Reiki, pronounced "Ray-Key" is a
combination of two Japanese characters. REI meaning "universal"
and KI meaning "vital life force energy" (also known as Chi or
Prana in other doctrines.) Together in Reiki, they create the concept of
Universal Life force energy or "Universal Life".
Reiki is not a religion. It beholds no
doctrines, creeds or contradictions to the Universal Laws of Consciousness and
Love. No matter where the person may be at a certain point in their life, Reiki
will harmonize and embrace their philosophical centerpoint, adding to it the
Divine Presence.
Once an individual is attuned by means of
initiation, they are permanently linked to the Reiki energy. There is no need of
any form of conscious alteration of the mind, either by meditation, prayer or
imaging. Simply placing one's hands on oneself, or another, allows the energy to
enter the individual. The Reiki energy first fills the body, then hands of the
practitioner, and then moves into the body of the person receiving the healing.
Reiki energy is "Universal Life" or
"God Energy" and is an extremely healing energy. It is one of the few
healing modalities that can be used to heal one's self. Reiki, in no way,
conflicts with any other health care treatments. Quite the contrary, as it in
fact enhances any other healing modality, including traditional western medical
treatment. Reiki loosens blocked energy, thus speeding the healing process. It
is a great source of restorative energy, and can be used while one is ill, under
medical treatment, or in recovery.
Reiki Healing is a pure energy form. When it is
combined with the sincere desire of the healee, who is willing to effect a
cleansing within their emotional and spiritual consciousness (as in the words of
Jesus "Go, and sin no more" - that is, changing their patterns of ill
health or thinking), a total healing can occur.
It must be remembered that the energy of the
God-force is neutral, and obedient, always waiting the positive, productive
empowering intent of the healee. All healing, by it's nature is Self-healing.
While the Reiki practitioner plays a vital role in a healing transformation, it
is ultimately the responsibility of the healee to manifest harmony, balance and
complete health in their own lives.