Join us for HeartScapes’ free monthly on-line class!
December’s Theme: Reiki & Stress: "Achieving Stability Through Change"
Here’s why….
“The problem is not the existence of stressors, which cannot be avoided; stress is simply the brain’s way of signaling something is important. The problem - or perhaps the opportunity - is how we respond to the stress.”
Stress is a significant factor in our lives and our healing journeys; and it provides a unique paradox we would do well to consider: One one hand, stress is a significant named factor in a wide range of common, chronic and serious health conditions faced by many people. And on the other hand, stress is required for any organism to grow, change, learn and thrive.
How do we reconcile this paradox?
As Douglas Abrams states in the quote above, the way in which we respond to stress opens the door to either problems on the one hand, or opportunities on the other. Further, the KIND of stress that we navigate makes a huge difference on the kind of impact it will have on us.
Part of becoming a savvy navigator of stress is in discerning when we can and should make changes in our lives that shift the kind of stress present.
In addressing both of these characteristics of our relationship to stress, we can better achieve what researchers into the biology of stress call “allostasis,” a state within which we can “achieve stability through change.” [Sterling & Eyer, 1988]
The system of Reiki can help us get there…
In this 60-minute gathering, we’ll explore Reiki as a powerful structure for releasing attachment to fear, making more room inside for processing the stresses of life, and ultimately creating an internal ecosystem in which stress yields resilience, not illness.
SCHEDULE & Logistics:
Registration: These monthly classes are a free gift to the community, and you must register to attend. Once you’ve registered, the Zoom links and other updates will be emailed to you, and the recording shared afterward.
Days / Times: HeartScapes-’ Free Community Class is normally held the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00am - 11:00am or 11:30am Pacific Time.
Format: We meet live and virtually over Zoom. Sessions will be recorded and made available to those who are registered.