Emily Cherneski
One of the defining moments in my life was reading Matthew Fox’s Original Blessing. Suddenly all the discomfort I had in my Catholic upbringing found release. Of course, my lovely children were born full of grace and blessing, NOT sin!
Another defining moment was reading Caroline Myss’ Invisible Acts of Power and Anatomy of the Spirit. The former led to my belief that every interaction we have with another is a moment of grace and we can never know the ripple effect of treating the people around us with courtesy and compassion.
The latter led to my work with the chakras and designing a workshop titled “The Wisdom of the Chakras.” I developed this during one of the Pacific Jubilee three-day silent retreats and was astounded by the insights I discovered. Travelling my path from childhood and family of origin, to moving out into the world, to learning about my various types of power and ultimately my connection to the Divine brought a whole new level of understanding to who I was.
This exploration continued during my training as a Reiki Master. I learned that healing takes place on many levels – physical, mental, and/or emotional. Opening myself to being a channel for healing energy and sharing that energy with others during a Reiki treatment is a profound experience, as is being a spiritual companion. I am humbled and awed by a person’s willingness and openness to share their energy and experiences. The magical and the mystical are always present when I take the time to notice.
My practice is to pay attention, to notice, to find joy and beauty in the minutia, and to share it with those around me. From pointing out a water droplet clinging to a leaf, the colour of the sky, a spider’s web, or the intricacies of a blossom, I try to let nothing escape my notice and appreciation. And above all, I make a point of telling those I love that I love them at every opportunity, because who knows what tomorrow may bring.
Contact Information
Vancouver, British Columbia
778-279-5513
Emily is available for spiritual companioning in person, by Skype, Zoom or phone.
