My Journey of Discovery with
Reiki
By Kathy Harrison
Reiki (pronounced ray-kee)
is an ancient spiritual healing art. Reiki is the Unlimited
Universal Life Force Energy which permeates and sustains our
entire world. It is the mysterious source of all creation.
Reiki is a completely natural
healing technique that accelerates the mind, body and spirit
healing process. Reiki healing sessions naturally encourage
holistic health, well being, balance, purpose and spiritual
harmony. This divine source of energy can be transmitted through
a Reiki practitioner utilizing a gentle, non-invasive touch
or by hovering several inches over the body.
The origins of this phenomenal
natural healing modality can be traced back to Tibet where
it was practiced well over 3,000 years ago. It was Dr. Mikao
Usui who re-introduced this ancient healing system in the
mid-twentieth century in Japan. It is now becoming increasingly
widespread all around the world as we search for a holistic
approach which helps us heal our disease naturally with no
negative side effects. Although spiritual in nature, Reiki
does not require one to follow a specific religion or belief
system.
In addition to facilitating
the healing process, most people report from their Reiki experience
that it boosts the immune system, relieves pain, produces
a feeling of profound relaxation, reduces stress and depression,
and balances their energy levels so that they feel more energized.
Reiki is also a journey of self discovery, a search deep within
to access the true hero inside. This hero inside is the true
healer within. It delivers a divine message of empowerment.
It allows us to realize just how powerful each of us are.
In the cosmic dance of life
we are encompassed by a symphony, a symphony in which we are
the orchestrator. We all experience high notes, and for some
of us, many very low notes. The many low ones may include
living with disease, depression, losing loved ones, or dealing
with memories of horror from your past that have been buried
deep in your subconscious for so long. Perhaps it is remembering
a joyous time walking down the beach with a loved one looking
back towards the sunset and seeing two sets of footprints
in the sand. And now, there is only one. It is all so overwhelming,
you feel like you have just stepped into a Van Gogh painting,
swirling around in fear and confusion, because it is all so
surreal. Pain and devastation so overwhelming, indescribable,
it is perhaps, beyond human comprehension.
We are the orchestrator of
our destinies, the conductor, the decision maker as we are
confronted with so much pain and devastation. As we begin
to reach out for help, we are confronted by many choices in
which to help us deal. The process of choosing which healing
modalities to utilize can be just as overwhelming as what
we are dealing with. No one can tell you what to do. It is
your search and discovery as you orchestrate which instruments
of healing work best for you.
Reiki is universal unconditional
love, an intelligent energy that does not make judgments on
what disease you have or why you have it. Reiki is a compassionate
healing process that does not discriminate against anyone,
for we are all the same beautiful spiritual beings. It is
the life force that belongs to everyone. It can not be trademarked
or copyrighted. It is the gift that is everyone’s birthright
and should always remain accessible to all.
As a Reiki practitioner,
I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with
clients to access their true healer within. It is a wonderful
experience for me to create a peaceful environment infused
with therapeutic sounds of healing music and aromatherapy
or a peaceful moment whereby clients can begin the journey
of self discovery and empowerment.
My client John, living with
HIV for more than sixteen years, credits his survival to choosing
his healing options very carefully. His concern is choosing
options whereby there are no negative side effects. With a
bit of skepticism, he was intrigued by the simple, gentle
approach of Reiki. He came to the Reiki session with an open
mind. “Kathy had a calming effect on me from the moment I
arrived on the premises. A gentle voice and touch, smooth
sounds and aromas embraced my apprehension so I could relax
for the session. I was placed in a comfortable position and
the session began.”
“From the very first
touch I knew something wonderful was about to take place.
It was a phenomenon difficult to describe. I felt unaware
of my physical reality and journeyed through a place that
at one time was familiar and yet strange. I saw myself as
if I was watching a film and noticed how through various activities
I was avoiding a very important aspect of my being. I have
trusted my instincts over the past 16 years and feel my good
health is due to my non-victim attitude and my willingness
to accept things I don’t completely understand. I do understand
that this experience with Reiki has prompted me to search
further to see and understand what I have been avoiding. I
look forward to future sessions and this discovery.”
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