The Intricate Presence of Reiki

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Reiki Energy is a refuge for many practitioners

Reiki Energy: A Spiritual Tool

By now, we may all be able (or willing) to agree that Reiki is a form of energy work that is described by practitioners and clients alike as healing, soothing, gentle, intelligently designed and, let’s face it, amazing! Every single day I strive to think about, meditate on or practice Reiki in my daily Life. I fall short often, but on the days that I feel spot on energetically, everything else falls into place nicely. Synchronicity. I love when it happens! 

When I’m on my game, not only do I benefit, but everyone around me benefits, as well.  Those are the days I’m more aware of Presence. I often wonder how many Reiki practitioners over the years have achieved enlightenment or reached higher conscious through utilizing Reiki as part of their spiritual practice? 

When I was initially introduced to Reiki Energy, I held it in the highest esteem and felt Reiki was something one uses only in therapeutic settings. What I mean by that is I treated Reiki as though it was separate from me, the person. Clearly, I revered its divinely guided intelligence; yet, I seldom called upon it, unless it was for someone else’s benefit. I rarely, if ever, thought about using Reiki on a daily basis like people do with prayer, mantras, chanting or meditation.

I was virtually clueless as to how to apply Reiki using it as a spiritual tool. I did not realize that its powerful, cosmic energy could be exceptional in helping myself, my plants, my pets, my children or even my vehicles flourish.

Presently for me, Reiki Energy is like an American Express™ card: I never leave home without it. Reiki is an extension of me and has become an aspect of me in many ways. As time has passed, my energy signature has intertwined with Reiki, much like those model strands of DNA we see in science journals. Reiki energy is the powerful, gentle wizard of wellness that I carry close to my heart and soul. It’s my half-full glass of Life giving water, my lush and loving oasis in the arid, scorching desert of Life.

Reiki Evolution

How did it happen that Reiki became one of the Life saving devices I cling to on a daily basis, much like the Supreme Intelligence (God) and spirituality? How did Reiki become my companion, colleague and caregiver ~ what I like to call the 3C’s? When I was initially attuned in the 1^STand 2^ND degrees of Usui Shiki Ryoho, my Reiki Sensei explained Reiki energy and it’s origins to me thoroughly. 

Each Energy Center in our body correlates with
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I learned about its powerful essence and was Attuned in Reiki in the old method, which is to say very little information was written down for me. My lessons were mostly ‘word of mouth’, although my Sensei did provide us with her version of ‘Cliff Notes’, which helped me immensely when I energy more frequently.

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I sought other Reiki practitioners in my area, but at the time they were few and far between in a small town in Maine. When I did meet others with whom I could share Reiki, we’d meet once or twice with big ideas and plans to ‘start a community support group for Reiki practitioners’. Our ideas, like our meetings, dwindled over time what with Life happening all around us. I was a single mother raising my preteen children virtually alone. I also worked full time as a mental health practitioner. Free time was a luxury that at that point in my Life felt light years away.

Today, over twenty years later, my connection with Reiki healing energy is the anchor that keeps me connected to Mother Earth as I explore higher realms of Consciousness. Today, the Reiki Principles apply wholly to my every day Life. Reiki keeps me grounded and connected to Mother Earth. I’m eternally grateful that Reiki sought me out in this incarnation and connected once again with my soul.

Bright Reiki Blessings to All!

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Connections

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When I was a little girl, there were so many things that held wonderment for me, and most of those things were found out in Nature. I would spend days alone in the woods building forts from pine boughs, talking to God, and communing with Mother Nature. Sometimes I can remember with such clarity what it was like back then, to be in the woods alone surrounded by Nature. And I remember that I’ve always been a nature lover.

The smells of the Earth, the crisp and pungent scent of pine and Earth, the sounds of dry leaves and small twigs crunching underfoot while exploring for hours on end, the sounds of twinkling brooks and birds gossiping fervently overhead in the trees. Being in the woods was a refuge for me in my young life. I always felt safer in the great outdoors, even safer than I did in my own bed. And strangely enough, I have always felt connected to the Divine, to God, since I can remember. My Soul must have understood that I chose my Life and the lessons required to learn and move forward on my Eternal Journey toward Oneness with the Universe, with the Divine. We are all on individual Journeys, and no matter which road we travel to reach the Great Path to Oneness, we know that all roads eventually lead to the same place ~ Wholeness, Connection to the Divine.

Over the last few years, my psyche, Soul, and heart have been cleared and opened to receive and to give unconditional love to those whom I come into contact with. I’m sure that there are many of you who feel this opening deep within, and can relate to what I am writing about at this moment. Clarity of thought, focus, and a keen sense of Self has come to pass for many of us over the past few years as we are hurled towards the Age of Aquarius with lightening speed. Reiki energy is one of the major tools I’ve utilized during the Ascension process. It calms me when I’m feeling discombobulated, out of touch, and anxious during high transitional periods. Reiki has helped to keep me centered and rooted in my Spirituality during some of the most emotionally chaotic periods.

At this most crucial time in the history of humanity, it is important for us as Reiki healers to strive to be our Authentic Selves. Know thyself: This was the wise counsel written above the doorway at the Temple of Delphi ~ Know Thyself. In remembering who we are, and in knowing ourselves, we can stand strong in our own counsel and inner wisdom. In that way we can help others meet their potential, find their own Inner Light, and bring the Christ-consciousness into their Being.

As Reiki practitioners, no matter what ‘level’ we are, we are consciously choosing to heal ourselves and Humanity. We are consciously choosing to bring the Light of Being into our Self and extend that Light to all those we come into contact with in our daily lives.

With gratitude to all the Reiki Angels, Reiki Grandmasters, Reiki Guides, and Reiki Beings …

INTENTIONS: Utilizing Reiki Beyond the Law of Attraction

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Reiki: (pronounced RAY-KEY)

Intentions are like commands to the Universe. What we focus on, think about, and feel is what we create into being. Have you ever really considered that concept? It takes contemplation and a still mind to thoroughly understand and grasp that concept fully. It’s as though one gets short ‘glimpses’ of the reality of this concept at times, and at other times the true meaning is lost in the chaos of our Life situations. Maybe it’s simply a matter of presence, then? Of being present, or being in the Present? Recently, it’s been more evident to many who discuss this concept that it’s actually the powerful emotion along with the thought that creates ones reality. For me, the addition of Reiki energy has inexplicably intensified and blessed the process in recent months.

Over time, some of us have learned that what we think we are or are not, so we become. What we think about wanting, needing, having, so we manifest. All energies (which we have created and commanded to God/Spirit through the power of our own thought patterns and spoken commands, coupled with strong emotion) either manifest or are evident in particular situations in our lives, be they negative or positive. Basically, it's simply the law of karma: What we put forth (intent!), so it is. Or, as printed in the Christian Bible in a letter from Paul to some early Christian groups: “What we sow, so shall we reap” (Galatians 6:7-9).

Now, imagine placing the power of Reiki behind the thought and emotion, to ensure that what is manifested be blessed and ‘infused’ with Reiki energy: the incredible, versatile power of Reiki healing energy! This process, utilizing Reiki energy as a final seal or an energetic tool (prayer!) whilst manifesting enriches and spiritually charges the specific manifestation or creation being brought about.

With every thought, word, and action, be they negative or positive, we are creating our futures. This concept seems to be a difficult one to grasp for so many of us.  It has taken some of us many years and focus to figure out that what we allow ourselves to think, dream, and/or speak manifests in the physical world, time and again. This is what is called in physics 'The Law of Attraction'. What we sometimes fail to realize is that until we come to understand the power of our thoughts (they are energy, and energy does not die-that's simple physics!) we will continue to feel powerless in creating our own lives. We need to realize that it’s not simply the thought that creates our reality; it’s the thought coupled with powerful emotional responses (or reactions!) that creates our reality. When we create our reality, and add the healing and powerful energy of Reiki (infusing our creations with the Blessed Reiki symbols) it’s like putting the icing on the cake: Sweet emotion! (To quote Aerosmith’s 1975 hit) The emotion behind the thought pushes our manifested realities into Being.

When we learn to accept responsibility for our own lives, happiness, misery, etc., and begin to realize that there is no one and nothing outside of ourselves responsible for making our lives happier, more fulfilling ~ no one but our Selves! ~ We feel empowered. Ego (stinkin’ thinkin’!) attempts to create obstacles to allowing us the glimpses of Life free from negativity, or anchors, which weigh us down on our Life path, and prevent us from moving forward. When we get stuck in ‘stinkin’ thinkin’ (our EGO) we need to find a way to become free of thought once again. We can do this in many ways, such as using meditation, prayer, stillness, imagination, writing, singing, etc. as a vehicle of self-expression. When we let go of our ego Self and allow the Light in, we feel freer to express our true Self, our true Spirit.

The core of our very being is God; and God is brilliant and unconditional love ~ Love in its purest form. Even though many of us have merely caught glimpses of ‘knowing’ in regards to creating our realities, this does not prevent us from infusing our Lives with healing, powerful Reiki. Many of us have been using Reiki as a healing facilitator for others, while neglecting our Self. If we want to be an instrument in helping to heal Humanity, we first need to begin the process of healing ourselves. We can start by becoming more aware of ourselves and our words, thoughts, and actions; and then expanding to become an observer of our minds and intentions.

When we become more aware of ourselves and what we may or may not be creating in our own Life situations, the awareness is all we need to begin contemplating what we wish to change (or create) in our lives. If we are simply willing to be more open and aware, that willingness is key in opening to more awareness. Simply by being willing to be open, one can become more aware. Reiki can help us become more observant, more aware, and more forgiving on our Journey. Reiki is such incredibly powerful and healing energy! Even though it is not required to change our lives, or to create our realities, it remains an exemplary and versatile tool for my own personal development thus far.

For me personally, utilizing Reiki enhances every experience, and helps me remain focused on goodness, and positive things. Reiki has been ~ and is ~ a most compassionate, healing, and constant companion on my continuing Life Journey. That is not to say that I am a perfect, pious, and loving human being. I am certainly not! I am a fallible human being, and imperfect in all areas of my Life! But I strive to remain focused on healing my Self, improving my Self, and becoming more my True Self each day. Inner change is a process, after all, not an event!

Divine Reiki Blessings to all.

Reiki Nurse

Reiki Facts

I was Attuned with Reiki Levels I & II in the Usui Rhoyo Tradition. My Reiki Master teacher, Vicky Walsh, was Attuned by Reiki Master John Gray, who was one of the 22 Reiki Masters of world-reknowned Reiki Master teacher,  Hawaya Takata. Therefore, I am what is considered '3rd generation' for whatever that means!

I was introduced to Reiki in the early 1990's in Portland, Maine, but did not become Attuned until January 1997. I adore Usui Reiki! It is widely available to anyone, anywhere. Usui Reiki is a practice of self-healing, and the more a practitioner uses Reiki on him- or herself, the more attuned to this healing energy he or she becomes. 

Usui Reiki is the original Reiki energy, but there have been many other forms of Reiki created and discovered in the last 50 or so years. This blog mostly refers to Usui Reiki, as that is the traditional Reiki practice I was taught and attuned in. 

The results of receiving a Reiki treatment are enhanced health and well-being. Human beings are energetic bodies, and receiving a Reiki treatment balances and soothes chaotic energy systems. A person who treats himself and others feels a renewed sense of well-being and energy. Reiki can also be projected across time and space, as energy never ceases to exist. 

Distance healing can be as effective as hands on healing, but can be performed from long distances. Reiki energy knows no boundaries and transcends time and space freely. Reiki goes where Reiki is needed, so the premise of laying hands in particular positions is moot. Although Reiki Master teachers, such as myself, will teach hand positions to students, a responsible Reiki Master teacher will also let her students know that Intuition plays a key role in hand placement.

There are five spiritual precepts for daily living that were handed down from Mikao Usui as part of the oral tradition of Reiki. These precepts are as follows:

Just for today, do not worry.
Just for today, do not anger.
Honor your parents, teachers, and elders.
Earn your living honestly.
Show gratitude to every living thing.

These precepts are simplistic and if everyone tries to live by them, the world will become a more peaceful place to live. I use Reiki in the course of my days at work, while working with patients, and sometimes with colleagues. I try to treat myself to Reiki on a daily basis, as well, especially in recent months. I was always encouraged to treat myself daily (by my Reiki Master teacher) but at times I'm a slow learner! 

More about Reiki and its healing properties and energy in upcoming posts! 

Namaste, my friends ...