Anniversaries
Anniversaries are a yearly marker of something significant that changes our lives from a certain date forward. Sometimes they’re happy. Sometimes they’re sad. Always they mark change.
August holds some notable anniversaries in my life and it doesn’t seem right to have them pass by without acknowledging their importance. Tomorrow (technically, about 12 hours from this writing) marks 39 years since my 39 year old father passed away. He was my favorite man in my life. Of course, I was only 15 when it happened, so that’s good. I acknowledge that’s not true for every 15 year old girl, but I was Daddy’s girl. I will also take this opportunity to acknowledge that I have 5 sisters and I was not Dad’s only girl…but I was his FIRST!
Dad’s death is where I believe that my Spiritual Journey began. I woke up the moment that he passed (around 6a.m.) and was up for the day. This is not usual Margaret behavior, unless necessary, even to this day. I have interviewed all seven of my siblings and it seems I’m the only one that woke up at that moment. However, I also believed until very recently that waking up when a loved one dies is pretty “normal”. Well, maybe it’s not exactly “abnormal”, but it is remarkable. And, it does illustrate the closeness that we had.
August 11th is a date I think about everyday. My dad often makes sure I see 8:11 on clocks and license plates and any place where numbers are around. It’s his way of saying, “I’m still here. I love you. I support you.” and I usually respond with a “Hi, Dad.” I love that he gives me reminders. I love that he’s part of my Spirit Team and active in my everyday life. I also really miss his bear hugs and totally feel like if I had had another 39 years with him on earth, he still would’ve died too young. I feel fortunate to know deep within my soul how much Dad loved me…and my mom and brothers and sisters all feel the same. He wasn’t shy about telling us from our first day to his last, and I’m confident that each “811” I see is an “I love you” from him.
August 12th is a particularly exciting day for me this year. It’s my One Year Anniversary of becoming a Certified Reiki Master Teacher. A year ago I couldn’t even imagine where I might be today, but I did know that I needed to take my new skills and begin a business. There was no question in my mind. I didn’t actually start my business until the end of September, but getting certified inReiki Classes were the start of my joy and peace. Until that fateful day in Sedona when a healer told me I needed to “do reiki”, I had only heard of the word. It has changed my life so much for the better that I want to share it with everyone; reiki healings and teaching reiki.
This year, I’m excited to announce my newest venture. In a culmination of years of teaching and girl scout leading, and a year of being a Reiki Master Teacher, I have decided to add a Reiki Basics for Kids Class. I am noticing a need for our newest generation to be empowered in their spiritual gifts as so many of them seem to have been born wide awake. With their lights shining so brightly they are naturally attracting “otherworldly visitors” who are scaring them. My hope/my aim in a Reiki Basics for Kids Class is to provide kids with tools to heal themselves, protect themselves, and know what to do when an angel or ancestor shows up in their bedroom. I also want to make sure they’re staying in the light and not getting to a point where they feel a need to self-medicate, or do their own research and end up inviting in lower vibration spirits. Childhood is tricky enough without being faced with spirits, even high vibration, that the majority of the population can’t see and doesn’t believe in. And, using Divine Life Force Energy to bring healing and peace and calm to themselves, family members, and pets will give kids some autonomy and strength.
I’m grateful for these August Anniversaries of mine - without August 11th, 1984, it’s likely August 12, 2022 wouldn’t have marked an anniversary for me. My life, since reiki, is happier, calmer, and filled with abundant peace. I’m thankful for you for taking time to read these thoughts. If you’re so inspired, please reach out and book a session or a class with me. I haven’t had anyone regret it.
Peace and Abundant Blessings to you,
Margaret Rose
