We all have been there, at one point in one’s life where we wonder that existential question what is our purpose in this world. For most, it may happen when life is not going our way. Is so easy to blame the universe or someone else. Here is my moment.

After returning from visiting a Crystal shop with a few friends, I voiced my concerns of what was my purpose with regards to Reiki. I mentioned my frustration of not being able to garner as many clients as I hoped for, because I don't fit the typical namaste, yoga pants wearing mom profile.We conversed on the topic and after it waned, the question I posed still echoed throughout the night....

The following morning at the hospital where I volunteer giving reiki to patients with cancer. I just completed three sessions and I was waiting for my final session which was  the Joy Sisters.

came in for Reiki session at the hospital. They've been coming to me for the last 3 weeks. Each time they've given me accolades  after the sessions were completed. 

The caregiver , the sister, walked in and she was talking about her sister with cancer. She thanked me and said that her sister was feeling much better after having sessions with me. The session before she had a breakthrough and was crying and then angry but afterwards she felt at peace.

After I finish the session with the caregiver.  I bought in her sister who has been diagnosed with cancer. In mid session, she tells me that she wants me to know that she is not afraid. As to not interrupt the session, I whispered a few words of encouragement and rubbed her I rub her shoulder.

Moments later with her eyes closed, she informs me that she is seeing her spirit animals, a bear, elk and eagle. “The eagle”, she exclaims,” is larger than life”.. 

At the end of the session, she sat up and I spoke to her from the heart and not from the mind. Reiki is not as what your sister thinks that it's going to save you, It prepares you, for whatever may happen. She can reiterate the importance of her sessions with me, how it's been helping her cope, helping her grow spiritually and then she's simply said man I  love you, you don't know how much these sessions mean to me. Rickey,You're my healer.

I started to tear up because the question I posed the day before, what was my purpose was answered with those simple words " Ricky you're my healer"  After she hugged me and left, I felt the weight of her words. I'm not just an employee, a husband, or father I was also someone's healer. This was God's purpose for me.