Kamal Tolia & Lotus Healing Seva Group

Amani Ya Juu is Kiswahili for ‘Peace from Above’
This is an organization that employs women from the slums in Kenya to make beaded jewellery and stitch beautiful aprons, bags, oven gloves and the like. Some of them were refugees from neighboring countries: Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and even Ruanda. The proceeds collected from the sale of these articles are used to pay the women employees’ salaries and run the organization.

On 15th March, on behalf of LHSG, 6 members: Angela, Ayala, Nalina, Monica, Punita and Kamal donated 80 umbrellas and blankets to the women workers. These were timely gifts, as the rains had started and the weather had started to turn cold. The women were extremely grateful. They gave us a lovely welcome, even sang some lovely gratitude songs. We were moved by their warmth and humbled by their contentment and absolute belief in God despite their hardships.

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On 12th March, The Lotus Healing Seva Group members participated in the feeding programme at the Jalaram Temple in Nairobi. Over 600 destitute and poor were fed on that day. They consisted of men, women and children. This Seva was done by the group members in loving memory of our founder member Jyoti Patel who left for her heavenly abode on 25th February 2010.

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Goodbye to a dear Friend

February 25 was a tragic day for the Lotus Healing Seva Group family for it saw the passing over of Jyoti Patel. She succumbed to cancer, leaving behind a husband, son and daughter.

Jyoti was a founder member of the LHSG. Her sincere efforts, active participation, and excellent ideas right from the group’s inception through to the 4 years it had been in existence were instrumental in shaping what Lotus Healing Seva Group is today, an international network of healers.

Jyoti gave of herself selflessly to all who came to know her. She was always there with a listening ear, a helping hand and a loving heart. She shared her Love and Light with us here in Kenya, and in October 2009, migrated to the UK, to take up membership in our London Branch. But alas, it was not to be, for she soon fell ill.

Farewell dear friend, your presence is greatly missed. But even as we shed tears, we know you are in a better place and we are grateful for the time we had with you on this earthly plane.

Go with our Love and Light, dear Jyoti.

We wish you Joy, Freedom, and above all, everlasting Peace!

Aum Shanti, Shanti, Shanti

LHSG Kenya held its 3rd Reiki Level 2 camp (workshop) in the spacious hall of the Shree Navnat Vanik Mahajan in Nairobi

Twenty Four Reiki level 1 practitioners from the Nov 2009 Free Reiki camp turned up on 27th April to further their healing journey into Level 2. They had moving experiences to share: giving Reiki to a dying kitten, healing a very sick father, gaining confidence in speaking in front of crowds, being calmer, less angry, asthma healed, aches and pains gone.

The atmosphere was charged with excitement as they settled down to familiarizing themselves with the symbols, and receiving the attunement. All went away amazed with the ‘power in their hands’ to send healing to people not present, i e distant healing and to heal the past, present and future!!

Special commendations go to the 11 -13 year old children Ashvi, Bhavik, Brij, Simran and Kunali who have embarked on this Reiki journey at this young age!

The LHSG members that helped in this workshop were: Prafulla, Laxmi, Punita, Monica, Yatinder, Tejal, Fhanreet and Kamal.

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On 14 February 2010, LHSG sevaks started free Reiki healing sessions of cancer patients and cancer survivors in the newly opened Cancer Centre in Nairobi.

Four LHSG members, based on a rota system, visit the cancer centre for an hour and a half on wednesdays, to give hands on Reiki to patients. The first 4 treatments are free, after which the patient is expected to make a donation to the centre. The proceeds so collected will be used by the centre to treat patients who can’t afford to pay.

In the 3 months since this voluntary service was started, we have channeled Reiki to more than 12 cancer patients / survivors. The results?  Draw your own conclusions from the following feedback from the patients:

1. ‘I Feel energetic, sleep 7 hours instead of only 4 hours in the past, very relaxing, and no negative thoughts, would recommend it to others! My thanks to the entire Reiki team who are taking the initiative of introducing Reiki to patients like me. I feel I am in another world when I am having a Reiki session. Thanks a million!’

Breast Cancer survivor (12 years)

2. ‘relaxing for the mind, body, all muscles and joints relaxed, good stamina, would recommend it to others …..’

Breast Cancer survivor (3 years)

3. ‘I feel better emotionally and mentally, stamina is boosted, sleeping well, very active, and feel great! I enjoy Reiki very much, would definitely recommend Reiki to others!’

Breast Cancer survivor (5 ½ years)

4. ‘ I am able to tolerate radio therapy better, am not depressed anymore, am able to cope well with the radio treatment. Overall, I feel healthier. I had not heard of Reiki before, but having experienced it, I would recommended it to others.’

Breast cancer patient currently undergoing Radiotherapy

5. ‘ the pain in my spine has gone!! I am stress free … I feel good and happy all the time … the anger is gone!!! I have a lot of energy, am very relaxed and healthy, am sleeping much better than before, and will definitely recommend Reiki to others. Good Work, LHSG!’

Breast cancer patient (2001, 2009), now on hormonal therapy.

6. ‘After a chemotherapy session, Reiki helps me to detoxify … feel very relaxed, and no negative thoughts, no wasteful thinking! Very energized after a Reiki session, have been sleeping much better than before. My attitude towards meditation has changed, I take it more seriously and have already noted its benefits! My opinion is that Reiki does wonders for your body and for your mental health in particular …I love Reiki and hope to continue it even after I have recovered….. ’

Breast cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy currently

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