Article 10 - Using Reiki to help with end of life

In this article, I share a deeply personal story, which I have only shared with a handful of people.

I now realize how important it is to raise awareness of how much Reiki can help in an end-of-life situation. This is why I am sharing something so deeply personal, as I truly believe that reiki is a tool to allow people and animals a smoother and quicker transition.

From what I witnessed with my mum, I now know that when it is my time to leave my earthly body, having energetic support will be of paramount importance.

The Story of My Mum

My mum was near the end of her two-year illness with lung cancer when she took a fall inside the house.

Although she claimed to be ok, and my husband and I carried her to the bed, I called an ambulance to be on the safe side. Something didn’t feel right!

Perhaps I was recalling a message that had entered my awareness earlier in the day while I was at work. Suddenly and randomly, I had received an intuitive download, telling me that I would be assisting and journeying with my mum to the other side.

I had heard of shared death experiences before, so the concept wasn’t new to me. However, it was strange how abruptly the thought had jumped into my awareness, particularly since I wasn’t even thinking about my mum at the time. Now, as events unfolded, I started to wonder whether it had been a premonition.

Calling the ambulance was the right decision. By the time they arrived, Mum was staring wide-eyed at the ceiling, her consciousness seemingly elsewhere. Though she had assured us she wasn’t in pain, the doctors later confirmed she had suffered a brain bleed.

I was delivered chilling news. Because she was already in an end-of-life stage and had a “Do Not Resuscitate” order in place, her death was now inevitable—but it could take two days. I was warned she would begin suffering from seizures, and though they would give her oxygen, she would be gasping for breath. It was going to be highly traumatic to witness.

The doctors and nurses reassured me that Mum’s consciousness was already elsewhere and that it was just the body doing its thing. But nothing could prepare me for what followed.

Witnessing the Suffering

There are no words to describe the horror of seeing my mum desperately trying to draw breath from the oxygen mask, her body racked with seizures. The worst part was the fear in her eyes. In my entire life, I had never seen fear in my mother’s eyes—until that moment.

As I cried in anguish, those around me kept repeating, “It’s just the body doing its thing.” But why was there fear in her eyes?

At moments like this, you question everything about society and the rules we live by. Why should my mum suffer like this for two days? Why should I have to witness it? Why, when people are dying, do they have to go through every last bit of suffering? Why can animals be mercifully released from pain, but we must endure it to the bitter end?

It made no sense.

An Epiphany

As I struggled to cope with witnessing my mum’s suffering, I had an epiphany. This was my last chance to help her—my last, final gift.

I needed to find calm and give her Reiki healing.

Summoning every bit of strength and courage I didn’t know I possessed, I entered a state of deep calm. I called upon my spirit team and my mum’s: angels, Spirit Guides, ascended masters, ancestors, elementals, illumined beings, Reiki masters, and every force in the unseen world that could assist.

Despite the hospital noise—machines buzzing, voices chattering, crying, laughter, and even screaming—I blocked it all out and began channelling Reiki energy. Almost immediately, the energy in the room felt different.

And then, everything changed.

Mum’s seizures stopped. Her gasping for breath ceased. As the Reiki flowed through my hands, I leaned close over her. She was forming words. Intuitively, I knew what she was saying: “I love you.”

Mum was now completely calm, her eyes closed. I remembered the message I had received earlier that day—I was going to take her hand and lead her to the other side.

Through visualization, I handed her over to the Light Beings standing before us. Before my eyes, she transformed. The years melted away, and I saw her as a young, beautiful woman.

Then, a nurse entered the room, jolting me back to reality. She explained that a private room had become available and that Mum would be moved. As she checked Mum’s vitals, she seemed satisfied that everything was stable.

As they wheeled Mum to the new room, I followed closely behind.

A Peaceful Passing

Once we arrived, I was asked to wait outside while they transferred Mum into her bed.

Expecting it to take only a few moments, I stood patiently. But the minutes ticked by. Then, I saw a doctor being ushered in.

Finally, a nurse emerged, her face pale and filled with shock. Stuttering an apology, she informed me that Mum had passed.

There was nothing in her readings to indicate she was about to go. They couldn’t explain it.

Relief flooded through me. Thank goodness it was over, and she didn’t have to suffer any longer. The Reiki had worked. It had given her the energy to move out of her body. It was a miracle, a blessing for both her and me.

Reiki’s Healing Power

But Reiki hadn’t just worked on Mum—it had worked on me too. When I arrived home, I was overcome with nausea and sickness for a couple of hours. Then, I slept deeply for 90 minutes, tears soaking my pillow.

When I awoke, something had shifted. The trauma had physically moved through and left my body. I was now in a state where I could be strong for my dad and sister.

My gratitude for Reiki and the divine helpers was immeasurable. All my training had been worth it just to be able to help Mum in her final moments. There was no denying that Reiki had changed everything. In the last hour of my mum’s life, I was able to offer her something truly precious—a peaceful and graceful journey to the other side.

And that is a gift beyond words.

In future Articles, I will share many other ways where reiki can benefit our animals.