To state that I had anxiety around the issue of getting the Covid vaccine would be a huge understatement. As much as I wanted the vaccine, I was also, equal parts terrified to get it. I know this was due in part to; media coverage regarding the efficacy and safety of the vaccine, a bad experience with medication a little over a year ago in the emergency department of our local hospital, and the fact that my dad died from Covid.
For my first vaccine appointment, I did self Reiki treatments in line. I was there about an hour and used hand positions for my Reiki treatment. I, mostly, visualized Reiki energy coming down through my Crown chakra and exiting through the soles of my feet. I also practiced deep breathing while waiting. My anxiety caused some issues with the vaccine, mainly an elevated blood pressure, and flushing of my skin. Once home, I was so exhausted that I ended up, in bed, for the next couple of days.
What was interesting to me, was when I told the nurse that I was feeling flushed and incredibly hot, she said, “Oh yeah. That’s a big thing. Let me guess, you have a lot of anxiety?”. I responded that I did and she explained, “A lot of people are coming in here and having strong reactions as soon as they see the needle. It’s not an allergic reaction, since, obviously they haven’t been injected, but it’s the stress of this past year being released.”.
For my second vaccination appointment, I knew that I needed to come up with a stronger plan to combat my anxiety.
Several days prior to my appointment, I started giving myself Reiki treatments. I used the Distant symbol to send Reiki to myself at the time of the appointment. Since Reiki works, using methods that aren’t always understandable, to a lay person’s concept of time and space, I know that you can use the Distant symbol to program it for a future time of need. So, in addition to using Cho Ku Rei for my self sessions, and Sei He Ki to aid in the mental and emotional aspects related to the anxiety, I added the Distant symbol, with the date and time of the appointment.
About an hour before my appointment, I combined meditation with deep breathing and followed it with another Reiki session. I picked up my peach moonstone palm stone and sent Reiki to the stone. Peach moonstone is a very gentle stone. Just looking at it is calming. The metaphysical properties for this stone are to help with emotional needs and anxiety. It’s a nurturing stone, in its presence you can find calmness and balance.
I pocketed my palm stone and set off for the appointment. Was I still nervous? Absolutely. However, I recognize my signs of being nervous. I think that’s because I do full body scans everyday. So I am able to differentiate anxiety from an actual reaction to the vaccine. I knew that my first appointment did not have any negative reactions except those related to anxiety.
My preparations paid off. The second appointment, while still having anxiety, went so much better (yes, I absolutely did some self Reiki while in line, deep breathing, and kept visualizing a sphere of Reiki wrapped around me. I was not taking any chances the second time around.). Instead of taking an hour, this appointment took twenty five minutes. Two nurses came over to ask about the book I was reading. The person administering the shot was extremely understanding and did a deep breath with me.
The Reiki self treatment plan for the second vaccine went so well, that two of my friends, (non Reiki practitioners) asked me to also send them Reiki for the time and date of their appointment. They also asked for tips on deep breathing and for a guided meditation. They both also reported back that their anxiety was manageable and that the experience was much better than they had imagined.
Anxiety can be pretty debilitating and there’s nothing worse than hearing someone say, “Oh, well that’s just because you’re nervous.”. I mean obviously a person experiencing anxiety knows that is what is happening, but they still need a manageable workable plan to get them through a situation. Using the Distant symbol for Reiki (and my palm stone) really gave me the extra bit of awareness and calmness to make sure I had an experience that will be remembered for other people’s kindness and not excessive anxiety. If you are also having anxiety around the Covid vaccine, I highly recommend the above article, and sending yourself some self-love in the form of the Distant symbol.
Article by Carrie Anderson
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Carrie earned her Ph.D in Metaphysics and Energy Healing through World Metaphysical Institutes. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, Animal Reiki Master Teacher and holds degrees in several types of Reiki. Her focus is on Distance Reiki. Carrie is a Master Level Psychic Intuitive and gives daily readings. She combines Reiki and Divination to create unique readings. She is accredited through World Metaphysical Association and Council of Holistic Healers. She also has certifcations in Teen Guided Meditation,. Additionally, she is a Professional Yoga Facilitator with a focus on Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. Carrie is a co-author with Mellisa Dormoy for the book, “Easy Mindfulness for Today’s Teens”. She is an active member of the Natural Healer Society and may be reached at www.caresreiki.com
This woman is using Reiki at a very low level. How can she reconcile jabs with Reiki energy? She needs to rethink her so called healing practice in light of her low energy consciousbess.