What's happening at Sparks of Healing?
May 2024
What has been going on?
✨ A number of people who are really important to me have had struggles in 2024. I recognize that I am of no assistance to them if I climb into the emotions of the situation with them, instead I am holding space, assisting when I can and keeping boundaries to ensure I do not burn myself out.
This experience has led me to dive deeper into understanding energy. For a long time, the Reiki class I teach has included information on auras, even including a demonstration of how to measure them with wire coat hangers; this is similar to dowsing. I understand how to create a bubble of energy around me to keep my good vibes good and let discordant vibes bounce off; or at least I thought I did.
It became very difficult for me to keep my empathetic self from entangling with the feelings of those around me. This was exhausting; a perfect example of my exhaustion was the fact that I found the draft of my unsent April newsletter while pulling up the template to send out May’s edition. Whoops!
My current fascination is Mary Madgalene. This led to reading a bunch of things about Mary:
One of the books, I believe it is in Judith Kusel’s book, taught me the Sisterhood of the Rose meditation. This is a tradition that goes way back into history to Isis in Egypt and the belief is that there are many goddesses, & High Priestesses who were/are part of this sisterhood of feminine power; Mary Magdalene, Mother Mary, Isis, Jeanne d’Arc, and more. I plan to create an audio of how to connect to the rose energy and post it here as well as my YouTube channel, here, in the next couple of days.
I began to connect to the Sisterhood of the Roses through this practice, to surround myself in the beautiful rose light and tend to my garden; anything inside the roses is my responsibility. It is up to me to bring the light for the roses, to keep the energy light, sweet, and loving. Anything outside of my garden wall is not for me to judge, change, or take responsibility for; other people’s experiences, lessons, choices, and feelings are not for me to choose or change. I must respect their journeys with compassion.
Compassion is something I have heard about for quite some time now. I remember Bonnie Bogner and the Galactic Council talking about compassion; it entered my ears but did not land on my heart at the time. I started wondering a bit more about what compassion is. How is it different than love or empathy? The other day I received an answer and this is my current understanding of the difference:
Sympathy is when I have gone through something similar as another being and I feel sorrow for them; I understand where they are because I have been there. I feel for them.
Empathy is when I emotionally understand what another is feeling, I see things from their point of view and imagine myself in their place.
Compassion is when I am accepting where someone is at, I offer my assistance where appropriate without any expectation from them. I have no judgement about their experience, I do not require them to do, be, have, or know anything from me. I simply love them where they are without taking on the emotions of their experience.
Per Patricia Meier
It is my intention to have compassion for all of creation without the need for others to change so that I can be more comfortable with their experiences.
The other thing that I teach in Reiki classes for which I have gained a deeper understanding recently is how my garden wall or bubble of light, as previously taught, affects those around me. In her April Ascension Energies video called Richochet, Jamye Price talked about how we can be love and spread love with intention. While listening to her speak, I saw how the walls of my garden only allow love to enter; anything that is not love is transmuted to a higher vibration and bounced off into the world. Anyone whose heart is open, even just the teeniest crack, could be infected by this love energy.
Here I sit now, tending my garden, showering my rose with love, having gratitude for the Divine Feminine, the gift of this body from Mother Earth, and my own sweet, loving heart. I hope that by being love to the highest degree I am able, I can help not only those mentioned above, but anybody near enough for me to ricochet love in their direction.
Self-care moments:
✨ I journal at least three morning pages daily, in the morning as often as possible and if not first thing, then by the end of the day. This practice helps me record gratitude and work out my problems.
✨In order to help keep my body limber and free of pain, I visit my dear friend Amanda for massage. She has amazing intuition and blends Reiki with her skillful massage knowledge. I always feel better after seeing her on all levels of body.
✨At the end of April, I attended a one-day women’s retreat called Raise Your Vibes at Wanuskewan Heritage Park hosted by the amazing Maureen Bandas. What a fantastic day, with beautiful women on the most sacred land of the buffalo. I look forward to seeing what Maureen comes up with next!
✨I joined a Wise Women’s Circle in February, a Book Club in April, and of course I am hosting Reiki Share in my home as mentioned above. I am blessed to be surrounded by beautiful souls whose conversation and energy lift me up higher than I am on my own.
What is brewing at Sparks of Healing?
✨Sound Healing Collaboration:
What? Have you ever been to a crystal bowl meditation? How about one with gongs, drums, toning, or the digeridoo? Well, have we got a treat in store for you! Seven magical healers will be sharing their sounds to take you on an amazing journey of vibration, light, and love. Tickets for this will go fast, not to create FOMO, I simply want all my light filled friends in the room!
When? Thursday, May 23rd 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Where? Tribal Vibes Wildfire Healing Centre, 1275 Broad St, Regina, SK
How do I sign up? Click here.
✨Reiki Level 1 training:
o There are currently no classes scheduled, however, I am flexible to offer Reiki Level 1 training on any day of the week, if the energy is calling you and you would like to take training from me, please reach out. You can also book a free 30-minute consultation at SparksofHealing.ca to discuss my teachings and decide if we are a good fit to work together.
✨Reiki Level 2 training:
o Friday, June 7th from 10 – 5:30 pm; three spots left in this class at the time of this writing.
✨Reiki Share Sessions: February 18th was our first session, which I did not notice was a long weekend. Two lovely students attended; we shared questions, recommendations, techniques, and stories, followed by a Reiki share where they traded the energy and were able to ask me any further questions while openly sharing what they were experiencing. It is fair to say ALL THREE of us learned from one another. Our next Reiki Share will be May 26th from 1 – 3pm at my home. RSVP by sending me an email or shooting me a text to say you are coming. At our last Reiki Share in April, we added toning to the share and created an amazing harmonic journey for each receiver.
✨Psychic & Healing Fair hosted by Such N Stuff: The amazing Lee-Ann Hoeft invited me to be a part of this upcoming event along with many other healers, psychics, and others. The location is right at Such N Stuf which is loaded with crystal, books, and all manner of interesting things. I will be offering mini-Reiki sessions or readings; prebooking of spots will begin in June with 50% of the spots bookable on site & 50% in advance.
o When? Saturday & Sunday, June 22nd & 23rd
o Where? Such N Stuf, 1818 McAra St, Regina
Client reviews:
✨I have been so blessed to have been put on the path to healing by Patty and Sparks of Healing. Still not sure I completely understand all that happened during my sessions (best part of the experience is the wonder of the unknown btw), but what I do know is that when I was done, an immense weight had been lifted from my shoulders and I felt like I had been infused with joy! When my adult daughter was having her own struggles, she also went to see Patty and her journey was even more remarkable than mine. If you’re looking for a beautifully gifted soul and caring practitioner to lead you on your own path of discovery and healing, look no further 💕 Michele
✨Thank you so much for sharing your time with him (my son). He will definitely come to see you again… things have been way better since his two sessions. He is happier and I can tell he feels a lot lighter. Kim
✨Often relayed as feedback after any hypnosis session… “That was really weird… awesome, but weird.” Many clients. 😉
My wish for you, as always, is that you learn to LOVE YOURSELF exactly as you are, right this minute. Accept yourself, forgive yourself for any perceived shortfalls, mistakes, or misdeeds. Know that every day you wake up is a chance to start anew and a day to be grateful for life!
I love you!
Thank you for taking the time to make it to the bottom of my newsletter.
In Oneness,
Patricia (Patty) Meier
Have you read BOOK OF LONGINGS by Sue Monk Kidd? A novel about the story of Anna, wife of Jesus.