Today we’d like to introduce you to Angelica Lubin.
Hi Angelica, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
In 2021, I was living a busy life of full-time work, full-time school, and trying my hardest to be present with my family. The only time I felt like I could rest was when work was closed. My moods were attached to outcomes of how well my team and I had performed or what I scored on a test. The most interesting part is that I knew I was stressed out, but it didn’t matter; I had to do it anyway, because I signed up for this. During a family vacation to Yosemite that year with my family, I was introduced to energy work. I was immediately drawn to it because I was being shown that it could aid me in reducing stress. I signed up for a Reiki I class, hoping I would be chosen to take part in the online cohort, and was 1 of the 10 people selected. In that class, I learned the history, the science behind Reiki, and how exactly it helped with reducing stress. During the attunement process, I could feel the energy around me and the energy inside of me stirring and moving, which I had never experienced before. I was confused and didn’t quite understand how I could have this experience online. It was interesting that each one of the students had experienced the attunement so differently. I began seeing a local practitioner monthly, I loved how I felt like a lit-up Christmas tree every time I received a Reiki session. I learned that there were different types of Reiki and found Holy Fire® III Reiki. That first session changed everything; there was an inner glow that would stay with me for days. It was a remembrance of who I was. Katy Russell Reiki would do my monthly energy sessions, and I joined her Reiki II class shortly after our first session, she is an amazing mentor, teacher, and friend. After each session, I would go back to work with a different attitude; the fires didn’t existing in my head before they did or did not appear. Life was feeling very different. I passionately talked about Reiki with anyone who would listen. I thought everyone should be doing this, especially when you are helping others. It was a beautiful reset that I did every month for myself. I started attending monthly Reiki Shares at Sage Sanctuary in Wildomar, and I fell in love with the beautiful community of like-minded people. I took the Reiki Master class 9 months later and kept practicing. With the energy healing that I was doing for myself and receiving from others, I felt more connected to my body, and it became difficult to continue to do the things that were not in alignment with me. I started noticing anxiety creeping in when I was driving to work, or I would get emotional at the thought of going to work. I knew my time there was ending and I began preparing to leave my job. I could not keep putting my body, my nervous system, my energy through this every time I went to work. Reiki continued to help me during this time. I knew what was no longer aligned, and the decision to change that helped me prepare my departure from a job I had held for 22 years. During that time I was still following my curiosity and tried so many classes from breathwork, to drumming, to psychic development, and so many more. In 2022, I left my job. I was finishing my last year of schooling at Cal State Fullerton. It was a year of learning and practicing, and in 2023, I officially opened Reiki Glow and began teaching. In 2024, I once again took the Holy Fire ® III Reiki classes under William Rand and completed Karuna ® Reiki training in April. I continue to learn about the body, the mind, and train in various healing practices, and I incorporate what I learn into my healing and teaching sessions. I did not begin my journey with anyone else in mind; this was for me, and when it changed my life, my relationships with others, and helped me understand myself on an entirely different level, I just wanted to share it with everyone. We deserve to find and do what we love, and not only have I found what I am deeply passionate about, but I have found some of the best people living their authenticity, and it’s been profound to witness. This path has led me to be present in my life, and it’s an exciting adventure to be on.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It has not always been an easy road; leaving my job was very difficult; there was financial security, 401k, and amazing health benefits. I prepared for a year before I could leave, and in the meantime, I continued to receive monthly energy healing sessions and attended so many fun classes. I needed to have something for myself that was fun and where I could continue to fill my cup while finishing that year. My dad passed in 2023. It was sudden, and the most difficult thing I have ever experienced and continue to experience. Grief comes in waves, and there are days when I can understand that I have grief because I loved so deeply, there are days when the sadness can hit hard, and it takes a little longer to remember that beautiful message of love. I miss him, he still visits and sends us loving signs often. I know he is looking out for his family and making things happen for us from the other side. I feel very fortunate to have started my spiritual journey when I did. I’m not sure how the version of myself that was in survival mode would have gotten through this painful experience.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher. I specialize in Usui/Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki. I offer in-person and virtual/distance energy healing sessions as well as in-person or online Reiki trainings. I host monthly Reiki Shares online so that students and anyone curious about energy healing can experience and practice distance healing. With my journey starting online, I think it’s important that someone doesn’t wait until they can physically go somewhere to receive an energy healing session.
I am most proud when a client or student leaves our time together feeling like themselves, or when they are excited to further explore how energy works. There’s an overwhelming feeling that I am living my purpose when I get to teach and share my practice.
My focus is on supporting women on their healing journeys. I help them reconnect with their own energy and remind them that self-care should always stay on the to-do list. This act of love for themselves doesn’t just change them; it changes the people around them. Creating a space for them to take time for themselves has been deeply rewarding.
How do you think about happiness?
Trying new things makes me happy. If I read about a class coming up and I feel curious or excited, I will sign up. I enjoy being in community and hearing other people’s stories. I love sharing my perspective/experiences and being willing to be vulnerable, and seeing how my community can support me. People are eager to help in these circles, and it helps newcomers also open up. Meeting with the my Karuna girlfriends online weekly is always a highlight. Spending time with my family time lights me up, we explore new places together and talk about life, and they all teach me so much; they are my biggest blessing.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thereikiglow.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/reikiglow
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/reikiglowangie
Image Credits
Jasmin Ramos
