Barbados Reiki Association

As solo-entrepreneurs we often find ourselves facing the dilemma of ‘so much to do and so little time’. Occasionally, it can become overwhelming or worst, it can create paralysis. It is then that we need to take a time-out.

A time-out need not be long, it can be half an hour to an hour in some cases even less. The ideal time-out is something that each individual must determine. Some suggestions are – take a bagged lunch to the beach and look at the ants, crabs and other creepy crawlies. Enjoy their life for a moment. They have all they need, food, shelter, work and a community that supports them. Really enjoy it. Forget about yourself; look at how they deal with challenges. There is so much to learn.

Or, if the beach is not for you, look at the clouds. Try to remember what type of clouds your teacher said they were, or if that is too taxing, figure out the shapes. Is there a message in the sky for you – maybe there is a silver lining.

Still can’t do that, then say “hello” to a plant, it could be said aloud (if you dare), or silently. Talk to it as you would any living being. Appreciate its beauty.

Ok. So you can’t (or really don’t want to) leave your desk. Then look at a picture. You put it there to inspire you. Spend a moment, enjoy the memory or the day dream, but recognise it for what it is – a short time-out that gets you re-focused on your goal.

Another great way to take time out is to help someone. You can call a friend who is going through a difficult time and help him out.

Be deliberate when you take a time-out and fully enjoy the moment.

Why not share your favorite time out activities? Contact us: we would love to hear from you.

Melena Simmons is a marketing consultant, business coach and solo-entrepreneur.

You can improve your life with Reiki. Reiki is Japanese for Universal Life Force Energy, an ancient system of hands-on healing that is as simple as the touch of a hand.

• It is a healing technique for self and others.
• It is a tool for personal growth.
• It is a spiritual discipline.

Reiki can:

• Ease pain and discomfort
• Reduce the effects of stress
• Induce calmness and balance
• Accelerate the body’s natural healing process
• Encourage personal growth

Next Reiki Level I Class
Friday, 01 August 2008: 6.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Saturday, 02 August 2008: 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Sunday, 03 August 2008: 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

Cost: $300.00

For further details please contact:
Kathleen Hurley, Reiki Master/Teacher
Touch of Light
60 Sunrise Drive, Southern Heights, Christ Church, Barbados
Tel: (246) 428-4186 (H) or (246) 426-5071 (W)
E-mail: touchoflight [at] gmail [dot] com

Touch of Light
Christ Church
Barbados
Tel: + 246 428-4186

Started in 2003, this organisation currently offers teaching by Reiki Master-Teacher Kathleen Hurley in Reiki (Usui Shiki Ryoho) as well as healing sessions in Reiki, Etheric Healing, Auricular Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage.

Reiki School of Natural Healing
Christ Church, Barbados
Tel: + 246 230-9753

Founded in 1995, the School teaches comprehensive workshops in Usui Shiki Ryoho
Levels 1, 2 and 3, as well as Sekhem and Karuna Reiki.

The holistic approach to the Mind-Body-Spirit unit incorporates many other
facets and you can visit the website www.CaribHolisticInsights.com to learn
more.

Fear like pain is a wonderful gift and guide. They provide us with an opportunity to build our strength and learn to ask the right questions. So what is the right question when we are fearful? Simply, why am I afraid of this? What information do I need to help me overcome this fear? Often people perish for lack of knowledge.

Likewise pain causes you to focus on the point of its manifestation, not necessarily the source. So maybe we can ask why I am feeling pain in this area. And of course – What is the true source of this pain? Be open to the answers that come, they may not be what your logical mind will conclude but they will usually be right.

Contributed by Melena Simmons