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iranreiki — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:05:50 GMT

سحر به بوی گلستان دمی شدم در باغ
که تا چو بلبل بی‌دل کنم علاج دماغ

به جلوه گل سوری نگاه می‌کردم
که بود در شب تيره به روشنی چو چراغ

چنان به حسن و جوانی خويشتن مغرور
که داشت از دل بلبل هزار گونه فراغ

گشاده نرگس رعنا ز حسرت آب از چشم
نهاده لاله ز سودا به جان و دل صد داغ

زبان کشيده چو تيغی به سرزنش سوسن
دهان گشاده شقايق چو مردم ايغاغ

يکی چو باده پرستان صراحی اندر دست
يکی چو ساقی مستان به کف گرفته اياغ

نشاط و عيش و جوانی چو گل غنيمت دان
که حافظا نبود بر رسول غير بلاغ

Chapter Twenty-Three: Third Degree Reiki

iranreiki — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:54:02 GMT

As was previously mentioned, many people feel that Reiki is one energy and was not originally meant to be divided into separate levels. It is likely people are of this opinion because of what occurs at the third degree level. With the first and second degree attunements come a tremendously powerful ability to heal on the physical, etheric, mental, and emotional levels. Third degree energy not only adds very high spiritual levels to that list, but also integrates all levels of one's being.

Attunement to the third degree is a very powerful and profoundly moving experience. With this attunement comes a great deal of contact with your own higher self, and other levels of your being.

In addition you will most likely also find yourself in communication with many new levels of those you work on, including their higher self. The attunement greatly opens up one's third eye and crown chakras. I and many others feel that once a person attains this level and becomes comfortable using it, there is little that they will not have access to or be able to accomplish. It is, simply put, that powerful.

The master symbol is very similar in use to the power symbol. It is traced out before the other three symbols and greatly increases their effectiveness. The master level of the energy also causes healing to more powerfully manifest on all levels. Depending on the consciousness of the person being attuned, adjustment to this level can far exceed the 21 day cleansing process common to other levels. Energy can be thought of as manifesting on the physical level, commonly, in the following manner:

from the Etheric: 3 days

Mental/Emotional: 9-21 days, depending on the level being healed

Spiritual: 21+ days, while some parts of the process only take a short while, others can take months

Until now, when we have spoken about protection, we have discussed it in terms of the healer, client and current. Absent from that was how the healing itself was protected. This is usually seen as part of the job of third degree energy. It has definite protective properties, though of a much higher vibration than those offered by the power and mental/emotional symbols. Because the nature of the energy is holographic, third degree energy is used at all levels, most commonly to seal in and protect the healing which has been done in a session. It is able to do so because, as has already been mentioned, it works on all levels of one's being. The ability to protect the healing itself is one of the most unique things about the Usui System of Natural Healing. Very few other energies are able to accomplish this kind of protection. Such protection is a very powerful way of holding the space for someone and giving them the opportunity to change the patterns which have manifested their present situation. This is one of the many reasons that Reiki has proven so effective in the healing of unwanted habits such as smoking.

Some have divided the master level into two parts, master/practitioner and master/teacher. The attunement process for these two levels varies by teacher but in most cases the master/practitioner level contains the full Usui master attunement, as well as knowledge of the master symbol and how it is used. The master/teacher level is where the students are taught the attunement process, and with it how to initiate others.

The master symbol can also be used in distant healing work. To use it in this manner, I typically trace it before I begin, and again after all the power symbols have been traced. This is simply what I have found works best for me. With experimentation you may find that something else works better for you. It is a powerful symbol who's energy brings many benefits when used in one's life.

Chapter Twenty-Two: Starting Up Your Own Reiki Practice

iranreiki — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:53:41 GMT

Many people who undergo Reiki training do so with the sole intention of using it on family and friends. Others start their own healing practice. This chapter is written to provide you with the basic framework for doing the latter. There are a number of important things to take into consideration when beginning your practice, not the least of which is the legal situation and how it pertains to the "energy exchange" or payment for your services.

It is a good idea for there to be an exchange of energy when you provide healing for someone. To not do so can make the client feel as if they are receiving charity and often leaves them with the feeling that they owe you something.

Those feelings can easily turn into resentment if not attended to. An exchange of energy can also play a critical role in convincing the subconscious mind to open up and become receptive to the healing, by attributing specific value to it. This receptiveness can make a great deal of difference when it comes to effectiveness. The exchange of energy can be comprised of anything, be it a book, artwork or a good meal. Those things are fine when you are planning to work only on friends and family, however, when you choose to begin your own practice you will more likely than not be asking for some sort of financial compensation.

The law on this is very clear. Anyone who claims medical services in exchange for payment, and is not a licensed medical practitioner, can be charged with practicing medicine without a license. For this reason, I recommend performing your services as an ordained minister. You do not have to advertise yourself as Rev. Smith, and obtaining ministerial status allows you to offer your services (spiritual healing) for a suggested donation. Reiki practitioners typically ask that donation to be in the twenty-five to one hundred and fifty dollar per hour range. An excellent church to obtain ordination from is the Universal Life Church in Modesto, California. If you would like a title other than reverend, they have many to choose from including "Healing Minister".

Be certain that you maintain clear records for tax purposes. Ministers are not exempt from taxes. Another group to watch out for is the psychological community. Many states have very strict rules concerning emotional healing. Be certain to research the laws of your state before placing any advertisements, or making any statements which might get you into trouble.

Business cards are an excellent and inexpensive tool to use in promoting your practice. Many people like to use a soft color for the paper stock, such as one of the pastels recommended in the chapter on setting up your healing space, or one of the many beautiful borders available. Visit all your local holistic businesses and ask them to display your cards. Don't forget massage practitioners and chiropractors. Leave several at each location so that people can take them. Also, make sure that your friends, family and clients have an ample supply so that they can hand them out to interested people if the opportunity presents itself.

If your area has a local holistic discussion group or two, ask to speak there about Reiki. It is also a good idea to host a "Reiki night". This can be done in your own or someone else's home or, if you would prefer, a local center can be rented. Prepare and set out flyers at all the places your cards are displayed. Also, have your friends, family, and clients promote it as much as possible by word of mouth.

Structure the evening itself with an informal talk followed by a question and answer period. Tell anyone interested that they are welcome to stay around after the discussion and experience the energy first hand. Give those who stay a five to ten minute partial treatment. Make sure to hand your cards out to everyone who attends. Additionally, it is a good idea to prepare a flyer filled with basic information and a sample price guide. Many people leave these around town instead of a business card. Some leave both.

Other ideas for increasing your business include hosting a regular Reiki "open house" and establishing a local group of Reiki practitioners. Advertising a regular weekly or biweekly meeting when people without an appointment can come to experience Reiki is an excellent method to use in establishing your practice. Have a special introductory price, and don't forget to pass out your cards.

Contacting other local practitioners and bringing them together once a month or biweekly can also be of benefit. Some of the practitioners you contact may even have a surplus of clients and be looking for someone to recommend them to. Others may be trying to locate other practitioners to assist them in group work. A networking group can also be of great assistance when you have a question or need help of any kind.

Be aware, however, that with this group may come a few problems which you should keep an eye out for. The first is that there are many factions within the Reiki community, many of which claim to have the "only real Reiki". Because of this, politics and infighting can easily develop within your group. Be on the lookout for this and if it occurs, deal with it in a way which is fair for all. If someone in your group insists that their Reiki is superior to yours, you may have to send them on their way if the conflict can't be resolved. In time, hopefully, notions such as those will fade away in the light of experience and knowledge. Until then, it may be best simply to disassociate yourself from their energy. As a local group, you may wish to have certificates for members and establish a common code of ethics. Tools such as these can go a long way in the public's eye when establishing a practice.

Advertising in a local or regional holistic newspaper is also an economical way to build up your practice. There are many different methods of advertising available to suit your financial situation. Display advertising is the most costly, classifieds are usually the least expensive. It is a good idea to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of both. Some papers have calendar sections in their local holistic papers which are very inexpensive or even free. This can be another benefit to having a Reiki "open house" or an introductory evening. Some papers will even have special sections listing local groups and service providers for a very small fee. In such sections, Reiki practitioners usually choose to advertise under headings such as "holistic healing". Choose the label you feel best describes your service from their list of available headings. Though it's a bit costly to advertise, more often than not it pays off in the end.

Striking up a working arrangement with a local center or massage group can also bring you a lot of business. Many areas have groups of holistic practitioners which have banded together to help defray the cost of business overhead. These practitioners can be of great help in locating clients as much of the holistic community in the area is often serviced by them. Such practitioners typically include body workers, herbalists, acupuncturists, etc. Take the time to make a personal connection with them. They will most likely be very open to your service and you may find one or two which will frequently send you clients. Many are more than familiar with Reiki and use it whenever possible in conjunction with their practice. Channelers are also very good sources of business.

The final method that we will discuss is one of common sense. When you see someone in pain, or have a friend complaining about an ache, give a brief explanation of what you do and offer to help them on the spot (for free). After you have relieved their suffering, you can then give them your card and tell them to feel free to call if they would like to make an appointment. You will find that proven benefit is the easiest way to sell your services.

In summary, there are as many ways to build your practice as there are stars in the sky. Take these suggestions, but by all means expand upon them. If you have success with any additional methods, please drop me a letter so that practitioners in other areas can benefit from your discovery. Finally, and most importantly, remember to check with a lawyer before beginning your practice. He or she will be able to provide any additional advice you may need when it comes to the laws as they pertain to your area.

Chapter Twenty: Special Situations and Reiki

iranreiki — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:53:11 GMT

Many people ask how old someone must be to become attuned to Reiki or receive a treatment. The simple answer is, you can't be too young for Reiki. Reiki has amazing applications for our youth.

If a mother is attuned while pregnant, the fetus she is carrying is also attuned and, subsequently, the child born will have that level of Reiki. It is absolutely 100% OK to attune someone who is pregnant.

Likewise, many stories abound regarding Reiki and both pregnancy and birth. Many mothers have reported much easier pregnancies (compared to earlier ones in which they were without Reiki) in which they treated themselves and their fetus with the energy.

Fewer aches and pains, sickness, hormonal and emotional fluctuations, and a much more painless and relaxed birthing process have all been reported. Indeed, many midwives are noticing the difference Reiki can make, and becoming attuned. Many feel that having the loving touch of Reiki be one of a child's first imprints can be of astounding benefit.

Behavior is often radically changed when a baby, child, or young person becomes attuned to Reiki. The change in children occurs in different ways at different levels and stages of development. Research has only just begun in this area. The effects vary according the individual's consciousness, but generally babies and children that are attuned become much calmer and better behaved than before the attunement. Likewise, when brought up to second degree level, they encounter a great opening of the heart center with all the usual effects of this, including increased unconditional love, acceptance and compassion.

DEATH, DYING AND REIKI

Reiki is also extremely beneficial for those about to make their transition. Though most Westerners fear death, anyone who has been in the presence of someone peacefully making their transition will attest to it being a natural and beautiful process. The benefits of Reiki in this process can be many fold. For starters, Reiki does a marvelous job when it comes to eliminating pain. Once the dying person's suffering is relieved, the energy can assist them in expanding their awareness of the process and what is happening.

It also promotes a peaceful and more tranquil state within them. All of these things, as well as others happening on many different levels, work together to assist in making the process as peaceful, joyous, and natural as possible. This will most likely contribute greatly to the person's further growth and evolution, or at the very least help them along their path. Reiki can also be used with great effect in assisting the transitions of pets and other animals. Though a certain amount of argument can be made for treatment of specific areas during the dying process, a combination of intuition, projecting, and sending Reiki at a distance (especially with a crystal so that the energy is continual) is recommended. As always, do what feels right to you, in the moment, as you're there.

Chapter Twenty-One: The Traditional Hand Positions

This chapter provides additional information concerning the healing session and hands on healing with Reiki. A chart showing a form of the traditional Reiki hand positions is located in the appendix section.

Much more detailed information on the traditional Reiki hand possitions can be found in Chapter Eleven of The Complete Guide to Reiki, Vol. II: A Detailed Examination of The Reiki Hand Positions.

The positions are not necessarily the current ones used by me as my research has lead to several revisions (some of which are covered below) which I feel increase the effectiveness of my healing sessions.

A more current form of the hand positions used by me, with extensive and detailed descriptions of what is covered in each position, may be found in The Complete Guide to Reiki, Volume II. In the appendix of this book I choose to focus on those positions which are traditionally taught in beginning Reiki Instruction.

This chapter provides additional information concerning the healing session and hands on healing with Reiki. A chart showing a form of the traditional hand positions is located in the appendix section. Those positions are not necessarily the current ones used by me as my research has lead to several revisions (some of which are covered below) which I feel increase the effectiveness of my healing sessions. A more current form of the hand positions used by me, with extensive and detailed descriptions of what is covered in each position, may be found in The Complete Guide to Reiki, Volume II. In the appendix of this book I choose to focus on those positions which are traditionally taught in beginning Reiki Instruction.

As these are the most common form of the hand positions, I felt that they should be included in this introductory text. They do represent a highly effective series of hand placements which covers every major organ and glandular system in the body as well as all of the chakras and nerve plexuses. Much of the information relating to the specific mental and emotional levels of the energy is highly conflicting. The same is true regarding information about the chakras. I have taken great pains to research each position and chakra as thoroughly as possible and have listed all major correspondences that I found relevant in The Complete Guide to Reiki, Volume II.

When performing hands on healing, always remember to place your hands gently on the person’s body. Pressing down hard can be distracting and even painful to the client. Likewise, it is best for you and the client to remove all of your jewelry. At the very least it is advisable to remove your rings because they can effect the flow of the energy. Additionally, the person you are working on may find them uncomfortable, as you will have your hands on sensitive and tender areas of the person’s body. It is very important that the client be as relaxed as possible. As time goes on, you may find yourself transcending some of these recommendations, however for now it is best if you follow them.

The client should also remove their jewelry for much the same reason. Their jewelry can also cause restriction in energy flow. Please keep in mind that you will have them shifting to a number of different positions. Earrings and necklaces which seemed all right to wear in the beginning of the session can easily become uncomfortable and even painful when you ask them to roll over and they have to lay on them. Jewelry, especially necklaces, also has a habit of getting in the way of hand placement during a session. All things considered, it is best to have your clients remove these items as it eliminates distractions which can get in the way of the session.

Some people will prefer to have a tissue placed over their face instead of having direct contact with your hands. Never touch an open wound or overly sensitive injury. Reiki will work just as well if your hands are suspended 1-6 inches above the person's body. You should not touch a client on a private or sexual part of their body, unless they specifically ask you to because of a serious condition related specifically to that area.

Many masters teach that neither you nor the person you are working on should have their arms or legs crossed during the session. This is because it will often cause energy breaks where the cross is located. Generally speaking, practitioners should treat with their feet flat on the floor and their arms uncrossed. The client will usually be most comfortable with their arms at their sides. It is generally held, however, that it is acceptable for the client to cross their ankles if there is no practitioner available to bridge them during the session.

A hypnotherapist that took my one of my classes once told me that, despite the fact that she had always been told to have the clients sit with nothing crossed, occasionally someone would be persistent in crossing their ankles. Over the years, she has noticed that her clients which do so have much deeper and more lucid trance states. This is common in reiki as well because the client is effectively creating an energy loop in their body. If you combine this with placing your hands in the prayer position, you'll most likely find that you experience much deeper levels of meditation and that your visualizations will get much more vivid. Trust your client's body wisdom. If a client comes to you and plops themselves down on your table with their ankles crossed, begin to treat them as is. They will most likely shift and uncross them at some time during the session, when it is no longer beneficial for them to be crossed.

During a session, many people prefer to stand to the client's left side. This is because the left side of the body draws in energy and the right side projects it. By standing to the client's left during a session, the person draws much more Reiki into their energy field and body than they would through normal use of the positions alone. Most practitioners, however, find it necessary to stand on all sides of a person's body to adequately reach the places needing work. This is perfectly acceptable.

Many Reiki masters teach that one should always heal with their fingers pressed together. They often sight the old adage, "scattered fingers means scattered energy". In actuality, there are times when keeping the fingers together is beneficial, and times when it isn't. It is true that when the fingers are together, there is a greater concentration of Reiki energy made available to that location. It is also true, however, that as your intuition becomes more developed it is very likely that you will routinely be told to place your hands side by side on the person with your fingers spread apart. This is not improper and it is not bad. It is, in fact, a highly effective way to cover and link much larger areas of the client's body for specific types of healing. In general, it is best to keep your fingers together, but never think twice about listening to your intuition. In Reiki there are no rules to break once you are attuned.

Many healers use specific hand empowerment exercises before they begin to work with energy. One of the most effective of these is also the simplest. Rubbing the palms (and fingers) of your hands together, much as you would do to warm your hands up if they were cold. This is an excellent method to use in opening up the palm energy centers. I always do it before sessions and attunements.

In accident and other first aid situations, especially where there is a risk of shock, place one of your hands over the person's solar plexus and the other one over the adrenals on their back. Remember not to move some who has been involved in an accident, unless you are a trained medical professional. If you are a second degree practitioner, you can always send the person energy by using the distant healing technique. I also like to use this method when I see a stalled car in the middle of the road. You'd be surprised at how well it works.

Chapter Nineteen: Crystals, Consciousness and Manifestation with Reiki

iranreiki — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:52:49 GMT

There are many ways to use crystals with Reiki. It has already been mentioned that many people use them in distant healing. What has not been mentioned are the benefits of doing so.

CRYSTAL BASICS AND CLEANSING

First, the basics of crystal use. Crystals can be temperamental stones, so be certain to use your intuition carefully when selecting crystals to use with Reiki. Many people use a pendulum when making their selections. It is a good idea to cleanse any crystal before using it for Reiki or any other purpose. The most common ways to do this are by placing them in a copper pyramid for one week, or in sea salt saturated water for 48 hours.

Run each crystal under cold water for several minutes both before and after the cleaning to further purify them. As you do so, visualize the water as being pure white light energy cleansing every part of the stone.

When you are finished, dry it off with a clean natural fiber cloth. Also, always be certain to shake them off. This is done by firmly grasping the crystal in one of your hands and proceeding to shake it, in much the same manner that you would use if it were wet and you were shaking water off of it.

BASIC REIKI CRYSTAL CHARGING

One of the benefits of first degree Reiki is that it gives you the ability to charge crystals which you can then set out in your home, give to others, or carry with you. In each case, the crystal will project a constant field of Reiki energy for about 24 hours. To charge a crystal, simply hold it between your cupped hands for ten minutes or more.

USING CRYSTALS FOR REIKI DISTANT HEALING

For those with second and third degree, the options broaden considerably. The reason so many people choose to use crystals when sending energy is that even after you remove your hands, they will continue to send Reiki energy for another 48 hours if the person that charged the stone was a second or third degree practitioner. To use this method, simply place the crystal over either a recent picture of the person to be healed, or their name written on a piece of paper. Many people also use a personal object which belongs to the person and is attuned to their vibration. Some people even prefer to use one of the person's hairs. If you use a picture or piece of paper with their name written on it, write out, either on the front or the back, each symbol and its name. Also, write out an affirmation or two such as "you are perfectly protected and healed on every level of your being now by divine love and light". You may also empower a goal with this method by writing it out in the same way that you would a person's name, and including some appropriate affirmations. Be certain to always follow the same guidelines as when making a subconscious affirmation. Always be positive and try to avoid using negative words of any kind.

Now, with the picture, piece of paper, or object located under the crystal, proceed to trace out the symbols over them (above the stone) in the same order you would normally use to send energy at a distance. When you are finished, place your hands over them and send energy for at least fifteen minutes. Do this in a place where the crystal and object will not be disturbed. After you have removed your hands and left the space, it is a good idea to check on them periodically to make sure they haven't been moved or altered.

HOW TO SET UP AND USE A REIKI CRYSTAL HEALING GRID

Crystal grids are another excellent tool to use. I strongly suggest that you research further into this topic if you are intending to use this method. Crystal Connection and Windows of Light, by Randal Baer are excellent for further research. There are two crystal grid structures that I have found that work excellent with Reiki: The Star of David, and Double Star of David. Both are used in the same way.

The first is a layout of six perimeter crystals, the second has twelve. I typically use single terminated clear quartz for the perimeter stones. Both layouts also have a crystal, or a series of crystals located, in the middle of the layout. The terminated ends from the perimeter crystals are pointed in towards the center stone. Crystal spheres work the best in the center of the grid, though I have also used a double terminated or quartz cluster for the center crystal. These are very tricky however, and I would not recommend using them unless you work with someone who can see their energy and set it up for you. A charging crystal is also used, though I have found that when I am away for extended periods, I can use the distant healing technique to charge and empower the whole grid.

Inside the grid, your goals or pictures (with affirmations) are placed. I keep a picture of myself, with several affirmations on the back, under the center crystal and place the others around it, within the field that is produced by the perimeter stones. Before you lay out your grid, cleanse each stone as mentioned above. Then, if you have second degree, trace out each symbol over the crystals one by one, just as you would if you were about to work on someone. If you are a third degree master, you can also do an attunement on each stone. This is a very powerful way to adapt the crystal to use with Reiki energy.

When you have finished tracing the symbols, hold each crystal in your hands for at least twenty minutes. When all the stones have been charged, follow the same procedure with each picture and goal. Then, begin to lay the stones out. Don't be afraid to adjust them when you are first laying them out. Continue to shift them around until you feel that they are in their most powerful configuration, but be careful to precisely calculate the angles required. Much of the power of this grid is derived from precise sacred geometric measurements. Now, place the pictures and goals within the circle of stones.

Next, pick up your master crystal and charge it for a minimum ten additional minutes. This is something that you will do every day or two. I find that my grid is most effective if charged once per day. I also trace out the symbols over my master charging crystal each day before I charge it. As always, experiment and find out what works best for you.

CHARGING THE REIKI CRYSTAL HEALING GRID

1. After charging the master crystal, I hold it in my dominant hand directly above the center crystal of the grid. From this point forward, I visualize a ray of energy shooting like a laser from the tip of the crystal into the grid, in this case the center stone. I also use an affirmation while charging the grid. At this point, I say it three times (aloud or silently) while charging the center crystal with it. The affirmation I typically use is along the lines of: "I charge this crystal energy grid with divine love and light to heal, protect, and manifest." I place very special emphasis on each of the words and try to tune into the true vibration of the energy they represent as I say them.

2. When I have made the affirmation three times at the center crystal, I begin to charge the grid in earnest. To do this, there are two methods that can be used. Some prefer to take the master charging crystal and begin to make a circle by tracing with it over the outer perimeter stones, typically moving in a clockwise manner. This direction charges the gird by strongly focusing the energy inward toward both the center stone and all the goals contained within the grid. The clairvoyants that the Institute worked with saw the energy of the grid grow much stronger when the tracing was done in a clockwise direction, and considerably weaker if it was done in a counterclockwise one. As the circle is traced over the perimeter stones with the master charging crystal, the affirmation is continually used.

The second method I spoke of is the one that I choose to use. When you have made the three affirmations over the center stone, you then move out to one of the perimeter stones (visualizing a traced line of energy connecting them as you do so), then over to the next stone in the perimeter (moving in a clockwise direction) and then back into the center stone. Now, trace from the center stone, back to the perimeter stone that you just came from, over to the next one, and back into the center. Continue on in this pattern until you feel that the grid is charged sufficiently, and then stop.

In doing so, you create a star pattern with all of the outer stones connected to both each other and the center crystal. This is a very powerful template. As with the previous method, I continue to use the affirmation throughout the process. Sometimes, I use combinations of the two methods. For example, when I'm finished charging my grid with the star method, I'll continue to trace just a circle over the perimeter stones. Intuitively, I feel that the links to the center crystal are firmly in place and that the increased activity around the perimeter creates an even more powerful vortex of energy flowing in through it to charge the grid. As with everything, do what feels right for you.

3. When you are finished charging your grid, say a silent thanks to all beings of love and light who assisted you in charging it, and ask them to keep it continually empowered with energy. Then, set your master charging crystal in a special place nearby. I have a special pedestal for it right next to my grid.

After a couple of weeks of regular charging with your master charging crystal, the lines connecting the stones will be very solid. If you choose, at this point, you may begin to change the way in which you charge your grid. The two methods I use most often are projecting and distance charging. Each should still be done daily for best results.

When I am at home, I often charge my crystal grid by placing my hands over the top of it (about 6-12 inches from the layout) with my palms facing down into the grid. I then project energy to the entire grid and empower it with energy. I also often use the master charging crystal as a radionic link to the grid. I carry it while on the road, and will take it out each evening and charge it with energy, intending that it charge my crystal grid. It has a very strong connection to the grid, and it is not necessary to trace out the symbols for sending energy at a distance when using it to charge the grid, though I often do. The grid can also be charged by use of the distant healing technique. A separate distant healing can be used, or it can be added as a layer in a stack of items and people you are sending energy to.

OTHER USES FOR CRYSTALS IN REIKI HEALING

Crystals are wonderful tools. I urge you to extensively experiment with them in your healing practice. Many healers, including myself, choose to have the client hold a large rose quartz in their left hand, and a large clear quartz in their right. I trace the symbols out over these crystals and charge them before giving them to the client.

The rose quartz is akin to the energy of the heart chakra, and love. The left hand is typically the hand that draws energy into the body. Thus by using that stone in this position, they are drawing a very beneficial energy into their body during the session. We typically project energy from the right hand. Thus, a clear quartz crystal is placed there to collect vibrations which are being cleaned out of the body during the healing. The client is actually charging the crystal with those vibrations. The crystal is, in effect, acting like a vibrational sponge. I find that this provides a great deal of help in keeping only positive vibrations in the healing space. When the healing is over, I wash both crystals under cold water for several minutes, and then do the same with my hands. This cleanses us both. It can also be beneficial to place clear quartz crystals down by the soles of the feet to collect the energetic vibrations which are expelled by the chakras there during the healing session.

As a final note, charged crystals can also be placed over various areas of the person's body to continually send energy there during the session. This is especially handy when you are working on someone who is having an emotional release, and your intuition tells you to move your hands to another position. By placing charged quartz crystals in the location that produced the release, you are in effect adding another practitioner to the healing. This allows you to move on to the new position while still making sure that the former position is supported energetically.

Some healers use crystal strands which are interconnected by wire, chain, or leather to spiral above their client during a session. This can create a very effective cleansing vortex which sucks away negative energy in a powerful fashion. Additional information on using quartz crystals with Reiki can be found in The Complete Guide To Reiki, Volume II. It contains a large amount of the information from the Institute's former class on crystal grids.

Chapter Eighteen: The Healing Space

iranreiki — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:52:16 GMT

Naturally, it is possible to do Reiki anywhere and over the course of time, you will no doubt work on people in all kinds of environments, however, if you intend to start your own practice you will probably want to have a room set aside just for doing Reiki.

It is important that your space be one that is not likely to be disturbed. If possible, it should be a dedicated space used for no other purpose. If there is a phone in it, it's best to turn the ringer off during a session. Likewise, clocks with chimes are not recommended. Even the constant tick of a clock (including quartz movement hands) can be a distractive and even quite annoying presence. Peace and quiet reign supreme in your choice of a healing space.

Once you've established where your space will be, it is important to give it a good cleansing both physically and energetically. For the latter, I suggest using sage and salt water. Go to your local health food store and purchase a pound or more of sea salt. Next, get out your mop bucket and fill it with water. When it is full, place your hands on the bucket and Reiki the water for at least five minutes. Then, add half of the salt to it. Use this solution to clean any surfaces that will not be harmed by it, and don't forget the ceiling. Also, pay special attention to the corners.

Now take your sage stick (available at most holistic stores) and light it. Get it good and smoky. Take it in your hand and beginning at one end of the room, proceed systematically to the other. I usually go from east to west (the path of the sun) but you may choose whatever path you'd like. Use the sage like a giant eraser to clean the room energetically. Go over it several times asking that all lower vibrations be removed from the space as you do so.

Again, pay special attention to the corners of the room. Ninety degree angle corners are notorious for accumulating negative energy. These corners can be "softened" by placing crystals in them. Charge the crystals with Reiki in the morning and place them standing upright in the corners of the room, so that their termination (or tip) points towards the ceiling. Crystal clusters can also be used to dissipate the energy accumulative tendencies of corners. Clear quartz spheres are excellent for this purpose as well. If you intend for the crystals to remain in position for awhile, I recommend that you periodically charge them using the distant technique. Even if you do not charge them regularly, placing crystals in the corners of your space is still one of the best things you can do to empower it. It will do a very good job of preventing the buildup of negative energy. Be sure to cleanse the crystals first!

After this you may wish to burn sticks of myrrh and frankincense. Myrrh draws the etheric world very close, and frankincense is an excellent incense to use when healing (as is amber). Never burn myrrh alone during a session unless you get a very strong intuition to do so. Many practitioners inform their clients that they may bring their favorite incense with them to the session. This serves a dual purpose. First, the person will most likely intuitively select the incense which will best promote their healing. Second, it will make them feel more at home and relaxed. Because clients will bring a variety of different types of incense, it's a good idea for you to have different styles of burners and charcoal on hand in your space to accommodate them. An aromatherapy diffuser is also standard in today's healing environments. Some clients may be allergic to incense or sage smudge and will prefer aromatherapy scents. Be sure to ask first!

Many practitioners use special combinations of salt and water to keep their healing space clean. Some will set out a bowl or glass of sea salt saturated water each morning before beginning their sessions. The bowl can be placed near or under the healing table. Others prefer a longer lasting version, and will use a large jar filled with sea salt saturated water and even a crystal. A bowl requires cleansing each evening, however larger containers can go for months without needing any special attention. Both designs are extremely effective at attracting negative energy and absorbing it so that it does not contaminate the space. Placement of a copper pipe half in and half out of the salt water solution is well known to further assist in "vacuuming" up negative energy from spaces. There are many practitioners that keep a bowl of sea or rock salt on hand as well. This will also do a fairly good job of absorbing the negative energy in the room. Sea salt can be nice to use when cleansing your hands before and after a healing. It is used in much the same way that you would use soap.

Another good item to have is a music system of some kind, even a small portable one. Have several selections of softer new age music available. Next time you visit your local holistic store, tell them what you are looking for and have them provide title suggestions. Most will give you the opportunity to listen to them before buying. Your clients may also wish to bring their own music so it is important to have the ability to play compact disks as well as tapes. The tape deck that you use should have the auto-reverse feature. There will be many times when the side of the tape will run out, but you will be unable to change it because the position you are working on is still drawing a lot of energy. Likewise, make sure that your CD player has a repeat function. Overall, it provides one less distraction from your healing work. During a session, music can make it much more deeply relaxing and emotional. Again be certain to ask your client for their preferences. Some people prefer no music, others will have very specific requests. Never fail to honor your client in their process.

Room lighting is another thing to pay attention to. Some healers prefer to use candle light during a healing session. I usually have a white and a pastel (blue, green, or purple) candle burning during a session to honor the energies being called in and attune the room to them. In general, a lower light level will help you to see the energy of your client more accurately during the session.

It is also best if your room has a window or two through which you can expose it to direct sunlight. This will help to keep it energetically clean and charged. If your space has enough natural light to support plants, by all means have them on hand in your space. Their energy will definitely add to the room's comfort. A window is also nice because it can usually be opened to air the space out and help to keep it fresh.

Never use a space with florescent lights. They are not at all conducive to healing and will only accumulate negative energy which will need to be constantly cleaned up (for further information regarding this see the work of Dr. John Ott). Wherever possible it is best to heal in natural or full spectrum lighting environments. Full spectrum bulbs are available from many sources in today's holistic environment.

The colors you choose for your space are also very important. Most healers choose softer colors that will be more conducive to relaxation and healing. Light purples, pinks, blues and greens are excellent. Neutrality is also popular. Many spaces are laid out in white with beige accents. This tends to promote a higher vibrational effect and also represents cleanliness. Varying shades of purple are also becoming quite popular for their higher vibrational effects.

Keep furniture in the room down to the bare essentials. You'll need a small table to hold your sound system, and it is a good idea to have a chest of drawers or something similar on hand. In it you can keep additional sheets, towels, books, and other materials (including handouts). The top provides an ideal place for you and the client to place jewelry and other metal and leather clothing items on before the session. It can be a good idea to remove objects made of these two materials before any healing is performed, as they both tend to cause breaks in the human energy field.

I recommend using a healing table rather than working with the person lying on the floor. There are a number of options for what can be used. The best is obviously a massage table, if you can afford the cost. Numerous advertisements for them can be found in the massage industry magazines that are typically available at your local holistic bookstores. A much less expensive table to use is a folding table like the ones used at seminars and craft fairs. Buy a small foam pad to place on top of it and cover it with a sheet. Using this as a table is only a disadvantage if you get called to do a healing in someone's home and they have no place comfortable for you to work. Small fold up cots, especially ones designed for camping, can remedy this situation quite nicely. Also, most practitioners use an office type chair of some kind in association with their table. This saves their back and allows them to comfortably roll around to cover all the positions. I highly recommend it.

I am constantly on the road, and everywhere I go people ask for healing sessions. I have never used a portable table when healing in some else's home, unless it was one which belonged to them. If you've ever worked on anyone in an environment where pets live, you know that when you are done with a session, they love to curl up where you were just working and stay there for hours. This is because of the residual energy in that space. It is also the reason that I do not carry my own table. I rarely have difficulty finding a place to work while in someone's home. Their couch or bed with a kitchen chair often does quite nicely. In addition, it charges the space where they will rest later, as well as their home in general. I think of it as a little gift that I leave for them to open and enjoy after I leave.

Getting back to your personal healing space, it is also a good idea to keep a blanket on hand for your client's feet. Few will actually get cold during a session, but it can happen from time to time. Also, have some additional pillows lying around. Many clients will want an extra one at their head or a few under their knees to support their back. The most important thing is that the client be comfortable and relaxed. A little preparation goes a long way toward assisting that. Try to make sure that the fibers used in your space are all natural. These will absorb the energy better and assist in attuning the space to Reiki. It is also a good idea for you to wear all natural fibers such as cotton or silk. These fabrics are very conducive to healing with energy and cause minimal restrictions in your energy field.

Personal hygiene on your part is also very important. In addition to the usual care that you give yourself, periodically take the time to give yourself an energy cleansing bath. This is simply a warm bath with a pound of sea salt added. Only stay in it for twenty minutes or so and be prepared to rest when you get out. You'll need it! It is also a good idea to cleanse yourself and your client with sage before starting your session together. Again, use it just like a big eraser on their front and back. Don't forget the bottom of their feet. If you have second degree Reiki, just before you finish each side, you may wish to trace a large power symbol over them. This enhances the effect.

There are many additional technological goodies on the market which are designed to reduce and eliminate electromagnetic fields within a given area. These are excellent for a healing space. They provide an additional level of cleanliness which seems to promote a greater access to energies. Etheric technology can also play a significant role in cleansing, attuning, and empowering a space. A small crystal grid (located outside of the space) which has been empowered for this purpose is a truly special gift. I have yet to meet someone who actually constructed one and was not amazed by the results it yielded.

If you are a master, perform an attunement on your healing space. This can provide an initial energetic resonance that might otherwise take a year or more to achieve. If you are not a master, ask one to do this for you. Most will be glad to help. Don't forget to include Devas in your work with the space. They play a big part in the energy of the space. Have a little chat with them and send them some love with your requests. This step alone can save you a great deal of hassle.

If you know a radionic practitioner, ask him or her to evaluate your space and do what they can to help you achieve your aims. This is one of the most effective etheric sciences available. Likewise, it is often wise to consult an eastern style energy expert who specializes in spaces. Specialists in the eastern arts relating to the energy of spaces have mastered the balancing of energy within a space. A more recent scientific advancement of this and other sciences is the geobiology field. Though somewhat rare in the US (and highly respected overseas), if you can find a practitioner they will be able to do a great deal more to clear and balance your space in ways and areas that the other fields of expertise have no knowledge of yet. This is because they are a synthesis of many different fields of study.

Remember that every little thing you do counts. Your goal is to clear and empower the space as much as possible and thus allow it to facilitate the healers it supports in bringing through as broad and clear a spectrum of energy as possible. Keep in mind that the more you perform Reiki in your healing space, the more charged with energy it will become. This can also have a large impact on your healing sessions. Finally, have some warm caffeine free tea on hand for after the session is over. Your clients will definitely appreciate it!

Chapter Seventeen: Using Reiki on Animals, Plants and Other Items

iranreiki — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:51:40 GMT

Reiki is a form of universal energy and as such is ideal for healing all forms of life. When healing animals and plants, you will notice that the energy flows into them in much the same way it does people. It also tends to relax animals just as it does humans.

REIKI AND ANIMALS

Every now and then, you may find an animal who does not like or want the energy. Always respect the animal's wishes. Never try to force Reiki onto anyone or anything. For the best results, systematically treat the animal's entire body, especially the trunk and head. Remember that Reiki is given even while petting your favorite cat or dog. If you are a second degree practitioner, you can also send energy to your pets at a distance, and you can send Mental/Emotional healing energy to them as well!

Treatment times are often very short when working on pets. You will definitely know when they have had enough energy. Usually, they will simply get up and leave. Some people actually ask their pets where they want the Reiki. They say that when they do so, the animal will present a certain part of himself or herself to be worked on. Fish can also be treated by simply placing your hands on the aquarium's glass for 10 to 20 minutes.

USING REIKI WITH PLANTS

There are many ways to use Reiki with plants. Seeds can be treated by placing them in between your hands for ten minutes or until they finish drawing energy. It can be fun to use two separate groups, one that has been treated with Reiki and one that hasn't. Likewise, you can perform the same experiment on the plants as they begin to grow. To treat a plant you can either touch it lightly, place your hands around the pot and treat the soil it grows in, or hold your hands an inch or two away and project energy to it. Typically, you will find that plants which are treated with Reiki tend to grow much larger and healthier than plants grown without it.

Several years ago, science discovered that plants have vibrational responses very similar to emotions. This means that if you are a second degree practitioner, the plants you work on will benefit by your use of the Mental/Emotional symbol and its energy. On a similar note, you may also use the Distant healing symbol to send energy to whole areas of plant life. I know many people who use Reiki to treat their yards. Still others send energy to entire forests which are in desperate need of assistance due to over harvesting and acid rain.

TREATING FOOD AND DRINKS WITH REIKI

Treating your food and drinks with Reiki is also an excellent idea. In today's world of over processed everything, it often seems like most of the life giving energy which should be in our food is missing. Treating food before you eat it is an excellent method to use in reclaiming that energy. Simply hold your hands above it for a few minutes.

Fresh raw fruits and vegetables seem to be the best at holding the energy. Many practitioners prepare a salad or cold slaw and charge it with Reiki. Tomato based products, especially sauces such as those used in Italian cooking, have been found to give the body a greater ability to channel the energy, though no reason for this has yet been found.

It is also a good idea to treat a glass of water each morning and drink it before you begin your day. This is done by simply placing your hands around the glass for a minute or so. Water charged in this way can yield a surprising boost of energy. This is also a good thing to use when someone is slightly depressed or down. Many people also treat the water that they give to their plants and animals. Medicine is also an excellent thing to treat with Reiki before consumption.

MISCELLANEOUS THINGS TO TREAT

Everything is made of energy, so everything can benefit from Reiki. I use it quite frequently on my car. I can't begin to tell you how often I've saved on repairs by just treating it with a little Reiki when something on it started to give out. I've also used it to charge dead batteries in the middle of winter. A few minutes of Reiki and more often than not, you're on your way.

Some time ago I was helping a friend move to Colorado. She borrowed a very small truck and attached a fairly large trailer to it. The drive from Illinois to Denver is a gradual up hill haul and the closer we got, the slower this truck went. When it was down to 35 MPH, I began to send energy to it. Five minutes later we were once again driving an effortless 70 MPH. Plus, for the remaining two hundred miles, the truck did not seem to use a drop of gas. Before that we had been averaging 150 miles per tank. Many people use Reiki to improve their fuel economy and swear by it. One of the most efficient methods is to place your hands around the gas hose as it is flowing into your tank.

Jewelry, especially crystal and metal jewelry, is also good to treat because it will take a charge and hold it for a good portion of the day, in effect, giving you a treatment all day long. Treat the jewelry for five to ten minutes in the morning or simply hold it on your way to work.

THE HEALING PICTURE

Earlier, I talked about how pictures are actually vibrational representations of the image they display. Pictures are also like modern day symbols in that they radiate energy. The energy which they radiate is the energy being produced at the time they were taken. Because of this, it is possible to project energy while a photograph is being taken, and use the picture later as a source of the energy that was being projected at the time it was taken. Simply put, this allows you to continually send Reiki to anyone, anywhere, all of the time. To create a healing picture, simply point your hands towards the camera (either your palms or finger tips may be used) and intend to send energy into the film as the picture is being taken. Also, intend that everyone who comes into range of the developed picture will receive the energy which you projected into it. Duplicates of the picture can then be sent out to anyone for display, or be framed and placed in your home or healing space. The image could also be placed next to a computer or television in an attempt to negate the effects of the radiation they produce.

As a special note, the quality of the duplication does make a big difference. For best results, have true photographic duplicates made by a professional. The cost is very minimal and it makes a big difference. This is another idea that can be played with. If you'd like, you can add several variations such as using distant healing methods while being photographed. You can also trace out or visualize the symbols first, though it is not necessary.

REIKI ON THE GO

Reiki can also be used on items that will soon be leaving your hands and traveling elsewhere. Examples of this include presents, packages, and mail. Many people like to Reiki gifts and presents before they give them, intending that all who come into contact with the present will receive Reiki. A true gift indeed.

Packages and mail are another major source of Reiki inspiration. I have a friend who is a holistic attorney with an international clientele. He uses Reiki to protect his packages and guide them to their destinations safely. You should hear the testimonials he gives for using the energy in this manner. There are many ways to use Reiki in applications such as this. The two favorites seem to be tracing the symbols out (intending that they protect the package) over the mail or parcel before it is sent, and sending energy to them using the distant method if problems develop while it is on route. If you are a first degree practitioner, you can simply hold the package or piece of mail between your hand and Reiki it for a moment or two before it is sent, placing whatever intent you would like on the energy.

SUMMARY

As always, use your imagination. Reiki can be used on anything. Experiment and see what effects you can have. If you find any neat new uses for the energy, please write to me. I'd love to tell others of your discovery!

Chapter Sixteen: Protection With Reiki

iranreiki — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:51:02 GMT

The power symbol and the mental/emotional symbol have important protective abilities. In many versions of the first degree attunement process, the power symbol is the only Reiki symbol planted in the hands. It's placed there in part because of the extensive protection it provides. It protects the healer from the client's personal energy, the client from the healer's personal energy, and the energy current from both the healer and client's personal energy.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FEEL PAIN

Unless you specifically developed the ability and use it in other forms of healing, as a Reiki practitioner you should never feel pain during a session. If you do, tell your angels that you would prefer to feel another sensation, such as energetic tingling. If the pain persists, move your hands to a different location on the client's body. If the pain persists, remove your hands and wash them in cold water immediately. Then clean the area by visualizing divine love and white light around both you and your client. After a short while, try again. If the pain reoccurs, immediately wash your hands again, and end the session.

If you are determined to grin and bear it for some reason when pain arises, try removing your hands from the person and using the "hands-off" treatment method which is detailed in the chapter on treating without touching. More often than not, use of this method will relieve the pain you are feeling. My first recommendation, however, remains end the session immediately.

Though rare, sometimes pain is used as a way to tell us to remove our hands from the client. It is difficult to say if such sensations are produced by another part of the client's consciousness, an energy or entity which has attached itself to the client, or one of our angels trying to make their message clear. I tend to doubt the latter. It has been my experience that angels typically communicate in positive and loving ways. I doubt if they would ever intentionally cause us pain to make a point clear. Wherever the pain is coming from, take the message and remove your hands if you experience it during a session.

In my practice, I have run across several people who have felt pain in their hands, while working on clients, since the day that they were first attuned. In each case, I asked them to communicate with their angels and inform them that they would prefer a different sensation. If that was not effective, I re-implanted the power symbol, and in some cases the mental/emotional symbol, in their hands. In every case that I have encountered thus far, that, along with my request for assistance from my angels in planting the protective symbol(s), was sufficient in stopping the pain.

THE MENTAL/EMOTIONAL SYMBOL'S PROTECTIVE QUALITIES

The mental/emotional symbol also has special protective abilities. It is said to offer "Christ like" protection. I believe it to offer protection on the subconscious level as well. This can be very powerful when called upon. Many second degree practitioners trace the power symbol and mental/emotional symbol out over themselves each morning for both protection, and the energy it manifests. One master I know of had a very bad accident a while back. He hadn't had so much as a speeding ticket in years (he continually sends out power symbols ahead of his vehicle while traveling), and confided to the class I was auditing that it happened on one of the few days that he had not traced the protective symbols. Reason enough to protect yourself each morning.

CLEANSING SPACES WITH REIKI

Have you ever walked into a space that felt negative or uncomfortable? The Reiki symbols can offer protection with this, as well. The power and mental/emotional symbols can be traced out and empowered with a special intention that they cleanse and protect the space. The symbols can also be traced on walls to set up a secure environment which no negative energy can pass into. Likewise, doors and other openings can be protected by this method. You can also protect your property from being damaged or stolen by using the symbols combined with the proper intent.

The following procedure is extremely effective in cleansing spaces at times when it would not be socially acceptable to go around and physically trace the symbols. Take a couple of deep breaths and on an inhale trace the power symbol on the roof of your mouth. Then, simply exhale while visualizing the symbol leaving your mouth and filling the space with healing and protective energy. It may be necessary to repeat this a few times depending on the space. If possible, direct your outward breaths to the corners of the room first and then to the space in general. You may also use the mental/emotional symbol in combination with the power symbol for this protection ritual. This is a handy trick to use in unfriendly environments. You'll be surprised at how quickly the place will warm up to you.

REIKI ON THE ROAD

Cleansing spaces can be especially important while traveling. Hotel rooms and rental cars are used by many, many different people each of which leave their own psychic energy behind. It is very important to cleanse this energy when you arrive in the space. Hotel beds are especially bad culprits. If possible, cleanse the entire room with both Reiki and an incense or sage stick of some kind. Small aromatherapy devises are also very nice to have while traveling and have a much smaller risk of setting off the smoke alarms! Be sure to protect yourself personally while traveling and also to cleanse the cabins of airplanes, trains and buses. These are also areas where a great deal of psychic energy tends to build up and often much of it is quite negative.

PROTECTION OF PROPERTY WITH REIKI

The Power Symbol and Mental/Emotional symbols may also be used to protect property and personal items. Nearly anything can be protected with Reiki including your home, cars, even your tax returns from an audit. While driving, I often visualize the symbols surrounding the car and extending out behind and in front of me far into the distance. I intend that they protect me from not only accident and injury, but also from the ever present radar gun. To protect something, simply trace the symbols out over it with the intent that they protect the item. Nothing more is necessary, and it works very well.

Play and Experiment with the symbols and their energy. Their Potential is endless!

Chapter Fifteen: Empowering Goals with Reiki

iranreiki — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:50:41 GMT

At the second degree level, three different primary subcurrents of energy are available to the Reiki practitioner which can greatly assist with empowerment and manifestation if they are understood within that context.

First, there is the current represented by the power symbol. It might be more appropriate to call this the empowerment symbol because of the special properties of the energy it represents. This symbol may be used to empower any goal or desired manifestation. It is a key to a very powerful form of energy and may be used for nearly anything. This is the energy in the Usui System of Natural Healing which provides the push to make things manifest.

Manifestation, however, will not occur if other levels of your consciousness are blocking it. The major culprit which places limits on what you will allow to manifest in your life is your subconscious mind. It is the place which is believed to house all of the imprints and beliefs which govern what you attract to you (manifest). Many people use the power symbol in attempting to manifest what they desire, but few consider the fact that if their subconscious mind had no beliefs which contradicted that desire, then the thought of the desire alone would have produced the manifestation.

In Reiki, we are very fortunate to have an energy which gives us direct contact with the subconscious mind. The Mental/Emotional symbol provides the access to this energy. Do not forget to add the energy which this symbol represents anytime you create a program to assist you in manifestation. By doing so, you will be sending the healing energy to your subconscious mind for use in dissolving the blocks which you have placed there and which are limiting your ability to manifest what you desire.

It is important not to forget the capabilities of the distant healing symbol when creating a program of manifestation. By incorporating the energy which this symbol represents, you are able to send healing energy to all points in time. This has two major ramifications. First, it gives you the ability to send healing energy back into the past, to critical events in your life as they are actually happening. The effects of this are obvious and very powerful.

Second, it allows you to send energy into the future. Our prior and current thoughts and actions crystallize etheric templates in future time and space. This means simply that your future is largely determined by what you are creating it to be right now. By using the distant healing symbol, it is possible to send energy into the future and change the template as it currently exists, replacing it with something more desirable. It is also possible to send energy generically into the future with the intent that it assist you at critical points in time, when you need it the most. The curious thing about this is that we seem to be involved in a strange loop between the past, present, and future.

When you send energy back into the past, you will most likely notice perceivable changes in the present. This is logical based on our perceptions of linear time. According to current theory, the past should effect the present, and consequently the future. Following the course of this logic, the future should have no tangible effect on the past or present moment. That, however, does not seem to be the case. When energy is sent into the future, very often perceivable changes can be felt in the present. It certainly seems as if they are all connected in ways which were previously felt to be impossible. Thus, when healing either yourself or others, it is extremely beneficial to send energy simultaneously to the person's past, present, and future selves. Likewise, do not forget the importance of working on all levels of yourself when attempting to empower a goal or manifestation.

HOW TO USE REIKI TO EMPOWER GOALS

Most of us have goals we are seeking to manifest. Some relate to abundance, some to dissolution of unwanted habits such as smoking. Reiki can be used not only for these goals, but can even be used for weight control, or to assist in difficulties with a relationship. The procedure for manifesting each is basically the same.

The simplest method involves prayer in conjunction with the energy. Any time that a recurrent pattern comes up, simply visualize the power symbol and ask that the desire be dissolved. Then, clear your mind and visualize the Mental/Emotional symbol. While visualizing it, ask that your subconscious be cleansed of any thought-form or impression which is creating the current pattern or preventing the manifestation of what you desire. Now, clear your mind again and visualize the Distant healing symbol. During your visualization of this symbol, ask that the energy be made available to all points in space and time where it is needed to assist you in manifesting what you desire.

Finally clear your mind again and visualize the power symbol. This time, just hold it in your mind and allow yourself to relax. If you'd like, you can restate your intent at this time, but it is not necessary. As you allow yourself to become relaxed and receptive, often a key thought or memory will arise in your consciousness that will indicate the reason your manifestation has been blocked. Once aware of such an issue, the block becomes much easier to deal with and eliminate. Don't stop there, however, continue to send healing energy to the manifestation as there are many other levels that it is working on.

Another popular method, which has been taught for years, involves a picture of yourself, or piece of paper. On the front or back of the picture (or on the piece of paper) write out what you would like to have manifested in positive language, along with several other affirmations. Then, write out each Reiki symbol with it's name and send energy to the picture or paper for fifteen minutes each day, or more if that's possible. To do this, simply hold it between your hands, or hold your hands over it. You can even do this anytime you feel an urge come up that is contrary to the habit you are trying to heal.

If you are planning on using a picture, take a new one of yourself just for this purpose, and update it every few months or so. This will keep the energy in the picture as accurate as possible and make the healing or manifesting much more powerful. Unless you are working on specific relationship issues, it is best if you are the only one in the picture. If you are working on a relationship issue, be very careful of the picture that you select. The energy of the moment embodied within the photograph will greatly effect the situation.

The use of pictures and writing on pieces of paper is adapted from the radionics community. For years, the West has scoffed at primitive societies that would not allow their picture to be taken because they believed that it stole their soul. Modern etheric science has finally caught up with them. A picture is an excellent vibrational representative. A vibrational representation of a person, place, or thing is known as a witness. It can be used on both organic and inorganic objects. It gives one a direct link and allows access on a subtle energy level to the person or object in the photograph. Further, there seems to be no limit to the amount or kind of access one has when using these methods. The link can be used for positive or negative reasons.

In Reiki, this link provides a very powerful technique which we can use to send energy to anything very easily. Furthermore, when this is combined with the crystal techniques outlined elsewhere in this book, we are able to send the energy continuously for periods up to 48 hours. The technique of writing affirmations and representative symbols has been used and written about in radionic circles for years. Their effect is quite powerful when combined with a quality witness, and empowered by a subtle energy of some kind. Reiki is excellent for this purpose.

Because Reiki is a relatively holographic current, access to broader ranges of the energy is available at the first degree level for self healing. The above technique can be adapted and used quite effectively by a first degree practitioner, though a longer treatment time may be necessary. To empower goals with first degree energy, use the witness method with affirmations, omitting the symbols, and then Reiki the witness as outlined above.

HEALING HABITS WITH FIRST DEGREE ENERGY

SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR HEALING HABITS

If your goal is to heal a habit such as smoking or to regulate your weight more effectively, a number of excellent suggestions can be found in books dealing with hypnosis. For quite some time now, the hypnotherapy community has been working with disorders such as these. They have developed many step by step programs which can be implemented quite effectively into the Reiki system. One of the nicest things about these programs are the affirmations which are proven to be effective. Many even have steps with different affirmations for use at different times. All of these can be incorporated and used with Reiki, and it is much easier than trying to develop your own program.

Chapter Fourteen: Self Healing with Reiki

iranreiki — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:50:12 GMT

Though information about self healing is scattered throughout this text, I thought that at least a few additional words should be dedicated to it. Quite a bit about this has been said in the sections on second degree Reiki, especially in relation to the expanded tools it has to offer. This chapter, however, is meant to address something far less commonly discussed within the Reiki community.

Anytime that you work with Reiki, the energy pours through you and heals you on many levels. It does not matter if you are in meditation, working on yourself, another person, or giving or receiving an attunement. One of the nicest things about Reiki is that it isn't necessary for you to do anything special as you channel the energy. And, deep relaxation is very common when giving treatments, which is excellent for those needing stress relief.

During this time it is quite normal for practitioners to experience all the things which clients report, including recall of past lives and significant emotional imprints from the past. It is important to realize that these things arise because they are being healed. There is no need to worry about the client you are working on during these moments. Concern yourself with the self healing you are experiencing and allow it to fully manifest. This is one of the greatest things about practicing this system. You are healed every bit as much as those who come to you for treatment.

Keep in mind that you cannot heal anyone, you can only allow and assist people in healing themselves. In many ways, you are simply the part of themselves that they need to access in order to heal themselves. The universe is a giant interconnected web. Because of this, you will receive as much healing from the sessions as your clients do. It is simply the flow of energy in the universe.

There is an interesting theory which states that the most effective healer for an individual disease is someone who has beaten that very disease themselves. This theory also holds that it is very unlikely that someone can fully heal someone else that has a similar disease to their own. This theory suggests that people do not have a certain disease state because they have access to the correct energies which keep it at bay. Therefore, someone without the disease can be a stronger channel for the energy a person needs, as they have no (or fewer) blocks to the needed energy in their system. Likewise, someone who has beaten that specific disease state may have an even stronger ability to draw the energy in and be more powerfully attuned to it because they have already powerfully manifested it in their own life. This may be one reason why some of Reiki's most traditional teachers stressed the importance of healing yourself before working on others.

Most healers take time each day to work on themselves, as well. When you do this, again, be very receptive to what arises. Also, pay careful attention to any sensations you feel in your body. By this, I mean both where your hands are and other places in your body where you feel the energy working.

You will learn far more about healing by working on yourself, and carefully observing the flow of energy and how it manifests, than by working on others. When strong emotions arise while working on yourself, you have the opportunity to notice what parts of your body are effected by them. This can be of great benefit in self-healing, because it gives you the opportunity to notice where, and how you store energy. It also allows you to see which emotions you have problems dealing with, where they go after you've suppressed them, and how they effect your body, mind, and spirit.