Comments on: The Mantra of the Rescuer http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/2010/02/05/the-mantra-of-the-rescuer/ SARA in the Community Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:07:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Melinda Poole http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/2010/02/05/the-mantra-of-the-rescuer/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Melinda Poole Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:50:45 +0000 http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/?p=285#comment-167 John - I had just finished emailing our daughter that our 16 and a half year old Lab/Belgian Sheepdog who had come to live with us about 3 years ago had died this morning; when I was done I checked my email, opened my SARA newsletter and found your story. As with the dog you described, Boo had had an "episode" a week ago from which she had apparently recovered overnight. She had been out in the yard running early this morning; she came in and shortly after apparently lay down and peacefully left us. We found her a short time later and - though she was 16 and we knew she would not be with us forever - we were stunned. She had grown up with others in our family since she was a puppy, and came to us to live out the rest of her days; she was happy and enjoyed the company of our large critter family. When she died I immediately went through the exact feelings that your student had; did I do enough - did I make the right decisions about her care - why didn't I remember to offer her Reiki more often... Your words were exactly what I needed, exactly when I read them. As many of us are convinced, I believe there is no such thing as a coincidence; the newsletter and your story were there at precisely the right time. I will try to remember that I did all I could do, that it was all I could do, and all I could do was enough. Your message that we ARE Reiki was something that opened another aspect of how I experience Reiki - I also "forget" to offer it when I'm in a circumstance that it would be appropriate; when I realize it later, I wonder what the effect would have been had I thought to offer it at the time. Knowing that the energy is there, whether I am consciously participating in its healing presence or not, is a very reassuring and encouraging concept. Just wanted you to know that your message has been gratefully received. Thanks for that - from me and from Boo. John – I had just finished emailing our daughter that our 16 and a half year old Lab/Belgian Sheepdog who had come to live with us about 3 years ago had died this morning; when I was done I checked my email, opened my SARA newsletter and found your story. As with the dog you described, Boo had had an “episode” a week ago from which she had apparently recovered overnight. She had been out in the yard running early this morning; she came in and shortly after apparently lay down and peacefully left us. We found her a short time later and – though she was 16 and we knew she would not be with us forever – we were stunned. She had grown up with others in our family since she was a puppy, and came to us to live out the rest of her days; she was happy and enjoyed the company of our large critter family. When she died I immediately went through the exact feelings that your student had; did I do enough – did I make the right decisions about her care – why didn’t I remember to offer her Reiki more often… Your words were exactly what I needed, exactly when I read them. As many of us are convinced, I believe there is no such thing as a coincidence; the newsletter and your story were there at precisely the right time. I will try to remember that I did all I could do, that it was all I could do, and all I could do was enough. Your message that we ARE Reiki was something that opened another aspect of how I experience Reiki – I also “forget” to offer it when I’m in a circumstance that it would be appropriate; when I realize it later, I wonder what the effect would have been had I thought to offer it at the time. Knowing that the energy is there, whether I am consciously participating in its healing presence or not, is a very reassuring and encouraging concept. Just wanted you to know that your message has been gratefully received. Thanks for that – from me and from Boo.

]]> By: Caring For The Caregivers | Shelter Animal Reiki Association Reiki for Shelter Animals http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/2010/02/05/the-mantra-of-the-rescuer/comment-page-1/#comment-131 Caring For The Caregivers | Shelter Animal Reiki Association Reiki for Shelter Animals Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:30:05 +0000 http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/?p=285#comment-131 [...] I mentioned in my last post, when we offer Reiki to the animals in the shelters in which we volunteer, it is equally important [...] [...] I mentioned in my last post, when we offer Reiki to the animals in the shelters in which we volunteer, it is equally important [...]

]]> By: Kathleen Prasad http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/2010/02/05/the-mantra-of-the-rescuer/comment-page-1/#comment-130 Kathleen Prasad Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:48:04 +0000 http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/?p=285#comment-130 Thank you John for posting this story, and for your reminder of: All you can do is all you can do, and all you can do is enough. It is something that helps and encourages all of us out here in the world of rescue. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing:) Thank you John for posting this story, and for your reminder of:

All you can do is all you can do, and all you can do is enough.

It is something that helps and encourages all of us out here in the world of rescue.

Keep up the wonderful work you are doing:)

]]> By: John Sawyer http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/2010/02/05/the-mantra-of-the-rescuer/comment-page-1/#comment-128 John Sawyer Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:23:17 +0000 http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/?p=285#comment-128 Hi, Catherine, You're absolutely right. The ability of Reiki to heal the healer is another of its wonderful aspects. That's what makes it ideal for the rescue and shelter situations. Thank you for your work with the cats and with Reiki. :-) Namaste, John Hi, Catherine,

You’re absolutely right. The ability of Reiki to heal the healer is another of its wonderful aspects. That’s what makes it ideal for the rescue and shelter situations.

Thank you for your work with the cats and with Reiki. :-)

Namaste,

John

]]> By: Catherine Killam http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/2010/02/05/the-mantra-of-the-rescuer/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Catherine Killam Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:50:38 +0000 http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/?p=285#comment-127 Oh, thank you John for a beautiful post. The mantra is perfect for me to help me in my rescue efforts. I have a cat sanctuary and I had two cats pass in the last couple of days. I was so grateful for Reiki. I love Reiki because after I offer it to the animal to help in their transition, I am able to put my hands on myself to offer me the healing I need to continue. I didn't realize what an important tool Reiki is for not only the animals but also their caregivers. Oh, thank you John for a beautiful post. The mantra is perfect for me to help me in my rescue efforts.

I have a cat sanctuary and I had two cats pass in the last couple of days. I was so grateful for Reiki. I love Reiki because after I offer it to the animal to help in their transition, I am able to put my hands on myself to offer me the healing I need to continue. I didn’t realize what an important tool Reiki is for not only the animals but also their caregivers.

]]> By: Jodie Brenner http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/2010/02/05/the-mantra-of-the-rescuer/comment-page-1/#comment-119 Jodie Brenner Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:54:36 +0000 http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/?p=285#comment-119 HI John, Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story. It is a reminder to me and something I want to continue to share with my students. I love the mantra-it is so perfect for all of us. HI John,

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story. It is a reminder to me and something I want to continue to share with my students. I love the mantra-it is so perfect for all of us.

]]> By: Linda Patrick http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/2010/02/05/the-mantra-of-the-rescuer/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Linda Patrick Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:43:39 +0000 http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/?p=285#comment-117 Thank you John for such an important reminder of what we all need to gently remind ourselves of when we are thinking "I could have done more." I myself have gone there when I was working with a wild turkey and I was expecting it's limp to go away after I offered Reiki. What I noticed later on was that the flock to which she belonged now made sure there was always another turkey bringing up the rear instead of her and I got the sense that the flock was more aware that she needed more protection. Once I "got it", I was able to let go. Thank you for the mantra. Thank you John for such an important reminder of what we all need to gently remind ourselves of when we are thinking “I could have done more.”
I myself have gone there when I was working with a wild turkey and I was expecting it’s limp to go away after I offered Reiki. What I noticed later on was that the flock to which she belonged now made sure there was always another turkey bringing up the rear instead of her and I got the sense that the flock was more aware that she needed more protection. Once I “got it”, I was able to let go.
Thank you for the mantra.

]]> By: Sheryl Schlameuss Berger http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/2010/02/05/the-mantra-of-the-rescuer/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Sheryl Schlameuss Berger Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:55:07 +0000 http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/?p=285#comment-116 This is a very meaningful and thought-proviing post, John! It touches upon what most of us feel at one time or another in that we often believe that we have not done enough in a given situation. Having been through my share of those heart-wrenching experiences, I have also come to learn to trust Reiki, trust the "highest good" and accept the freedom and choices of each animal. But this is an ongoing learning process for all of us, and as caring practitioners, it seems that our hearts always manage to get involved! So thanks for reminding us of the "mantra of the rescuer" and also for a well-written and relevant article! Sheryl This is a very meaningful and thought-proviing post, John! It touches upon what most of us feel at one time or another in that we often believe that we have not done enough in a given situation. Having been through my share of those heart-wrenching experiences, I have also come to learn to trust Reiki, trust the “highest good” and accept the freedom and choices of each animal. But this is an ongoing learning process for all of us, and as caring practitioners, it seems that our hearts always manage to get involved!

So thanks for reminding us of the “mantra of the rescuer” and also for a well-written and relevant article!

Sheryl

]]> By: John Sawyer http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/2010/02/05/the-mantra-of-the-rescuer/comment-page-1/#comment-107 John Sawyer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:25:11 +0000 http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/?p=285#comment-107 Hi, Karen, Yes, animals are very good at helping themselves when they need Reiki. :-) Fortunately, my student has had the experience of suddenly flowing energy to an animal when she wasn't consciously intending to do so. That helped her to relate better to what I told her. :-) Namaste, John Hi, Karen,

Yes, animals are very good at helping themselves when they need Reiki. :-) Fortunately, my student has had the experience of suddenly flowing energy to an animal when she wasn’t consciously intending to do so. That helped her to relate better to what I told her. :-)

Namaste,

John

]]> By: Karen Reading Guinea Pig Rescue http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/2010/02/05/the-mantra-of-the-rescuer/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Karen Reading Guinea Pig Rescue Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:19:30 +0000 http://www.shelteranimalreikiassociation.org/blog/?p=285#comment-106 'Forgetting' to offer Reiki is something I do. Recently I've noticed guineas and a dog help themselves though. Wonderful article, thank you :) ‘Forgetting’ to offer Reiki is something I do. Recently I’ve noticed guineas and a dog help themselves though. Wonderful article, thank you :)

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