The Reiki Lifestyle Podcast

Feeling scattered, busy, or pulled in too many directions?
In this Reiki Lifestyle episode, Robyn and Colleen Benelli continue the Mid-Year Reiki Check-In series with a Reiki practice for present moment awareness. Last week focused on the goals, dreams, and intentions you held at the beginning of the year. This week brings you into where you are today.
You will learn how to use Reiki on the fly to gather scattered energy, quiet the noise, and return to the present moment. Robyn guides a grounded conversation about present moment gratitude, the Reiki precepts, nervous system regulation, Reiki naps, and how to look at your current life with more kindness and clarity.
This episode helps you ask:
Where am I today?
What is true now?
What have I accomplished beyond my to-do list?
What parts of my life need Reiki, patience, or gratitude?
How can I embrace my current presence with Reiki?
When life feels busy or chaotic, Reiki helps you pause, breathe, and receive support. Even a few moments of Reiki on the fly can help you release worry, lower the noise, and find stability in the middle of daily life.
This Mid-Year Reiki Check-In invites you to honor who you are today, what you are holding, what you are healing, and what Reiki is showing you now.
Key Insights
Reiki on the Fly for Stress Reduction
Reiki on the fly is a simple practice you can use during a busy day. Pause, breathe, invite Reiki, and let your scattered attention return to the present moment. You do not need a formal session to receive support.
Present Moment Awareness
This episode invites you to stop reaching into the past or future and notice where you are today. Present moment awareness helps you see yourself more clearly, especially during a mid-year check-in.
Present Moment Gratitude
Robyn shares how gratitude can shift the way you see your home, your life, your progress, and your current season. The Reiki precept "Just for today, I will be grateful" becomes a practical tool for daily life.
Redefining Accomplishment
Accomplishment is more than a completed task list. Staying stable, supporting family, holding space for others, receiving Reiki, practicing kindness, and moving through life with patience are also meaningful accomplishments.
Reiki Precepts for Presence
The Reiki precepts help bring the mind into today. "Just for today" helps release worry, soften anger, receive gratitude, devote yourself to your path, and practice kindness toward yourself and others.
Reiki for Nervous System Regulation
When energy feels busy, scattered, or chaotic, Reiki helps quiet the noise. A Reiki nap, a few minutes of stillness, or a moment of receiving Reiki can support the body, mind, and energy field.
People Also Ask, FAQ
How do you use Reiki on the fly?
To use Reiki on the fly, pause during your day, take a breath, and invite Reiki to flow. Place your hands on your heart, body, or in Gassho if possible. Ask Reiki to help you gather your scattered energy and return to the present moment.
What is present moment awareness in Reiki?
Present moment awareness in Reiki means bringing your attention to what is true right now. You notice your body, emotions, thoughts, energy, and daily life as they are today. Reiki helps you meet the present moment with compassion and clarity.
Can Reiki help with stress and overwhelm?
Yes. Reiki supports stress reduction by helping the body and mind quiet down. Reiki on the fly, Reiki naps, stillness, and the Reiki precepts can help you release worry, settle your energy, and return to inner stability.
How do the Reiki precepts help with presence?
The Reiki precepts begin with "Just for today," which brings attention back to the present moment. They guide you to release anger, release worry, practice gratitude, devote yourself to your path, and be kind to yourself and others.
What does it mean to embrace your current presence?
Embracing your current presence means meeting yourself where you are today. It includes your current energy, your body, your emotions, your responsibilities, your spiritual growth, and your lived experience. Reiki helps you honor this moment as the place where your next step begins.
What is a Reiki nap?
A Reiki nap is a restful time when you receive Reiki and allow the body to relax deeply. Many people experience Reiki naps during sessions or personal practice. They can help quiet mental noise and support nervous system regulation.
How can Reiki help with a mid-year check-in?
Reiki helps you review your goals and life experience with kindness. It helps you notice what has stayed steady, what has changed, what you know now, and what needs support in the second half of the year.
Connect with Robyn and Colleen
Website: https://reikilifestyle.com
Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/
Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/

Join Colleen Benelli for a guided Reiki journey to help you arrive in the present moment, embrace your current presence, and receive Reiki for gratitude, kindness, peace, and inner guidance. In this journey, you are guided into that experience through Reiki, breath, the Reiki symbols, the Bridge of Light, the River of Peace, and the Tree of Life.
This Reiki meditation helps you:
• Arrive in the present moment
• Release worry and scattered energy
• Receive gratitude and kindness
• Connect with your body, breath, and inner wisdom
• Embrace your current presence
• Listen for the truth of who you are today
• Receive a gift from your inner guidance
• Ask for the next step that fits who you are now
Colleen guides you through Reiki energy, the power symbol, SHK, HSZSN, DKM, HF, Tree of Life and the Karuna Reiki® symbols. You will connect with the wisdom of your body, heart, mind, spirit, the earth, the waters, the trees, the animals, your guides, and the light of Reiki.
This journey includes the Reiki precepts as a present moment practice:
Just for today, I let go of anger.
Just for today, I let go of worry.
Just for today, I receive gratitude.
Just for today, I receive kindness.
Just for today, I honor who I am now.
Use this guided Reiki journey when you feel busy, scattered, uncertain, or ready to return to yourself. Reiki meets you here, in this breath, in this body, in this moment.
Key Insights
Guided Reiki Journey for Present Moment Awareness
This journey helps you bring your attention into the present moment. You are guided to notice your body, breath, mind, heart, energy, and the truth of where you are today.
Embracing Your Current Presence
The central practice of this journey is embracing your current presence. You are invited to say, "I am here now. Reiki meets me here. I receive the wisdom of this moment."
Reiki for Gratitude and Kindness
This journey works with the Reiki precepts to help you receive gratitude, kindness, and honor for who you are now. These qualities help quiet the mind and soften the heart.
Tree of Life Reiki Practice
The Tree of Life brings grounding, balance, stability, nourishment, and connection with the earth. This journey invites the wisdom of the trees, waters, animals, plants, air, and ancient ones.
Reiki for Worry, Stress and Scattered Energy
At the River of Peace, you are guided to let go of worry, anger, challenges, cords, and future concerns that do not serve you in the moment. Reiki supports clarity, calm, and inner steadiness.
Inner Guidance and Next Steps
Near the end of the journey, you receive a gift from your own inner truth and inner guidance. Then you ask, "What is my next step that fits who I am, just for today?"
People Also Ask, FAQ
What is a guided Reiki journey?
A guided Reiki journey is a Reiki meditation where you receive Reiki while being led through breath, symbols, imagery, spiritual guidance, and inner listening. It helps you connect with Reiki energy, your body, your intuition, and your spiritual awareness.
How does Reiki help with present moment awareness?
Reiki helps you notice what is true right now. It brings your attention to your breath, body, heart, mind, energy, and current life. This helps you release scattered energy and return to the present moment.
What does it mean to embrace your current presence?
Embracing your current presence means meeting yourself where you are today. It means honoring your body, feelings, wisdom, needs, responsibilities, and spiritual guidance in this moment.
Can Reiki help me release worry?
Yes. Reiki helps you pause, breathe, and receive calming energy. In this journey, the Reiki precepts support the practice of releasing worry just for today and returning to gratitude, kindness, and inner peace.
What is the River of Peace in a Reiki journey?
The River of Peace is a guided spiritual location used in this Reiki journey. It supports release, renewal, clarity, and peace. In this practice, you receive Reiki at the river and allow worry, anger, and challenges to be carried away for healing.
What is the Tree of Life in Reiki practice?
The Tree of Life is used as a grounding and spiritual alignment practice. It helps you connect with the earth, your body, your chakras, your roots, your branches, and the wisdom that supports your life.
Who is this Reiki journey for?
This Reiki journey is for Reiki practitioners, Reiki students, energy healers, and anyone who wants to receive Reiki for present moment awareness, gratitude, kindness, grounding, and inner guidance.
Connect with Robyn and Colleen
Website: https://reikilifestyle.com
Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/
Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/
**DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which supports the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional healthcare providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional healthcare providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

Welcome to our monthly Reiki Lifestyle Questions and Answers Podcast with Robyn, Colleen, and Danni. In this soulful conversation, we talk about the practical tools Reiki offers to help you stay centered during sudden life changes and collective world chaos. We explore the history and global evolution of Reiki lineages, dismantle the myth of the "one correct way," and answer your questions about business liability, lymphatic drainage, and the distinct differences between clearing, grounding, and centering. Tune in to bring your nervous system back into perfect alignment and peace.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Discover how to utilize the mental-emotional, distance, and Karuna Reiki® symbols to heal feelings of urgency and restore mental clarity during unexpected life shifts.
Explore the rich, evidence-based history of Mikao Usui's Reiki system and how different global lineages have naturally evolved to meet the needs of humanity.
Master the practical application of Reiki with everyday physical movement tools. 
Differentiate between the energetic practices of clearing, grounding, and centering to better prepare your mind, body, and space before a session.
Navigate the foundational business aspects of a Reiki practice, including liability insurance considerations and creating safe spaces for clients.
Mentioned in this Episode
Symbols: Mental-Emotional Symbol (SHK), Distance Symbol (HSZSN), Power Symbol (CKR), Usui Master Symbol (DKM), Karuna Reiki® Symbol (Gnosa), and the Animal Reiki Tree of Life Symbol.
Reiki Techniques: Kenyoku (Dry Bathing), Koki ho (Reiki with the breath), Gyoshi ho (Reiki with the eyes), and Reiju's. 
Books: Alternate Currents by Justin Stein, A Modern Method of Healing by Hiroshi Doi, and Reiki, The Healing Touch by William Lee Rand.
Historians & Guests Mentioned: Justin Stein, Olaf Bohm, Su Machado, Hiroshi Doi-sensei, William Rand, Hyakuten Inamoto, Tadao Yamaguchi, Frank Arjava Petter, Walter Lübeck, Mirjam Tod, and Frans Stiene.
Tools: Vibration plates (LifePro), dry brushes, gua sha tools, and grounding mats.
Locations: Mount Kurama (birthplace of Usui Reiki), Tokyo (Kanto earthquake of 1923), and the Salmon River wildlife preserve in Oregon for in-person Animal Reiki training.
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**DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

Are you still in alignment with the goals and manifestations you set at the beginning of the year, or has the busyness of life swept you away? Join Robyn Benelli for a deeply restorative, guided Reiki journey to look back at your last six months, connect with your past self, and evaluate what still holds life force for your path forward. Grab a pen and paper for automatic writing as we travel across the Bridge of Light to the River of Life and the Reflection Pool to uncover the deeper intentions behind your dreams.
Key Insights
Visiting Your Timeline at the River of Life: Standing by the primordial waters of creation allows you to non-judgmentally witness the version of yourself from six months ago. This perspective helps you see exactly what has changed, what has stayed the same, what has come to fruition, and how much you have grown in empowerment.
Uncovering Deeper Intentions at the Reflection Pool: Often, the physical manifestations we ask for are just the surface layer. Looking into the reflection pool helps you discover the deeper soul needs beneath your goals, revealing whether an intention has naturally completed, softened, or is ready to transition into a new form.
Aligning Across Time and Space: Activating the distance symbol during a guided journey enables you to securely connect with past and future versions of yourself. This deepens your awareness of your multi-dimensional timeline, helping you integrate past lessons so you can confidently take your "one next step" in the present.
The Power of Automatic Writing in Reiki: Automatic writing bypasses the critical, analytical mind by letting the information channel directly with the Reiki energy. By putting pen to paper without evaluating the words, you allow your higher consciousness to reveal what your ordinary mind might be blocking.
People Also Ask (FAQ)
What do I do if my beginning-of-the-year goals have completely changed?
It is completely natural for goals to shift, soften, or lose momentum over six months. A mid-year check-in is about recognizing how your healings and empowerments have changed who you are today, allowing you to move forward with what still holds life force. 
How does automatic writing work during a guided meditation?
Automatic writing is the practice of letting information flow freely through you without processing or evaluating it first. In a Reiki channel, you simply keep your pen moving across the paper, trusting that the high-vibration energy is bringing forth direct guidance from your higher thought and intuition.
What is the "Reflection Pool" in a Reiki journey?
The Reflection Pool represents a sacred space in the third level of consciousness where you can see your true nature reflected. It allows you to look beneath the surface of your daily busyness to find the ultimate truths of your soul, revealing the authentic essence of what you are truly calling into your life.
Connect with Robyn and Colleen
Website: https://reikilifestyle.com
Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/
Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/
**DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which supports the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional healthcare providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional healthcare providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

Are you still aligned with the goals you set at the beginning of the year, or have you been swept up in a fast, urgent pace? In this session, Robyn and Colleen Benelli guide you through a mid-year Reiki check-in to reflect on your original intentions, clear hidden blocks, and see what still holds authentic life force for your path forward. Learn how to navigate the "messy middle" of your manifestation journey by using Reiki tools to quiet the external noise and return to your inner truth.
Key Insights
Evaluating Mid-Year Life Force: Intentions are fluid, and a mid-year check-in allows you to look back at your initial goals to see which ones still feel warm, steady, and vibrant. Some goals may be completed, some may have softened, and others may simply need a new form to align with your current spiritual growth.
Eagle Vision vs. Mouse Vision: Grounding your manifestations requires shifting your perspective. Eagle vision lets you soar high above to see the entire trajectory of your path behind and in front of you, while Mouse vision drops you directly into the present moment, helping you navigate the immediate, practical details.
Aligning the Multiple Minds: To accurately hear your inner wisdom over the loud, external noise of the world, Reiki helps coordinate your distinct centers of intelligence. By aligning your Divine Mind, analytical human mind, heart mind, instinctual gut mind (soul knowledge), and physical Earth mind (cellular memory), you bring your entire being into centered stability.
The Healing Power of the Pause: When the pace of life becomes hurried and full of false urgency, simply pausing to take a deep breath and consciously choosing to receive Reiki changes your energetic frequency. This practice of "microdosing" Reiki trains the ordinary mind to automatically think from a deeper, more peaceful space.
People Also Ask (FAQ)
How do I know if my manifestation goals are still right for me?
During a mid-year check-in, bring Reiki energy directly into your original intentions and listen to your inner truth. If a goal still feels warm, peaceful, or quietly persistent, it still holds life force. If it feels distant, heavy, or no longer relevant, you can use Reiki tools to gracefully let it go.
What is the "messy middle" in a Reiki manifestation path?
The "messy middle" is the phase where you are transitioning between letting go of old patterns and completely anchoring your new goals. It can feel confusing or unclear, but utilizing Reiki tools during this time helps bring clarity of mind, stability, and the patience required to let your intentions gestate naturally.
How do you use Reiki to overcome over-giving and open to receiving?
Many practitioners struggle with an imbalance of over-giving. To step into authentic receiving, practice stopping throughout your day, placing a hand on your heart if possible, and using a Reiki symbol while setting the conscious intention: "I receive." This microdosing technique retrains your system to accept support and opportunities.
Connect with Robyn and Colleen
Website: https://reikilifestyle.com
Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/
Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/
**DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which supports the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional healthcare providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional healthcare providers may offer. Results vary by individual.