Reiki Yourself - Do you have what it takes?
Reiki means UNIVERSAL ENERGY in Japanese. And all the Reiki techniques teach you how to connect with this energy and use it to heal and balance your soul and mind, and also pass it to others, so they can be healed and balanced.
It is as simple as it sounds, as long as you have inside you those Five Basic Elements:
The desire for Health and Happiness
Good Intentions
Loving Heart
Hands Willing to Give
A Mind and Spirit Ready to Receive
You can think on Reiki as a one-way street or a single, central channel through which beautiful white light, love and power flow through you, filling up your heart and spreading out into your hands.
At this point you may be curious, but still not believe or understand the power of REIKI. Our goal on this article and on the series that will follow it is to show you how it works, and let you feel and perceive it by yourself.
You may not know anything about Universal Energy, or about Meditation, Balance and Healing, but you MUST have inside you the Five Elements above.
So close your eyes and reflect about each one of these elements:
Am I really looking for Health and Happiness? Do I believe I can somehow achieve it? Am I looking forward to put some personal effort to pursue it?
Do I want to spread only Good vibes? Am I interested on Health and Balance to make a positive difference in the Universe, or I am only looking for power to benefit myself, no matter if others get hurt?
Is my heart free of hate and range? Can I concentrate on filling up my heart with love, overcoming any other feelings? If you are not ready on this one, there are some practices that can help you free your heart*
When I feel happy and replenished, do I like to share my joy with everybody else, or I prefer keeping it to myself? To practice Reiki, you cannot be afraid to give energy. You need to understand that you are channeling the Universal Energy, and energizing yourself while passing it to others. You cannot feel like you are giving away your own energy and will feel deprived after all.
You need to understand that whatever energy you are passing to others, or using to heal yourself, is given to you by the Universe, and your mind and spirit appreciate the generosity. Receiving this energy is not a personal privilege or power, it is available to everybody, and it is your personal decision to receive it.
If you are comfortable with this Five Basic Elements, you are capable of channeling the Universal Energy.
Start by experiencing this Energy! More tips on our next post.
