WHO'S RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HEALING/NOT HEALING

When I first began practicing Reiki, I felt a tremendous responsibility for curing my client. I had to learn to stay out of the way and let the Reiki flow, as it was needed. I found that clients new to Reiki thought it would be a quick fix, not requiring any action on their part. Those who were serious about improving their lives, were interested in knowing what they could do, between sessions. They took control of their own "stuff" as it was being released by the treatments, and were grateful to the Reiki for its gentle nudges.

John Harvey Gray (Centre of Reiki Healing) now deceased, put it in a wonderful way that I would like to share with you:
"We as Reiki practitioners are not responsible for the healing process. The person (or animal) can get better, or worse, or nothing may change.
We should never claim credit, nor take blame for the results of a Reiki session. Our only job is to deliver the energy.
The only two healers are the Reiki energy and the body receiving the energy."
-John Harvey Gray-

As you continue your Reiki practice, lighten up! Relax, let it flow through you, the channel, being ever grateful for your part in the delivery of this loving energy.

Many blessings of light and love, as you continue your journey.

The Value of Self-treatment and Affirmations

It was like a kick in the stomach when my eldest daughter informed us that she had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. A thousand horrors shot through my mind, my body becoming numb with shock. How can this be? Her children are only six and nine. Her family needs her. This can't be happening. The train of fear was in full gear, running down a greased track. I barely caught the words, "the doctor thinks it's benign", as I gulped back tears and tried to steady my voice. She must feel hope, I told myself, not fear.

And so began the waiting game for surgery. My logical mind hung onto the promise that 90-95 percent of this type of tumor was benign. My emotional self feared the other 5-10 percent. And when day turned into night and it was time to sleep, the train on the greased track resurfaced and I wept and prayed, as fears I didn't want to share, gripped my heart.

I lay in bed and tried to do Reiki, but my mind wouldn't oblige. I began to say the Lord's prayer. I lost count of how many times I repeated it. Gradually, a beautiful calm came over me and I asked for help and guidance. I began Reiki self-treatment and drifted into sleep. Each time I woke up and the terrors encroached, I self-treated again.

My daughter now has an appointment to see a neurologist and from there it will be determined how much longer she has to wait for surgery. I can see the left side of her face puffing with edema and the exhaustion she experiences from anti-seizure drugs and stress. But she is hopeful and so are we. We are able to handle the ups and downs of our emotions, with the blessing of Reiki.

During this time I came across an article, Expressing the Joy of Reiki, by William Lee Rand/Reiki Master and Editor in Chief of Reiki News Magazine. Here is an excerpt from the article; another Reiki blessing that works, when used on a regular basis.

"Say over and over for 10-15 minutes or more..."I ask that the joy of Reiki continuously express through me."
The reason this exercise is so powerful is that it activates the two qualities Dr. Usui stated Reiki to have: The ability to create happiness and the ability to heal."

May Reiki bless your life and relieve your stresses as it has mine.

Doggone Good Reiki

I received a call from a Reiki client, the morning of her scheduled appointment. Her dog, a Bichon Shih Tzu, named Mylee, was having ear problems and the veterinarian had offered to squeeze her in between appointments. Would it be all right, my client wondered if she brought her dog to the Reiki session. I said that would be fine.

The little dog wandered around and under the massage table, as her mistress told me of her own health concerns.  She then lay down and we began the session. Mylee stood on her hind legs, her front paws on the table as she watched what I was doing to her mistress. She appeared quite concerned. Her mistress, being nudged by her dog’s tiny nose, was unable to relax. What was I to do I thought? How could I complete the Reiki session with an apprehensive dog in the treatment room?

There was no reason why the session could not be done in a sitting position, I decided, and I mentioned this to my client.  As she sat up, I scooped up the Shih Tzu and placed her on the table. Her tail wagged with joy as she sat beside her mistress and we continued with the treatment.

Within a short time, the dog lay down, her eyes becoming heavy as the Reiki flowed. She remained peaceful for the entire time. Was it the Reiki that had calmed Mylee? Or was it the nearness of her mistress? I believe it was both. I thought of how Reiki calms, not only humans, but animals too. It is gentle and non-invasive and animals respond intuitively to its healing power. And with Mylee laying so close to her mistress she was bound to reap the benefits!

Now that’s doggone good Reiki!

Many blessings,

Chris

USING A PENDULUM TO CHOOSE COSMETICS

            Winter had come to Canada and it didn’t seem to want to leave. My skin was beginning to suffer from the overworked furnace, in our home and no matter what creams I purchased, nothing helped. In fact, the dry patches were soon accompanied by red ones. Not only did it look bad but it itched mercilessly. I was at my wits end.

            For some time, I had been experimenting with the use of a pendulum, to answer questions about which foods were good for me and which vitamins, herbs, etc. But I had never thought about using one to help me weed out what might be aggravating my skin. I decided to give it a try.

            First, I started with the moisturizers and creams. I held the pendulum over the jars but the answers seemed jumbled. Ah, I thought, with that flash of “knowing” that Spirit gives…I had to put the substance on my skin, to get a better reading. This I tried. The answers became clear and remained the same when I returned and checked a jar a second time. Much to my dismay, the most expensive moisturizers and creams, all made by the same company, were testing as not good for my skin. I asked Spirit if I should give these to someone else to try. I got a definite NO.

            I began to test the makeup/foundations that I had. Again, the more expensive (same brand) was rejected, while the simple, less costly, brands were acceptable.  I was acquiring quite a grouping of expensive cosmetics that were destined for disposal.

            What about body lotions, I thought. I dug through my cabinet, placing everything I used, on the bathroom counter. Lotions containing perfumes or sunscreen, were immediately on the tossing block. Again, for my skin, it was the simple, gentle items that remained.

            I looked at the jars and bottles that were harmful to my skin and thought $$. With a sigh, I tossed them into the garbage.

            That was a number of months ago and the itchy, dry and red patches, on my face and body are completely gone. If you are suffering from skin allergies and you wonder if your lotions, creams or cosmetics are causing them, perhaps with the use of a pendulum, you’ll find out. Your discoveries will likely differ from mine, as we are all different.  Perhaps you’ll “luck out” and be able to keep the expensive ones!
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