Reiki Memories From Montauk Refreshes Spirit

Reiki session #2

Montauk NY 

I just finished my second Reiki session ever. I feel very engaged. I was suffering from acute insomnia this past week, due to a heavy stress load and an even more stressful situation of the unknown. I walked by the Montauk salt caves yesterday on my way to the beach (I normally go when I need to just clear my head and be still with nature. The beach, especially the ocean, has an extremely calming effect on me and my emotions.) I was seeing  what the caves had to offer. They recommended a 45 min Reiki / guided meditation class. I jumped at the opportunity and followed through. I told the instructor that I was victim to dealing with insomnia this week. She said “rest assured” and we’ll heal me within.

I noticed during this session that the same physical effects arose at my second session. I noticed a deep blockage in my “root” chakra, and also an intense energy pull in my “voice” chakra. The root one I know is extremely blocked. I could feel it. I have been holding tension in my body for weeks. I’m always on edge and feel very wound up. I notice my body is always locked in some way, and never feels relaxed. I feel as if I’m in fight or flight mode even while “resting” hence not being able to sleep I suppose. She worked her magic. As she hit my root chakra, I felt a million megawatts of energy being released and funnel throughout my body. This is the second time I’ve felt this sensation.

I got a little rumbling in my stomach, as if it is instantly upset and ready to let go of what I have been holding onto so tightly. As she moved up to my throat chakra. There is where I again feel a blockage. I feel as if I’m about to throw up and cry. It was so intense. I feel the knot in my throat wanting to jump out. Sometimes I wish it would. Not in class preferably, but I would love to get this inner work purged. I again felt a tingling sensation move up my head and leave my cranium. It was so unbelievably satisfying. She and I chatted after class. I was interested to see if she felt the same electricity as I experienced. Ironically she did. She mentioned that she felt as if I was keeping way too much personal “trauma” to myself while holding on to some sort of uneasiness, abandonment, and stress.

She advised the best possible outlet was to become open & talk to a safe person. This would get that conversation going, and my energy moving in order to achieve the release I was in need of. She recommended researching “wolves” and “wolf packs.” How they are nature’s born protectors and guiders. always have the best interests at heart. Protective, intelligent, and wise. They don’t allow toxic or negative spirits in. I thought it was an interesting suggestion, as I was pretty keen on the idea. Everyone recommends support groups or women’s groups, but I don’t find comfort in opening up to strangers. I’m a very private person and like to keep to myself when it comes to personal struggles. Like most people, I have trust issues. Not because I’m jaded; people, whether they like it or not, are biased and extremely judgmental.

As an alternative to spilling my feelings to humans, wolves sounded like a good avenue to explore. I walked home from class with a fresh perspective and an awakened “root & voice.” I know why these chakras are feeling blocked. I owe it to myself to really make them right & align for my overall well being and health. I owe it to my body and soul to practice self care. To surrender to my inner Reiki gods. Even if this sounds super “Hippy Dippy New Age” type mumbo jumbo, it’s just a healthier alternative to feeling optimal. This isn’t a preachy story, it’s just an honest observation. It feels good to feel good. I highly recommend trying something like this. I was completely burnt out, and in need of a reset inwardly. It feels amazing to be more aware of my body, soul, and mind. I hope this moves its way up to clear my overthinking, cloudy,and insomniac ridden mind (because that needs a permanent rest asap!).

Deandra Miranda 
Montauk, NY (Montauk Salt Cave)