Editor’s Note: Unbeknownst to either of us, fellow contributor Ronda Cole and I discovered we’ve both received Reiki treatment recently with positive results. Thank you for sharing your experience Ronda.

During difficult seasons in our lives, we often cling to things that no longer serve us. We bury pain deep within ourselves—tucking it away in the quietest corners of our minds. These are the moments we replay, the memories we assign blame to, even when much of it was never within our control.

For a long time, I didn’t fully understand how those buried experiences were affecting me—not just emotionally, but physically. It wasn’t until a conversation with a close friend that I began to see things differently. She gently suggested that some of the pain I was carrying might be connected to what I had kept hidden inside. Around that same time, I was introduced to Reiki.

I was hesitant at first. I didn’t fully understand it, and part of me questioned how it could possibly help. But after some reflection, I decided that anything with the potential to bring relief was worth trying.

What I experienced was unexpected—and deeply impactful.

During the session, as I lay quietly, I began to see vivid images in my mind. Memories surfaced—moments I hadn’t revisited in years. One by one, I found myself acknowledging them, sitting with them, and ultimately letting them go. Some were situations I had no control over. Others were choices I had made that, in hindsight, I wished I had handled differently. But instead of judgment, I felt release.

It was as though a weight I didn’t even realize I was carrying had been lifted.

We move through life holding onto guilt, regret, and responsibility that was never ours to bear. Imagine if we were taught early on that nothing is worth sacrificing our inner peace. If we learned to face challenges with calm honesty rather than avoidance or aggression, how much healing could take place—not only within ourselves, but in our relationships as well?

For me, it has become clear that past trauma can live in the body just as much as in the mind. That realization has led me on a journey to release it—to truly let go.

One of the most powerful tools I’ve discovered is stillness. Taking even a few minutes each day to quiet the mind can create space for peace to enter. Personally, I find comfort in nature and in intentionally focusing on positive, joyful memories. And when anxious or stressful thoughts begin to creep in, I’ve learned to gently redirect them—choosing instead what brings calm and clarity.

Because the truth is, peace and happiness are choices. Not always easy ones, but choices we are given each new day.

Our thoughts carry energy. Negative thoughts can weigh heavily on us, while positive ones have the power to uplift and heal. When we allow ourselves to embrace peace—to welcome in good, hopeful thinking—we nurture the well-being of our inner selves.

I’ve come to believe that we are designed for goodness, not for harm. Perhaps that’s why our bodies react so strongly to negativity—it’s a kind of internal resistance, a signal that something isn’t aligned.

Our mental health is deeply influenced by what we allow into our lives. Consider how your body feels during moments of negativity—gossip, conflict, or toxic environments. Most of us have experienced it. Now compare that to how you feel when surrounded by kindness, joy, and genuine connection.

The difference is undeniable.

Life will never be perfect, but when we feel better within ourselves, we are better equipped to navigate whatever comes our way. Choosing to keep our circle small and filled with supportive, positive people can be incredibly fulfilling. These are the connections that energize us rather than drain us.

Through Reiki and self-reflection, I’ve begun to understand the importance of releasing what no longer serves me. It’s an ongoing process—but one that has brought me closer to a sense of peace I didn’t realize was possible.

And perhaps that’s the greatest lesson of all:

It’s time to let go.
It’s time to make space for peace.
It’s time to live our best lives.

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