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The Healing Power of Reiki Stems From Allowing and Letting Go!
by Rusty Stewart, Ph.D.
Reiki was originally channeled to Dr. Mikao Usui in the 19th century as he was following directions for 21 days from the Indian sutras, written in Sanskrit scriptures. On the 21st day a beam of light struck him in the forehead and he saw beautiful bubbles of light filled with colorful symbols. As he contemplated each symbol he received an attunement, (access to certain healing energies), for that symbol and the knowledge of its use. It was here that this ancient healing art was reborn.
As a modality, Reiki is a gentle form of "hands on" energy enrichment that anyone can learn to use. As a channeled energy, it does not draw from your own energy, but instead the universal energy is channeled through you. Thus you are a conduit for the universal energy. It took me a while to get this concept when I became certified in all three levels and Mastership of Usui Reiki seven years ago.
For me one of the biggest lessons of both practicing and teaching Reiki has been the aspect of allowing and letting go. Allowing is not trying to do anything with the energy. I turn it on and allow it to do its thing. Sometimes this is hard because my ego wants to control or make it "better", or more "powerful." As if my ego could ever make anything better or more powerful than the universal energy force! Ridiculous! Insane! Let Go! The Reiki masters and the universe are doing the healing in conjunction with my client. I'm just the intermediary. It's my job to get out of the way. When I do that amazing things happen with Reiki.
This allowing also applies to the client. What I mean is that they have to chose or allow themselves to heal. Sometimes on an unconscious level people do not want to heal on the physical plane. As long as their intent is to heal on a conscious level, and they are allowing the Reiki energy in, they are healing. How they are healing may not be apparent to me, or to them. They may be healing emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually. They may be preparing to transition as their lessons are learned in this sojourn. Once again, the ego wants to see something tangible that fits the western definition of healing.
One thing I am certain of. When I connect with loving intent and get out of the way, Reiki has done wonders for people. When people choose to heal anything can happen. I've also been blessed with wonderful students who have had spiritual intuitive experiences that nobody could have expected. And that's just it. Nobody expected it! So experience Reiki for yourself and open your heart to the healing energy of the universe. You too can choose to heal. I thank God that I finally did!
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