Kristen Finlayson

A major practice in Usui Reiki is letting go of expectations of the outcome of the session. In other words, not to be concerned if the person felt anything, is free from pain, or if the ailment was released. This practice is highly valuable in all areas of one's life.

For example, on days like today, my son really struggles to fall asleep for his nap. I catch myself ruminating in thoughts like, "please god fall asleep" or my favorite desperate attempt at LOA "in 15 minutes he will be asleep". But we all do this for lots of things. In fact, Law of Attraction is based in having a vision of the future. But notice that I said it is based in having a "vision" and not an expectation.

This is how people get tripped up. They create a vision of their future: A big house, fulfilling job, consumable romantic relationship, etc. Then they *expect* it. This is great in one sense because it helps you feel it, own it, and get in line with deserving it. But how it hinders your progress is that it adds in that aspect of control. The universe does not respond to being micromanaged by us. It is like an infant demanding something from the President of the United States.

When we try to control things by expecting the things we envision for ourselves we miss out on so much else. Imagine being lost at sea with a telescope and only looking through that telescope in one direction. Land is just to the side but you would never see it. What we want right at this moment and what we deserve and are in line for are sometimes different. Just being human our visions are limited and small. Our guides and angels have a much better view of our lives and purpose.

So what can you do? Live in the moment and create this moment, right now, to be joyful and purposeful. Trust that the things you deserve and want are just on the horizon. Feel the safety in knowing that. Make choices based on what brings you joy. The things you want will bring you joy right? Then follow the breadcrumbs to that ultimate goal. Stand out in the sun and feel the breeze, listen to the birds, watch your favorite movie. Doing all of these things, even when they don't seem very connected, will lead you to ultimate and cumulative joy.