Reiki for the elderly by Monica Gokaldas.
In the Asian Weekly edition March 3 – 9 2017
Lotus Healing Seva (Youth) Group member 12 year old Khushi Samani, shares her Reiki Plant Project results with us ….
Thank you Khushi!
Kamal Tolia
“I was given two Geranium plants A and B by Kamal Aunty. I was told to give Reiki only to plant A and not to Plant B.
I had just completed Reiki Level 2 in November 2016
This is what I did. I placed both plants in my patio where they both got the same amount of sun as well shade.
I watered Plant B with ordinary water.
I gave Reiki to Plant A by holding it in my hands or by ‘sending Reiki’ to it. I also watered Plant A with water that I had charged with Reiki.
Four weeks later, I saw that Plant A had grown very well and even given flowers, while Plant B was quite small and had no flowers.
Four Months later, in March 2017, Plant A has grown a lot, compared to Plant B, showing that plants are living things that respond very well to Reiki.This shows how powerful Reiki is!
Thank you Kamal Aunty for this project. I enjoyed doing this project very much.
Khushi Samani.
Member, LHS(Y)G

Khushi Samani
At the beginning, 4 months ago ….. Geranium Plant B (left) and Geranium Plant A (right)
After a few weeks …. Plant B (left) Plant A (right) …. plant A has grown a lot
Plant B (left) Plant A (right) … 4 weeks later … Plant A has flowers
Four months later …. Plant A has grown much more than Plant B
Lotus healing Sewa Group camp on 10th of march 2017 at Sathya Sai School in Uthiru was a great success! We had 11 teachers and 27 students from standard 7& 8 who learnt Reiki 1. The volunteers were Baiju (Cooky), Grace and I, Mamta.
The students were ready and waiting eagerly to learn how to heal! The children were very well behaved and smart. The teachers and the students listened attentively and learnt about the origin of Reiki and the energy centers (chakras). After being attuned, they felt relaxed, warm and some even saw beautiful colors! (I felt the beautiful energies of Sai Baba)
They started with self healing and knew exactly when Reiki was finished or not yet. Their hands were very hot (Reiki flow was very strong). The students and the teachers did the healing with dedication and sincerity!
It was very gratifying to see their calm and happy faces! After distributing apples to the whole school we left promising to come back to teach them to heal others (the second part of Reiki 1). It was a beautiful Sewa and I thank the universe for giving us this opportunity!
Mamta Advani
Member
Lotus Healing Seva Group
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It felt odd at first, going to conduct a Reiki camp which began in the afternoon and would essentially be only one half of a camp.
Nonetheless that was the time given, made available through the Headmaster’s generosity. Having been given the opportunity, as LHSG we just couldn’t pass up the chance.
We were eager to go ahead with it and the children proved us right!!
They were enthusiastic learners and grasped all that we taught very quickly. It was an interactive group which answered all our questions and asked plenty more.
There were teachers as well who sat through the camp as students. They were happy to sit back for a change and have someone else do the teaching.
Everyone enjoyed the attunement and felt extremely relaxed after the self-healing which followed.
The camp ended with lots of love, laughter and smiles.
We took photos together and shared red apples which LHSG had brought along.
Mamta, Cooky and I felt a deep sense of joy as the camp came to an end.
All three of us were grateful for yet another seva opportunity.
Grace
Member, LHSG
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Nairobi has an Animal Orphanage adjacent to its National Park. Here baby wild animals that have been orphaned due to poaching (mostly) and parents’ deaths are brought by the Wild Life Rangers. In this home they are looked after, fed and nourished.
One would hope that when these animals grow into adulthood, they would fit back in the wild from where they came. But A few years ago, an experiment to integrate four grown up lionesses into the wild failed … two were killed and the remaining two returned to the orphanage, the only safe home they knew. So unfortunately, even after they are all grown up, they cannot be released into the wild as they do not have survival skills or hunting skills anymore and besides, they are too used to humans. So sadly, they spend the rest of their lives in these enclosures . .
To give Reiki to these sweet little voiceless ones, Lotus Healing Seva Group went to the Orphanage on 14th March 2017. Some of us adopted the very new baby animals, a lesser Kudu (antelope), a cheetah and a leopard. This involves paying a small amount for their upkeep. These 3 animals and others like them had been rescued when they were less than 2 months old .. . They couldn’t even open their eyes then . .. in the pictures they are about 4 – 6 months old . .
As we moved from one fenced enclosure to another, we blessed the animals with Reiki … The smaller cats like cheetahs and leopards were followed by the bigger cats, the lions and lionesses, then came a buffalo, crocodile, guinea fowls, warthog and even mongooses! The little monkeys entertained us with their quick grabbing of peanuts ….
We finished this outing with a picnic lunch, after which we sent Reiki energy to all wild animals (endangered or not) in the adjacent Nairobi National Park and in all National Parks and wild spaces in the world!
The next day, we were given some very gladdening news from ranger Martha Mukami and the orphanage helpers Ronald and Nairobi. The orphaned animals are fed every afternoon. We were told that they never finish their afternoon meal. But on 14th March, after our Reiki healing for them, they all finished ALL of their food, AND, they were very calm all day! Reiki wins again!
Please do read the accounts of the LHSG members and please watch the pictures and video that follow.
Thank you for your support!
Kamal Tolia
Founder Member,
Lotus Healing Seva Group
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Animal Orphanage Visit 14th March 2017
Reiki welcomed by orphaned animals
The warm sun for once did not appear so hot as our hearts were glowing with the warmth of Reiki filled love towards the animals that we met at the Animal Orphanage in Nairobi. Excitement was obvious on all our faces on the 14th day of March 2017.
Thanks to Shariffa Keshavjee who had developed contact with Martha at the Animal Orphanage early this year as she led us through to the rangers as well as the offices where we selected our options for adoption of a Cheetah cub, a Leopard cub and a Lesser Kudu Kid.
We started off by first meeting the Kudu Kid. Kamal chose to adopt her under her granddaughter Seren’s name and I chose to adopt her under my niece Sadhavi’s name. At first she shied away but then as we were handed over a milk bottle she allowed us to feed us while we patted her with our healing hands.
We then met a Cheetah cub who was adopted by Kamal, Sheela, and myself. We were allowed to hold her in our hands. It was like a dream come true for me as I had always wanted to pat a Cheetah. I got much more, holding her and patting as well while rest of the group members gave healing to her.
After that we moved to the enclosure with a Leopard cub and two Cheetah cubs who were very playful and full of life. Our adopted Leopard cub was a shy one and she was very quiet throughout. We gave healing and proceeded towards various other animals one by one. Some of the lions took more healing than others and just calmed down to receive the healing energy. It was an amazing experience.
My heart is filled with gratitude at such a blessed opportunity that through this lovely gift of Reiki Energy we crossed barriers of speciesism and speech and communicated with various animals through the energy field.
Monica Gokaldas
Founder member, The Lotus Healing Seva Group
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It was definitely a very satisfying trip the energy was so pure…. felt blessed to do this beautiful seva for all these humble creatures. Thanks to all
Anuradha Nath
Member, LHSG
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What an awesome day we had today. It had been a long time since I was at the animal orphanage and today’s visit was a reminder of the animals in our “back yard”!! Giving healing to all the animals felt so good that it confirmed what a brilliant seva this was. Thank you Shariffaji for instigating it. My first experience in holding and patting a cheetah and am grateful that I could also give healing at the same time. What a cutie Cheeto is with her big beautiful eyes. The other animals were equally lovely. They took healing so quickly even though they are well taken care. Thank you Mamta and Monica for all the videos and pictures????????. They give me a warm fuzzy feeling of joy and love. Thank you to the rest of my Lotus sisters for the yummy nourishment and wonderful company….for our happiness was multiplied because we shared this experience. Last but not least, we sent healing to all the animals in all national parks/world for various reasons. I cannot emphasize enough how empowering Reiki is and thankful for opportunities like today. Yes, what an awesome day.
Sheela Shah
Member, LHSG
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It was a beautiful experience today! The animals took a lot of healing. Baby cheetah (Cheeto )stole my heart with her big Beautiful eyes! It felt great to connect with all the beautiful animals /babies and their energy was great! Sending Healing to all the animals felt lovely!
Mamta Advani
Member, LHSG
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It was a wonderful day, long awaited orphanage tour I thoroughly enjoyed, animals said lots yet silent, what a beautiful creation of God!
Felt very close connection with them. As much time spent with them was not enough. Would love to visit them regularly.
Thank you soul sisters,thank you Shariffaji for this brilliant instigation, yummy food, lovely pictures
Thanks to Reiki, thanks to universe for this Seva opportunity
Karima Jiwa
Member LHSG
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The day started off really well. Braved the traffic and managed to reach our destination well in time. The nature was very kind. It was hot but bearable. We actually experienced the calming effect of reiki on the animals. After treating ourselves to sumptuous food ended up giving reiki to all the animals in the their natural habitat. A day to remember. Feel truly blessed for this wonderful opportunity to do seva.
Bubbles Dhadhialla
Member LHSG
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It was a seva filled day dedicated to our furry and feathery friends from the animal kingdom.
All the animals were very receptive to the healing energies. The lions grew calmer, the monkeys became playful and the birds were very approachable.
I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to heal our beautiful and diverse wildlife throughout Kenya and all over the world.
Grace
Member, LHSG
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