There had been a terrorist attack on Westgate Mall in Nairobi, on September 21st 2013 in which 67 people died, and many more were injured and traumatized. LHSG rose to the healing need of the hour by giving / sending Reiki to the survivors that arrived at the rescue area nearby, and in the hospitals, and further giving hands on healing to survivors for the next couple of months.
What was left after the attack was a ghost of a mall ….. with dead plants in the window sills and in the compound. Even as we drove past the mall, its aura gave off an uncomfortable, painful energy. The place itself, the scene of the horror was still crying out for Love and Light. But since nobody was allowed inside the mall, LHSG Kenya did the next possible thing. We sent healing to the mall in our weekly healing sessions.
And then on 26th May, we had a breakthrough! Through Monica’s persistent efforts, we received permission from the mall management to hold a healing session in the foyer of the mall!
Thirty of us got together at 10 am, set up an altar, sat in a circle and did our opening prayers, and joined etherically by our LHSG members over the world we proceeded with the healing. We did Ho oponopono forgiveness for all. We sent Reiki healing to release the souls of all who died, those who were physically, mentally, emotionally spiritually injured and traumatized, those whowere trapped and witnessed the horror, to those who lost their loved ones, to the terrorists themselves, in the incident and in similar incidents in the world over the last 2 years.
Next we walked through the whole mall, sprinkling the blessed water and cleansing with smudging incense in all the shops areas, corners, walk ways, corridors and car parks. We said Ho’oponopono at the scene of the massacre in the area where the children’s cookery competition had been held.
Needless to say, many of us were overwhelmed with the terror, pain, suffering we picked up in this place. Some of us even had a few moments of fear grip us. But we persevered with the healing, the prayers and the chanting of mantras. And we were rewarded with visions of souls being released, thanking us as they left, the trauma of the others’ being lifted. We were even blessed by the holy presences of Jesus Christ, The Pope, Lord Shiva, Mother Kwan Yin, and many other Higher beings, Gods and Goddeses, and Ascended Masters. We were so grateful for their blessing … we knew they had come to assist us in this Seva!
By the time we finished at 1 pm, the transformation in the energy was palpable! Heavy dense energy had given way to positive love energy! This was not only felt by us all, but was attested to by Leah of Westgate administration and the Westgate Photographer Daniel, who had been with us throughout the event.
I can only end with Gratitude, Gratitude and More Gratitude to God and the Universe for having given us this chance to do this Unconditional Seva, and for finding us worthy to carry out the Lord’s work in the world!
Please read on for the experiences of our members …..
Kamal Tolia
Founder Member, LHSG
Monica (Kenya, Thursday)…
THE ENIGMA OF AN EXPERIENCE
26th May dawned upon me as a challenge. I say Challenge as this was an opportunity for us healers to transform an area from fear to being fruitful, from darkness to light, from bitterness to sweetness, from hatred to love and from being dreadful to become a welcoming area.
It was a task for me to get into the mall a day before the actual healing, as this time I was alone, to be led by an askari through the dreary back passage towards the management office to fine tune the healing session for the next morning. It felt eerie, sullen and heavy but I wasn’t scared. I knew I am there for a purpose and I have to be strong mentally and emotionally.
On the morning of 26th as I went it, I felt I had conquered half the battle, as I was full of energy unlike the very serious looking group of ladies from LHSG. Each one of them had a sense of heaviness very evident on their faces as they entered and I just knew that it would soon be altered for the powerful healing energy each one possessed within them would take a turn within minutes.
As we settled in into a circle by 10.05 am, with a most beautiful Altar set up by Cooky, Priya, Sheela and Rashmeen we commenced with chantings of Hanuman Chalisa, Gayatri Mantra, Mool Mantra (Ek Om Kar…) The healings were yet to begin as some International Group members as well as some others from Kenya Group were to join us etherically at 10.30 am, Kenya time. While chanting, I saw an unborn child who came to receive healing. The child told me that He couldn’t take birth as his mother was killed at the incident which occurred at the mall. Later Leah, who had joined us for the session along with Daniel from the WG management team, informed that indeed there were two pregnant women who were killed on the unfateful day.
At 10.30 am we commenced the healing with the instructions that were very thoughtfully charted out by our Guru Kamal Tolia. We progressed gradually from one step to another, each one of us with our own experiences which were our own yet in unison. Since the Healing for Westgate affected was extended in purpose to other terrorist attacks across the world in the past two years I felt the pain of Garissa University victims, the fear of the Pakistan School Children who were killed, and the agony of their parents along with the survivors of and the souls of Westgate victims. There were different sentiments time to time during the course of healing.
In barely fifteen minutes of beginning the healing, the dense and hollow feelings were turning into lightness and love feelings. It was an outpour of Love oozing out from my heart and spreading everywhere. Oblivious of the noises of the construction workers around us, the whole group focused on the intensity of Reiki unhindered. I felt the Fingers of the Buddha Idol placed on the Altar moving, as if patting someone. The bowl in the hands of Buddha appeared to me as a skull at one time and again when I looked at it after few minutes, it appeared like a fruit.
I felt surrounded by a lot of children at one instance. They all wanted to be hugged and loved. They were fearful. My heart melted at that vision and I suddenly felt I was hugging each one of them in a group hug and that I was larger in form than I am. Those kids surely needed lot of healing. I could not make out if they were the children who were killed at Westgate or the children killed in Pakistan or the children who survived having witnessed any of the terrorist acts. All I knew was that they needed healing and we were all there doing our bit.
Then suddenly I saw Pope John Paul II standing near the Altar and he blessed all of us and went. That felt very good. A lot of souls appeared at intervals and took lot of healing. The air around felt much more peaceful by 12 noon. The two hours were the very useful two hours of my life as they were used in the service of Mankind at large – by helping the hurt souls, by healing the hurt survivors, by helping the witness of these massacres, by helping the affected families via the powerful tool of Reiki.
At noon we conducted our closing prayers and then proceeded to a tour of the various parts of the mall led by Leah. It was amazing how each one of us, was so engrossed in chanting throughout our movement from one area to another, sprinkling the healing water everywhere. None of us were fascinated by moving around to see what was coming up at which part of the mall. What caught our attention most was, which areas were affected (where someone was killed, trapped, hiding etc) at the time of attack and we healed all those areas and even sprinkled the holy water over there. It was a very moving experience for all of us as we were being led from one area to another including the car parks.
Having done this Seva, I felt very humble and gratified at being giving this opportunity. Indeed we are privileged to be given this chance for our own maturity as healers guided by our Guru.
Jean (Kenya, Thursday)…. What a Blessing it was to be able to take part in this guided, yet free act of continuing Seva for the Westgate victims, those who are alive as well as those who have passed on.
I joined my sisters etherically and these were my experiences:
After we had all left the car park opposite the Mall, I felt led to draw a large sketch of Westgate Mall, looking down upon the whole. I then drew in the protective Reiki symbols very large at every corner, side , and on the floor and ceiling. I then felt led to draw the Cross of Jesus Christ above the roof, covering the whole. I saw a huge protective tent of golden light come down from above the cross, covering the general area. Yes, we were ALL there!
I felt re-assured that all would be well at Westgate.
In my visualization at the end, I saw the reiki symbols I had drawn at the beginning and the Cross of Jesus Christ being transferred holographically to every space within Westgate Mall. The people there were very happy, relaxed, without cares, some even joyful to feel safe in that place.
It was a work well done !
Thank you again, dear LHSG International Family.
Love and Light,
Punita (Kenya, Thursday) ….. I joined my energies etherically to do this wonderful seva.
After setting up the sacred space I started chanting “Om trayambakam…….” Why this mantra…….I don’t know.
In no time I had other light workers joining me. These light workers came in forms of white candles, and started swaying from side to side to the tune of the mantra.
Soon the whole area in front of Nakumatt all the way to Art caffee was full. Then slowly by slowly the light workers started becoming less and less. I realised that those were not light workers but souls going up the pillar of light.
Towards the end I saw that there where white rose petals all over the mall and the atmosphere was very peaceful.
I take this opportunity to thank Monica for organising this beautiful SEVA and Kamal Aunty for giving us a guided healing covering all aspects.
Lots of love and light
Arpita (India, Kolkatta)…. Westgate healing was an extraordinary experience…….First time in my life doing such kind of healing..
Energy was too heavy to handle…lot of white light was coming out of whole body…felt bilocated… when send blessings to all departed souls it took maximum..i dnot know why, but have seen lot of young people and children…healing was really heavy but after that have felt lot of peace within me…
Thank you Reiki …thank you Kamal aunty nd Monica aunty for organizing this seva event…
Love you,
Vaishali (Kenya, External) … Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity to do seva once again..
And to Monica for organizing the whole event.
I was sending healing etherically from the office and I must say that the energy was
flowing a lot…My hands were tingling a lot and so was my crown center…
When I closed my eyes and was saying the Gayatri Mantra…I saw the whole mall in Golden light..
the people and shops were all full and loads of people in the mall But everyone was covered in gold Dust…
And there was so much Bright light of Gold spreading every where…it was really a good feeling as
I felt so much peace too…
I have intended that the healing keeps flowing for the highest good for all…
Atma Namaste…!!!
Purvi (UAE, Dubai)…. I joined the healing for sometime around 12 dubai time so 11 your time yesterday.
The flow of energy was strong but very steady…….I could see the group standing in a circle near some kind of spiral stairs….
I had read the healing list beforehand and since I had to be quick (it was office hours), the way I did it was, I visualised one dead person, one injured person, one family member, one terrorist and one security force and send healing to them and said by extension to all those who were affected at the incidents and for similar incidents since then…..
All in all…brief but good experience…….
Regards,
Bhanu (UK)…. LNL to all Healers worldwide,
This morning I had lots of positive things happening, lots of good wishes and attitude of Gratitude was running throughout my mind.
As I settled in to pray n send positive thoughts, I kept on visualising terrified souls looking for help n protection, seeking ways of escaping from the gunmen. At first I got a bit scared but quickly reassured my self that you are here today to help release these souls from the attackers. I kept on hearing a command to recite Ho Ponopono. I just continued asking for forgiveness and forgiving all persons trapped /caught up at Westgate on that day.
As I continued reciting I felt lot of light wind blowing and saw yellow light merging with purple.
Though calmness did eventually return I still felt there were hands reaching out for help to rescue and get them out to safety. I kept on seeing Mitul protecting children and pleading with gunmen.
I have sent lots of prayers of forgiveness throughout the day.
May we continue with the healing and all souls rest in eternal peace.
LnL. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.
Raj (Austarlia, Perth) ….As I sat in the evening my time the whole place was covered with this heavy dark cloud.
As we started praying it felt like a bright light was surrounding the whole area and as the healing carried on the place was getting brighter and brighter.
At one stage the whole building felt as though some power had lifted it and it was being cleansed at the foundation.
There were tears of sadness but by the time we finished their were happy tears.
It was the most heart felt healing yet very joyful towards the end.
Love , light and laughter
Mamta (Kenya, Thursday) …. Westgate healing was an amazing experience! When we entered inside the energies were very heavy! In fact at onepoint when I was standing at the main entrance waiting for 2 of our group members I felt a lot of anxiety and palpitations and knew that I was picking up on the energies there,immediately l sent love and light to it as Kamalji had already guided us and felt better.
As we continued with the chanting , setting up the sacred space, Ho’ponopono and the healing the shift in the energies was unimaginable! !
All the points that Kamalji had included in the healing were perfect and took a lot of healing! The souls specially took a lot of healing to go with the light! They said that the last emotion they experienced was immense pain and trauma , so we sent healing to that!
Through out I saw a lot of children coming for healing!
After we finished the whole session I saw Ganga ma blessing all of us by pouring sacred water on us!
I felt very energetic and happy after the sewa!
Thank you Reiki! Thank you Kamalji! Thank you Monica! Thank you all my lhsg sisters!
Cooky (Kenya, Thursday)….I was okish going to westgate today… Very open and looking forward to it all… Though in my mind I had long decided I’m not going to step foot there. When we parked Outside… I have never felt so heavy in me and my heart was pounding ” out there “. Priya and I Headed in to start setting up the altar… She lite a match for the candle it went out… In my mind I’m thinking there’s a sign as well… All I wanted was to get out in the open and hug a soul sister…Thank you Monica for being there at the right time! Back in… And as everyone trickled in… And we set up for the healing I made myself settle mentally, physically and emotionally.
Half way through the session the spiritual calm and satisfaction I felt made up for all the above…
I saw a fire cracker explode in the sky and the hundreds of bright, twinkles shouting thank you thank you thank you.
I am content. I am thankful. I love you all.
Sheela (Kenya, Thursday) ….My humble gratitude for making this incredible seva possible.
It was incredible, amazing, awesome.
When I first arrived at Westgate, I was immediately conscious of the heavy energy all around.Kamalji had warned us of this possibility and being light workers, she said we observe and not absorb.
True to her words, I observed.
As we started with prayers than healing, I observed and distinctly felt the change in energy.
Change for the better…..in a very positive way.
The vibrations felt positive, happy and loving.
I felt elevated and empowered through out the time there and now after about 7 hours after the healing, I am still feeling somewhat highly energized!
This can only be because of the amazing power of Reiki….multiplied in a group.
And so, as I said in the beginning, my humble gratitude for this seva.
LnL
Azmina (Kenya, External)….I joined my energies etherically to this wonderful seva.
I felt and saw a group sitting in a circle all dressed in pure white. However they were around the area where the entrance of nakumatt was. And there were hundreds of light beings hovering all around spreading their nets of purest white light. A lot of chanting was going on though I couldn’t make out what was being chanted. The area was filled with feeling of peace and love and serenity. It was beautiful
A couple of friends whom I lost in the attack came to me to thank for the healing and I saw them release from the mall – soared through the roof set free.
Even now when I close my eyes and bilocate to the mall I see the light and peace and love still there filling every space of the mall.
Thank you all for the amazing experience.
Love n light
Rashmeen (Kenya, Thursday) …. Just wanted to share somethg about the healing this morning.. As I walked in it was very heavy and I just wanted to run away the first person I found inside was Cooky and we just hugged we both had a similar feeling.. Bit disoriented.. Shattered thoughts.. Could feel the pain and fear.. But it changed.. As we sat and started chanting hanuman chalisa.. Gayatri mantra and other chants I could see a crystal dome ( modak shaped) covering all of us.. Sparkling… It’s still there, thank you kamal Aunty and Monica for this wonderful opportunity.. A rare one..
Yatinder (Kenya, Thursday)…. Am grateful to God, the Universe, Gurus and my dear Lhsg sisters. I feel so so blessed for all the seva opportunities coming my way, saw some of the souls going through the white tunnel. And some before moving towards the light came to touch my hand, as if they were thanking. Believe me, I was not even frightened. Happy souls go go with the light
Neena (Kenya, Thursday) …..Thank you Kamal Aunty and Monika ji for giving us such a wonderful opportunity for doing seva . After the hanuman chalisa Gayatri mantra I felt like there is havan going on …I could see beautiful havan Fire and the flames going up in the sky taking away all the negativity and purifying the atmosphere
Pooja Gupta (Kenya, Thursday) …..When we were chanting the Gayatri mantra towards the end…..I could see a little girl holding my finger …and after some time she was holding SHIVJIs finger and walking away… OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
Bindi Shah (Kenya, Thursday) ….. I am sure we all felt jittery,and hugging each other as we entered made so much better. I felt the same when I hugged Priya as I entered the foyer. It’s like our Hearts connected. As of for the experience: All through out I could see small kids of Syria open dry fields and kids running from bomb attacks, also saw young kids being use as human shields from bombs, being kidnapped and brainwashed, but in the end all the energies shifted as if ASAP. I guess we all felt so much better within us that helped in the energy to shift! Beautiful, empowering and enriching experience. And what more validation and confrimation than the administration lady who shared her experience? Thank u God, Thank u Reiki and Thank U Monica, Kamal Aunty, and all Lotus sisters for getting this opportunity to create a shift in myself and also to loads of others. I am sure when we share our experience to the rest of the people around , we will empower them as well. Truly believe it because I was the one who was so sure – I will not put my foot in Westgate again!
Bubbles (Kenya, Thursday) …..I can totally relate to Bindi’s feeling.Even driving past Westgate would arouse eerie feeling.Thanks to today’s healing experience n prayers,I am so ready to go bk there with positive thoughts.So grateful to the universe n LHSG family
Shalini (Kenya, Thursday) …..I bow down in gratitude for the seva i got today. Along with others I also entered with a very heavy heart n discomfort feeling, could feel lot of negativity around but as we started chanting hanuman chalisa n gayatri mantra could see it changing it into bright light Thank you monica n kamalji for giving us such wonderful opportunity.
Deepa (Kenya, Thursday) …..The healing for westgate must have realised some beautiful energies. I was at the flower club meeting and at 10.45 am something within me stirred. I could hear prayers and chanting and as I watched the flower demos my hands automatically went into a healing position. I was in the flower meeting but my soul was not in that meeting. I was somewhere else sending healing. The air around me felt heavy and thick and then it started getting lighter. I felt the souls of the westgate attack finally at peace. I visualized a vibrant westgate mall once again and felt very light and happy! Thank you dear sisters for takin me with you to the healing this morning. Monicaji and Kamalji thank you for organising it. Lnl
Priya (Kenya, Thursday) …..
When I walked in felt very strong vibrations of NEED. When we started chanting and then sending reiki felt that vibration dissolving and felt could connect to them not as a spectator but as somebody who was also part of their journey forward.
Agree totally Bindi that the transformation took place within us also.
Thank you Kamalji, Monica and my lotus sisters for helping me grow thru seva. Love u all.
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