The holiday season never fails to be a season of chaos. It seems like no matter what I do, and how careful I plan, the month of December is an unending barrage of busyness punctuated by illness ranging from a never-ending head cold to a full-bodied flu.

And the money! Oh my gosh, are people ever fixated on money and abundance (or lack thereof) during this time of year. We're supposed to be in a "season of giving", ie, generosity, but the social pressure and guilt that permeates our consumer choices results in nothing less than Scrooge-like behaviour. Can you blame us?

All this to say, you're not alone. I'm here to be your Reiki Fairy and remind you that the power is in your hands - literally - to take control of your life and find a pocket of peace and calm this holiday season.

Reiki for You

No matter what you're doing, you have a few minutes (and a few minutes is all it takes) to pause and give yourself some Reiki love. How many minutes? It doesn't matter. Don't overcomplicate things.

Simply stop, sit, and place your hands on your lap, over your heart, or in prayer position.

Set the intention for Reiki to flow: you may say "Reiki on" or "Reiki flow" in your mind, or you may just spontaneously connect without a mental cue.

Inhale, visualizing Reiki entering your Crown Chakra and filling your Heart Chakra.

Exhale, visualizing and feeling Reiki flow from your Heart Chakra and out through your arms and hands.

Continue with this visualization, feeling and sensing Reiki flow through you with every breath.

Reiki for Yours

Offer Reiki to your children before bedtime. Offer a few minutes of Reiki to family and friends during quiet time to help share the peace and clarity that comes with a few minutes of channeling Source energy.

Of course, offer Reiki to your animals.

Infuse Reiki into all of the gifts you buy. Charge your wallet and phone with Reiki to protect your money from fraud (prevalent during this time of year) and to guide your decision-making.

Offer Reiki to yourself with the intention of clearing and boosting your Root Chakra, so that you can accept the reality of your financial situation and make smart choices. Allow yourself to be guided towards new opportunities that can improve your finances in the long run. Know and trust that money always comes your way.

Remember, as with Reiki, everything you need is already within you. Simply channel your intention and let it flow.

Bright Holiday Blessings to You!