My trip has come and gone and I’m still processing all the amazing things I experienced while there in the Glastonbury area.

The class was wonderful and the symbols of Karuna are a gift in themselves. They are keys that activate deep healing at different frequencies and as we practised these symbols during our class, the differences in their energies was palpable.

The highlight of the class, and I believe this is true for all 21 of us, was our last attunement in the center of Stonehenge.

The call of the stones was in me long before I left Port Alberni, and as I was approaching the megalithic structure for the first time, the tears sprung up and slowly glided down my cheeks for a good hour. It was a “coming home” experience, a true release of anticipation as I felt the core of my being slowly expand and release and pure happiness engulfed me. As my friend, Judy (she was accepted as part of our class, even though she wasn’t actually in it) and I walked around the circle in awe, still outside the ropes, we high-fived, hugged, laughed and I cried some more tears. I took snapshots at every 10 paces, I am sure, and surprised they turned out as I could barely see through my watery eyes.

Our private session was for 7:30 so we had a good hour to absorb the immensity of the experience before they kicked everyone out and got readied for the private groups. We reassembled and entered again.
This time the ropes were down. As a sign of respect for this great sacred place, we removed our shoes and socks, even though we had piled on extra fleece as the wind was biting. To feel our bare feet on the sacred ground was something special. As we hurried to feel the stones, hands on and third eye touching, (as I think all energy healers would do given the chance), we were overcome with joy and so many unnameable feelings.

As we settled in to the experience, we laid our treasures in the center of our circle. We had all brought stones, crystals, jewelry, candles, crystal skulls, singing bowls, etc. to absorb the awesome healing energy of our circles during class and especially for our circle in the middle of Stonehenge. We sent symbols to the Stones and as we steadied our souls with a meditation/prayer of gratitude and invitation, William Rand, our facilitator and founder of the International Center for Reiki Training, proceeded with our attunement.
I have never had an attunement with such a large number of people before this class, so that also was a gift. It gives you time to process and allow the symbols to work their magic into your chakras before the next step, and still experience more magic as the energy circles round.

After the first round, I immediately ‘saw’ Stonehenge in all it’s original grandeur against a vivid purple/violet starlit sky. There were trees in the picture also and the image remained long enough to get a good look. It is imprinted in my soul. I thanked the universe again for this awe-inspiring opportunity and gift. The second round brought a picture of the Druids gathered in all their glory. As I mentioned these visions on the bus back to the Glastonbury Abbey Retreat House, our home for four nights, one of my classmates said “I saw the exact same images”. It was just too cool! There were many gifted healers and a couple gifted ‘channelers’ so to speak, and everyone was blessed with their own special insights.

We were now Karuna Reiki Master/Teachers, with an unforgettable shared gift. We all commented also on the change in the circle as our attunement began.

Before we started the Jackdaws had been circling overhead making themselves known as some of them live in the hollows now worn out in the Sarson stones. The wind had been cold and brisk but all that changed.
The birds became silent and still, the wind ceased and we could all feel a warm beam of light on our faces even though the sun was not visible. We were grateful again for the divine presence and the shared love and joy.

We gathered back at the Abbey for a snack left by the gracious staff and people either slid off to their rooms for some private processing or shared more thoughts on our incredible journey.
In the morning, our hugs were just that much more loving and joyous. Life is indeed grand, generous and humbling. I thank one and all, visible and not, for my journey of a lifetime.

Nameste, Kate