COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Healing Through Body Art
The idea for Healing Through Body Art was born during a deeply emotional Reiki session with client whose newborn passed away at just nine days old. She was not only healing physically from a C-section but was also grappling with immense spiritual and emotional pain. While channeling Reiki healing energy, I received a profound message from a Higher Power: I was to create a project called Healing Through Body Art to help individuals embrace their scars, heal their broken hearts, and rediscover their inner strength. Through this project, clients are reminded of their strength, faith, and resilience, often through the incorporation of positive affirmations like believe, faith, or strength in their personalized designs.
In addition to individual services, I extended the work of Healing Through Body Art to local organizations such as The Wellness House and have volunteered with Hospice of the Chesapeake, providing these healing experiences to those in need. For over 15 years I have continued to offer services through The Wellness House on a volunteer basis once a month. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue this work and reach more individuals in need.
The Affirmation Board
For years, I witnessed and even experienced close calls when drivers chose to ignore the stop sign in front of my home. After a particularly upsetting incident, I received a message from my Higher Power encouraging me to address the problem of impatient drivers through affirmations (positive statements that can help overcome negative thoughts and encourage a more present lifestyle). I started The Affirmation Board of Cape St. Claire, placing a display board in front of my stop sign and posting affirmations every morning. Now, not only do the majority of drivers stop to read these encouraging words, but the community has noticed a shift in their energy - they carry these words of inspiration throughout their day with a smile on their faces. I have also created a Facebook page for the Board, posting affirmations daily and spreading smiles all over the world!