Begin by Allowing
The first session of a series isn’t really about doing something new. It’s more about arriving and allowing yourself to settle into a new experience.
The first class is a beginning, but not in the sense of setting goals or intentions or trying to make something happen. It’s an invitation to allow the body settle, the mind slow down, and the experience unfold without effort.
When people come to a sound or Reiki session for the first time, there’s often an unspoken question underneath it all, coming directly from the ego mind: Am I doing this right? The answer, always, is no — because there’s nothing to do. That shift is difficult in our present-day results-driven society. In a session, some people feel a lot right away. Others feel very little in the moment. Some notice changes later, or simply leave feeling more rested. None of these responses mean more or less about the experience.
Allowing means letting go of the need to interpret what’s happening while it’s happening. It means giving yourself permission to rest in sensation, sound, and stillness without trying to turn it into something meaningful.
I always like to bring a crystal grid to my sessions. I build these grids with intention, based on the vibe I want my participants to feel. There is a lot of research on the benefits of crystals and the ways that they can support our growth and development. You don’t have to be a “crystal person” to appreciate the artistry and beauty in a crystal grid, however! For this first class, we build a grid with:
Clear Quartz: The central anchor and master amplifier of energy
Moss Agate: Organic growth and stability
Blue Lace Agate: Soothing to the emotional body and nervous system
Hematite: Grounding and physical presence
Selenite: Energetic awareness and clarity
Smoky Quartz: Emotional protection and integration
This first class is about creating space where you don’t have to reach for anything or understand anything, only notice what’s already present. A place to arrive, before anything else unfolds.
