Reiki hand position 3,
Cupping the ears.
Settle yourself now.
Find a seat or a laying position that feels supported.
Let your shoulders drop.
Let your jaw soften.
And take a long,
Slow breath in.
And a longer breath out.
As if you're letting the day loosen its grip.
And notice the weight of your body.
The simple fact of being held by the chair,
By the floor,
By gravity.
You don't have to hold yourself up so hard.
Let your breath become a quiet tide of in and out.
And now,
In your own way,
Silently or out loud,
Invite the Reiki energy.
Ask to be supported for the highest good.
No strain.
No forcing.
Just willingness.
Just take a moment and put your hands on top of your head.
And breathe in.
And out.
And make it a longer breath in.
And breathe out.
And then gently move your hands in front of your third eye or in front of your eyes.
And do the same thing.
Breathing in.
And out.
Breathing in.
And out.
Now slowly bring your hands to your ears and cup them gently.
You can place your palms over your ears.
Or let your fingers rest behind your ears.
Whatever feels most natural.
Let their touch be light.
Like you're creating a small shelter.
Like your hands are saying you are safe now.
And take a slow breath in.
And as you breathe out,
Imagine the whole nervous system receives the message.
Nothing to figure out.
Nothing to analyze.
Just quiet support.
And just notice if the mind is busy.
If it is,
That's okay.
Instead of pushing thoughts away,
Let the thoughts be like a wind outside a cabin.
And you are inside.
Warm.
Held.
And just breathe in.
And breathe out.
And let your shoulders drop another millimeter.
Let your belly soften.
And let your forehead be smooth.
Imagine a soft,
Steady warmth spreading from your hands into the side of your head,
Down through your neck,
Into your heart,
And further down into the belly.
As if the scattered energy is returning home.
No drama.
No big clearing.
Just a steady settling.
And with your ears gently cupped,
Imagine you're turning down the volume of the outside world.
And turning up the volume of your inner world.
Your body's truth.
Your intuition.
Your quiet knowing.
Ask softly within,
Where do I need today to feel safe?
What can I release that was never mine to carry?
Where can I be more kind to my nervous system?
You don't need to answer in words.
Sometimes the answer is a sensation.
A softening.
A sigh.
A deeper breath.
Just stay here for a few breaths.
And when you're ready,
Slowly release your hands.
Let them rest in your lap or by your side.
And notice the space around you.
Around your head.
Around your shoulders.
And notice your breath.
Notice the steadiness you've created.
And take a breath in.
And let it out like a long exhale of relief.
And when it feels right,
Open your eyes.
Or keep them soft.
And return to your day gently,
Carrying this quiet sanctuary with you.
Welcome back.
And welcome home.
