Reiki Room

08/13/2026

I was not looking for Reiki.
I was looking for hope.

Sometimes life leads us down paths we never imagined we would walk.

A few years ago, during one of the hardest seasons of my life, Reiki entered my world unexpectedly.

I did not know where that first session would lead. I only knew that I needed a little hope.

Today I am sharing that story.

A deeply personal reflection about finding hope in one of the hardest seasons of my life — and the unexpected role Reiki played along the way.

Where has hope found you when you least expected it?

Day 4 is now on the Reiki Room blog.
www.reikiroom.ca

08/13/2026

08/11/2026

🌿 A Gentle Journey to Balance — Day Two

What Does It Mean to Truly Care for Yourself?

We spend so much of our lives caring for everything and everyone around us.

Work. Family. Appointments. Responsibilities. The never-ending to-do list...

But somewhere in the middle of all that doing, when was the last time we stopped and simply asked:

“How am I doing today?”

Day Two is a reflection about slowing down, remembering the simple things that bring us joy, and questioning why we sometimes feel that rest and happiness are things we need to earn.

The sky is still there.
The stars are still there.
They have been there all year.

Perhaps caring for ourselves begins with noticing the little moments we have been too busy to see.

Day Two is now on the blog. I would love for you to read it and continue this Gentle Journey to Balance with me.

www.reikiroom.ca

With love,
Karem 🌿

08/10/2026

🌿 Day One is Live! 🌿

Today, I am sharing something very special with you.

For a long time, I kept waiting for the "right moment" to begin writing these reflections. Then one day, I realized that perhaps the right moment is simply the one where we choose to begin.

That is how A Gentle Journey to Balance was born.

Day One is an invitation to take one gentle step toward yourself, to choose courage over fear, and to remember that every meaningful journey begins with a simple "Yes. Yes for me."

If this speaks to your heart, I would love to invite you to read the first reflection on my website.

🌿 Read Day One here:
www.reikiroom.ca

I hope these words bring you a quiet moment of peace today.

With love,

Karem
Reiki Room

07/17/2026

So much gratitude!❤️🙏

A recent pilot study found that cancer survivors who received six Reiki sessions reported improvements in fatigue, anxiety, pain, sleep, and overall well-being. Participants were highly satisfied with their experience, and no Reiki-related side effects were reported.

While more research is needed, these early findings are encouraging and highlight Reiki as a gentle, complementary therapy that may help support healing and quality of life.

Read the full study’s report here:

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15347354261467711

07/13/2026

For a long time, I thought meditation had to be something formal, with rules to follow and a “right” way to do it. But I’m discovering that true meditation isn’t about rules at all. It comes from the heart. It’s a moment when the body becomes still, the breath softens, and the mind gently lets go of the endless list of things to do. In that quiet space, I feel deeply connected to God, to Gaia, and to myself. This simple, loving discovery has completely changed the way I experience meditation, and I am so grateful for it. ❤️❤️

07/13/2026

For a long time, I thought meditation had to be something formal, with rules to follow and a “right” way to do it.
But I’m discovering that true meditation isn’t about rules at all. It comes from the heart. It’s a moment when the body becomes still, the breath softens, and the mind gently lets go of the endless list of things to do.
In that quiet space, I feel deeply connected to God, to Gaia, and to myself.
This simple, loving discovery has completely changed the way I experience meditation, and I am so grateful for it.❤️❤️❤️

07/11/2026

It is so nice when Science meets Energy Healing❤️❤️❤️

This fascinating article from The Atlantic explores why Reiki is now being offered in leading hospitals such as the Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Yale Cancer Center as a complementary therapy.
It looks at the research, the patient experiences, and why more healthcare professionals are becoming interested in Reiki.

It's a thoughtful and balanced read for anyone curious about Reiki and its growing role in integrative healthcare.

📖 Read the full article here:

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/04/reiki-cant-possibly-work-so-why-does-it/609477/