What Is Reiki? Who On Earth Knows?

What Is Reiki?

This is a common question and one that, in my opinion, there isn't a right or wrong answer to. 

I'm going to answer the question purely from my point of view and from my heart, based on my own experiences.

I am, of course, a novice at it's practice, having only completed Reiki Level One in May this year, yet I feel an affinity with this wondrous Source, like many others, and as an Enthusiast, I'd like to share my beliefs about it.

There are some who claim to be experts of reiki, which I disagree with - you can be an expert reiki practitioner with many years vast experience but you'll never be an expert on reiki itself. Why? Reiki is not something that can be controlled, you can channel it but you can't second guess what it will do or how it will do it. For this reason a level of faith is required to practice it.   

The Meaning of Reiki

As the Japanese word 'reiki' does not translate directly to English, it can loosely be translated as this Rei (Ray) = Universal , Spiritual Consciousness/Guidance, All Knowing, Soul - I take this to mean wisdom from your Higher Self (or God) e.g. knowing what the root cause of the issue is/knowing the real you... and Ki (Key) = Breath, Life Force, Vital Radiant Energy - I take this to mean the invisible energy that powers our lives and can heal us. Others refer to it as Life Source, Light Source, God, God's Blessing, God's Love, Universal Energy, Source Of All Manifestation, I could go on...it transcends words and I still have no real idea what it is to me yet.

It's invisible to most, though with practice you do get a sense of what it looks like or you may be lucky enough to see its energy. Practitioners (and sometimes clients) can feel it, for some the effects are quite strong, like myself, I shake uncontrollably and I do have to 'ground' myself a lot. I can also feel it 'bubbling' or 'sticking' at certain points in the healing, which can be an indication of a blockage in the persons energy system.

You see, if you think about it we are all made up of atoms and electrons, which vibrate and give off 'energy'. This isn't the science bit, by the way - I am a lover of science but this is not a scientific practice, rather, an ancient sacred practice instead. If you think about it, hands-on healing has existed in stories for many years. I imagine it's what Witch Doctors and Shamans used to do to their tribes. So, if we are all giving off energy of some form, this means we have an energy field around us (aura), which can be affected by traumas and other such life events, leaving us feeling drained or 'out of sorts'.

An example is: Think about when you're happy and you meet someone who is sad - you're energy has mixed with that persons and you now don't feel as happy. You probably feel lethargic and have less energy. Right?

The picture above is the closest I can find to illustrate what it feels and looks like to me when I give/receive energy-healing. As I can't draw very well, it was taken from Google Images (energy-magic.com).

Reiki is the practice of connecting to Life Source and channeling it via set hand positions through the clients' energy field to help get everything as it should be again.

The beauty of reiki is that it always works for the greater good and can never and will never harm anyone. It works on a deep level and can't always be felt. Sometimes, if the person is not ready for necessary change, it will bury itself and come out when the person is ready - creating a shift in the persons' belief system, personality or even life.

This picture of the sun rays piercing the clouds could be representative of reiki energy being channeled through the many layers that make us up.

A lot of people consider it relaxing, but it depends on the session, I, for one, have never had a relaxing reiki treatment. For me, it knows I am all about spiritual growth and to do this I must face deep routed doubts and fear until they no longer block me - so this is what I get. 

You can't decide what you want it to to do and nor can the practitioner - reiki knows best.

The best way I can describe it to you all is to say that it is like pouring the real you back into you and bringing you back to your true life purpose/dharma. Once you do that you'll be truly happy (not the artificial happy that many feel and is so easily effected) and as a consequence healthy. So this is why it is a holistic healer - it helps with mind, body and soul. It can be, and in my opinion, should be used on babies and children; all age groups and animals too. You can also reiki things and problems. 

In a short space of time I have seen it create changes in people I have practiced on, that no Dr has been able to do. That's not to say that Drs aren't wonderful - they are and should be consulted in conjunction with your reiki practitioner. Even without miraculous results it is a miracle that this 'thing' exists and is open to all.

I've had many strong experiences during reiki and I plan to share these with you all at some point. Including, my reiki attunements (which you must have in order to practice) - these were Out Of This World moments in my amazing life.

For now, I'll leave you with the thought, that if we were all doing what we were put on this earth to do; all truly happy in the knowledge that we are on the right path; wouldn't the world be a better place? I particularly think children are taken away from that these days and distracted by the material world around us. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we gave them back the gift of being at ease with themselves and their reason for being on this planet, instead of following the crowd and the adverts? It's for that reason I believe the world would benefit from reiki in schools. I want to make this happen.

If anyone who knows me personally face to face, would like a free one hour reiki treatment, then please get in touch.

I'd like to thank those who helped me write this with special thanks to Jane Swales, my Reiki Master/Teacher, who introduced me to the wonder of reiki and has taught me lots. And to Ros and Jayne who introduced me to the wonder of Jane Swales! Also, Jayne Morrisey who has taught me about energy-work. They can all be booked for treatments or courses at their websites here: 

http://www.sacredspace-reiki.co.uk/

http://www.complementary-healthcentre.co.uk/

Curious? Why not try it, be open to change and watch it work it's miracle gift for you.

This is Hilarion, born of Pagan parents, said to have gone to the desert at 15 years of age to live an incredibly modest life and who is said to have performed miracles of healing on many. 


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A Message For The Week Ahead

Hello, a warm welcome and thank you to readers from The Netherlands who have now joined us all.

A Message For The Week Ahead:

Today's message is one from the angels designed to help and guide us through the week ahead (from when you read this post).

This one card is a strong message for you from the angels.

Divine Guidance - channeled message:

This card has been drawn for a reason only you know, as you are not yet brave enough to admit to yourself or anyone else, a change in you or your belief system.

In order to love and accept yourself fully, you must be true to yourself. The angels accept this is a big step for you and their message is that you are not alone and to source like-minded people for support and learning.

This card also tells you that a loved one who has passed is watching over you and is proud of all you've achieved. Take it slowly and when the time is right, your next steps shall be revealed. So watch out for the sign as you will be given one. Do not ignore the sign through fear as this could lead to a very wrong path. Listen to the voice within. Seek out the truth.

The message above was channeled via Archangels and Guides with thanks.

What The Book Says:

I would like to add that I sense delays to plans this coming week and that you must be patient. Even if you can see no reason at all for the delay, there is one...perhaps it will enable you to have a chance meeting of significance with someone or something.

Enjoy your week ahead, everyone!

p.s. I asked Ascended Masters for guidance about how to continue with this blog and this is the card that I got:

It seems self-explanatory and who am I to disagree! I'm going to change my profile picture to this card in honour of him and as a reminder to myself to keep this blog going.

Silence Speaks A Thousand Words

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Thank you to all my readers in Spain, Portugal, Canada and Germany. It warms my heart to know that these topics are of interest worldwide.

There is a translate button at the bottom of the page if needed, so please share with others in your country if you think they’d like it.

Thanks also to fellow English speaking Americans and Britain’s who read the blog.

Come on the Rest of The World – join the party!

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Silence Speaks A Thousand Words

One of the great things about being as sensitive as I am, is that you can tell what people are thinking and feeling with very little effort. You can usually predict accurately what will happen in future situations and you have an incredible in-built sense of timing that helps with life choices. I’m immensely grateful for these qualities. However, the downside is...it’s hard to put things into spoken word and to know when you need to do this. Living in a sensitive world mostly made up of feelings and predictions, the art of speaking is often lost.

Lately those that know me would say I’m a chatterbox but this is something I have had to learn the hard way.

As a young girl taken away from the comfort of her hometown and thrust into a new place with new people this became especially true. Desperately trying to fit in I would say the most inappropriate things – I sounded like a Veteran Call Girl, yet I was as pure as the driven snow. Unfortunately, this attracted “The Wrong Crowd”. Happy that I had attracted anyone at all, I went along with it and tried harder to fit in. The danger came when relationships started and with them the usual pressures. Struck dumb and overwhelmed by the whole situation I rarely said a word, which led to confusion of the worst kind.

For years I was abused severely by men physically, mentally and sexually. For the most part it was the man I had fallen deeply for who hurt me the most.  In true fashion I never told anyone, I just kept quiet and hoped that one day someone would stop and understand without me having to say anything, the same way I always knew what to do to help people, without having to ask. From my very early teens to my late twenties this pattern continued and each time I felt less worthy of speaking up and more and more frightened of people. I shut myself away from the world and spent many hours on my own burying the hurt and the resounding sense of danger I felt all around me.

Do not get me wrong, these men did not mishear my small word, were not mistaken and had not misread the signals; one was an out and out predator; engineering a way to get me on my own so they could attack me.  For a long time I thought it was my fault because it had happened more than once. I do accept responsibility for my part and for what it’s worth, while I wish it didn't have to happen to me, I’m glad it did as it’s made me grow beyond my years. The lower you go, the higher you fly afterwards. Why else do people deprive themselves of luxury taking themselves somewhere remote to meditate for weeks? It’s so they can go low because then they know they will fly.

It was nearly ten years later that these years of constant torture and abuse rose to the surface, causing me to have a nervous breakdown. I couldn't cope with the simplicity of life anymore.

Sat in my car in the Mental Health Outpatients car park following a ‘talking therapy’ session, my entire world fell to pieces right there. My body was shaking uncontrollably and I couldn't catch my breath or think of any words (again, words failed me). I knew I wasn't safe to drive and I actually didn't feel safe at all. I thought if grief could kill, this was the slow painful end for me.

As luck would have it my partner rang to see how the session had gone and by some miracle I managed to press the ‘answer’ button on the phone. I can’t thank him enough as he took control of the situation. My sister came to get me and he spoke to my manager (now a good friend for the support she offered) to say I was unable to come back to work.

The panic in me was at such a level I thought it would have to subside, but it stayed with me for months.

Unable to function I spent my days unwashed and sat in bed, simply unable to get my brain or body to do anything. Redundancies were looming at work and I knew I needed to get organised for a career change. On one of my rare better days (I was still unwashed and in bed) I decided to ask the Angels for help - I would accept help from anywhere at this point. Unsure how to do it I just said aloud my dilemma and asked the Angels for help. It came to me almost straight away, that I, like so many others who've suffered, should put it to good use and help those in the same situation. I was satisfied with this and it seemed like a good plan, even if I wasn't able to take it any further.

Little did I know that this was the start of me coming out of the shadows and into the light; not too long from then I would be directed toward Reiki and my life would change for the better forever.

It is my belief that everything happens for a reason, even if we can’t see what that reason is at the time.

Life is like a jigsaw, even if you think a piece doesn't fit or isn't right, eventually it will fall into place and create the whole beautiful picture of your life. Cherish every moment, every piece and don’t ever suffer in silence.

This was my most difficult piece to write to date and I cried for the young girl, away from home, who was treated so badly.

Special thanks goes to all those in my life now or previously who have treated me right. This blog is dedicated to all the men in my life who have been there for me. I’d especially like to dedicate it to my son, who saved me, who made me grow up and step out into life again; for my partner, who taught me how to love and trust again and who has helped me to assert myself.

The love and support I have received over the years is incredible and I intend to give this back by spreading Reiki love worldwide. Watch this space.


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