WHAT IS REIKI?

What is Reiki?

by Reiki Master/Instructor

Suzanne Williams

Reiki is a non-invasive therapeutic practice, which involves the laying on of hands in a very light touch manner. Or in some cases from a distance, through meditation and concentration of the Reiki energy towards a specific healing goal.

Reiki is not a religion nor is it affiliated with any religious philosophy.

It is a gentle yet powerful healing method grounded in the understanding that, ultimately, awareness of spirit and unconditional love are essential to our state of well being.

Traditional Reiki, as most practitioners use it today, was introduced in Japan in the mid 1800’s. By seeking to discover how Jesus and Buddha healed and by studying the Sutras, Mikao Usui came to consolidate Reiki into a system accessible to anyone wanting to learn it. The origins of Reiki healing can be traced back to ancient times, to the remnants of Shiva’s early culture, in the esoteric teachings of India.

The word Reiki is a Japanese word for universal life energy. This universal life energy we all possess in full measure. It is the essence of us and of everything around us. It flows through our body and out of our hand and feet, always, as long as we live. Reiki is translated from Japanese to mean Universal (Rei) Life Energy (Ki). However the word Rei, and used in Reiki, is more accurately interpreted at supernatural knowledge or spiritual consciousness. Ki meant the fundamental life force present in us and everywhere around us. A more meaningful interpretation of Reiki today is God-consciousness (Rei) guiding life force (Ki).

Reiki is a simple and natural healing method, which promotes a holistic view of the body; it seeks to balance and harmonize the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of our being. Reiki has a calming and relaxing effect, and supports the natural self-healing processes of the one who receives it. Reiki can be used safely in any condition of ill health to accelerate healing.

HOW DOES REIKI HEAL?

We are alive because (Ki) fundamental life force or energy is flowing through us. Life force flows within the physical body through pathways called chakras, meridians, and nadis. It also flows around us in a field of energy called the aura. Life force nourishes the organs and cells of the body, supporting them in the 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.

The life force is responsive to thoughts and feelings. It becomes disrupted when we accept, either consciously or unconsciously, negative thoughts or feelings about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings attach themselves to the energy field and cause a disruption in the flow of life force. This diminishes the vital function of the organs and cells of the physical body.

Reiki heals by flowing through he 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 thought and feeling are attached. This causes the negative energy to break apart and fall away. In so doing, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.
This is just a small introduction to Reiki, I do not want to overwhelm so I will continue on another day. I will leave you with,

THE REIKI IDEALS

JUST FOR TODAY, I WILL NOT BE ANGRY.

JUST FOR TODAY, I WILL NOT WORRY.

JUST FOR TODAY, I WILL GIVE THANKS FOR MY MANY BLESSINGS.

JUST FOR TODAY, I WILL DO MY WORK HONESTLY.

JUST FOR TODAY, I WILL BE KIND TO MY NEIGHBOUR AND EVERY LIVING THING.