Sending Love To Those Trying Their Best To Heal Things They Don't Discuss

Last night, I had a long chat over the phone with my friend, Jit. I asked how he was doing and he replied he was doing well. We talked to catch up on old times, when we accidentally touched on something raw. Jit's voice shivered.

"Would you like to talk about it?" I asked.

Jit kept silent.

"It's ok. Talk only when you're comfortable," I said.

Another long silence. I gave Jit some breathing space.

Finally, he spoke. "Ok. Let me start from the very beginning."

Jit spoke about things I never knew was happening to him despite our years of friendship.

He is not alone. Within these past few months, I have friends who revealed their struggles and challenges - things like divorce, illnesses, financial losses, betrayals, retrenchments and falling prey to scams. I never knew!

When asked "How are you?", "Fine" or "Good" were the usual replies. They would laugh, smile, speak about their children, lament about the weather, talk about that hawker centre that serves good char kuei teow, but inside is the lonely, struggling man or woman, hiding themselves, putting up a brave and happy front for the world to see.

Oh! May we drop our judgements, comparison, indifference, and learn to see beyond the obvious! May we learn to accept others for exactly who they are and listen with love and compassion! Only then, those in pain will receive the gift of being heard and accepted. They know they're not so alone anymore; that there's someone who knows their inner battles and the scars that they hide.

As for those quietly fighting battles inside, you need not fight alone. Reach out for support and help from those that you trust. You could also call The Befrienders 24-hours hotline number at 03-79568145. Or, the BGF Counseling Service at 03-78599610/78599682, Mon-Fri, 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Here's sending love to everyone who's trying their best to heal from things they don't discuss.

I love you. Thank you. I love you. Thank you. I love you. Thank you.

Namaste.

(The two images above are from my Facebook news feed).

Walking As A Profession

I've just read a real-life story of a 62 years old pensioner whose work is walking. Yes, just walking. Every morning, Vincent wakes up early, walks from his home to town, greeting whomever he meets along his way. He'll spend his day in town, strolling down the streets, sometimes resting on a bus bench, observing traffic; sometimes sitting in a bakery, drinking coffee. Otherwise, he'll just walk.

So, how does Vincent contribute to his community?

"One thing I'm sure of, I'm not doing anyone any harm," he answered. He walks to celebrate and appreciate the existence of things - the clouds, the trees, the many things people pass by unnoticed.

Naturally, the town folks think he is crazy - a Harvard graduate wandering around the town like this. But Vincent just don't care. "Someone's got to do it!" he said. Who else to celebrate and acknowlege the existence of the things in town? Vincent is proud that he is that someone.

Vincent is a true professional - a professional walker. He lives a meaningful life by walking everyday, with no plans for retirement. Nor does he expects to be applauded and rewarded for this actions.

This extraordinary story taught me that one doesn't need to do great things or hold a prestigious job, in order to live a meaningful life. A simple act of walking, greeting, appreciating, and celebrating is living a meaningful life.

So, how is it for you? What is the story of your true profession? You know you've found it when you feel light, and not being dragged down by family, friends, and society's expectations.

You know you've found it when life is not all about you and you alone, but there's a community to care for.

You know you've found it when you're true to the callings of your heart and soul.

May we find the strength and courage to live a life of meaning and purpose.

(Vincent's story is found in "Your Mythic Journey", written by Sam Keen and Anne Valley-Fox. The image, and quote of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsbury, popped up in my Facebook timeline, and reminded me of Vincent's story.)

Listening to Your Inner Yearnings

Today is the first day of 2019. 2019 is the year of the 3 - a catalyst number. 3 is also the number of the Inner Child. So, this morning, I asked the question, " What does the Inner Child wants us to know this year?"

The Guardian of Hearts, Gabrielle, came up. Gabrielle is blowing her horn to the depths of your Heart and your Soul. Listen to that sound! What is being called forth from that deep place inside you? What is your heartfelt desire? Gabrielle is calling them out.

Let the sound of Gabrielle's horn stir your deepest yearnings. You may feel uncomfortable as these yearnings have been buried too long inside. But oh! That sound from Gabrielle's horn! You can't suppress them any longer, for they will answer to the call of that magic horn. They will swim up to the surface.

Feel them stirring up your heart and soul. Embrace them. Allow them space in your heart. They have been called.

This year, it is time to listen, and to act on your inner yearnings.

And so it is.

Disinfecting Viruses In Our Mind

Ho'oponopono. That's the first thought that appeared on my mind when I first saw this image. "Clean and disinfect these viruses with Ho'oponopono cleaning tools", I thought.

Right now, I am feeling confused. My mind is filled with doubts about my ability to get a project going. Can I do it? Do I have the skill to execute it? Meanwhile, I am envious of those who seem to ease themselves effortlessly into similar projects.

Confusion, doubts, envy - all these cloud my clarity. I have been infected by mental viruses. "Ok! These are not you. Only viral programs of the mind that need to be cleaned and deleted." - I tell myself.

I recite and meditate upon the Ho'oponopono prayers:
I am sorry.
Please forgive me.
I love you.
Thank you.

Clean. Clean. Clean.
Disinfect. Disinfect. Disinfect.
Let go. Let go. Let go.

I notice the tightness in my abdomen. There are messages of anxiety there. My legs feel weak. The worry and anxiety have worked their way there. Clean. Clean. Clean.

Why is my heart in pain? Where did the sorrow comes from? And the resentment, masked as envy? Clean. Clean. Clean.

My head feels dizzy. I know. I am in a familiar terrain now. I feel the anxiousness in the nervous system. I see the confusion and doubts there. I feel immobilized. Clean. Clean. Clean.

Clean. Clean. Clean.
Disinfect. Disinfect. Disinfect.
Let go. Let go. Let go.

I free up my mind. I free up my body. I free up my heart. I am clear now. I move straight ahead towards my goal.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

(The image above is from my Facebook newsfeed. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!)

About Tarot Bodywork

I came up with Tarot Bodywork, thanks to my love for tarot readings and energy healing. Integrating both of them give depth to the healing sessions. However, I allow clients to choose whether they want to include tarot or merely an energy bodywork in their session. Some prefer merely the energy work, and that's ok too.

So, what is Tarot Bodywork all about?

Tarot Bodywork helps clients gain insight into their subconscious archetypal stories that are affecting their life, and to release and heal these stories. It is a unique healing work that combines the archetypal energies of tarot images, with energy bodywork. A session is 1 1/2 to 2 hours, and is divided into 2 parts.

The first part is the tarot card readings designed to engage, and reveal the archetypal energies in the subconscious of the client.

The second part is the energy bodywork that engages and release whatever challenges revealed by the cards. It is here, that I help clients reprogram new thought patterns into the subconscious and cellular level. A huge body of spiritual forces are engaged and activated during the session. This second part of Tarot Bodywork brings deep physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healings to the client.

Tarot Bodywork is therapeutic for those:

• In search of life's meaning
• At a crossroad in one's life
• Facing career challenges
• Facing financial issues
• With emotional turmoil
• Who wants a deeper understanding of their physical illness
• Who wants to connect and heal their Inner Child
• Who wants spiritual help with their challenges in life
• Who wants to release dysfunctional Akashic memories.
• With childhood or past traumas

Through Tarot Bodywork, I hope to bring deep healings to clients. As they heal their stories, this heals the world too.

To book a session, please email me at khemayen@yahoo.com. 

Thank you. Namaste.

We Are Abundant

This Mid Autumn Moon
Clear and Bright.
She taught me the lessons
  of Abundance tonight.
That there's no lack.
We are Enough.
We are Abundant.
And our Harvest is Full.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
- Khema Yen, 24 September 2018, Mid Autumn Festival.

About Khema Yen

Khema Yen is an energy therapist, Tarot reader, teacher, writer and artist. Her specialty is her one-to-one sessions in Tarot Bodywork - a form of healing that combines the archetypal stories of the tarot, with energy bodywork.

Khema Yen has been in the energy medicine field since the 1990's. Since then, she received trainings in Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, Reference Point Therapy, Robert St. John's Metamorphosis method, Colourfool Coaching, Zenna Tai (a form of abdominal massage), Munay Ki, Buddhist meditation, qi gong, and counseling.

Her love for the simplicity and elegance of Reiki and Ho'oponopono inspired her to teach "Reiki with Ho'oponopono" workshops, hence initiating her students to Reiki and Ho'oponopono together.

Besides being a Reiki Master, Khema Yen is also a Munay Ki Rites Keeper. She holds a Diploma in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, and a BSc and MSc in mathematics.