As of today, I'm in the second trimester with a due date of 23rd November. However, I keep seeing the number 11/11 everywhere so I wouldn't be at all surprised if it was early! Being a Reiki practitioner and Wiccan, I have plenty of ways to support myself, in addition to the enormous amount of printed information from the doctor/ midwife.
Reiki is a wonderful gift. My hands are always ready whenever 'morning' (read 'all-day') sickness threatens. I'm actively giving the bump treatments daily, if only for a few minutes here and there. It is warm and comforting. This is a huge life change, not only on the physical level but from a Wiccan perspective I'm moving into a new phase in life. If you divide the life stages into five, you progress from Maiden to Lover then to Mother, Grandmother and Wisewoman (or Great-Grandmother).
I'm preparing myself for a time of giving, of selflessness (and after 34 years of doing what I want a great deal of the time, this is a little daunting!). However, before the giving comes receiving: I have had several generous offers of help to aquire all the material necessities a baby demands. I have time to myself to receive rest, to enjoy reading, Buffy the Vampire Slayer (my inner teen loves it!) and study the Craft and Reiki further. I have given myself walks in the woods and lots of positive, nourishing thoughts. The small amount of time I spend giving treatments and tasters hardly feels like work, more like joy.
My focus has certainly shifted inward. They say you get 'stupid' during pregnancy...common sense and memory do seem to be lapsing a little, but I'm listening to what my body needs. This is especially noticeable with food. I'm eating much more fruit than usual, now prefer coffee to tea (though only one or two weak cups a day, watch the caffeine). My experiences gained through Reiki and Wicca have helped me become more aware of myself, though this is an ongoing process. The Reiki ideals stand me in good stead, taking each day as it comes. A wonder and love of nature fills me with peace. Being so tired, as is normal, has forced me to slow down and though I could really use the income, I'm grateful that I'm not forcing my body to work a 9-5 job.
I have lots of ideas about the future. I would love to train in Jikiden Reiki. I would love to offer Reiki workshops for mums and dads-to-be. I feel drawn to sharing my Wiccan knowledge and to furthering that path. This little life that has chosen to come into being through me is already filling me with so much joy and quiet enthusiasm for life. I have much to give. Blessed Be~
2 comments:
Congratulations on the pregnancy. I'm sure you'll do fine
I haven't read this for a while, so thought i'd check up on you :) you havent updated for a while, but i thought i'd send you more congratulations, so you know im thinking of you :) I hope everything's going well, it sounds like you're using your Reiki in the best possible way, I'm really happy for you! ~X~
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