help pursuing alternative/complimentary path

[Guest guest]

Hello,

 

I have an odd request for the list. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to

ask for help in this, but since it is to continue my path in

alternative/complimentary medicine, I decided to write. I will only

write this one email on the subject, don't worry. I am a lurker and

I don't believe I've written in before. If so, it was when I first

joined as an introduction. I'm in a catch 22 that is keeping me

from following my hopes to expand my part in complimentary therapy

and I am very much hoping that someone on here can help me with

referrals or suggestions.

 

I am a Reiki practitioner and enjoy this very much. I have been

called in my heart for more than a year to become involved in harp

therapy. These programs play in hospitals, retirement homes, and

hospice settings, generally. I am hoping to combine the Reiki and

harp therapy if clients will allow, if not, I can do one or the

other for them. I am self taught and have a very nice lap harp

that I truly love. Music is such a comfort. Upon contacting the

harp therapy program, they told me that they would like a year of

formal lessons to apply. This was a stumbling block as I am quite

rural. I have finally found a teacher who will instruct me and is

only an hour away. I can make that drive a couple of times a month

and afford the lessons. The rub is that she will only teach on a

pedal harp or a fully levered floor harp (that has the same spacing

as a pedal...she really prefers Troubadours). I can either afford

harp lessons or I can afford a used harp payment. I cannot swing

both.

 

I am wondering if anyone knows of scholarships that may be

available for alternative therapies. I am absolutely glad to have

Mary document my attendance or provide a specified amount of

community service per month, etc as terms of the scholarship. Or

if anyone has (or knows someone who has) a harp that isn't being

played and would consider a barter of just about any kind, please

consider contacting me. Cosmetic damage is not a concern. I would

just ask that it be playable or need only small repairs. The harp

would be loved and played often. I thought about trying to get one

on loan. I have no idea where I could do that at, but even if I

would find one on loan, I'm sure I will continue my lessons beyond

the year and that makes that a less reasonable option. Mary is an

accomplished harpist and I'm sure has much to teach. I can't just

use hers at lessons because I will need to practice on the bigger

harp (they have more octaves) at home each day. The good news is

that I already have my small harp that I'll use when I am in the

harp therapy program. The bad news is that I have to find a floor

harp and I don't have the funds. I know this is an incredible

longshot, and I feel so nervous asking that my hands are shaking. I

am using the Secret and the idea to write to the list came to me

this afternoon. I hope it was because there is a solution here.

 

This is already long, and I don't want to take up more space on the

list. If you want more information, have a suggestion, or would

consider a barter, please contact me off list at

stlake any help in pursuing this would be absolutely

appreciated. If you know someone who might be able to help, please

do forward my email. Thank you so much for your time and energy in

reading this.

 

Love and light to all, Tracy

[Guest guest]

This is only a suggestion, but if you are that drawn to play the harp, and

already know how, and already do reiki--you don't need a " certificate " to go

into nursing homes, hospitals, etc. Yes, it's nice to go in under their

therapy certification, but trust me--all nursing homes love any visitor that

will come and just spend time with their residents. Normally hospitals don

t mind either. Most churches send their ministers and the ministers stop at

each room and ask if the patient would like to pray or talk. You could do

the same. Just contact the hospital first and ask if it's ok if you come

and play for the patients that say ok to you. Same with the nursing homes.

So many people in the homes never have visitors and for someone to come and

play! Well, they will love it. Many nursing homes have special programs

set up once a week or so for group entertainment. I had a friend that

played piano every week at local homes. The residents certainly looked

forward to it, and got great benefit from it. You'd be doing the same and

could either do it in the group setting or just tell the staff that you'd

like to do one-on-one sessions. You could send out your healing energy via

the harp, and your reiki, and not even have to tell them that's what you are

doing. All you'd need to tell the staff is that you like playing to the

residents!

 

Today we have so much energy available to us, and if you are being led to

help others, then don't wait for the ok from some group or person. Just do

it.

 

Samala,

Renee

 

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I have an odd request for the list. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to

Ask for help in this, but since it is to continue my path in

Alternative/complimentary medicine, I decided to write. I will only

Write this one email on the subject, don't worry. I am a lurker and

I don't believe I've written in before. If so, it was when I first

Joined as an introduction. I'm in a catch 22 that is keeping me

From following my hopes to expand my part in complimentary therapy

And I am very much hoping that someone on here can help me with

Referrals or suggestions.

[Guest guest]

Hello Renee,

 

Thank you for your response. I appreciate your suggestions. I am

also a nurse and have worked in both hospital and long term care

settings. I chose to be a stay at home mom eight years ago. That

is when I began pursuing my interest in complimentary therapies. I

agree that many people enjoy the visits of even strangers. There is

much loneliness and fear in these places. Truly even if you only

visit with people for a while, it's welcome. Everyone wants to feel

special and heard. It's a wonderful gift that we can all give to

others.

 

My local hospital wants certification. I understand what you are

saying about clergy visiting, but they do have a title and a backing

organization. From reading discussions on my harp groups , there

do seem to be some very beneficial aspects to the certification

program. Playing therapeutically is not the same as just playing

for enjoyment or relaxation from what I understand. I really do

want to pursue this as a therapy choice. As far as sending Reiki or

sending healing energy while playing the harp without disclosing

that was what I was doing. I just wouldn't feel comfortable with

that. I know many people send energy to the higher self/selves of

those they are working with without their conscious

knowledge/permission. I myself am just not comfortable doing so

unless it's something they are aware of and would like to

experience. This is my personal choice and in no way do I mean it

as anything other than that. This may even be a residual effect of

watching people be pushed to choose a particular treatment or

testing by doctors when I was working. Even when it might not be

something they really wanted.

 

We can certainly all do volunteer work of many kinds that are

welcome and helpful. Certification would be an enhancement for

me as I could then play my harp therapeutically and be comfortable

doing so. I feel called to participate in this and I also feel sure

that it will work out. If it's meant to be, the path will unfold in

front of me. Love and light, Tracy

 

 

 

 

 

, " Renee " <gaiacita

wrote:

>

> This is only a suggestion, but if you are that drawn to play the

harp, and

> already know how, and already do reiki--you don't need

a " certificate " to go

> into nursing homes, hospitals, etc. Yes, it's nice to go in under

their

> therapy certification, but trust me--all nursing homes love any

visitor that

> will come and just spend time with their residents. Normally

hospitals don

> t mind either. Most churches send their ministers and the

ministers stop at

> each room and ask if the patient would like to pray or talk. You

could do

> the same. Just contact the hospital first and ask if it's ok if

you come

> and play for the patients that say ok to you. Same with the

nursing homes.

> So many people in the homes never have visitors and for someone to

come and

> play! Well, they will love it. Many nursing homes have special

programs

> set up once a week or so for group entertainment. I had a friend

that

> played piano every week at local homes. The residents certainly

looked

> forward to it, and got great benefit from it. You'd be doing the

same and

> could either do it in the group setting or just tell the staff

that you'd

> like to do one-on-one sessions. You could send out your healing

energy via

> the harp, and your reiki, and not even have to tell them that's

what you are

> doing. All you'd need to tell the staff is that you like playing

to the

> residents!

>

> Today we have so much energy available to us, and if you are being

led to

> help others, then don't wait for the ok from some group or

person. Just do

> it.

>

> Samala,

> Renee

>

>

[Guest guest]

---hi tracy for such an honourable request you askk

no problem

someone out there must sureely help

but what a pain having to do all that when you can do it already ..

 

some of these peopl e who dream up these so called systems are a pain

 

i have had similar hurdles placed in front of me making it much more

difficult to volunteer

it is almost self defeating on there half

one is for a homeless charity and the other for being a healer at a

spiritualist church ....

 

they invent to many hurdles which puts people off

phill

 

In , " dove333us " <stlake wrote:

>

> Hello,

>

> I have an odd request for the list. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to

> ask for help in this, but since it is to continue my path in

> alternative/complimentary medicine, I decided to write. I will only

> write this one email on the subject, don't worry. I am a lurker and

> I don't believe I've written in before. If so, it was when I first

> joined as an introduction. I'm in a catch 22 that is keeping me

> from following my hopes to expand my part in complimentary therapy

> and I am very much hoping that someone on here can help me with

> referrals or suggestions.

>

> I am a Reiki practitioner and enjoy this very much. I have been

> called in my heart for more than a year to become involved in harp

> therapy. These programs play in hospitals, retirement homes, and

> hospice settings, generally. I am hoping to combine the Reiki and

> harp therapy if clients will allow, if not, I can do one or the

> other for them. I am self taught and have a very nice lap harp

> that I truly love. Music is such a comfort. Upon contacting the

> harp therapy program, they told me that they would like a year of

> formal lessons to apply. This was a stumbling block as I am quite

> rural. I have finally found a teacher who will instruct me and is

> only an hour away. I can make that drive a couple of times a month

> and afford the lessons. The rub is that she will only teach on a

> pedal harp or a fully levered floor harp (that has the same spacing

> as a pedal...she really prefers Troubadours). I can either afford

> harp lessons or I can afford a used harp payment. I cannot swing

> both.

>

> I am wondering if anyone knows of scholarships that may be

> available for alternative therapies. I am absolutely glad to have

> Mary document my attendance or provide a specified amount of

> community service per month, etc as terms of the scholarship. Or

> if anyone has (or knows someone who has) a harp that isn't being

> played and would consider a barter of just about any kind, please

> consider contacting me. Cosmetic damage is not a concern. I would

> just ask that it be playable or need only small repairs. The harp

> would be loved and played often. I thought about trying to get one

> on loan. I have no idea where I could do that at, but even if I

> would find one on loan, I'm sure I will continue my lessons beyond

> the year and that makes that a less reasonable option. Mary is an

> accomplished harpist and I'm sure has much to teach. I can't just

> use hers at lessons because I will need to practice on the bigger

> harp (they have more octaves) at home each day. The good news is

> that I already have my small harp that I'll use when I am in the

> harp therapy program. The bad news is that I have to find a floor

> harp and I don't have the funds. I know this is an incredible

> longshot, and I feel so nervous asking that my hands are shaking. I

> am using the Secret and the idea to write to the list came to me

> this afternoon. I hope it was because there is a solution here.

>

> This is already long, and I don't want to take up more space on the

> list. If you want more information, have a suggestion, or would

> consider a barter, please contact me off list at

> stlake any help in pursuing this would be absolutely

> appreciated. If you know someone who might be able to help, please

> do forward my email. Thank you so much for your time and energy in

> reading this.

>

> Love and light to all, Tracy

>

[Guest guest]

Of course. If you truly want this, then it will happen. I send only the

highest regards and best wishes for your healing future.

 

Samala,

Renee

 

----

 

I feel called to participate in this and I also feel sure

That it will work out. If it's meant to be, the path will unfold in

Front of me. Love and light, Tracy