Relaxing Into Reiki - Part 1

REIKI TODAYmultitude of people and situations from NBA
Reiki is an ancient healing art that has recently beenbasketball games (calming potentially volatile players)
re-discovered in Japan. With the resurrection of Reikito conservative institutions such as Wall Street. The
in this age of mass and almost instantaneoushealing power of Reiki can be directed toward
communication, word of its power is quickly gainingindividuals, pets, plants, living/working spaces,
the attention of the mainstream world. The mode ofbusinesses, situations and even future events. This
transmission of Reiki energy from a Reiki practitionerloving energy now called "Reiki" is incapable of hurting
to a recipient was originally believed, by thoseother individuals for personal gain. Extremely specific
interested in this art, to be limited by physicalrequests can be very limiting. One needs to reflect
proximity. The Reiki practitioner would place theiron the general desired outcome behind the request.
hands gently on, or a few inches above the ReikiAn example would be to ask for the "growth of
recipient's body.one's business." It would be more productive to ask
Upon further exploration of the potential of Reiki,what you would want from its growth. It may be
"sending" the energy to the recipient or situation hasbetter to ask for "financial freedom." This broader
proven to be just as beneficial as Reiki "hands-on"approach frees up the hands of the divine to send
sessions. In fact, those who are too busy to carveyou your best outcome(s). Reiki always works
out the time for a Reiki session can now go abouttoward the best outcomes. When my clients present
their business while receiving the energy. Reikime with a request, I will ask that the energy be
Masters, such as myself, have directed Reiki energyutilized for the "highest and best" of the individual or
to boardrooms, pets, surgical procedures,situation. It is good to remember that one is only
courtrooms, business offices, plants and evenlimited by their imagination and purity of your intent.
sporting events.REIKI HEALING FACILITATOR - TRAINING AND
Reiki distance energy healing has become a viableLEVELS
option for those who would rather not have aAn individual can receive Reiki from what is known as
"hands-on" session, are home bound, or simply don'ta "Reiki practitioner." The practitioner can lightly place
have the time for a session. After experimentingtheir hands on various parts of the recipient's clothed
with this mode of transmission, I was utterly amazedbody or, the practitioner can remotely send the Reiki
at the results. One year of daily remote sessions to aenergy. In both distance and hands-on healing, the
seriously disabled arthritic friend ended up almostrecipient's own body's innate wisdom actually draws
eliminating the crippling condition. Today this friend isthe energy through the practitioner and directs it to
not only employed, but is doing work that requiresit's highest good. The healing occurs on a soul
physical movement and stamina. As the power ofdetermined priority basis. Healing can be physical,
Reiki spreads, individuals seeking sessions now haveemotional or spiritual. I always find it interesting and
more options in incorporating it into their schedulesamazing to witness how the healing unfolds. The
and lifestyles.practitioner is not responsible for making healing
ORIGIN OF REIKI ENERGYdecisions for the recipient. The recipient is the actual
The origin of this powerful healing energy is believedhealer. The Reiki practitioner merely acts as a conduit
to be divine. It is the same energy that has beenof the energy thus serving as a "healing facilitator."
channeled by all the historically famous healing giants.Those who believe in a supreme intelligence can elect
Regardless of its source, or why it works, the resultsto believe the source to be divine, thus creating a
are always positive and directed toward the bestcooperative union between one's inner knowing (the
outcomes. There is no danger of misuse or abuse.soul), and the source (God). My personal evaluation
Reiki energy cannot be forced. An individual simply willof its magnificent power places God/Universe/Source
not take in what it does not want. When Reikias the ultimate source of this energy, however, one's
energy is accepted, the highest good of all prevails.personal beliefs or lack thereof do not hinder nor
The recipient of Reiki need not study, understand orenhance the results of a Reiki treatment.
believe in its power and beauty. In fact, the recipientGoing through a special intensive training certifies a
need not be awake while receiving the energy. ReikiReiki practitioner. The training is conducted by a Reiki
energy always delivers the highest good. ConsideringMaster/Teacher and includes a sacred ceremony
the source, how could it do anything else? The onlycalled an "attunement." Only after being attuned, can
prerequisite is that the recipient, on a soul level, reallyone channel the Reiki energy.
wants to heal. The positive effects of Reiki energyOther healing modalities manipulate "Ki" or life energy.
could be quick and dramatic, or, take time to beExamples include the martial arts, acupuncture,
noticed. The results are unpredictable and pleasantlytherapeutic touch, and other forms of "energy work."
surprising. One simply needs to trust in the intelligentReiki is different in that it is extremely focused and
nature of the source. An acute power of observationneed not be guided by a special effort or entering an
would be handy, only to affirm it's often subtle lifealtered state. The energy destination is divinely
changes and effects.directed.
FOREIGN NAME - UNIVERSALLY ACCEPTEDThere are different levels and abilities of a Reiki
ENERGYpractitioner. To advance from one level to another, a
One need not be mislead or intimidated by Reiki'sperspective Reiki practitioner must receive an
foreign name. Reiki is called such because, as it"attunement". Generally, a person cannot channel
happened, this old system of prayer and healing wasReiki energy without this ceremony. The first level is
again returned to mankind via a Japanese man calledReiki I. A Reiki I practitioner is empowered to channel
Dr. Usui. The name "Reiki" is Japanese because thatReiki energy by physically touching an individual with
was Dr. Usui's native language. This healing art wastheir hands. There must be physical proximity. A Reiki
known and utilized long before it's resurgence under aII practitioner is able to "send" the Reiki energy as
Japanese name. The divine is not concerned withwell as giving hands-on treatments. Again, a special
nationality. When utilizing Reiki energy, one is merelyattunement is required to move to this advanced
tapping into the magnanimous love of the divinelevel. The Reiki II practitioner can direct Reiki energy
(God, life force, universe, Christ force, etc). Famousto an individual, plant or animal or situation. When
ancient healers such as Jesus used the exact samefeasible, permission is required. In cases when
source of energy as is used by "Reiki." Jesus oncegranting permission is not possible, the Reiki
said that all he can do can be done by us and evenpractitioner can seek soul-approval. The next level is
more. The key ingredient is trust. As a Reiki Master, IReiki III. A Reiki III practitioner is known as a Reiki
have learned to trust in the goodness and intelligenceMaster.
of this energy.In addition to the abilities of Reiki I and II, Reiki III
APPLICATIONS & LIMITATIONSpractitioners are empowered with the ability to give
The beauty of this divine love is that it does notattunements. A great deal of training by the master
discriminate between believers and skeptics. Itsoccurs prior to, and then after, the attunement.
power has been utilized to positively impact a