31/07/2025
✨ Extra Baggage ✨
I think it’s safe to say that most of us carry a bit of baggage - sometimes it’s stuff that we’re aware of, and sometimes it’s stuff that we’re completely oblivious to. Putting it down is sometimes easier said than done.
You may have seen my story about a parcel I picked up a few days ago...
It was delivered to a shop about 15 minute away, so I walked, but when I arrived, the parcel was A LOT bigger than I expected. However, it was light, so with a combination of different carrying techniques, I hoped for the best and started to make my way home.
I was almost at the end of my street, when I realised I'd just struggled with the massive box for no reason. Because in the box was a bag… I could’ve just taken the bag out of the box. And carried it. You know… like a bag. Furthermore, I had bought this bag to carry my ocean drum (for when I do soundbaths outside of the studio) because I usually carry it around in a massive cardboard box, which makes it a huge faff.
Talk about full circle! I was carrying a bag in a box, a bag that I’d bought so I didn’t have to carry around a box. That got me thinking about where else in my life I make things hard for myself, and it turns out that I think that’s a bit of a thing!
But… if there’s anything that I’ve learnt over the years, it’s that collecting sticks to beat myself with isn’t much use. So instead of looking for ways I’m making things hard for myself, I’m concentrating on ways I can make things easier. Sound good?
And this led me to pondering on the five Reiki principles and how it seems that their aim is to make things a little but smoother and calmer.
Just for today, I will be free from anger
Just for today, I will be free from worry
Just for today, I will be grateful
Just for today, I will do my work honestly
Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing
What do you reckon? Are these a guide to a simpler life - a way to drop the baggage?
If you'd like a helping hand, or to learn more about Reiki, I can absolutely support you with that 💕 (However, I can't promise that you won't still make silly mistakes like carrying bags in awkward boxes!)