What is Reiki?
The question is an intellectual one. Our conditioning always
looks for quantifiable evidence. Yet given the nature of Reiki
and the priorities as well as capabilities of today's science
this evidence is scarce. Another type of evidence, however, is
emerging and establishing itself. This is the testimony of the
human experience, echoed down the ages, which is boldly changing
our thinking and being. Fundamental ideas about health and
well-being are being transformed as a direct result of the
reigning mechanistic model of reality. This model, of which
allopathic medicine is one segment, views health as the absence
of disease in body and mind; a static state that limits the
definition of health. Health is a dynamic state involving our
whole being. By missing the forest for the trees, our healthcare
system has exacerbated our psychophysical challenges, which are
formidable in this increasingly complex and toxic world.
Enter Reiki. A healing system that is humanity's heritage, and
has worked in the same way through the ages; the balancing of
our individual life force through contact with universal life
force. Science has been unable or perhaps unwilling to measure
this pervasive energy, but we experience it every moment and
everywhere. Every physiological function, all of nature, and
even the mind is alive because of the subtle life force. Reiki
is a simple treatment that restores homeostasis to the body;
equilibrium to the mind; and fulfillment to the soul. It is
applied with the hands in a certain sequence, without pressure
or manipulation. No special skill or complicated technique is
required. The practitioner is attuned by a qualified teacher and
so becomes a conduit for universal life force. The recipient
draws the needed energy without effort. To be able to enliven
all of creation, universal energy has to be intelligent. Since
it permeates the body, the body also has innate intelligence,
and the cells contain individual life force. When the universal
and the individual resonate during a Reiki session, there is a
reorganization leading to optimal health on all levels.
It has been shown that stress is related to a majority of health
issues. To simplify, let us define physical, mental or spiritual
discord as stress. Stress, i.e., an inharmony or malfunction is
always reflected at all levels, no matter where it originates.
This demonstrates that the parts impact each other and change
the whole in some way. It also means that we are not an
arbitrary collection of separate components. We are an
intentional creation of interwoven coherencies, designed as a
seamless being. A coherency is a natural connection or
dependence, resulting from the relationship of parts with each
other. Our elaborate, seamless system is at all times
meticulously interrelated. Reiki will be drawn to the coherency
that is communicating a need, and allow information to flow
between levels.
A unique feature of Reiki is that it can be easily applied to
oneself, making it a resource of self-care. There are no
side-effects or contraindications associated with Reiki. It is
non-invasive and suitable to every age-group and symptom.
Although it is an anomaly to clinical protocols, Reiki provides
the missing adjunct to allopathic therapies, and psychological
methodologies. It amplifies the homeostatic response of the
body's healing systems. Every touch becomes a healing with
Reiki-attuned hands! Mentally, it reinstates proper functioning,
ranging from the cognitive to the creative. Spiritually, Reiki
accesses the soul's intuition, joy and capacity for love. It is
also the perfect complement to other natural and holistic
therapies. Being expressions of universal energy, our food,
water and environment benefit from Reiki. It is as natural to
life as breathing and as simple to contact and apply. It deepens
meditation. Reiki is a life-enhancer to all, whether you seek
help or are a helper. It points to a truly integrative
healthcare, and a fuller understanding of all aspects of
existence.