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Welcome to the Animal Reiki Source Blog!
A space for reflection, presence, and connection with animals
Here we explore Animal Reiki as a meditative practice of calm, healing presence, guided by the Let Animals Lead® method.
3 easy ways to update your Reiki website
Last week I finally launched my newly redesigned Animal Reiki Source website (yay!). I’ve wanted to do this for years, but I kept putting...
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Sep 7, 20163 min read
How to help animal victims of the Louisiana floods
The Louisiana flood of 2016—the most catastrophic natural disaster in the U.S. since Hurricane Sandy—displaced thousands of people from...
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Aug 24, 20163 min read
How animals make every day joyful and sacred, in quotes
There’s nothing like the power of joy that animals bring to our lives. And when we strive to live a sacred and mindful life, it’s often...
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Aug 17, 20162 min read
The best (and worst) kinds of animal selfies
Have you noticed the recent animal selfie trend? People worldwide are going out of their way to pose with animals—sometimes endangered,...
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Aug 10, 20163 min read
Incredible photos of animals loving Reiki you need to see
One of the best things about Reiki is how deeply it relaxes animals, even those that are incredibly anxious, depressed or sick....
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Aug 3, 20163 min read
Crushing the top 6 myths about Reiki in shelters
There are far too many animals in shelters around the world, and all of them could benefit from the healing power of Reiki. In the U.S....
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Jul 27, 20162 min read
5 powerful reasons why senior dogs need Reiki
If you’re like me, dogs have always been the loves of your life and at the center of your heart. They never live long enough, and as they...
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Jul 13, 20163 min read
What was your first Reiki experience like?
As animal lovers, it’s easy to get so immersed in caring for our cats and dogs that sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves. It’s...
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Jul 5, 20163 min read
Focusing on the positive to help shelter cats
Sometimes when I work with shelter cats, my first instinct is to fall inside the sadness of the animals’ situations. But thankfully, in...
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Jun 29, 20162 min read
5 reasons senior dogs and cats are extra special
“My little old dog … a heartbeat at my feet.” —Edith Wharton Anyone who’s loved a cat or dog into his or her golden years understands the...
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Jun 22, 20163 min read
How to know if you should adopt another cat
What is your perfect number of cats? As a child growing up, I never had less than two, but sometimes we had up to four (a real...
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Jun 15, 20163 min read
The most powerful way to heal captive and endangered animals
“Pray to understand what man has forgotten.” —Native American proverb It’s been a tough several days of news for animal lovers. Right on...
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Jun 8, 20164 min read
Zoos: There is a Better Way
What a sad world we live in, where parental negligence and human error and misjudgment can result in the killing of an innocent. I’m...
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Jun 1, 20165 min read
When will declawing finally be outlawed?
I’m just wondering: Why hasn’t the U.S. banned declawing cats? The inhumane practice was once common and even accepted, but times are...
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May 25, 20162 min read
The truth about animal sentience—and why it matters
Though a majority of scientists today agree that animals are sentient, that hasn’t stopped outmoded beliefs from persisting. This...
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May 16, 20164 min read
12 healthy habits from animals you need to emulate
As caregivers for our animals, we work hard to keep them healthy—with vet visits, healthy food, regular brushings and the like. But...
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May 11, 20163 min read
Animal Reiki: It’s not what you think
Do you love animals? Are you interested in holistic modalities? Have you ever tried meditation? If you answered “yes” to any of these...
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May 9, 20162 min read
3 simple ways Reiki helps animals with cancer
Here are some sobering statistics for you: In companion animals, about 50 percent of all disease-related deaths are attributed to cancer....
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May 4, 20162 min read
How Reiki Heals Anger at Animal Cruelty
When we get angry, sometimes we’re not aware of it. So when we become aware that we’re angry, this is a really good first step in getting...
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May 4, 20162 min read
7 smart ways YOU can help stop puppy mills
Before we celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, I’d like to send my thoughts, love and blessings to the forgotten mothers out there: the...
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May 2, 20163 min read
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