Angelfish and Reiki

Angel Fish
Originally uploaded by Jeff Kubina

This will be a quick post since I have some homework to finish.

Today was the end of my cleanse. I have to admit that it wasn't a very satisfying cleanse. I cheated a few times because of various issues. I wasn't always someplace where I could get cleanse-approved food. I even stooped to pizza one night because my roommates and I were all at the old apartment, cleaning it up for the walk-through, and I had worked 9 hours that day and was starving. They all wanted pizza, and I just couldn't resist. :( So, all in all, this cleanse did next to nothing for me since most of it was how I eat anyway. I'll try again some time in the future when I am more in the mind frame of cleansing.

I had my first official Reiki class today. I was there from 10am to 3pm. Quite a long time to sit in any one place, but most of it was meditation and Reiki so the time went by quickly. I learned how to self-Reiki and to do a quick Reiki on others, as well as pets. I learned many other things too, but those were the most substantial. I go back next Wednesday to complete the course and receive my certificate. I'm pretty excited about it. :)

I put the Reiki to use already tonight. I have an angel fish that is having swim bladder issues. The poor girl will still motor to the top to eat out of my hand like always, but when she's done eating she gets tired and just floats to the bottom. She spends 99% of her time lying down. I decided to try Reiking the tank to see if it would help her, and it seems like it did. She kinda "fishy-crawled" over to the corner where I was sitting and settled on the bottom. I sat there for maybe 15 minutes or so, Reiking. When I was done she got fidgety again. Poor girl. I wish I had the time to Reiki her 24/7.

I am humbly asking that anyone who can distance-Reiki, please send out some healing energy to my Angel fish. We're in S. Florida if that helps direct the energy. She's been through a lot with me and I'm going to be so sad to see her go. She's about 6 years old, and has moved three times with me. She and her mate gave me three clutches of babies before he passed away. She's been without him for a year or two, so in a way its nice that she'll be with him again in spirit. But I'm going to miss the ole girl. I'll just have one little long-finned tetra when she goes. I'm reluctant to get him some friends because I told myself that after these guys passed, I'd stop keeping fish for a little while. What does everyone else think? Should I get more fish friends? Donate the one little guy to my friend who has an entire tank of similar fish? Or just let him live by himself in the 30 gal?

Anyway, happy late inauguration day to all! (And what a splendid day it was!)

Today I am very thankful for my Reiki lessons
All 3 of my warm jackets that kept me cozy during the day (yes, it takes 3 of them!)
My car for its ability to take me places
(and its nice warm heater)
My hot, herbal tea which is very soothing on such a cold night
and my boyfriend, who made tonight wonderful. :)

There are always more things to be thankful for. Those are just the top of the list right now. Good night world, peace be with you.