Page 22 of Calamity Rayne Knocked Up

It was then that my energyshifted, and my throat constricted. My eyes burned, and my brow furrowed. Self-compassion was not a strong suit of mine.

“I feel your struggle, Rayne. TheAnahata, or heart chakra, is your connection to others. I sense that you love very deeply, but sometimes, in the past, this has wounded you. You must let go of past pain and grievances so that forgiveness and healing energy can flow freely into you.”

Things were suddenly getting a little too heavy. I thought of my father, and Elle, and ex-coworkers who drove me crazy. This was starting to feel like therapy more than a spa visit. My relaxing experience intensified, and I desperately wanted to get back to that peaceful feeling I had moments ago.

When I peeked through my lashes, I was surprised to find my eyes wet with tears. Willow placed more crystals on my upper body, her hands moving around me as if pulling away cobwebs and cleaning the energy surrounding my heart.

“I see a bright green light over you. It’s siphoning the negative energy away. Breathe deep and release that negative debris, Rayne.”

I took a deep breath, fighting the constricting tightnessof my lungs as the heaviness in my chest increased. Blowing out a breath wasn’t easy. At first, the air shook, and my lips trembled, but then I felt the unwanted weight pulling away, and a sense of openness gradually returned.

“Very good, Rayne.”

She continued to work on my heart chakra. The longer she spent there, the lighter I felt. When she moved to my stomach and concentrated on my solar plexus, she reminded me of my power within. I’d always thought that was IBS, but what did I know?

When she moved lower, she claimed to ignite my spirit, reminding me to have fun and let pleasure guide me. She suspected I had a good sex life, which was true, but she sensed the tension in this area and said it was forming a blockage.

I worried that the blockage might be my crusty, old, geriatric lady parts, but she said it was a mental block that could be easily moved with consistent practice and open-mindedness. I liked her outlook a hell of a lot better than mine.

When the session was over, I felt extremely flowy, as if all that stagnant energy inside of me had become unstuck. Thepossibility of finally letting go of some of those past pains no longer seemed so impossible.

“Hydration will help flush out the remaining toxins, so drink plenty of water over the next few days. You can maintain your connection to the earth by eating a nourishing diet, rich in plants. Journal, meditate, and spend a little time in nature whenever you feel overwhelmed.”

This woman was a wizard of calm, and I’d do anything she suggested if it meant keeping this peaceful buzz. My ADHD had never been so quiet. I wanted to ask how long this sensation would last, but I figured each client was different.

When I met Seraphina on the main floor, she did not appear as serene as I felt.

“Ready?” she asked, stuffing her wallet into her designer purse.

“I have to pay.”

“I handled it.”

“Oh. Thanks.”

I looked back at Willow, unsure if it was customary to hug a Reiki healer after a session. I decided that might cross some personal boundaries, so I just said, “Thank you so much for everything, Willow.”

“You’re welcome, Rayne. I’m sure I’ll see you again.”

The moment we were outside on the pavement, Phina mumbled, “Doubtful.”

I frowned at her unusual negative attitude. “Didn’t you like it?”

Marty opened the limo door, and she slid into the back of the car and scoffed. “If I’d known this was a hands-free massage, I never would have booked it.”

“But didn’t you think it was neat how you could feel the energy shifting?”

“What are you talking about? All I felt was awkwardness. She just stood over me pretending to wave energy around.”

I hid a smirk. I was the one who usually felt awkward. Everyone loved a regular massage, but I hated the feeling of a stranger’s hands roaming freely over my bare skin.Ick!But no contact Reiki? I was a big fan!

After lunch and more cocktails, I checked in to The Plaza penthouse and called Hale to tell him about my day. “It was amazing, Hale. I could feel space opening up inside of me.”

“Sounds…neat.”

Okay, the Davenports were just different. They didn’t understand spirituality at this level. I’d obviously gone through somesort of awakening that was beyond his comprehension. Maybe he just needed to experience it for himself.

“Anyway, I ordered some stuff for the house. Just put any shipments aside until I get home if they get there before me.”

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