Hi all,

New to the lounge and semi-new to Usui Reiki. I live in Maryland, USA with my boyfriend and my child (male cockatiel). I have discovered Wiccanism as what describes how I "feel." It resonated with me and just "felt" right. Ever since then, the metaphysical have introduced itself to me throughout the years. Whether it be crystal and crystal skulls, discovering your spirit guides or Higher Self, Usui Reiki, meditation for higher awareness and what have you. It is funny how you see more once you see the first stepping stone, how things start to fall in place. ;-)

Long intro... but... Hi!

brightspotonthesun
to Reiki Learning Lounge.

Hi Brightspotonthesun, welcome!

Hi brightspotonthesun!

Welcome to the Lounge! Love the Golden Spiral on your avatar!

warm welcome!

Hi! I just found The Reiki Learning Lounge today too! I don't practice any particular religion. I find that all of them have ideals that make sense! I do believe in a higher power that connects all life and I don't give it a name. "Energy" is what I'd like to call it.

I am pleased to find a healing modality that can be used by anyone from any religion!

Woops I almost forgot to say WELCOME, BrightSpot!

Thaaaaaaaaaanks for the warm welcome! :-) And I love these icons...they're so cute.

Colin, the spiral is a nautilus shell. :-) Something I have come to realize that keeps popping out at me and after doing some research (good 'ol google) the shell has what is considered to be "sacred geometry" (which to me, my logical mind rejects that phrase as being an oxymoron)--either way I think the shell is lovely.

Hi Juli, thanks for the abbreviation! ;-) "BrightSpot" works. heehee. It popped into my mind when I was registering on the site. That's cool that joined the site at the same time! My view on religion is kinda complicated and somewhat muddled because I don't debate the subject to clear my view, but in the end I believe that religion is a wonderful thing that was created by mankind. So, I think all religions are right in their own regard; it's what people tend to do with it or in the name of it is the problem. I feel like Wiccanism best reflects my feelings about religion, the earth, and male/female energies.

I love how Reiki is another proof that we can all live in harmony. And although that in Reiki FAQ sections, mention that it is not a religion, I notice that there are people out there still afraid of Reiki, as if it's some dark, mysterious cult. *sigh* Anywho! That's a different topic for another day!

Thanks again everyone! I hope you have fun plans for the weekend!