Lightworkers, Presence, and Reiki: Gentle Healing in Heavy Times

Fun With Lightworkers

Today, I want to talk about having fun with a group of lightworkers.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about light — not the dramatic, spotlight kind, but the ordinary, almost-missable kind.

The kind that shows up when someone walks down Main Street in Downtown Salt Lake City dressed as an inflatable Christmas tree, waving at strangers, making kids laugh, and reminding tired adults that joy still exists.

The kind that fills a kitchen dusted in flour, where cookies are baking, children are singing Frozen songs at full volume, and nobody cares if the notes are perfect — only that everyone belongs.

The kind that happens quietly when you sit across from someone and really listen.
No fixing. No rushing. No advice.
Just presence.

This is Lightwork.
And the people who offer it — often without realizing it — are Lightworkers.

Why We Need Lightworkers Now

We are living in a heavy and revealing time.

Many people describe this moment as “the veil lifting.” What they’re often naming is a growing awareness — a sense that some systems, leadership structures, and societal narratives (political and otherwise) are not as trustworthy, simple, or humane as we were once taught to believe.

That realization can feel unsettling.
It can make the world feel louder, sharper, and harder to navigate.

This is exactly why Lightworkers matter right now.

Not to argue.
Not to convince.
Not to inflame fear.

But to help people stay grounded, regulated, and human while things feel uncertain.

Lightworkers help us stay awake without becoming cruel.
Aware without becoming overwhelmed.
Engaged without losing our tenderness.

What Lightwork Actually Looks Like

Lightworkers don’t always look spiritual.

They look like:

parents and grandparents
teachers, tutors, and caregivers
nurses, therapists, and first responders
neighbors, walkers, bakers, singers
listeners, artists, healers, and community builders

Sometimes Lightwork happens through yoga, prayer, or Reiki.
Sometimes it happens through walking together, baking cookies, singing loudly, wearing ridiculous costumes, or offering a steady presence when someone needs to be heard.

All of it counts.

Walking, Play, and Presence as Lightwork

Walking down Main Street.
Laughing with strangers.
Letting yourself be playful in a world that feels far too serious.

These are not distractions from healing — they are part of it.

Play regulates the nervous system.
Walking grounds the body.
Listening restores dignity.

Lightworkers intuitively know this.
They bring light not by forcing it — but by embodying it.

Reiki as Support in Heavy Times

One of the most common things I hear lately is this:

“I feel heavy.”
“I’m holding too much.”
“I’m exhausted by everything happening out there.”

Reiki is not about bypassing reality.
It’s about helping your nervous system rest inside reality.

Reiki sessions can help:

soften anxiety and overwhelm
release emotional and energetic buildup
restore a sense of grounding and safety
offer relief when politics and society feel relentless

Because of the collective stress we’re living through, my Reiki session rates will remain discounted during this current leadership transition period. This is my way of keeping care accessible while so many people are carrying more than usual.

Looking Ahead: Reiki Training in 2026

Please fill out this form if you are interested in a Reiki training in 2026

As we move toward Spring 2026, I’m also preparing to offer Reiki training.

This training will not be about becoming “special” or spiritually superior.
It will be about learning how to care — for yourself first, and then for others — with steadiness, integrity, and compassion.

It’s for people who feel drawn to healing work in everyday life:
for family,
for community,
for professional practice,
or simply for their own grounding.

Please fill out the form for those who’d like to stay informed. There’s no commitment — just a gentle way to stay connected as details unfold.