A very refreshing and grounding weekend 💫

I am pleased to share that this weekend I completed my Reiki Level 2, and it gave me something I didn’t realise how much I needed - the space to pause, reflect and reconnect with myself!

Running a business over the last couple of years has been incredibly rewarding, but also very busy. Like many people building something from the ground up, it’s easy to stay in constant “go mode”.

Spending two full days away gave me the opportunity to step back and reflect on the journey, from before starting my business to where things are today. It reminded me how important it is to take care of your own wellbeing so you can show up fully for your family, your clients and the people around you.

It was also genuinely refreshing to spend time with my Reiki master, who is such a positive and kind soul. Over the two days we talked about everything: business, family, life and future plans. Those conversations, alongside the training, were a great reminder of the value of staying positive even during challenging moments, and the importance of simply being kind to people.

I’ve shared a few photos from the weekend and the room we were in. She never fails to supply the best snacks for our training days too! I really appreciate having that time to learn, reflect and recharge.

I’m also very grateful that I was able to complete this training with the support of a training grant through the Skills Hub at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. Opportunities like this make a real difference for small businesses, and I truly appreciate being able to access funding that supports both my personal development and the growth of my business.

Reiki is guided by a set of simple but powerful principles, which really resonated with me over the weekend:

Just for today, do not worry

Just for today, do not be angry

Just for today, I will be grateful

I will do my work honestly

I will be kind to every living thing

With so much uncertainty in the news and in the world around us at the moment, it felt like a good time to reflect on these. Wouldn’t the world be a better place if we all tried to live by them a little more often?

I’m really looking forward to continuing to practise Reiki on myself and sharing it with family and friends. Helping people has always been at the heart of what I do, and this feels like another way to support others when they need it.

A very refreshing and grounding weekend that I’m truly grateful for.