November 4, 2008, marked the beginning of a transformative journey for Sydney, a golden retriever foster. This is a heartwarming story of resilience, healing, and the power of Reiki.

When Sydney first came into our lives, she was a picture of despair. She had been dropped off at the Humane Society, carrying a multitude of physical and emotional burdens. Overweight by 40+ pounds, with two infected front legs, a torn ACL in her back leg, kennel cough, and a matted coat that hindered movement, Sydney was in a state of utter distress. But it was not just her physical condition that was concerning. Sydney seemed to have lost her will to live. There were no tail wags, no smiles, not even a lift of her head. It was a heartbreaking sight.

Upon our first Reiki session with Sydney, all we could sense were her sighs and feelings of pure exhaustion. We could only imagine the journey she had been on. We sent her healing energy, focusing on her hips, and assured her with love.

The transformation that followed was nothing short of miraculous. That very night, Sydney’s foster mom heard the clicking of nails on the floor. Sydney had gotten up and walked into the room! The next day, we received a picture of Sydney lying on her back in the grass, legs up in the air. She was starting to reclaim her life, one step at a time.

The second Reiki session brought even more progress. Sydney began to navigate the stairs with confidence, as if she owned the place. She followed her foster mom up 13 stairs, a feat unimaginable when we first met her.

But the healing was not just physical. Sydney’s foster mom reported experiencing the most restful sleep in months when Sydney slept next to her. She woke up with a sense of peace she had never felt before. It was as if Sydney’s healing energy was radiating out, touching those around her.

Today, Sydney weighs a healthy 108lbs and is happier than ever. Her journey is a testament to the transformative power of Reiki and the resilience of the spirit. It’s a reminder that with love, care, and the right healing energy, even the most broken can find their way back to life.

We are grateful to have been a part of Sydney’s journey and to have witnessed her incredible transformation. We believe that many people, and indeed other animals, can benefit from Reiki. Sydney’s story is a shining example of this.

Thank you, Sydney, for teaching us about strength, resilience, and the power of healing. Your journey is an inspiration to us all.