My name is Betty Barnes and I am a Registered Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher (Karuna Reiki is a registered trademark of The International Center for Reiki Training; my Karuna instruction was with William Lee Rand, founder of The ICRT) living in Cedar Park, Texas, which is essentially North Austin.  I am a seven-year cancer survivor and have experienced many peaks and valleys in my journeys
here on this Earth. 

Even in my early years, I was aware that there was "something else" to this physical existence and, as a result of my cancer experience and its accompanying emotional and spiritual fallout, I began my formal Reiki studies in year 2002.  Once embarking on my own path, I found that I was soon called upon to share the practical uses, techniques, and philosophies of Reiki with others.

The majority of the photographs on this site are from time spent in Scotland, which I consider my second country since spending the winter of 2005-2006 with my then fiance' in his native bonnie land.   A mystical, magical and breathtakingly beautiful place, Scotland truly is the home of my soul, especially Glen Coe in The Highlands.

Other interests include cycling, drum circles, photography, entertaining the Writer's Muse, Native American studies, knitting, gardening, camping and volunteerism.    Volunteerism has included being active in the Lance Armstrong Foundation since year 2002, hospice work, Relay for Life participation, and sponsoring
soldiers through Adopt-A-Platoon.

Married to my twin flame, my husband Dave and I live in Cedar Park as a resident manager team at a self-storage facility.  We share our home and garden with
our dog Baby (who is attuned to Reiki II).

My life experiences have gifted me with an empathy for those in crisis and for those who are simply seeking inner peace...perhaps coming to class not even sure what they are looking for, just knowing that their "little voice" directed them to learn more about Reiki.  Through my Reiki work and the telling of my story, I have been privileged to walk with my students on their paths, if even for a short while, and to perhaps help them find what they are seeking or at least share with them the hope for a life
filled with joy, love, and laughter.



You are listening to Moira Kerr sing "Will Ye Go Lassie Go"
Moira's music is available at http://www.moirakerr.com