Melissa Schumacher Wellness Services in Niagara

09/13/2026

"THE ONLY BIRD THAT DARES TO ATTACK AN EAGLE IS A CROW, BUT THE EAGLE NEVER FIGHTS BACK. HERE IS WHY:

1. The crow is the only bird bold enough to sit on the eagle's back and peck at its neck.
Relentless. Annoying.
But the eagle... stays calm.

2. The eagle doesn't flap. Doesn't fight. Doesn't waste energy. It does one thing: It rises.

3. The higher the eagle soars. The thinner the air becomes. The crow? It can't handle the altitude.

4. Eventually, the crow gasps. Loses strength...And falls off.Not because the eagle attacked
But because the eagle ascended.

5. Let the crows talk. Let them peck. You don't have to respond. Just keep going higher.

6. They can't follow you forever. Your growth will suffocate their noise. So don't engage. Elevate."

Written by Michelle Clayton

09/04/2026

Whatever you’re going through, may these three thoughts bring you peace and help you find strength.

1. This will pass.
"You will not always feel this way,” my mother used to tell me. She was correct, too. Sadness, rage, and happiness all pass.

Everything is temporary. It will pass, just like every challenging work week, gruelling project, or uncomfortable visit to the in-laws. You are resilient, and you can ride this wave knowing it will eventually wash ashore on the sandy beach.

2. Expect good things.
This idea has transformed my mornings. I wake up and tell myself to expect good things for the day. Maybe this seems like a no-brainer, but it’s a far stretch from how I formerly approached life—expecting the worst and battling with anxiety and fear about going to work or accomplishing everything.

Self-talk, like "Expect good things," has made it easier for me to recognize the positive aspects of my life.

I believe awareness has great power. We are more likely to intentionally search for positive things (such as the sunshine, blooming flowers, or the stranger who held the door open) if we tell ourselves to "expect good things.”

Beyond noticing good things, we’re more likely to create them when we expect them to happen. Anticipation instills courage, compassion, and love in us.

Every day is a choice. Expect good things.

3. Find something to be excited about every day.
Sometimes, when I’ve been told to focus on gratitude, I feel guilty. Wow, I have a wonderful partner, family, and career. However, I feel unappreciative or ungrateful. But when I pay attention to what excites me, I feel less guilty and generally happier. I can pay more attention to what I value and less attention to my negatives when I concentrate on what makes me happy. Again, learning, teaching, experiencing the community I’m in, and spending time with the people I love.

Perhaps you're looking forward to taking a vacation. Maybe you know you can go home and walk your dog. Maybe your children bring you joy. Maybe it's a lovely day, and the flowers are in bloom. There’s something that excites you in life. Your troubles will probably seem less overwhelming if you concentrate on these things.

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08/30/2026

08/27/2026

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08/26/2026

A few years I was raging angry at everything and everyone! No one had answers, doctors say hormones and age. Family says breathe, and don’t understand. I don’t understand, so I get more frustrated. Illness and injuries compound the issue.

Someone suggested Reiki.

I never thought something so strange would have such an impact after only 60 minutes.

Reiki has taught me to be calmer and more patient with myself, and within that discovery comes the realization that the way I treat myself matters.

If you want more info , message me or simply follow along. No pressure, no sales. Just me.

08/25/2026

I’m 54 years old and I’m embarrassed to admit:

I may look confident in public, but will come home and question every word of our conversation for days.

As a mom, I still find it hard to put myself first -physically (health and exercise especially), and mentally (see number 1 above).

Technology is changing is faster than I can keep up.

I still have no concept of fashion or style, unless you call wearing mismatched clothing or whatever makes me feel comfortable “style”.

I still feel like I haven’t figured life or “what I want to be” when I “grow up”.

I’m not trying to be perfect, I’m putting one foot in front of the other, one day at a time. If you need a safe space to do the same, follow along.

Jun Yuh | Personal Branding & Content Strategy

08/15/2026

Remembering a great man and inspiration

Mikao Usui was not a man whose teachings appeared overnight.

What we know of his life describes a devoted student—curious, disciplined, and continually seeking understanding.

His memorial records that he studied widely and worked diligently, and his spiritual journey continued for many years before the system associated with Reiki emerged in the final chapter of his life.

His path reminds us that wisdom is often not a sudden destination, but something slowly embodied through experience.

And perhaps one of the deepest truths within his legacy is this:

Begin with yourself.

Before offering healing outward, turn inward.

Become present within your own body.

Listen to your heart, your mind, and your spirit.

Allow what you practice to become something you actually live.

Inner embodiment means that Reiki is not merely something passing through your hands—it becomes reflected in how you breathe, how you respond, how you cultivate gratitude, how you meet worry and anger, and how gently you walk through the world.

Usui's teachings placed self-cultivation at the heart of the practice.

His journey offers a beautiful reminder:

Do not rush to become the teacher.

Remain the student.

Begin within yourself.

Embody what you learn.

Then let what has taken root within you naturally become something you share with others.

08/15/2026

heal until you’re inside out.