MJ Jopling

I was never a spiritual person until I found Reiki. I never believed in any of it until it happened to me. Reiki is a naturo-therapy method that balances the chakras and it promotes the flow of life force energy. I first heard about Reiki from my cousin, Emily and it never sparked my interest until she passed away. Her death hit me hard, and that’s when my depression worsened. There were many days when I couldn’t force myself to get out of bed. I used Reiki as a way to get closer to her and help with the grief I felt. When I started it, I felt at peace, and the more I learned, the more content I felt. It helped me attain a better mental and physical balance in my life. I still remember my moment of realisation. When my depression is at its worst, I always feel like crying. In my Reiki master’s class, I was paired with another student. As soon as she connected with me, she noticed the built up tension in my head. Within seconds of her administering reiki I didn’t feel the urge to cry. For the first time in a while I wanted to go on walks, be with friends, and be healthy again. It’s helped me in my life but also helps the people around me. Administering Reiki to family and friends has helped their lives as well. Depression may be difficult but finding these outlets to relieve the tension has made it more manageable.