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When Our Empathy Becomes Complicity: Boundaries for Highly Sensitive Healers
A love letter to the tender-hearted who are learning to hold both softness and strength I need to share about something that's been...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
20 minutes ago5 min read
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Spiritual Rest: The Art of Doing Nothing
Sometimes life forces us to stop. Whether it's illness, heartbreak, or just the weight of everything finally catching up with us, there...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Jul 35 min read
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Pride as Resistance: Why LGBTQIA2S+ Symbols Won't Save Trans Lives
Oh yeah, we see it every year. June rolls around and suddenly every corporate logo gets a rainbow makeover. Don't get me wrong—visibility...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Jun 65 min read
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A Reiki Perspective on Being with Difficult Emotions
I thought I'd bring up something that we all experience but rarely get comfortable discussing: those big, messy, difficult emotions that...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
May 225 min read
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A Gentle Approach to Looking After Your Inner Child(ren)
With so much chaos surrounding us right now, I know that the little you inside might be totally freaking out. I've got a few inner kids,...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
May 64 min read
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Nature as Healer: Connecting with Earth's Wisdom in Turbulent Times
As we approach Earth Day this year, I thought I'd take this chance to reflect on our relationship with the natural world. There's...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Apr 224 min read
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Cultivating Gentleness When the World Feels Hard: Practices for Preserving Your Tender Heart
There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from trying to stay open-hearted when the world feels like it's constantly testing...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Apr 25 min read
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Joy is Sacred; Joy is Resistance: Wisdom for Collective Care
You know that feeling when everything seems to be crumbling around you? When surreality is actually reality? When the weight of systemic...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Feb 45 min read
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Reconnecting After Hurricane Helene: Reaching from the Mountains to Friends Near and Far
The rhythms of life in Western North Carolina shifted dramatically when Hurricane Helene swept through our mountain community this...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Dec 17, 20244 min read
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Prayer for the Ones in the Times
May we mourn at any time we need without resistance or judgment. May our grief refresh and grow our rooted resilience. May our tears...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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A Healer's Guide: Project 2025 and Our Community 🌈✨
Okay, healers and helpers of the US! Let's Talk About Project 2025 (And Why It Matters) Policy stuff can be pretty confusing to me but I...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Nov 10, 20244 min read
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When the Hits Keep Coming: Navigating the Storm of Repeated Loss
It was around this time last year when I lost a close friend. The pain of that loss is still pretty fresh, a wound that hasn't fully...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Sep 12, 20244 min read
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Unleashing the Healing Power of Reiki for Your Animal Family Members
In a world where we seek ways to enhance our well-being and that of our beloved pets, the ancient art of Reiki emerges as a gentle yet...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Sep 5, 20243 min read
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Self-Love in the Age of Instagram: Breaking Free from Compare and Despair
Hi hi, Instagram scrollers and busy bees! Let's chat about something super important in our hyper-connected, always-on world: self-love....

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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A Blessing for Collective Liberation
May we open our eyes to the struggles of our neighbors, And see beyond the veil of our own comfort. Let us recognize that freedom is not...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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Finding Comfort: How to Connect with an Animal Chaplain
Losing a beloved pet can be a devastating experience. The grief can be overwhelming, and many people find themselves in need of support....

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: A Love Letter to our Queer Lineage
I don't know about you, but sometimes I just have to stop, stop, STOP and take a moment to reflect on the incredible timeline of our...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Jun 28, 20244 min read
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Amplifying Queer Voices, Honoring Queer Creativity
As we commemorate Pride Month, honoring the vibrant and diverse LGBTQ+ community, it feels fitting to bring attention to queer voices and...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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Show Up for LGBTQIA+ Businesses in Asheville Year Round
Pride Month is here, and it's time to go beyond the rainbow merch and social media filters. If you’re an ally (or you want to be), let's...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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Self-Discovery: Reconnecting with Your Body's Messages
Over the years, I have often been asked, "What brought you to Reiki?" Though I had multiple motivations to learn Reiki, the truest one...

Rev. Marshall K Hammer
May 30, 20244 min read
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