Lauren Acton Reiki + Sound

01/25/2023

Today I am celebrating 5 years without alcohol.

What a journey it has been! This morning I sat with feelings of elatedness, excitement, pride, shock, impressed, stunned, dazzled, amazed, astonished, respect, awe, and maybe a bit of flabbergasted and dumbfounded. Full range feelings and emotions!

The end of my run with drinking was very low, very dark, and honestly a bit scary. I didn’t recognize myself anymore, even though I was still recognizable to the outside world. It’s an interesting duality, to feel invisible, yet to still be seen.

I’ve said this before, that deciding to change your relationship to alcohol does not need to involve a rock bottom. Also having the understanding that everyone’s bottom is different. But I had reached mine. I was absolutely, totally and completely spiritually bankrupt, and I was just waiting for my body to catch up (turns out she’s a super resilient little thing!)

Honestly, I’m super proud of myself for making a decision and sticking to it. There have been PLENTY of opportunities in 5 years to choose otherwise. But the way I felt when I decided to be done altered the chemical make-up of my body and consciousness. I was changed the moment I decided.

I’m grateful I went down as hard and as fast as I did so I could start living again. Sometimes I wonder where I’d be today if I hadn’t hit that rock bottom. How much longer my drinking would have continued. But truthfully, I guess I don’t really need to think about that or try to figure that out, I just get curious about it sometimes. Instead I’ll just be super grateful that I chose life at the exact moment I decided to. Divine timing.

Life without abusing alcohol (aka numbing out) is actually very complex. It’s uncomfortable feeling uncomfortable, awkward, out of place. And it’s uncomfortable experiencing full-spectrum emotions and feelings, especially in the beginning. BUT, it was and still is extremely empowering every time I made it through these feelings by being fully committed to the process and experience, persevering, and holding myself in gentle compassion versus reaching for the easy button / f* it flag / check out.

This path I’ve chosen has made me so incredibly strong and resilient. There is literally nothing I can’t do because what felt like one of the hardest challenges of my life - I succeeded at. And eventually, you find where you belong, and you wonder why you avoided it for so long.

I trust myself now and I trust in the knowing that I can do hard things.
I trust in the knowing that I am safe in the discomfort.
I trust in the knowing that my mind and my heart can actually work together to cultivate anything that I want.
I trust myself to make loving kind choices for myself, and not only trust but I honor, love, and respect myself enough to do so.

There are times when the romanticization of alcohol creeps into my awareness. How could it not? I don’t live in a bubble. Alcohol is everywhere and we’re surrounded by messaging encouraging us to drink with the promise that it will enhance our lives. That was true for me until it wasn’t, yet the marketing is good! The conditioning is deep. The patterns existed. And so I just need to ask myself, is this really true? Is this the messaging I want to sign off on, or, do I want to tune into the messaging of my highest self?

Luckily I’ve collected enough evidence over 5 years to know that I actually didn’t need alcohol to enhance a single one of my experiences. The weddings weren’t any less fun, the dinners any less enjoyable, the vacations less full. Today I have total body awareness. I know exactly what I’m doing. I remember it all. I’m not wasting any precious energy deciding, debating, lying, hiding, manipulating, remembering, fixing, apologizing, regretting, and recovering.

I am free.

So here’s my message to you: The exact sensation that you are afraid of is what is going to get you to where you want to go. That nudge you’ve been trying to quiet? Maybe tune in and listen to it.

The biggest and best and most impactful lessons I have learned all came from taking risks. Deciding to live alcohol-free felt like a risk. And yet it’s the reason I have everything I have today.

When you’re more committed to the results you want more than the reasons for why you’re not ready, worthy, or capable of having it, then you become an unstoppable force.

You can have anything you want the MOMENT YOU DECIDE.

Here for you. I didn’t embark on my journey alone, you shouldn’t have to either.

Thank you for 5 years! It’s good to be ALIVE.

11/23/2022

Hi Friends,

I owe you a HUGE apology.

I’ve been super quiet here and I never informed you why!

The last few months I’ve expanded the way I can best be of service to my clients, and have confidently shifted into a role that I have dubbed Alcohol Empowerment Coaching.

What does this mean?

It means I help individuals who have acknowledged that their current relationship with alcohol is not working for them; then DECIDED they wanted to change this relationship - gain freedom back in ALL areas of their lives!

In other words, I help people TAKE THEIR POWER BACK!

And I do this unlike so many of the other mainstream programs and systems out there.

It’s been exhilarating and beyond rewarding and it occurred to me, I hadn’t even notified YOU, my trusted Reiki + Sound Clients, of this new path where I could serve you!

Here’s the deal. Not everyone “has a problem” with alcohol. And everyone’s definition and understanding of “problem” is going to be different. That's why this is a personally curated service.

Some may claim they are all good and fine, but secretly know something just isn’t working. Others have had serious repercussions or even ultimatums thrown at them due to their drinking. There’s also many who are just tired of being tired; tired of the hangovers, tired of low energy and low motivation, tired of losing days, tired of missing out on life.

Just. Tired.

And that’s why my coaching services and my very in-depth alcohol coaching program are available to you wherever you are at in your relationship to alcohol. You don't have to be at rock bottom. You could be at rock bottom and you'd be welcomed here, too. Whether you want to completely eliminate it from your life, or you want to simply gain more awareness which leads to more control, I’ve got you covered.

I have a simple, yet proven process that is going to completely change the role alcohol plays in your life. And even better? YOU get to decide what that role looks like! This program is all about taking your power back and being in control - NOT giving your power away or having something else control you.

Can you even imagine what this sort of paradigm shift would mean for all areas of your life?

Your relationships.
Your career and work productivity.
Your health.
Your finances.
Your overall mental well-being.

I could go on and on about the life changing results that are available for you when you get back in control of your drinking, but it’d be much easier to do so over the phone. That’s why I’ve opened up my calendar to make time to talk to YOU.

Together we’ll explore where you’re at with your current relationship to alcohol, where it is you want to go, and my step by step process you need to gain freedom back in all areas of your life.

You can schedule that call here: www.laurenfaycoaching.com/apply

The cost? Absolutely FREE.

We've been connected for a few years now, so you know I’ve been super honest about my journey with alcohol, and I can tell you without a doubt, this is my life’s work. I DECIDED to take my power back and change my relationship to alcohol and that is the reason I have everything I do today. The same can be true for you.

I’ve walked the walk, thought the thoughts and felt the feels with alcohol and I am here to help you BREAK FREE from the drink, simply by changing the way you think, because you are worth it and you deserve a life that you are proud to be living.

Thank you for trusting me with your time and the opportunity to learn more about one another. All of our correspondence and communications will always be held strictly confidential. I look forward to having a call with you!

Here for you!
Lauren Fay

P.S. If you don't see a time slot for a phone call that works for you, check back! The calendar will continue to open up.


[Lauren Fay Coaching, Naraya LLC and it's coaches do not provide medical diagnosis, medical advice, or alcohol addiction, drug addiction or substance abuse medical treatment, detoxification, or recovery services. Coaching services provided by Lauren Fay Coaching, Naraya LLC and it's coaches is not intended for individuals with a physical dependence on alcohol. It is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice regarding your health before attempting to incorporate any advice from any coaching program into your life, especially if you have reached a point of physical dependence.]

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10/17/2020

Limited space, in-person Reiki Trainings are posted for November. So excited! If you are not on my e-mail list, please send me a message! Lets make sure you receive all events and offerings from Lauren Acton Reiki + Sound because a lot is happening! Huge hugs collective, let the Reiki teach you.... I so look forward to sharing this space!

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09/21/2020

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06/28/2020

What happens during SOUND+SOUL? You are held in a space to trust your heart. To let it open. To connect to your higher self, your essence, your spirit. To be guided to cleanse. To release the past, any distractions, any energies that are trying to pull you back into prior experiences. To release the things you're dragging along, or getting pulled into the future with your fears. You come to let go of all those dynamics, to get completely present in the moment. You surrender to the sound to help you cleanse and purify. Releasing the separation and the feeling of separation, and allowing yourself to connect to your wholeness, the completeness that's within you. You come to these sound baths to reclaim you, to cleanse away what no longer serves you. I am here to empower you on your journey, to remind you that you are safe, that you're protected, to remind you that you are not alone. So choose you. I got you.

Tonight at Nivata Yoga Studio 6pm!

Please arrive a few minutes early with your mask on to allow time for a quick health screening, hand sanitation station, lay out your mat, get settled into the space and arrive in your body. Please wear something comfortable and come hydrated. You are encouraged to bring any personal blankets, pillows, or additional padding to enhance your comfort for this extended svasana. Studio mats, blankets and bolsters are not available for public use at this time, but new items can be purchased if necessary.

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06/14/2020

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05/31/2020

"The wound is the place where the light enters you." -- Rumi
Tomorrow on TUNE IN we talk about judgement. With everything going on right now, you won't want to miss this one... Take a moment to witness, to explore, and to feel the tenderness and presence of your heart. To heal we must witness judgment without judgment.
Event on my page! All are welcome. This is a donation based offering of soul talk, breath and Reiki. No experience of any kind necessary, just a willingness to TUNE IN to your own love. I look forward to sharing space with you!
45 minute ZOOM at 12:00 Pacific
Meeting ID 826-7284-9831
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05/27/2020

Only two TUNE INs left in this series! Join me today for a meditation up and down your energy systems. You may know them as the chakras, and today we are going to breathe directly into them. It's a challenging meditation and I encourage you to TUNE IN! Meditation is a safe way to explore your mind-body connection so you can gather the information needed for your healing journey. You are always your greatest healer.
Event listed on page! All are welcome. This is a donation based offering of soul talk, breath and Reiki. No experience of any kind necessary, just a willingness to TUNE IN to your own love. I look forward to sharing space with you!
45 minute ZOOM at 12:00 Pacific
Meeting ID 826-7284-9831
Password TUNE IN
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05/26/2020

Goddesses check out what my soul sisters Monica Fischer and Carmen Loeffler have created! These two ladies put on phenomenal in-person events, and I know they will do everything above and beyond to transform that magic virtually to you. A Stay H(om)e Virtual Retreat! I will be there!

05/24/2020

Tomorrow on TUNE IN we're going to shake and fire it up 🔥😎 Feel the body. Feel the breath. Feel the nervous system. This time is FOR YOU. I will guide you to be completely present in the moment so that you can listen to what your body is saying to you. Perhaps you had a busy morning and you were missing messages. Or perhaps all morning you were caught in your thoughts and need assistance to see a way through. I am here for you however you want to, need to, happen to, show up tomorrow. Looking forward to sharing the space with you! TUNE IN comes straight from my heart, to yours.
TUNE IN is a 45 minute ZOOM offering to help you keep the flow of your day. It is essential for us to learn to flow back and forth between active and passive, between doing and being, between breathing the breath and letting the breath breathe us. A quick meditative offering of words followed by intentional breathing and group conscious Reiki. LINK IN BIO.
Wednesdays and Sundays at 12:00 Pacific
ZOOM:
Meeting ID: 826-7284-9831
Password: TUNE IN
This offering is donation based (suggested $5 - $20), donate only if you can and most certainly not required! In this strange time of COVID-19 all donations are extremely helpful, thank you!
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05/20/2020

Apologies, there may have been an issue with the ZOOM password for today's TUNE IN! It worked for some, did not work for others. I'll be exploring the issue today so we're all set for Sunday!

If you were unable to attend due to this and are in need of a TUNE IN session or just a quick connection between now and then, please do not hesitate to reach out! Hugs to you.

05/20/2020

Tomorrow (May 20th) on TUNE IN we self cleanse and say hello to our inner child. ❤😍
I am so looking forward to this one! Wiping away some stuff that seems to have lingered on or around the emotional body a bit too long. Feel free to bring your own sage, crystals, candles, etc (not required!) to enhance any sort of clearing practice. All you need is an intention and a prayer and we will be setting both of those!
Event is posted! All are welcome. This is a donation based offering of soul talk, breath and Reiki. No experience of any kind necessary, just a willingness to TUNE IN to your own love. I look forward to sharing space with you!
45 minute ZOOM at 12:00 Pacific
Meeting ID 826-7284-9831
Password TUNE IN
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05/19/2020

05/15/2020

The first time I experienced a Tibetan Singing Bowl, I was horizontal anticipating the beautiful healing tones of a crystal bowl. And out of nowhere, this strike. Then another. Then another. My body began to twitch, emotions started moving, I took off. I had never experienced anything like it! I soon purchased my first bowl... after playing every bowl in the shop, I knew exactly which was mine. Soon enough I was enrolled in an intensive training to become officially certified in this healing modality. My bowl collection has now grown and offering one on one sound healing sessions and group sound baths became a big part of my business.
That first bowl is still my favorite (don't tell the others!). I took her with me to Costa Rica, played her at Envision Festival, meditated with her in the tent, and ended our trip cleansing her in the Caribbean Ocean. It was truly special.
These bowls are powerful tools for healing and SOUND+SOUL became my offering to share this gift in large group settings. Gosh do I miss it! Tomorrow night I offer this to you via ZOOM. The sound may not be perfect, but it is something. The healing tones and vibrations of the bowls are still coming through to you, for you, and around you in the best capacity they can given the circumstances we are in. My intention is to make it as healing of a virtual sound bath as I can! Stop and listen to the sound of your own soul with the Tibetan Singing Bowls.
This one hour immersion in sound frequency healing requires nothing from you except total relaxation! Please wear something comfortable and come hydrated. Headphones may enhance the sound of the bowls, but are not required.
This event is by a suggested donation of $20-$35 and is very much appreciated during these times, but certainly not required. Give what you can, if you are able. I am grateful to be of service.
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Time: May 15, 2020 07:30 PM Pacific Time
Meeting ID: 883 7646 8412
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05/13/2020

Tomorrow on TUNE IN we talk about miracles.
A miracle is a shift in perception and perspective, a realization of the truth. A miracle is when we can see things differently. Miracles happen all the time. Let's begin to experience them. Don't quit before the miracle!

Event is listed on my page Acton All are welcome. This is a donation based offering of soul talk, breath and Reiki. No experience of any kind necessary, just a willingness to TUNE IN to your own love. I look forward to sharing space with you!

45 minute ZOOM at 12:00 Pacific
Meeting ID 826-7284-9831
Password TUNEIN

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05/09/2020

TUNE IN has been such a beautiful offering. It returns tomorrow at 12:00 Pacific! The series will continue through May -- follow the link on my Events Page!
During our first session we talked about the "should be doings" vs the "I want to be doings." Second session was a powerful lesson on "It's our thoughts alone that cause us pain and suffering." Third session we talked about "purposeful pausing" which is EXACTLY where I'm at in this moment. We teach what we need to learn and I LOVE being a student.
Purposeful pausing is a great way to successfully make it through your day! I know I certainly needed it today. They are literally hidden treasures. During the pause we get to examine the fog that gathers when we are on autopilot pushing throughout the day. During the pause, we can gain new perspectives on each moment. These pauses give us the space to reset and recenter, and when we do, we’re more likely to make conscious choices about our work and activities that are productive, creative, compassionate, in love, and aligned with our principles. Most importantly, they take hardly any time at all - you're simply gathering your attention and bringing it to the sensations in your body and checking in with how you're showing up for yourself exactly in that moment. I highly encourage you to add this to your daily practice. Pausing pausing pausing. Pausing is the great healer!
Tomorrow, we talk and meditate and receive Reiki on "Forgiveness." You won't want to miss this one. Be sure to TUNE IN!
📸 Cameron Nagashima