April 05

Letter From The Editor

2005 promises to be another busy year for  RFI. We are putting the emphasis this year on guidelines for the training and teaching of Reiki.

Those who attended our AGM submitted ideas and feedback on what they would like us to consider in such guidelines. We are now giving you a chance to contribute your ideas. See page 4 for further details.

A big thank you to those who attended the Social and AGM. We appreciate your participation. Photographs of the Social can be found on page 2.

The committee would  like to welcome our new committee member Florence O' Reilly who takes over as Honorary Treasurer. Florence  comes to RFI with much committee experience. She worked as a Nurse before being drawn to Reiki. She currently works at Heaven & Earth Holistic Shop and is an experienced Reiki practitioner

A big thank you to Moya Mc Ginley and Joe Mulvaney for volunteering to help out the committee when needs be.

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new members and to thank those of you who have renewed your membership. I welcome your input into Reiki Today and encourage you to submit articles of interest during the year. They were very thin on the ground in 2004!!

Looking forward to the year ahead.

Angela Gorman

Send articles & correspondence to:
editor@reikifederationireland.com

National Reiki Week

The second National Reiki week is being organized independently by Patricia Sheehan. You are invited to participate. Even one hour of your time will make the difference.

 For details contact Patricia Sheehan:

 Ph:  01-8202116 /  086-3576142 

 Email: patricia@reikiforall.org for an Information Pack.

 Website: www.reikiforall.org

Reiki Circles

Castleknock - 2nd Wednesday of every month

Venue: Our Lady's Parish Church, Beechpark Avenue
Time: 7.30 pm to 9.30pm   Price: 10 euro
Anyone who has completed a Reiki  workshop is welcome.
Contact: Patricia Sheehan at 01-8202116 or 086-3576142

Weekly Reiki Circle - Navan

Community Resource Centre, Navan  Price: 12 euro

Call 046-9060600 or Majella Fagan at 086-8635241.

An open circle takes place every Monday from 7-9.30pm in Navan. The circle includes centering, guided meditation, Reiki Share, distant earth and world healing. The circle is open to anyone who has taken a Reiki workshop.  If you cannot make 7pm you are welcome for Reiki at 7.45pm.

-  If you would like us to list your Reiki circle  please send your details with phone no., the venue and dates to the editor.

RFI is not responsible for any regulations and requirements that are needed to run these evenings.
This is the responsibility of the facilitator.

Contact Angela at 087 274 9701 or at:
editor@reikifederationireland.com

Important Reminder

Reiki Federation Ireland is not an accrediting body. We are happy for you to use the sentence Member of RFI or Member of Reiki Federation Ireland on your business cards, correspondence and websites. However, membership of RFI does not entitle you to use the letters RFI or MRFI or anything similar after your name as this may imply accreditation.  We appreciate your cooperation.

FICTA - AGM

FICTA ( Federation of Irish Complimentary Therapy Associations) is having its AGM on Saturday 16th of April. It is being held from 10am to 5pm in the Teachers Club, 36 Parnell Square in Dublin.

Get up to date with speakers on:

The National Working Group, The Accreditation of Training and Qualifications, How to be politically active for your therapy.

 You do not need to book in advance.

Investing time in our Minds is a worthwhile investment 
It could save your life

Government officials and anthropologists believe that ancient knowledge of the movement of wind, sea and birds may have saved five indigenous tribes on the Indian archipelago of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. They have a sixth sense which we don't possess, said Asish Roy a local environmentalist and lawyer.

These Sentinelese tribes live the most ancient, nomadic lifestyle known to man frozen in their Paleolithic past. It appears many of them fled the shores well before the waves hit the coast.

"They can smell the wind, gauge the depth of the sea with the sound of their oars"...

Another tribe known to have outwitted the Tsunami is the Moken tribe. They have lived for hundreds of years off the coast of Thailand and Burma. Commonly referred to as Sea Gypsies they did not have one casualty.

Asides from these ancient tribes who have remained connected to the rhythms of nature the only others to have been aware that the Tsunami was approaching were the animals.  So, what were they doing that the average tourist was oblivious to? What were they connected to that the majority appeared deaf and blind to?

The animals operate from a part of their brain that is sensitive to the infra red frequency. This allows them to tune in to future potentials. Humans also have this ability, but few of us use it consciously or develop our sensitivity to pick up on things just before they happen.

Most adults are content with the polarity and swing of the conscious analytical mind to ever be bothered to discipline and train the deeper mind and brain. Many who perished considered themselves spiritual, had crystals or religious medals around their necks. In the end what saved those who ran for the hills was their minds and not ritual or philosophy. A rude awakening for us all. How many have learnt from this tragedy and invested time in their minds? Precious few I guess which is  perhaps the greatest tragedy of all!

Patients can be Taught Self-Hypnosis

Stanford University psychiatrist David Spiegel is testing whether Self-Hypnosis can help both adults and children relax during painful or stressful medical procedures that require them to stay awake.....Spiegel taught a Self-Hypnosis technique to 23 children aged 4 to 15 who had undergone a stressful medical test. He reported in the Journal Pediatrics that they showed less stress, and the test was easier to conduct, and took nearly a third less time, compared to 21 children who underwent routine treatment.

 The Great Benefits of Tea

Tea is increasingly being recommended as a disease fighter, used to counter cancer, heart congestion, tooth decay, stroke and weight issues says Sharon Johnson, who teaches nutrition classes for the Oregon State University Extension Service. In January she led a workshop at Providence Medford Medical Centre about the health benefits of tea. 'If you drink three cups of tea a day, it's the same, in terms of antioxidant and antibacterial effect on your body, as eating six apples,' says Johnson. 'In tests on rodents, tea is proven to have incredible health benefits. And it's popular in most of the world, because it stimulates without rattling you or causing insomnia,''' quoting the Jackson County Oregon Mail Tribune.

"Spanish and British scientists have discovered how green tea helps to prevent certain types of cancer. Researchers at the University of Murcia in Spain (UMU) and the John Innes Centre(JIC) in Norwich, England have shown that a compound called EGCG in green tea prevents cancer cells from growing by binding to a specific enzyme. ' We have shown for the first time that EGCG, which is present in green tea at relatively high concentrations, inhibits the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), which is a recognized, established target for anti-cancer drugs,''' Professor Roger Thomeley, of JIC, told Reuters. 'This is the first time, to our knowledge, a known target for an anti - cancer drug has been identified as being inhibited by EGCG' he added.

The Genetics of Longevity

A scientist claims that humans could soon live to the age of 1,000. Dr. Aubrey de Grey, a geneticist from Cambridge University says progress in stem cell research could help to extend our lives. According to the Daily Mail quoting the Today Programme he said: " I would put money on the fact that someone living today could live to be 1000." He believes we are only ten years away from producing a laboratory mouse which will extend its middle age to twice its present life span and then indefinitely. He added: " Once we have learned how to delay the ageing process by 25 years, then the possibilities are endless.

 New Technology to Save Our Planet

The world's first hydrogen -powered motorbike has been launched in Britain. It can reach 50mph in 12 seconds, produces no emissions and is as quiet as a laptop computer-but that could be a problem. Anti -noise campaigners welcomed the prospect of a motorbike without the usual earth-shattering roar. But engineers are considering adding an artificial "vroom" as they were worried that its silence might be dangerous!

Reiki Teaching Guidelines

We welcome your input on the following:

•    What should the length of each level of Reiki training be?
•   What content do you consider important to be included in each level?

 You can forward your comments to the editor at:
editor@reikifederationireland.com

Alternatively you can post them to:

Mary Tuohy, An Droichead Ur, 11 Ranelagh Village, Dublin

Deadline for submissions: 7th of May

 Book Review

"Many Lives Many Masters"  Brian L. Weiss M.D

This is a book which has been in circulation since 1988. A true story of a prominent Psychiatrist and his young patient and the past-life therapy that changed both their lives this book synthesizes the psychiatrist with the mystic.

As a traditional psychotherapist, Dr. Brian Weiss was astonished and skeptical when one of his patients began recalling past - life traumas that seemed to hold the key to her recurring nightmares. His skepticism was eroded when she began to channel messages from the space between lives which contained remarkable revelations about Dr. Weiss's family and his dead son. Using past-life therapy, he was able to cure the patient and embark on a new and more meaningful phase of his own career.

This book is a compelling read and is suitable for anyone with an open and curious mind. Grounded in science Dr. Weiss has a practical approach to a subject which is too often portrayed in a murky and dramatic way.

The book is based on a legitimate experience and not on philosophy or glamorous and romantic notions of past lives. Written simply and with great clarity this is a wonderful book for those who would like to understand the concept of reincarnation and past lives.

  RFI - VHI Group Scheme

RFI VHI Group Scheme entitles members to 10% off your bill. If you are interested supply your name, address, VHI policy number and phone number to: Patricia Sheehan: 01-8202116 / 086-3576142 or Email: publicrelations@reikifederationireland.com

  Is Your Insurance Up To Date?

Members whose insurance has expired have been removed from our Practitioner Referral List. You need to forward your current Malpractice Insurance cert. to our membership secretary - Mary Tuohy. See page 1 for contact details.

  Reiki Today - Advertising Rates

The next edition of Reiki today is going to have space allotted for advertising. This will give any of you who would like to advertise an opportunity to reach a specific audience.

Initially we are going to feature 1/4 page and 1/8 page ads. We wish to maintain a balance between newsletter content and advertising.

ADVERTISING RATES

1/8 page............17 euro  

1/4page............27 euro

Copy Deadline for November issue is the 15th Oct.

Please Note: RFI reserves the right to refuse ads, articles and edit submissions. A proof of your ad can be sent to you on request via Email.

Ads to be submitted to:
Fax: 018370831
Email: editor@reikiferationireland.com
Address: Angela Gorman,
46, Walnut Rise, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

Payment must be received before your advertisement can be considered. Cheques or postal orders payable to Reiki Federation Ireland can be sent to the address above. No Cash please.

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