{"podcast":{"title":"The Reiki Lifestyle Podcast","slug":"the-reiki-lifestyle-podcast-866414","podcast_index_feed_id":866414,"rss_url":"https://reikihealing.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://reikilifestyle.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/7/7/c/277cb6e4752cf0e016c3140a3186d450/RLP_14x14.png","author":"Colleen and Robyn Benelli","episode_count":764,"summary":"On the Reiki Lifestyle® Podcast (previously ReikiChat™) we talk about all the ways Reiki can help you in your daily life. Robyn Benelli and Colleen Benelli - Licensed Reiki Master Teacher for the International Center for Reiki Training - talk about how to use Reiki as a life management tool, a spiritual path, an energy healing medicine that reduces stress and pain, Reiki as a path to mindfulness and meditation, and Reiki for healing of the body, mind and soul. Usui sensei said, \"Reiki is the secret art of inviting happiness.\" It reveals our spirit and awakens our consciousness. Colleen answers your questions about Reiki techniques, spirituality, healing, personal growth, how to learn Reiki in classes, how to use Reiki to invite happiness and she often has other Reiki guest speakers. But most of all, this podcast provides a global Reiki community by creating the opportunity for us join together in our common goal of contributing to the wellness of the world. Reiki Lifestyle® Podcast has a monthly Online Reiki Circle where we talk live on a conference call! Come join the conversation!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-reiki-lifestyle-podcast-866414"},"episode":{"title":"Reiki for Optimism: Choosing Hope as an Act of Resistance During Challenging Times","slug":"reiki-for-optimism-choosing-hope-as-an-act-of-resistance-during-challenging-times","published_at":"2026-04-23T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-reiki-lifestyle-podcast-866414/reiki-for-optimism-choosing-hope-as-an-act-of-resistance-during-challenging-times","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-reiki-lifestyle-podcast-866414","url":"https://reikihealing.libsyn.com/reiki-for-optimism-choosing-hope-as-an-act-of-resistance-during-challenging-times","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/reikihealing/4.21.26_Reiki_for_Optimism_-_Choosing_Hope_as_an_Act_of_Resistance_During_Challenging_Times_Audio_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=243673","summary":"In a world that often feels bleak, choosing optimism is a powerful act of resistance. Join Robyn and Colleen Benelli as they explore how to use Reiki to tap into the external frequency of hope and light, even when you aren't \"feeling\" it internally. Discover practical tools like \"microdosing\" Reiki and a simple breath mudra to anchor yourself in divine grace and collective kindness. Key Insights: * Optimism as an Act of Resistance: Refusing to succumb to a bleak or \"human-hating\" narrative is a spiritual stance. By choosing hope, we break the cycle of darkness and create a reality rooted in the core goodness of humanity. * Choosing vs. Embodying: You don't have to \"feel\" grateful to choose gratitude. On days when your internal life force is low, making the conscious decision to move toward higher frequencies is an extraordinary spiritual practice. * Microdosing Reiki: You don't always need a full session to shift your energy. One-minute \"micro-practices\" throughout the day help prevent negative spirals and keep you entrained to the light. * The External Frequency: Reiki is a frequency outside of ourselves. When we can't \"drum up\" hope from within, we can call in the enlightened energy of Reiki to fill us up and shift our perspective. People Also Ask (FAQ): What does it mean to \"microdose\" Reiki? Microdosing Reiki involves short, one-minute practices throughout the day. Instead of waiting for a full session, you \"on the fly\" invite Reiki symbols or use simple techniques like the breath mudra to stay centered and connected to higher frequencies. Is optimism just \"spiritual bypassing\"? No. Authentic optimism acknowledges the duality of life, including grief, trauma, and health challenges, but chooses to fight for the light. It is not about ignoring the dark, but refusing…","meta_description":"In a world that often feels bleak, choosing optimism is a powerful act of resistance. 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