REIKI (pronounced RAY KEY) is the USUI system of natural healing. It's one of many forms of healing through the use of the natural forces.
WHAT IS REIKI AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
It's an ancient healing art. REIKI stands for "universal life energy" and works on an energy level. Just like a radio has the ability to pick up radio waves simply by switching it on, it is just a question of tuning the body into picking up the REIKI energy. The latter flows within the physical body through pathways called chakras and meridians, it also flows around us as the aura.
THIS ENERGY NOURISHES THE ORGANS AND CELLS OF THE BODY.
The word "healing" has a somewhat different meaning from the widely accepted meaning. "Healing" seems to be curing of symptoms, for that seems to be what medical doctors do in their practice. The other meaning for "healing" used in the practice of REIKI, is the return to greater "wholeness" an ideal form each of us has. This ideal form being the highest and clearest expression of WHO WE REALLY ARE.
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The unity of the body, mind and soul is just like a violin.
The violin, too, consists of separate parts: body, sides, neck and bow.
But the violin ONLY makes a sound when "whole".
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A PERSON CONSISTS OF THREE ITRINSICALLY LINKED PARTS
BODY, MIND AND SOUL
IF ONE PART IS ILL, THE OTHERS SUFFER WITH IT
We need to have a positive mental attitude about ourselves and about life. And we need to have a strong spiritual connection too! When these three things are balanced, we rejoice in living.
Any disease can be reversed by simply reversing mental patterns. If you are WILLING to do the mental work of releasing and forgiving, almost anything CAN BE HEALED. Is it not true that the word "INCURABLE" is so frightening to so many people and it really only means that the particular condition cannot be cured by "OUTER" methods and that we must GO WITHIN to effect the healing. The point of power is always in the present moment. This is where we begin to make changes!! Right now ... and the smallest beginning WILL make a difference.
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Life experiences mirror our beliefs
Whatever we send out mentally or verbally
Will come back to us in like form
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I have learned that for every condition in our lives, there's a NEED FOR IT, otherwise, we would not have it, right?The symptom is only an outer effect and we must go WITHIN to dissolve the mental cause.
It is a strange paradox that although nowadays GP's often cite STRESS as the cause of a person's complaint, the main medical text-books DO NOT even list it in their sections of the causes of disease!! In Chinese medicine, however, the links between body, mind and spirit have ALWAYS been recognised and indeed lie at the very heart of the system.
TO BE HAPPY, SATISFIED AND WHOLE IN LIFE
WE NEED HARMONY BETWEEN ALL THREE
IN ANY HEALING, THE GOAL IS TO
(1) find the limitation
(2) recognize the pattern
(3) recognize where it came from
(4) and let it go
The treatment of any illness cannot be a matter of ONLY treating the symptoms ~ far more, we should investigate the very CAUSE and then "NEUTRALISE" it. If the symptoms ALONE are treated, then the underlying cause (that is the psychic problem) just seeks another outlet!!
REIKI accomplishes this by providing the recipient enough energy to step above (metaphorically) to see all that and have the courage to let go. This usually does not happen consciously as a result of REIKI, but sometimes it does happen that REIKI gives the recipient the conscious awareness of the pattern and recognizing where it came from.
Our lives are a constant flow of patterns of activity (such as the pattern used to accomplish eating breakfast, ect.) and it is our choice to have these patterns remain stuck in limited expression, or to release the old patterns and try on new and shinier ones.
HAPPINESS / JOY
How often do we make our happiness conditional?
And just how often do we base our
joy on superficial or temporary things?
"When this happens, then I'll ... "
and “I can't be at peace untill .... “
or “I'll be fine when I'm in love/older/richer/healthier/on holiday...”
and so on.
Take a moment to look at what conditions
you are imposing on yourself,
in what ways you are acutally limiting your joy.
*Does it depend on your children or partner being happy?
*Maybe being recognised at work?
*On having more money?
*Is your happyness always somewhere in the future,
like a gleaming prize awaiting you when your suffering is over?
*Do you keep putting it off?
*Perhaps you are limiting your joy because others find it difficult
or threatening to see you at ease
when they are not?
*Does your happiness seem to enhance their misery?
To what extent have you been conditioned to believe that
you do not deserve to be happy
or taught to mistrust happiness?
Maybe you grow up believing that happiness never lasts,
that you have to work or pay for it
or that life is meant to be a struggle?
If we believe that we do not have the right to be happy,
we must question that believe and look further.
THESE THINGS ARE ALL FINE IN THEMSELVES,
BUT TO CONNECT WITH THE SOURCE
OF YOUR INNER PEACE
IS A FAR GREATER GIFT ! !
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" A man is as he is in his heart "
Proverbs
The seed of ALL disease begins in the mind. In fact, everything begins in the mind whether it be our desire to eat or the will to do something or go somewhere. It all starts in the mind because it is the mind that controls the body.
Our chosen thoughts create our emotions and drive our actions but those same thoughts also AFFECT and REFLECT the condition of the body. For when the mind is weak, the body is weak and when the mind is stressed ... so the body too.
Stress plays a part of virtually every degenerative disease known to the Western world. Although stress is ONLY a tension or pressure !! It is our reaction to the stress (whether physical or emotional) that is for the most part destructive. Being late for an appointment cannot harm you but allowing yourself to get all agitated as a result ... WILL. Stressful situations cannot harm us but our CHOSED REACTIONS CAN. And the latter's purely the way we think that shapes our action and our action shapes our lives.
Nothing in your life has a meaning except the meaning you CHOOSE to give it. Things are not always as they may at first seem and if we could understand the fine tapestry of life, we might just see how the intricate pattern of events was woven for our benefit.
Even "Problem Solving" is all a matter of how we choose to think in a given situation. All you have to actually do is to ask youself: "what can I do to remedy the situation?" And if there is something you can do ... DO IT. Just rise to the challenge and take the opportunity to see how effective you can be!
" A merry heart does good like a medicine "
Proverbs
There is NO medicine in the world that can even remotely be compared with laughter.
A "good-belly-laugh" eases the mind, alleviates pain, opens up the lungs and massages the abdominal organs so much better than ANY masseur could possibly achieve!
No one knows exactly WHY laughter has such a therapeutic effect on the body but it doens't take much thought to understand the various physiological results of laughter. It also stimulates the peristaltic movement of the bowels and massages the digestive organs. It increases the respiratory activity, oxygen exchange and the heart rate too! And it may even stimulate the release of endorphins (the body's natural painkillers) in the brain.
Laughter and emotional stress ARE NOT comfortable bedfellows. In fact, it is very difficult for one to exist whilst the other is present.
A good sense of humour will see you through any situation in life.
One recent study at the University of Maryland (USA) indicated that people who laugh have lower levels of stress hormones (adrenaline and cortisol) in their blood than people who don't laugh.
HOW DOES REIKI HEAL?
REIKI is a technique that aids the body in releasing stress and tension by creating deep relaxation and because of this, REIKI promotes healing and health.
We are alive because the life force is flowing through us. The latter flows through pathways called "Chakras" (energy centers in the aura) "meridians" and "nadis". The life force nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in their vital functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it causes diminished function in one or more of the organs and tissues of the physical body.
REIKI heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the energy field in and around the physical body where the negative thoughts and feelings are attached. This causes the negative energy to break apart and fall away. REIKI clears, straightens and heals the energy channels thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.
EVERYTHING IN OUR UNIVERSE IS
MADE UP ENTIRELY OF "ENERGY"
light is energy
our emotions are energy
our thoughts are energy
even our physical bodies are energy
and the physical world surrounding us are energy
WHEN YOU KEEP THAT IN MIND, IT WILL BE EASIER TO UNDERSTAND HOW THE HEALING ENERGY OF REIKI WORKS
Our body is not only the physical body that we observe because we are made of energy and the physical body is the "part" of us that we can see. We are not a physical body that also has an energy field around and inside it, we are beings of energy with energy fields that we normally can not see as well as a physical body (a dense form of energy) as a part of the "whole" body. Besides the energy that we obtain through eating, drinking and breathing, we also obtain energy through are energy fields.
ENERGY & EMOTIONS
Thoughts can trigger emotions and thus release energy. Memories can have an excess of stored energy associated with them that later can be unwittingly released upon an unsuspecting person. The power of our released emotions can really surprise us as well.
TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES
Can have an incredible amount of stored energy!! This trapped energy can play havoc with our well being on an emotional, mental and physical level.
ENERGY AWARENESS IS THE NOW MOMENT
The wisdom aspect of REIKI is the heart connection and the awareness of our inner pure nature. Yet our inner pure nature is as close as the beating of our heart.
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The basic law of cure as stated by the
19th-century homoeopath,
Constantine Hering ... is that:
cure takes place from above downwards
from within outward
from an important organ
to a less important organ
symptoms disappear in reverse order
of their appearance
the first thing to appear
being the last to disappear
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Energy in our natural world seeks balance.
Hot and cold temperatures seek balance.
High and low pressures seek equilibrium.
Water naturally runs downhill.
This is the way things work in nature.
The same applies to energy in all of its forms and systems/techniques such as Reiki that work with this energy. REIKI energy naturally flows out and seeks equilibrium. It will go towards those areas of imbalance. Even so, we still need to work on areas of constriction and blockages that restrict the healing flow of energy in the body.
OUR PHYSICAL STATE & MENTAL WELLNESS
There is an interconnection between all aspects of our being. Our physical state affects our mental wellness. What we think is directly related to how we feel. Eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, mind, color, sound, taste, touch, thought; all of the sense doorways, are interconnected. Everything counts.
Another way of saying this is that there is an energy connection and effect from the outer world and from our inner world. Ones thoughts can create an emotional response supporting our wellness or creating disharmony. Knowing this, we can begin to take charge of our well being through mindfulness, compassion, wisdom and right action.
Many of us have been told that there is no such thing as healing energy or that there are no more subtle forms of energy that operate outside of today's current technology to detect and track. The truth is that we can work with and sense this energy. This is our innate energy awareness. They are forms of magnetic energy and can be moved with ones intention. The problem for most people is that if they cannot see or feel this energy then it must not exist.
TRAPPED ENERGY IN OUR BODY
Let's talk more about the latter that is a product of our traumatic experiences. Most people do not even realize what a heavy load they are carrying around with them. We become numb to the pain within and are wounded. Though full of heart-break and sadness there is also more anger than we would like to acknowledge. This is all energy, that if not released and dealt with or transformed with loving compassion, can cause havoc with the body and mind. It may remain trapped for years and manifest as physical and mental health issues. It just seems too hard to deal with, to go into the pain and the source of the pain again. We also put barriers around our heart as well. When we cannot speak our personal truth or must withhold our anger, this emotional energy keeps piling up. Being in the now moment is probably the hardest thing for most of us to do.
The majority of time we are lost in thought and memories. To make things even worse we most likely are struggling or obsessing in an emotional way. If not thinking of a past event, we are fantasizing about the future and so back and forth we bounce like a yo-yo. Only occasionally are we tuning into what is occurring around us. Most of us really never were asked to do otherwise.
The human psyche is in many ways like a deep ocean. There are so many under currents and hidden recesses of thought and memory. We being one with all things have many connections with the mind.
THOUGHTS have an energy effect both on our well being and the well being of others. The reason is that they evoke an emotional response which translates into energy. This energy moves throughout the body and out into the world. Taking charge of ones thoughts is not suppressing those that do not appeal to us, but consciously cultivating thoughts that are loving, supporting and uplifting.
As we grow up and travel down life's path, we make mistakes. We intentionally or unintentionally harm others. There are unlimited rational an irrational reasons for this. We each have our story. Some of us feel responsible for traumatic acts against us or are made to blame for acts not of our doing and we believe it!
We also harm others. These are all our deep dark secrets that we hide from the view of our compassionate heart. Our deep dark secrets are killing us moment to moment. We can become numb to life and continue a destructive spiral down to the lowest of low ebbs. We often lash out in our pain at our loved ones and friends. Most often it may be a stranger who unwittingly gets the full dose by reminding us of our pain.
THE GOOD NEWS IS: true forgiveness comes from within !
It is forgiving oneself and moving forward with a loving heart, letting our wounds heal. The only person we can truly heal is our self, for true healing goes beyond physical healing. Some health issues may always be with us. Our attitude about them and our life can be transformed through the compassionate heart.
HEALING TAKES COURAGE !!
We must overcome our fears and misperceptions. We have the power to transform our pain and suffering right now.
Ever wandered WHO ARE YOU and maybe WHY ARE YOU HERE? What are your beliefs about life? For thousands and thousands of years, finding the answers to these questions ... has meant going within.
I believe there's a "Power" within each of us that can lovingly direct to our health, relationships, careers etc. If we are willing to turn our lives over to this "greater Power" within us, the Power that loves and sustains us, we can create more loving lives.
We must also understand that we have a choice to live in the past and rehash all of the negative situations and conditions that went on way back then ... and stay stuck where we are! If we make a decision not to be victims of the past and go about creating new lives for ourselves, we are supported by this "Power" within.
We have a choice: either we use it wisely ... or we misuse it.
I also believe that we contibute towards creation of every condition in our lives (good and bad) with our thinking and feeling patterns. The thoughts we think "create" our feelings and we then begin to live our lives in accordance with these feelings and beliefs.
We ALWAYS have a choice !!
It does not mean that we deny WHO WE ARE and what we have in our lives ... it merely means that we can acknowledge that we have contributed to where we are.
What's important is that THIS is the moment we are living and the moment we are feeling. What we are doing right now is laying the groundwork for tomorrow (this is the moment to make the right decision).
You are meant to be a LOVING EXPRESSION of life. The wisdom and intelligence is yours to use. Life is here to support you. Trust the "Power" within you to be there for you.
We all have different opinions ~ you have a right to yours and I have a right to mine. No matter what goes on in the world, the ONLY THING you can work on is what is right for you. All the answers to all the questions you ever going to ask ... are WITHIN YOU NOW.
Just like all the stars and planets are in their perfect orbit ... I am also in my divine right order. I may not understand everything with my limited human mind, however, I know that I am at the right place at the right time ~ doing the right thing!!
My present experience is a stepping stone to new awareness and new opportunities.
We ALL have a unique purpose. We are more than just our personalities, our problems, our fears and our illnesses. We are all connected with everyone on the planet and with all of life. We also have the power to live our lives with purpose and meaning. Loving yourself is the most important thing you can do because the only person who is going to make a change in your life is YOU.
We came here to learn lessons that will advance us on our spiritual, evolutionary pathway.
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE is the goal I think we have come here to attain. It begins with self-acceptance and self-love. You are here to absorb and project compassion and understanding. Once you learn to love yourself, you can begin to love and accept others.
Remember, you can't learn life for another person ~ everyone has to learn his/her particular lessons.
THE REIKI ENERGY KNOWS WHERE TO GO
AND WHAT TO DO ... ONCE IT GETS THERE !! THE ENERGY MANAGES ITS OWN FLOW.
THE BENEFITS OF REIKI ARE INFINITE !!
~>REIKI works on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.
~>Strenghens the immune system.
~>Helps in relieving pain.
~>Aids in healing every known physical as well as mental illness.
~>Works on the symptoms and their deeper cause.
~>Relieves stress and increases relaxation.
~>Balances and harmonizes the function of glands and organs.
~>Clears energy blockages and suppressed emotions.
~>Balances the chakras.
~>Works well with traditional medicine and improves its results.
~>Provides limitless benefits of spiritual growth.
REIKI and the Spine
So many people have back problems. Misalignments of spinal vertebrae and discs may cause irritation to the nervous system and affect the structures, organs AND functions which may result in various conditions eg: Headaches, insomnia, amnesia, cronic tiredness & dizziness (Vertebrae 1C)
REIKI & THE 7 CHAKRAS (CENTRES OF ENERGY)
The soul would have no rainbows..
if the eyes had no tears.
To understand REIKI and the hand positions used, one will have to have some knowledge of the chakras. The REIKI hand positions as used covers and treats all the major chakras. The chakras are both connected to the physical organs in our body and the different layers in the aura. Our chakras are parts of a large network of subtile energies. The human body's system consists of sensory, breathing, circulation, digestion, reproduction and secretion. There are six corresponding chakras for these bodily functions. The brain and the whole being also has one chakra, making a total of 7 major chakras.
THESE CHAKRAS ARE SITUATED AT
SAHASRARA ~ top of the head
AJNA ~ forehead
VISHUDDHA ~ throat
ANAHATA ~ heart
MANIPURA ~ solar plexus
SVADISHTHANA ~ the navel
MULADHARA ~ bottom of the pelvis
There is a clear connection between the condition of a chakra
and the condition of the corresponding organ.
A chakra can be over active, under active or in balance.
Using REIKI can give the chakras balance
and the organs health.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A TREATMENT?
The practitioner will usually give a short explanation of what the treatment involves and ask for some details about you, which may include a short medical history. You will be asked to lie as comfortably as possible.
PLEASE NOTE:
You will not be asked to remove any clothing except for anything which may restrict your breathing or comfort, such as outdoor clothing, shoes, spectacles or contact lenses and jewels.
This is so that you can feel comfortable and relaxed during the treatment. Treatment is given by the practitioner placing her hands gently on your body in a pre-determined sequence of hand positions, which are non-intrusive and cover both the front and back of the body. The hand positions are sometimes varied to give REIKI to areas where it is needed that are not covered by the usual hand positions. The practitioner's touch should be gentle, light and comfortable, although sometimes people experience intense heat from the practitioner's hands.
You may feel sensations under the practitioners' hands or in other parts of your body. You may also feel tingling, coolness, throbbing or other sensations. Many people experience a sense of well being and relaxation - some even fall asleep!
The practitioner will spend several minutes holding each position, the whole treatment lasting at least about an hour.
HOW WILL I FEEL AFTER THE TREATMENT?
This healing energy usually has a
profoundly peaceful effect on the client,
who might experience a feeling
of deep relaxation and stress release,
often accompanied by a
feeling of warmth or gentle tingling.
The REIKI energy will flow to wherever it is needed
just as the sea smoothes the sand on the beach
filling the holes and leveling their surface.
THE REIKI PRINCIPLES
* Just for today, I release all worry;
* Just for today, I release all anger;
* Just for today, I shall earn my living with integrity;
* Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing;
* Just for today, I give thanks for all my many blessings
MY REIKI QUALIFICATIONS:
* First Degree Level in Usui Shiki Ryoho (System of Natural Healing)
* Second Degree Level in Usui Shiki Ryoho (System of Natural Healing)
* Advanced Training in Usui Shiki Ryoho ~ Usui Master Symbol and all techniques for advanced REIKI Training in the Usui System of Natural Healing ~ REIKI MASTER/PRACTITIONER in USUI SHIKI RYOHO
*All levels as well as Advanced Training in Native American Ma'heo'o Reiki, the Ma'heo'o Masters Symbol and all treatment techniques ~ MA'HEO'O REIKI MASTER/PRACTITIONER in Native American Ma'heo'o Reiki (Energy Field Healing/Biofield Therapeutics - System of Natural Healing)
*VIOLET FLAME REIKI MASTER
*Received all 9 attunements in KUNDALINI REIKI, System of Natural Healing.
* Registered with Global Reiki Association (GRA) International
* Registered with Reiki Masters Association (RMA) South-Africa
25th June, 2003
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