As far back as I can remember I have always been searching for something. It has always felt as if there was something missing, some piece of the puzzle not with the rest, a vacant space where there is supposed to be…well…something.

When I was younger I thought that Love was the missing piece of my puzzle so I opened my heart as wide as I could so I could feel the love in each person that I met. It was wonderful feeling people’s hearts like that, feeling the love within them. The problem was, they would leave and take their love with them and I would again feel that empty space.

After more searching I really thought I had found the answer to my longing in Service to Others. I helped everyone I could. I volunteered, signed up as charity chairperson, donated time, money and artwork. I was giving of myself everywhere I went and even though I was doing great and noble things, and was appreciated for it, that just didn’t completely fill the void.

Then, I really thought Passion was the answer. Find my passion and then follow it. I painted, I rescued animals, I learned to cook vegetarian, took a million self-help classes (ok, so it only felt like a million). I was so passionate about each thing I did, but still, there were times that I felt that emptiness within.

Then, one evening, I went to a Reiki share. Yes, the people were very kind and loving, and yes, it was exciting to feel and see all the energy (and entities) swirling around the room as the group performed Reiki on the person on the table, but it wasn’t until my turn on the table that I found what I had been searching for all that time.

The moment I felt the energy flow through me I felt as if I became whole. I shook all over and tears of joy rolled down my cheeks. My body disappeared as my soul flew freely from one end of the universe to the other and back. In that moment I knew who I am, who I really am; me, myself, my soul.

I am eternally grateful for everything and everyone in my life, in the universe, that participated, even in the smallest, barely significant capacity, in my receiving a healing at that Reiki share. From that one experience I am complete. Not that one healing session competed me, but that my vibration was raised to the level where I naturally was able to connect with my higher-self, soul, spirit.

From there I learned ways; mostly through meditation, hypnosis, EFT, Light Body, Reiki and other energy healing techniques, to sustain that level of vibration throughout my day-to-day life. It’s wonderful!

There are times I become caught up either in unresolved past issues or the emotional drama of someone close to me and my vibration becomes lowered. When that happens I see this as an opportunity to heal, forgive and clear and I am fortunate to have the tools I need to help get me back to my authentic self.

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Cat Parah offers Intuitive Happiness Coaching. When you’re ready to Awaken Your Intuitive Happiness contact Cat at cat.parah@gmail.com.

The information, sessions and workshops I offer are at no time meant to replace medical advice. Although I am certified in many complimentary therapies, I am not a licensed medical physician. If you are experiencing physical, mental, emotional issues please seek advice from a licensed physician.