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Like many authors, I’m getting ready at 12:01 AM to start NaNoWriMo. This month-long writing frenzy means lots of caffeine, long nights, and really not taking care of myself. I am not alone. As writer’s we’re focused on the word count, on the story, and other things fall by the wayside.

So as a writer and a reiki practitioner I’d like to propose that we use reiki in the following ways during NaNoWriMo

• 1) As a way to reduce stress. When the word count is done, sit back with a lavender eye pillow across your face, relax, and give yourself reiki
• 2) Support your working digits by reikiing your hands periodically during your marathon writing sessions
• 3) Give reiki to your ears and your eyes to help support them while you focus on your story
• 4) And reiki your neck and shoulders to reduce strain

You can do it. I know you can reach 50,000 words during the month of November. But be smart about it. Pace yourself, and use reiki! It may not be “the force” but it sure helps a lot. Good luck!

We’re nearing the first part of November where thousands of people join in what is affectionately known as NaNo-National Novel Writing Month (http://www.nanowrimo.org/). During the month of November, those of us of the kind of crazy persuasion, decide to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. It breaks down to 1667 words a day, and really for those of us who already write that’s not such a bad number. It just means applying fanny to computer chair and fingers to keyboard.However, as a two time participant (this year will be my third) and two time winner, I’ve found that reiki helps me with NaNo. By plugging into the energy, I find I can open my muse and my inspiration. I also use it to help relax me and I know I’m hitting a really good passage because the energy just clicks on like a light bulb.

Candles. Chanting. Prayers. Bribes. They all work well too for those looking to win Nano (If I write 100 more words I can get up and get some coffee/chocolate/aspirin/whatever we need). We sacrifice ourselves on the altar of creativity. Luckily for me, reiki is there and can help me get through it.

We’re at T-48 hours. Ready. Get set. GO!