and looked forward to each week. It's not invasive in any way and there doesn't even have to be hands-on touching. It can be done with the hands at a distance off the body. It's beneficial for children and also pets.

I know a few people who are practioners and I've been wanting to learn Reiki for some time, but while it's been on my mind and I've had interest in it I'd never taken the next step in finding a teacher. That process started a couple of weeks ago and the other evening I got a phone call from a Reiki Master who was recommended to me by a blog friend. THANK YOU, JANE!!!!

She teaches in a traditional Usui manner of becoming attuned over the course of 2 day or evening sessions. And she requires time in between Level I and II for study and practice. Because I was unable to attend the next weekend class she has scheduled due to a craft fair I'm booked for, I did inquire if she would be willing to do private training. She said that if I had someone else interested she would. I asked a good friend of mine who agreed to be my partner and take the Level I attunement class with me. {{{BIG SMILE!!!!}}}

I don't have a date for the classes just yet but hopefully sometime in the next 2 weeks or so!

p.s. Thank you to whomever the Reiki pictures belong to. I found them online.