Learning Reiki
Following your Reiki attunements, the wisdom of the Reiki power starts to
flow through you. When you have become comfortable with your Reiki energy and
have worked with it on yourself and others, many changes, both minor and major,
begin to occur within yourself and hence your life. The first 21 days after the
attunement is when you are at your most sensitive. In this period of time your
body is adjusting to the universal energy that is now flowing through you. We
have been living as physical beings for so long that when we open ourselves to
spiritual universal energy, it can have a major effect on our emotions and our
physical body.
This is nothing to fear. You have to consider that when you become a Reiki
channel it is like being re-born. You have in fact transcended from a physical
being and you are now working with universal forces. It is only natural that
your body and your mind becomes more open and aware.
Be prepared for great highs and lows in the first 21 days or more after your
attunement. There may be times when you feel tearful and other times where you
feel lighthearted and very happy. All this is fine. The more you experience, the
more you grow with the wisdom and love of the Reiki energy. Bear in mind that
the energy has to adjust to your body and to your needs - if your needs are
great and you have a lot of painful issues, the Reiki will help to clear these
imbalances out. Enjoy this time of awakening. Embrace any experiences you
encounter with the conviction that you are healing, both physically and
emotionally.
After the 21 days you will feel yourself start to stabilise. You will also
notice how much of a positive effect the Reiki is causing within you. If you
find that you are very emotional and that there are a lot of painful issues
rising to the surface, embrace these issues and know that they are surfacing so
that they can be healed. If you have a lot to deal with, it can sometimes take a
few months to sort through so do not be discouraged. The more you work with your
energy, the faster your own personal healing will manifest.
After the cleansing period you will find that your intuition will start to
increase. Your perception and sixth sense will become more open and aware. You
may experience visions and powerful dreams. You will also find that your
creative side will begin to develop and flourish. These are the wonderful gifts
that are yours when you become a Reiki channel.
You will also find that when you walk into a room or go out shopping, you will
be able to sense illnesses and emotional disturbances in other people. Your
hands start to burn with heat and your whole body may start to buzz and become
warm. As you become more aware of your Reiki energy, you will even be able to
sense the actual problem that the person is suffering from. Be aware, that Reiki
people feel and respond to other people’s stress, sickness and worries in a
universally compassionate way. When you feel this warmth, take heart and know
that your Reiki is responding to these people because it wants to help. There
are no boundaries and limits to the power and love of Reiki.
The only thing that could stand in your way and block your Reiki power is your
ego. Allow your higher mind to work with the power and wisdom of Reiki.
Accept that you are now a universal being and the universe always takes care of
it’s own. What you put out for you always receive. Reiki people believe in the
higher good and the true meaning of life. We believe that when we become
awakened to the universal laws, we are on the journey to spiritual growth that
leads us to a higher state of being. In this higher state - magic, miracles and
healing take place on a daily basis.
As time goes by you will feel a sense of inner wisdom when you start doing more
and more healings on yourself and on others. Reiki educates you every time you
work with its energy. The more you request, the more Reiki will teach. There are
no limits to where it will take you and what it will teach you.
Once you have been taught the basic "hands on" positions. You will find though
that in time you will develop your own methods and styles of healings. This is
perfectly fine, in fact it just goes to show you how easy and intuitive Reiki
really is. You may also choose to learn other types of healing techniques that
are on offer today. This is great. Reiki brings out the best in people. The sky
is the limit when you become open to all that is available on a spiritual level
for you to learn. You also become a more efficient healer who can tackle just
about anything.
If, when you are doing a healing, you find that you feel drawn to do things you
where not taught in class, do not be scared. Providing it does not cause any
harm to yourself or the person, you are only being guided by your Reiki. Some of
the things you may be guided to do are, brushing the aura or flicking built up
energy away from your patient.
When we are doing a Reiki, our hands can become heavy and we may feel that there
is a build up of "heaviness" that has accumulated on or in the person’s aura and
body. We feel it with our hands and all you have to do is flick it off.
You may also like to work with crystals when you are doing a healing. Crystals
are good for cleansing and removing negative energy. Agate and quartz are great
supporters when you are doing a healing that requires a lot of cleansing. Your
patient can hold the crystal in their hand while the Reiki is taking place, or
you can place the crystals on their Chakras. Always communicate the purpose for
their use to the crystals before the healing. I believe that there are special
spirits that reside within crystals so always treat them with respect. Remember
too, to charge your crystals up first and always cleanse them after a healing.
Gentle music has a soothing effect during a healing by helping the person to
relax. This makes them more receptive to the Reiki energy and they relax much
quicker.
Candles are also beneficial when you are doing a healing. Not only do they make
the room take on a softer hue but they are also able to burn away negative
energy that is present in the room. Oils and incense can help to awaken the
person’s natural senses - pleasant aromas create pleasant thoughts. I also
believe that there are spiritual guides who sometimes work with the power of
Reiki. I call them Reiki guides. These guides come down and provide assistance
when we are doing a healing that is especially hard. It is not unusual to find
that after a healing your patient may comment that they felt as if there was
another pair of hands on them. These guides are gentle, loving and safe spirits
that work only for good. They also come in when there are negative spirits
around and they gently remove these spirits from the person and the room.
We also believe that everybody has their own personal guide. Sometimes, when we
are doing a healing, these spirits may make contact with us and give us insight
and healing techniques that can help our patient to heal. Do not be afraid if
you see or hear someone guiding you. Your own guides and your Reiki guides will
make sure that you are protected.
You can always set up a protective boundary if you think there might be a need
when you are doing a healing. You can send out white light from your crown
Chakra and spread this white light around yourself and your patient. I have
always found though that the Reiki energy is usually all the protection you
need.
Another point is that because we are only channels for the Reiki energy, our own
personal energy and ego cannot get in the way of a healing. If I am feeling down
or sick it will not effect the healing I am doing on my patient. That is the
difference between Reiki and other methods of spiritual healing. It does not
matter what illnesses you have or emotional problems you personally suffer from
- it will not effect the quality of the Reiki you give to your patient. I find
that the Reiki energy flows through me and calms me while I am working on a
patient. I have also noticed that both during and after the healing, I become
filled with energy and feel either quite energetic or pleasantly relaxed.
Sometimes though, I feel a great warmth fill my whole body when I am doing a
Reiki on somebody else. The reason behind this is that there is something in me
that has responded to the energy. This issue does not enter my patient. While
they are having a healing, so too am I. You will find these things will also
happen to you. Reiki is very gentle, natural and loving in the way it works with
you and others. As you live and work with its power and wisdom it will bring the
best out in you. Reiki is great for your self-esteem and for your creativity.
Your life will become enriched and your mind will open. It will help you to heal
and to grow. However, like so many things in life, you have to believe in its
power and work with it on a regular basis.
Try and give yourself a daily healing using the Chakra healing method. You will find that you will sleep well. You will be able to reach a
higher meditative state, which will in turn help you to become more focused and
centred. Your stress levels will lower and your problems and sicknesses will
fade away.
In your life you will notice that other people will treat you in a more positive
and affectionate manner. This is because Reiki comes from pure unconditional
love. This love is radiating from your whole being. You radiate this love and
others feel your presence and want to be near you. You will have a powerful and
positive effect on your family, friends and work mates. This in itself, is
healing.
You also awaken both your higher mind and your inner child when you are attuned
to Reiki. By being aware of your higher mind, you can create positive events
within your life. You learn to trust in the universal laws. You walk along the
side of good. You lose any negative, racist or judgemental attitudes and start
to favour love, compassion and creativity. Your inner child will awaken you to
joy and laughter and bring fun back into your life. You will be more spontaneous
and the simple things in life will start to have a more profound meaning. You
live for the now.
Reiki gives you all this and more.
