Reiki Therapy - What is it? How does it heal?
The word Reiki is composed
of two Japanese words - Rei and Ki. When translating Japanese
into English we must keep in mind that an exact translation
is difficult. The Japanese language has many levels of meaning.
Therefore the context the word is being used in must be kept
in mind when attempting to communicate its essence. Because
these words are used in a spiritual healing context, a Japanese/English
dictionary does not provide the depth of meaning we seek,
as its definitions are based on common everyday Japanese.
As an example, Rei is often defined as ghost and Ki as vapor
and while these words vaguely point in the direction of meaning
we seek, they fall far short of the understanding that is
needed.
When seeking a definition
from a more spiritual context, we find that Rei can be defined
as the Higher Intelligence that guides the creation and functioning
of the universe. Rei is a subtle wisdom that permeates everything,
both animate and inanimate. This subtle wisdom guides the
evolution of all creation ranging from the unfolding of galaxies
to the development of life. On a human level, it is available
to help us in times of need and to act as a source of guidance
in our lives. Because of its infinite nature, it is all knowing.
Rei is also called God and has many other names depending
on the culture that has named it.
Ki is the non-physical energy
that animates all living things. Ki is flowing in everything
that is alive including plants, animals and humans. When a
person's Ki is high, they will feel strong, confident, and
ready to enjoy life and take on it's challenges. When it is
low, they will feel weak and are more likely to get sick.
We receive Ki from the air we breath, from food, sunshine,
and from sleep. It is also possible to increase our Ki by
using breathing exercises and meditation. When a person dies,
their Ki leaves the physical body. Ki is also the Chi of China,
the prana of India, the Ti or Ki of the Hawaiians, and has
also been called odic force, orgone, bioplasma and life force.
With the above information
in mind, Reiki can be defined as a non-physical healing energy
made up of life force energy that is guided by the Higher
Intelligence, or spiritually guided life force energy. This
is a functional definition as it closely parallels the experience
of those who practice Reiki therapy in that Reiki energy seems
to have an intelligence of its own flowing where it is needed
in the client and creating the healing conditions necessary
for the individuals needs. It cannot be guided by the mind,
therefore it is not limited by the experience or ability of
the practitioner. Nether can it be misused as it always creates
a healing effect. ( It must be kept in mind that Reiki is
not the same as simple life force energy as life force energy
by itself can be influenced by the mind and because of this,
can create benefit as well as cause problems including ill
health.)
The source or cause of health
comes from the Ki that flows through and around the individual
rather than from the functional condition of the physical
organs and tissues. It is Ki that animates the physical organs
and tissues as it flows through them and therefore is responsible
for creating a healthy condition. If the flow of Ki is disrupted,
the physical organs and tissues will be adversely affected.
Therefore, it is a disruption in the flow of Ki that is the
main cause of illness.
An important attribute of
Ki is that it responds to ones thoughts and feelings. Ki will
flow more strongly or be weakened in its action depending
on the quality of ones thoughts and feelings. It is our negative
thoughts and feelings that are the main cause of restriction
in the flow of Ki. All negative or dis-harmonious thoughts
or feelings will cause a disruption in the flow of Ki. Even
Western medicine recognizes the role played by the mind in
creating illness and some Western doctors state that as much
as 98% of illness is caused directly or indirectly by the
mind.
It must be understood that
the mind exists not only in the brain, but also through-out
the body. The nervous system extends to every organ and tissue
in the body and so the mind exists here also. It is also known
that the mind even extends outside the body in a subtle energy
field 2 to 3 feet thick called the aura. Because of this,
it is more appropriate to call our mind a mind/body as the
mind and body are so closely linked.
Therefore, our negative thoughts
are not just in the brain, but also collect in various locations
through-out the body and in the aura. The places where negative
thoughts and feelings collect is where Ki is restricted in
its flow. The physical organs that exist at these locations
are restricted in their functioning. If the negative thoughts
and feelings are not eliminated quickly, illness results.
The negative thoughts and
feelings that are lodged in the unconscious mind/body are
the greatest problem as we are not aware of them and therefore,
are we are greatly hampered in changing or eliminating them.
The great value of Reiki therapy
is that because it is guided by the Higher Intelligence, it
knows exactly where to go and how to respond to restrictions
in the flow of Ki. It can work directly in the unconscious
parts of the mind/body which contain negative Ki-inhibiting
thoughts and feelings and eliminate them. As Reiki flows through
a sick or unhealthy area, it breaks up and washes away any
negative thoughts or feelings lodged in the unconscious mind/body
thus allowing a normal healthy flow of Ki to resume. As this
happens, the unhealthy physical organs and tissues become
properly nourished with Ki and begin functioning in a balanced
healthy way thus replacing illness with health.
This non-invasive, completely
benign healing technique is becoming more and more popular.
As western medicine continues to explore alternative methods
of healing, Reiki therapy is destined to play an important
role as an accepted and valued healing practice.
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