--- id: 20260808_181552_clerk-paula title: COUNCIL - CLERK - Paula Vail category: Stories predicted_narrative_arc: From business owner and mother to wellness teacher and broadcaster sentiment: Uplifting emotions: - joy - resilience - compassion - gratitude - empowerment keypoints: - Owned and managed restaurant in Tacoma for 27 years while raising three children and operating Fun Times Daycare for 8 years - Discovered Reiki healing through caring for aging dog Shotzy and founded Wellness Inspired in 2008 - Hosted radio shows For the Love of Reiki and Why Am I So Happy? on BBS and Seattle stations, later Elevating Your Life on KMET - Received Usui Master training in Machu Picchu, Peru; also trained in Serenity Vibrational Healing, Shamanism, and Quantum Healing - Published Why Am I So Happy? in 2019 and Beyond Wellness in 2021; honored as Empowered Woman of the Year summary: Paula Vail recounts her path from owning a Tacoma restaurant for 27 years and running Fun Times Daycare to becoming a Reiki Master who founded Wellness Inspired in 2008. She describes discovering Reiki through her dog Shotzy, hosting radio and TV shows on joy and wellness, and publishing books including Why Am I So Happy? and Beyond Wellness. She emphasizes choosing happiness amid life's hardships and her mission to spread positive energy through Reiki, teaching, and broadcasting. tags: - clerk - paula-vail - reiki-master - wellness-inspired - why-am-i-so-happy - enterprising-women - radio-host sycophancy: 2 truth_score: 9 entropy: 4 sample: false consent: own_laptop agent: council source_session: 20260808_181502_52ec12 created: '2026-08-09T01:15:52Z' updated: '2026-08-09T01:25:53Z' vault_stage: 07_CODEX headwaters: COUNCIL prefix: COUNCIL enrich_status: ok enrich_blockers: [] enrich_method: llm pipeline_filename: COUNCIL_2026-08-08_clerk-paula-vail.md source_kind: chat proposed_topic: Stories lane: Stories voice: clerk active_voice: clerk voices: - clerk routing_source: carbon corpus_topic: Stories --- # Conversation transcript _Agent: council_ ## You Chapter 10 from the Enterprising Womens Book for the KB ### Attached: 10-paula-vail.md ### PAULA VAIL ##### “Really Paula, why are you so happy all the time?" ## Introduction Paula Vail is a Reiki Master and wellness broadcaster who founded Wellness Inspired in 2008. Her chapter traces her path from restaurant owner and daycare operator to Reiki practitioner, author, and radio/TV host. All of my life, I have been asked by others, “why are you so happy?” Often times, I was caught with a big smile on my face. Other times, I’ would have shared a kind word with someone. Frequently, I dance to a song I heard playing somewhere nearby me, only to be caught in the act by onlookers. These spontaneous reac- tions occurred often without thinking about why I was filled with joy. Of course, this does not mean there weren’t times in my life that I had to choose to smile and recognize the joy in my life. Like most, I have seen tragedy and experienced sadness. Throughout my life’s history, I have experienced mistreatment and disrespect, the loss of loved ones, and financial stress, as so many of us do. However, I believed early in my life that I was the one in charge of my emotions even though, at times, I yearned for happiness—often from other people and outside circumstances. My book 'Why Am I So Hap- py?' is my expression of love and caring to humans, and animals. Thanks to my beloved dog Shotzy, I discovered Reiki. She was getting old and became ill when I first learned how Reiki could give healing light and love to her. The healing for Shotzy was amazing, and this was why and how I fell in love with Reiki. Wellness Inspired I founded in 2008 so that I could offer Reiki healing to both humans and animals, as well as teach it. I wanted to share the beautiful gift of Reiki and self-empowerment with others. On my first radio show, 'For the Love of Reiki', I was proud to be shar- ing the beautiful modality of Reiki and positive energy and quickly ex- panded to my show Why Am I So Happy? on the BBS Radio Network. **Then my radio show 'Choices:** Finding Your Joy' aired on the Seattle radio station 1150 AM KKNW, and my channels on 5DTV. In 2021 I released my book Beyond Wellness as a resource for the instruction, learning and training procedures of Usui Reiki, written for all seekers and practitioners of Usui Reiki. Today, I host "Elevating Your Life" on Kmet1490am.com/kmet-tv **Everyday, I work to help others live with love and com- passion, enabling blessings to manifest in people's lives.** While in college, I began working at a restaurant in Tacoma, Washing- ton, rose to restaurant manager and several years later purchased it, and owned it for the next 27 years. During this time, I also became a mother to three wonderful children, and when they were young, I decided to open a daycare so that I could have more time with them. Fun Times Daycare I ran out of my home with two employees for 8 years while I continued working at and managing the restaurant as well. It was a very busy 8 years, but also fun, wonderful years that I will always cherish. After I sold my restaurant in 2003, I went to work as a receptionist so that I could continue to work with people. My mission is to spread positive energy, information, and inspiration through education and entertainment. The more informed individuals are about how to nourish their own emotions, bodies, and mind- set, the more able they are to make choices that create authentic awareness, love, joy, and positive manifestation to themselves and to others. Being a Reiki practitioner for over 15 years, I utilize my passion for the wonderful healing power it provides to improve the lives of people and animals. In my business and in my life, I strive to teach the true essence of Reiki and to continue to grow my knowledge and expertise. I received my Usui Master training in Machu Picchu, Peru studying under various instructors. In addition to being a Reiki Master, I am a Level III Master in Serenity Vibrational Healing with crystal bowls and illumination and trained in Shamanism and Quantum Healing tech- niques. My shaman name is Shan Tara. As part of my Reiki practice, I offer Reiki sessions and classes, and mentor Reiki students and practitioners to help them improve their practice, deepen their connection to Source, and begin or grow their own Reiki business as successful entrepreneurs in this wellness space. My vision is living in a world where we no longer must ask, 'Why am I so happy?' because it is the natural state of being for all. In 2019, I published my first book, *Why am I so Happy?* and was fea- tured as one of *American's Leading Ladies* alongside Oprah Winfrey and Melinda Gates. I've been honored multiple times by the Interna- tional Association of Top Professionals for their Empowered Woman of the Year Awards. In 2021, I published *Beyond Wellness* for those practicing Usui Reiki. Join me as I host "Elevating Your Life" on Kmet1490am.com/kmet-tv **on** kmet1490am.com/kmet-tv ##### Internationally Awarded ##### Wellness Author & Speaker ##### TV & Radio Show Host **>** Youtube.com/@PaulaVail2063 **<** ##### Why Am I So Happy reveals ##### what I personally believe are ##### the tools to open the door ##### to the incredible happiness ##### that resides in each and ##### every one of us—a joy that ##### is in the center of our being, ##### a joy that can be triggered ##### or tapped into. Various ways ##### that joy can be found will be ##### discussed in this book. I have ##### always felt great joy in see- ##### ing others happy. ##### Beyond Wellness is a re- ##### source for the instruction, ##### learning and training proce- ##### dures of Usui Reiki, written ##### for all seekers and practi- ##### tioners of Usui Reiki. You ##### will learn the history and ##### virtue of Reiki, and its amaz- ing benefits. **Schedule a Complimentary Happy & Wellness Session with Paula.** **Paula Vail:** Paula@WellnessInspired.com WellnessInspired.com; Click to TXT/Call 253-732-2550 ### WHAT OTHERS SAY ***A gift to be able to have a conversation with such a wonderful*** ***woman doing fantastic work in honor of Reiki and to know that the*** ***conversation goes out to inform and inspire many others.*** *“Being given the opportunity to be on Paula’s radio show was some-* *thing I never even dreamed of; Reiki and Paula made it happen. I feel* *truly blessed to know Paula. It is a gift to be able to talk with her, a* *woman who is so open and loving and inspired by Reiki. Thank you,* *Paula, from my Reiki heart to yours, for being there with your joy and* *dedication to Reiki. A big thanks also to Voice America for providing* *this forum.”* — Rose O'Conner, owner of Rocky Mountain Reiki ##### My experience with Paula has made me feel less like a student and ##### more like a part of a special family. *“I have had several Reiki treatments by Paula, which prompted me to* *take her Reiki I & II class. Both sessions not only offered me the skills to* *practice on my own, but imparted the same sense of peace and kind-* *ness offered in her treatment sessions. Paula and Deb offered students* *a warm environment to not only learn the art of Reiki, but to be able* *to connect with one another in a warm and supportive manner. Each* *of us learned the origins of Reiki, as well as how to respectfully offer* *it to others. I am so very thankful to be able to connect with so many* *amazing individuals.”* — Candice Eli, LICSW, MSW, Reiki Student and Client ##### The energy of her kindness and compassion pours from her immedi- ##### ately and that carries you through the lessons with ease. *“I had the honor of taking Reiki classes with Paula Vail and not knowing* *what to expect, and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. She's* *naturally fun and uplifting and that makes the classes even better not* *to mention her devotion to animals makes her #1 in my book. She's* *such an inspiring person and I feel so grateful and blessed that I had* *the opportunity to meet her and learn from her. She has inspired me* *to want to do better and be a better personal overall. She really is "the* *gift that keeps on giving."* ##### — Jill N., Reiki Student ### DID YOU KNOW Joy can be a spontaneous reaction to small occurrences such as music, nature, humor, feeling compassion, animals, memories, etc. We each have happiness triggers inside of us. For example, if you love watch- ing the sunset, give that to yourself more often, even if it’s just for a moment. That feeling of joy in that moment can be remembered and enjoyed throughout the evening. We're beings of frequency. Frequency is everything, anything that happens is a frequency. We can transform our vibration to a higher frequency if we choose. When our thoughts are intentions of trust and love (not fear or ego), everything in our path changes. In choosing this way, we decide between affirmative action or fear-based action. Our entire energy field allows us to be a creator. We can be the wave. How you talk to yourself effects what you manifest. As human beings we aren’t perfect. We each have our own gifts, talents, and passions. We are beautiful and loved. When we give ourselves love (we truly are love), we allow ourselves permission to be who we are, guiding ourselves to positive manifestation, gratitude, and joy. Happiness and positive outlook affects our physical health and create the reality we magnify around ourselves. Our mind can be a trigger for wellness or illness as what we think has a direct effect on the cells of our body. Focus matters. As we choose our thoughts and actions (which affects our feelings and emotions) we are feeding and man- ifesting energy. Whether it be positive or negative, we are donating our time and actions to that which we have chosen to focus on. Thus manifesting as we go along. Source listens to what we send out. A simple yet powerful fact is that if we direct our thoughts and actions to positivity, compassion, and manifestation which we desire, we will attract more of the same. Trust and gratitude creates more to be grateful for. This includes beautiful manifestations that you had not even been looking for. Be open and allow these positive manifesta- tions. It can be life changing. Enjoy! Hugs and blessings to Everyone! ### NEXT STEP Schedule Your Complimentary Call. ##### Paula Vail Paula@WellnessInspired.com WellnessInspired.com 253-732-2550 Linkedin.com/in/PaulaVail Facebook.com/findingyourjoy/ Youtube.com/@PaulaVail2063 Instagram.com/PVailster/ ## Summary - Discovered Reiki while healing her dog Shotzy; later trained as a Reiki Master, partly in Machu Picchu, Peru. - Author of "Why Am I So Happy?" (2019) and "Beyond Wellness" (2021, a Usui Reiki resource). - Hosts "Elevating Your Life" on Kmet1490am.com/kmet-tv; previously hosted shows on BBS Radio and Seattle's KKNW. - Featured in "America's Leading Ladies" alongside Oprah Winfrey and Melinda Gates. - Contact: WellnessInspired.com, 253-732-2550. ## Clerk **Received.** Paula Vail’s chapter is now in the vault. Her story—moving from restaurant owner and daycare provider to Reiki Master, author, and broadcaster, with joy as the through-line—is held here. The summary you included is noted. I’m here if there’s more. --- _PRISM refractions and Sherlock notes may be appended to this item in later turns._