Good spirits

16th April 2008

Marc was waiting for me when I arrived with a big smile on his face. He cracked himself up all the way through the treatment today - more than usual :) and at one point made himself cough so much that he had to sit up for a minute. It is great to hear him in such good spirits, I am really growing fond of him and he recommends some really good movies too which is always good.

I would love to do some kind of study looking at the effects of Reiki on people with HIV/AIDS. Perhaps measuring T cells. I can see for myself and so can those I have treated here how much of a great effect it has on their general feeling of well being, but it would be interesting to see the effects biologically too.

Ben, who is perhaps the youngest here, has been having behaviour issues and is finding life difficult at the moment. He has never expressed an interest in receiving Reiki. Today I found him sitting in his wheelchair in the corridoor looking very sorry for himself. When I asked him how he was he told me in a very dejected voice, "I'm trying not to upset anyone." I asked him if he wanted some Reiki and he shrugged his shoulders and started off towards the treatment room I use.

At first he was restless and asked me several times how long it would be but after about 10 minutes he settled down. The byosen on his head was the strongest I have felt in a while and I sensed so much angst in him. 40 minutes later, he stirred and told me he needed the bathroom - but it was too late. The incredible nurses came and cleaned everything up while I reassured Ben that it was no problem - and to be honest he didn't seem worried anyway. I was probably more concerned than he was. I wonder whether it was that so many toxins were being released that he had no time or just that he didn't want to stop the treatment?

About 10 minutes later when I walked into the dining room, he was sitting in fresh clothes eating a meal and grinned at me as I passed by - the first time he has acknowleged me.

I am sure the Reiki will help him out in whichever way is best for him.