The source.

[mojomojo]

While I'am quite new to the the process of conducting energy, and have had nothing but positive results, there is one question that stays in the back of my mind, and it will not go away, this question if not suitable answered, will cause a niggling doubt, which can only grow and in time I imagine affect the process itself. I can only assume this question has been asked many times before, but has it ever been suitable answered. Would you go through with a marriage, with a niggling doubt in the back of your mind and just focus on the good to come.
I will always question everything, and consider it fools folly not to, how many institutions have had there way over decades, on account of never been questioned.

Universal energy, as its name suggests, in my mind, is available to everyone, I know this from personal experience, you can draw energy from the earth, proof, try it, it works. In meditation you can with intent draw in universal energy through the crown, proof again lies in trying it, you can draw in universal energy with the breath, Qi Qong, Tai Chi.

Why, then do we need to be attuned to use Reiki energy,
If everything in the universe is made of energy, including ourselves, it's akin to saying we need to be attuned to ourselves.
So is Reiki energy different to universal energy?

Attunement, to bring into harmony, to align, why are we out of alignment or harmony, with that which we are made of.

Aura, energy field, if I'am not mistaken, is there for our protection, why does Reiki need symbols draw into our own and clients energy fields, is it creating a doorway for the energy to pass through.

I ask these questions, not to throw doubt on Reiki, but for the reason given above, and I feel they should be answered, as what would you tell a client if they asked the same questions.
I do hope someone can answer the above as I do want to continue to use and progress with the energy, but I need this niggling doubt removed,
Thanks in advance for any replies,

Deus tecum.

[sparklekaz]

Hi Robert,

You ask a very good question, and yes I believe that many have asked similar, or found it created a dilemma for them. First of all I would like to say that I believe it is natural and right to question. I also believe until you feel satisfied, it may create a for want of a better word, a block, albeit a small one. For until you are completely comfortable with something, how can you throw yourself wholeheartedly without reservation into it!


First of all, who said that only people who are attuned to Reiki or any other healing modality that has attunements as part of it's tradition, can channel healing energy? As far as I know, no one has. I myself discovered I had the ability to feel and channel energy many years before attuning to reiki. I used the method of connecting to the earth energy, through visualization. I also found that though I didn't see aura's, I saw energy in colour. I noticed that when moving to different area's of the body, the colour would change. That is when I discovered the chakra's and that it was universally accepted by different healing traditions, that each chakra had colours associated with them. But basically, I saw the colours before knowing what they were.

There are many different ways of channeling healing energy. It is a tradition that is thousands of years old. Every culture, seems to have developed their own way of recording, describing and teaching how it's done. I think it is generally agreed by all as to what the source of this energy is. However, the ways of connecting with it, amplifying it and channeling it, are many. But just because they may be different, doesn't make them any less authentic. For us in the west, it is all relatively new isn't it. Here, healing was considered to be sole and sacred province of the church, in it's healing ministery as the 'laying on of hands'. Now, we are presented with a myriad of choices, primarily from the East. We are literally spoiled for choice.

As individuals we are all different, and what works for one, might not work for others. We go towards what we feel is right for us. This you and Lorraine have illustrated in your discussion about healing, Reiki, energy work in general. And in what way you feel most connected. I was drawn to becoming attuned to reiki, not because I wanted to channel healing energy, because I could already do that. My initial reason was for 'credability'. I had developed as a healer on my own, using my own methods. Which was fine, when it was channeling healing for friends and family. But if I wanted to offer it out to 'anyone'. They may have felt uneasy receiving healing from someone who had no 'qualifications' or 'certification'. Reiki had that; Well known and recognized as a bona fide organization, with guidelines and protection - insurance for it's healers.

So I cannot say I went into Reiki for the best of reasons. I'm being honest here. I was also curious. From what I'd read about it prior to deciding to do the course it was similar to what I was doing on my own. I was a bit worried about connecting via the Reiki Masters. It unsettled me a bit, growing up a good catholic girl, but was open minded and had my own inner belief that if it didn't feel right I'd back off and forget the whole idea, continuing on as I had been doing quite happily. After all I wasn't really in it to make money, but to help people. If it was mean't to be it would be. To my surprise, I absolutely loved it. For me, and I can only speak for myself, it felt like a homecoming. I felt part of a family. It was similar to what I'd been doing. But for me, the use of symbols, the ritual of the hand positions, and the words of power, all helped to focus and amplify what I had been doing. But I believe that is because it felt right for me. It wont be right for everyone. But that's ok. Ultimately, it is about committment and intention.

Whether you use earth energy, universal energy it doesn't matter. You may tap, use eft, Herbalism, reflexology, bach flower remedies, and a myriad of other healing traditions. Its not the how, but the why and the end result that matters. I found that the more I worried, or over analysed, the less effective I was as a channel. I kept getting in the way. I think we all think too much to be honest. But it's taken me many years to reach that conclusion. Just go with what feels right for you.

Love and light
Kaz

[sparklekaz]

I just realized I didn't really answer any of your questions, so here goes.

Why, then do we need to be attuned to use Reiki energy. If everything in the universe is made of energy, including ourselves, it's akin to saying we need to be attuned to ourselves. So is Reiki energy different to universal energy?

Well first of all let's look at what Reiki means. In simple terms, Rei-ki is life force. When seeking a definition from a more spiritual context, 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.

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 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.

So what is the purpose of attunements? The attunement process enables the recipient to permanently open and connect to the Universal Reiki Energies on a mental, physical, emotional and psychic level. It also clears and balances many important energy channels within the body. Each attunement received, opens up to higher levels of healing and understanding Universal Spirituality. As I understand it, though we can all naturally connect with the universal healing energy. Attunements seem to enable the individual to be permenantly open to it, rather then having to 'switch it on'. So to be clear, as I understand it, Reiki is just another way of describing this universal energy. Reiki attunements are to 'enhance' our ability to see, feel, connect to this energy. That is why after receiving attunements, many speak of feeling different. Their senses are heightened. Abilities seem stronger. They develop gifts that they had not had previously etc. The symbols are written into the aura because it is at this level that we are vibrationally altered. I see us as musical instruments, that are properly tuned. Yes, we are vibrational beings, but life experiences, stress, illness, will all have an effect on our vibrational frequency. So for the most part, we are not 'in tune'.

Being out of alignment, can cause illness, because it effects our immune system. We are not just physical. We are mental, emotional and spiritual beings. Any disfunction in these areas will mean we are not in harmony. Vibrationally we may have been born in harmony, but most of us by the time we become mature adults, are not. The symbols are mean't to help correct that imbalance. Bringing you back into alignment. And this is not an easy thing as is seen by the 'healing crisis' spiritual detoxification, that is felt by many after first attunement. Hence the importance of doing the 21 day self healing programme. Many people don't do it. Then wonder why they feel so out of sorts, or emotionally/psychically/spiritually all over the place. Or they will rush the process, and go through all the attunements. I shudder to think at the havoc that is wrought in their auric field, with no proper completion of the process between each one. Dr Usui the founder of the reiki tradition, would have insisted on a ten year gap between first attunement to master level. Now it can be done all at once. Everyone wants to be master, but isn't prepared to do the apprenticeship.

You say you have doubts Robert, but I'm not sure what you are doubting. Is it yourself you doubt I wonder.

Love and light
Kaz

[aceofcups]

Hi Robert ,,

Here is my take on your questions,,, if I can find the right words to explain it... It is really a paradox which you may be struggling with. We are in essence perfect universal energy yes,,, but in working conscious reality we all have to evolve and grow in learning to awaken to our Full Being on multiple levels of consciousness to be truly one with our Universal Source.

Just saying we are universal energy doesn’t make us one with it. Just that we have a dormant possibility to be one with it’s Essence and on many levels of our being.

Duality does exist in forms,,, learning to work with that duality while keeping the essence of Oneness is the evolutionary path to my understanding. If we were truly all one with Oneness, there would be no people, not illness to heal, no etc etc, etc. It does exist in it’s limited forms, seems to be part of Oneness plan of evolution and we need to learn to work with it to the best of our abilities is my take. 

The Universal is an Absolute beyond all names and forms,, and also containing all names and forms.  Once one form is created out the Universal Absolute it takes on it own flavor and qualities.. Reiki is partaking the Universal but it also has it's own processes which has been created around it.

I think energy does take different forms also,,, and because it does have different forms it has different uses etc. to me earth energy ( kundalini force) is different then universal spiritual energy coming in. My take on Reiki energy it is more of the second type of universal healing energy which works thru our etheric healing aura or with our Chi. Not every Reiki treatment is the same or not every Reiki practitioner has same ability to be healing conduit is what I have experienced with Reiki and Therapeutic Touch healing.

About the use of symbols in Reiki... To me Reiki is a system of healing energy with thought forms and some ritual connected to it to allow the ritual to work to it’s fullness. Let’s say you want to make a piece of toast... You would of course need a piece of bread... The bread here in this Reiki metaphor is the ways which have been created — initiations, symbols etc that allows the Reiki healing to reach it's maximum potential. Being involved in a number of healing methods, not all using symbols etc.. each has it own set of ways of allowing universal energy to work through healer to reach the person wanting it ( sometimes effecting there energy fields more then physical body)  , it effects the recipient to the karmic degree it can.


peace
aceofcups

[aceofcups]

Sorry..just posted the above then I saw Kaz posted a second reply... have to read it over to see if I said same thing or my take was from another angle

aceofcups

[sparklekaz]

I don't think you did Ace.. I really enjoyed reading your reply and felt you explained it beautifully.

[mojomojo]

Thank you both for your replies.
I agree with you completely Kaz, when stating if we want to fully immerse ourselves in something, we must fully believe in it.
I thought my small doubt came from my Christian background, questioning where does this energy come from.
But your last line got me thinking, do I doubt myself, I have no doubt what so ever that the energy works, I've seen it.
Is it the doubt, that such an energy could pass through someone like me, your not worthy, the energy must be from a bad place.
Its negative ego creeping in again, getting caught up in thinking,and so it grows.
Thank you for pointing that out Kaz, yes, that seems to have cleared up the doubt, thank you.

From what you both have said, I'm getting the attunments are a means of raising ones vibration to match that of the energy, to allow the flow, which would explain why some suffer when blockages haven't been cleared prior to attunments and the new found abilities some develop.They seem like small boosts up the spiritual ladder so to speak.
It does go some way to explain why there would be concern, in getting all three at once.
Thank you both for your replies, it has cleared things up and removed the small niggling doubt, thank you.

Deus tecum.

[sparklekaz]

Hi Robert,

I can totally relate to your feeling, questioning your worthiness. That is something I too have struggled with. I don't know about you, but for myself, the more aware I have become, the more I immerse myself in spiritual teaching. The less worthy I feel. My faults and weaknesses seem amplifed a thousand fold. But I've learned that focusing on the negative is counter productive, and to be honest a distortion of reality. Because I also know, that I do have some good qualities, I've helped and been of service to others. For most of my life, I've always put the well being and happiness of others first. So to focus on the no so good is silly. A wallowing in poor me mode. lol

And isn't it the ego talking when we say that we do not feel worthy, as if this energy is something 'we' produce. We don't produce it. We offer ourselves as a vehicle, a conduit for this energy to flow through. To set aside the 'I' and just 'be'. In itself, a act of unconditional love. I also know, that as I allow myself to be a part of this process, I cannot help but be helped, healed and guided also, by the source of this energy. You are you Robert, a human being who can empathise with those who are in need of the healing energy. As we channel the healing energy, we too receive healing. It's a win, win situation isn't it. I know it's hard, but try not to keep doubting yourself. Is it so hard to accept it for what it is. As you've said, you know it works, you've seen it working. I know I feel in awe of it too. But how wonderful to be part of something so beautiful and loving, isn't it. I feel blessed every day. I happily surrender myself to this higher power. And if you think about it. If we were not worthy, we would not be used in this way, would we.

Love and light
Kaz

[cyberangel]

Hi Robert, Karen and Charlie,

I have to say I found myself nodding in agreement to much, if not all, of what has been said above

It’s difficult, in such a diversely, accelerating, emerging, awakening world, to understand everything and ALL the reasons why, but I also appreciate the 'need' to question. It’s also challenging to find a place where you ‘feel’, you and your gift/s belong, but, I think Karen truly encapsulated it candidly along with Charlie’s interpretation of the different energies.

I cannot add anything of essence to what has already been knowledgeably and clearly said. I just wanted to sincerely express my gratitude to you all and to say that I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thread.

Blessings to all
Love and Light

[aceofcups]

Feeling not worthy of being a healer or even a healee, OR one feeling I am great healer ... are really three sides of the games that the Ego plays .,,, to not let us just be One and a conduit of spirit and the energy of healing.

Takes work or effort-less effort at times..... doesn't it. To quiet the Ego mind and Just Be and Do.

peace
aceofcups

[mojomojo]

Hi all,
You were so on the money Kaz.
Shortly after your post, I did a healing session on Beatrice, been finding it hard to get in the zone the last few days, but I Knew you were right in what you said.
Doubt removed, everything was back to normal, which shows it does need belief to function fully, or keep the channel open.
Very good session.
It can be so irritating how the ego slips in.
This may sound terrible, but I absolutely love giving treatments, the whole process to me is very spiritual, and when in the zone, all I'am aware of is my breathing, the sensation at my hands, and being in the zone, the person doesn't even register, I know it's terrible.
I appreciate your help guys, this could have gone on for weeks.
Many thanks.

[sparklekaz]

A that's great news Robert. I am sure Beatrice felt the benefit of it. I'm sorry to hear that she's not feeling so good. I hope she starts feeling much better soon. Don't feel too badly, we all go through periods of self doubt. As ace has said, it's all part of the games ego plays. And it's not terrible to enjoy the healing. That's ego again! lol Stop analysing how you feel or what your thinking and just keep getting into that zone.

"The ego is that ugly little troll that lives underneath the bridge between your mind and your heart." Gael Green

Love and light
Kaz

[mojomojo]

Sorry Kaz,
The terrible bit,
was the client not even been part of the picture.

[sparklekaz]

But only once you'd started channeling the healing energy. Prior to that, you wanted to help the client. It's a heady experience Robert. And if you were focused on the client, you might start trying to assert your own will, to try to direct the energy, rather then just allowing it to go where it was needed. Or even worse, start worrying that it might not be working and then that starts those inner dialogues about being worthy or not. Every time you start to question, criticize or second guess yourself, I want Beatrice to slap you lol

[mojomojo]

Forgive me, if I don't pass on your last sentiments.

Deus tecum.

[aceofcups]

A few other wisdoms I learned about doing energy healing came to mind today:

When doing Reiki or other energy healing, it is important for person doing it to realize they are just a conduit of the universal healing energy. The person doing the treatment should try to align with their own Soul consciousness, the best they can, with the Soul consciousness of person they are treating ( again, the best they can).

Our Soul wisdom knows the higher reason why someone is out of balance or suffering and also if it is karmically the right time for one to recover or improve.

I was taught the concept: to do the best one can, keep attachments or the ego out of it — and that the treatment results are not ultimately in our hands.


peace

[mojomojo]

Hi Ace,
Thanks for the above pointers,

Yes, as can be seen from yesterday's posts ego can be problematic, you think you have the building guarded, then he runs around the back and slips in.
I don't like the word healer as such or conduit and replace both with hollow pipe, if the ego wants to run with that, by all means, let him have it.

I have looked on other sites, especially those to do with energy healing, and a lot of people seem to become stuck or even give up been practitioners on what we discussed yesterday, may have been where my seed of doubt stemmed from, ego just gets more cunning as things progress.

Not sure who I connect with, but when in the milky white realm/zone, I do see myself there and there is communication with whoever else is present, have no idea what is been communicated or with whom, but do get the feeling, there is guidance.

On occasion after treatment people complain there pain can be worse, is this the energy at work, and sometimes it has to get worse before it gets better.
For every answer received, many questions pop up.

Many thanks.

[aceofcups]

Hi Robert,

yes I have seen that many times that the person seems to get worse before turning to the healing phrase... i think it may be that a lot of times person was blocking or numbing themselves from the the source of their problems as a protection from the suffering of it.   The healing treatment activates energy in that area, which can feel worse for a bit before it moves towards a balance and wholeness. This all takes place in the light of one's karmic predicaments.

The guidance in the milky white zone ( sounds like may be etheric healing realm) sounds very beneficial.

I think as one practices more and is able to work with one's Soul energy matrix.. we straighten our Soul's healing usefulness,,, so we are part of it to a greater degree but not from our Ego but from our Soul.. if that makes any sense.

peace
aceofcups