Day 45

Feeling very relaxed and blissed out right now. In a very Zen state of mind. I went to have my energy balanced this morning. I don't know if scientifically anything really happens to the body during a "healing energy" session - but there's a definite shift in emotional state of being, if you allow it.

I first experienced reiki when I was in college, getting my BA in music with a concentration in classical piano. I would get intense stage fright anytime I had to perform, which was at least twice a semester. I seriously considered electing to fail the performance portion of my grade instead of going on stage. It was an intensely stressful experience, and I needed a way to calm my anxiety. And the Universe sent Bob Pileggi. I saw his ad for reiki and decided to check it out. When I arrived, I felt extremely tight, closed off, shut down, nervous, internal . . .but after the reiki experience I felt calm, open, light, loving. (And on a side note, I graduated magna cum laude from Moravian with my BA in music - and never got less than a B on a performance grade.)That was 3 or 4 years ago and it was such a heart-opening experience - mostly because of Bob - that I still make the trip to Philadelphia once a month to see him. He's such a supportive, loving person. I only went for reiki the first time, and after that - I would go for his insight, his support, his guided meditations, his breathing strategies. I highly, highly recommend spending an hour with Bob! Knowing him has shifted my entire perspective on my life and opened many doors I never would have explored otherwise. And for people not wanting to drive all the way to Philly, he Skypes, too. Check out his website and see for yourself!

Over the summer I was looking for someone locally who did reiki, and I found Bonnie Harrison. Located right down the street in Hackettstown, she is a nurse who is certified in healing touch - which is similar to reiki. Since the 60 day fast is a type of detox, I thought it might be a good idea to support my physical detox with an energy detox. I don't know what's really going on in my body or my energy - but I know I feel totally relaxed and filled with love and light! So, whatever. I'm a believer!

Peace and love, juice fasters!