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oard consisting of physicians from the communal health authority, and in return we carry the “HP” title in front of our name. To prepare for the examination, I went to a private natural healing school for three years and was prepared to know the whole anatomy (structure) and physiology (function) of a human body as well as more than 650 diseases – from harmless bruises, simple colds, allergies and neck pain to life threatening strokes, heart attacks or the variety of all cancers and infectious diseases around the world. We also had lessons for first aid assistance and shock therapy. But that, of course, does not make a good natural healer yet because we have to learn effective therapies as well. Healers here now specialize similarly to physicians. Finding work-life balance After I tried in vain to establish a work-life balance between my job as an auditor and being a reliable wife, mother, house and garden keeper at the same time (my husband was constantly traveling, as he worked as a consultant for one of the big companies), I experienced burn-out and depression symptoms myself. It was clear to me that the life I was living was not contributing to my well-being, and without a drastic change I would not be able to get back in balance. Therefore, I made the decision to quit my secure and well-paid job and focus on building up knowledge and practice to help others . Simultaneously, through my psychotherapy classes, I worked on my own life, realizing that there were even more drastic changes necessary than I was willing to take at that moment. So in the end, my ex-husband choosing to leave me fulfilled what I wasn’t willing to do at that time. My Reiki mentor and teacher My mentor is called Sue, a UK-born mom of two children who decided to move to the island of Zakynthos, Greece about 15 years ago. She’s a Usui Reiki master and teacher, and I received my Reiki master attunement from her in 2012. Since At a pain seminar in 2020 2010, whenever I am on the island, we meet for a Reiki and crystal healing practice exchange, but we also spend private time with Ouzo and traditional Greek appetizers to chit-chat about the latest news. Besides, both of us are active in animal welfare charities to rescue and help cats and dogs on the Greek island. To me, she is an amazing character and a brilliant example of how to manage life and its obstacles. Everything in moderation My advice is to keep everything on a moderate level, or at least balance it out in a timely related manner, and always be aware of the consequences. Do whatever you like, but don’t exaggerate and don’t overdose. Now, I am not only talking about things like sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll, I am actually also talking about daily habits such as food, sports and relationships. When you keep an eye on everything and learn to be aware of what is normal and good on one side and what is too much on the other, in my personal opinion, most of us will all be fine, healthy and in balance to withstand many external attacks on our bodies, minds and souls. The power of Reiki With Sue in 2018 in Zakynthos I truly focus on keeping balance in every possible aspect, and I have my “radar” set on things that unbalance me. For me, the best start is a Reiki selftreatment first thing in the morning. I have a beautifully spoken instruction for a self-treatment on my mobile, and as often as I can, I follow this 30
efore I get up. Through these Reiki treatments I am more alert, more powerful and better protected for and against whatever daily life comes up with. I’d love to meet Hippocrates! I would love to sit underneath his famous olive tree and learn all his body-soul balance theses from him. I consider him the “founder” of traditional European medicine, which unfortunately was massively destroyed by the witch burnings of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries in Europe. I am convinced that we are still not yet “back” to the state of natural healing that was already common in Europe before. Compared to more stable holistic societies such as Japan and India, we are a still a developing country. My feline companions My cats have been the most faithful, loving and passionate companions throughout the last 17 years, and each single one contributed to my life in a very special but guiding way. They teach you every day, and at the same time they depend on you and are grateful for care and attention. Admittedly, I am lucky to have very special cats sharing their life with me! With my first Greek rescue cat 31
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