The Pat Conroy Literary Center’s monthly Open Mic Night will be held at the Conroy Center (601 Bladen St.) on Thursday, December 11, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Our featured author will be Ifetayo J. White, author of Reiki Heart and Soul. Open Mic will also include short readings of 3 to 5 minutes each by other writers in many genres.
Interested in reading as part of Open Mic? Let us know at contact@patconroyliterarycenter.org.
About Our Featured Author
Ifetayo J. White, an influential figure in the realm of Reiki and wellness, hails from Washington, DC, but now calls St. Helena Island her home. She established the Lowcountry School of Reiki and CHOICES Birthing and Wellness Support, contributing significantly to healing practices in the area since 2000. A Howard University graduate, she pursued diverse paths before dedicating herself to healing modalities such as reflexology, Jin Shin Do Acupressure, and massage therapy. As a Usui Reiki Master Teacher since 1999, Ifetayo continues to share her expertise through sessions, workshops, and her own Reiki certification program. Her heart is also filled with love for her family, crafting, cooking, and beach walks.
About the Book:
REIKI HEART and SOUL: Many Stories, One Bright Light is an enlightening anthology, presenting the narratives of U.S. Reiki Teachers and Practitioners whose family and spiritual backgrounds expand the globe. This collection of experiences offers a distinctive rhythm and tone, contributing to the expanding Reiki community. This body of individuals is as diverse as humanity itself, encompassing various races, cultures, locations, and Reiki lineages.
From urban to rural, from ministers to retirees, from the African American to the Jewish and Ifa communities, each story shines a unique light on the practice of Reiki. These narratives are the lifeblood of a global community, united in their commitment to Reiki’s powerful healing energy. They echo a singular, potent message – We are ONE. This mantra encapsulates the unity within diversity that is the essence of the Reiki community.