Reiki stems from Japan, and is a method of “hands on” natural energy healing that balances the mind, body and spirit. It is pronounced “ray-key”. It is a simple technique, created in the 20th century but is based on ancient Eastern principals of “ki” or “chi”. The word “Rei-ki” is made up of 2 parts: “Rei” (meaning universal) and “ki” (meaning energy or life force).

There are various levels of knowledge and ability within the practice of Reiki. A qualified Reiki Master is able to practice energy healing, and also initiates students to become practitioners by giving ‘attunements’. The power of an attunement stays with a person for life; it can’t diminish or weaken with time. However, as with all things, practice enhances your abilities.

While Reiki is sacred in spirit and intent, it is definitely not a faith. Nor is it a cult or even a belief system; it is simply a way of life and it can harmoniously co-exist with any other religious or spiritual practice regardless of race, religion, caste and creed. It is also not reliant on faith; it will work whether you believe in it or not.

When I receive Reiki, my practitioner also makes use of other energy healing techniques. The additional techniques I made use of are Applied Energy Flow (AEF) and Emotional Realignment Therapy (ERT). I will write more on these in later posts & articles.

(My original article appears in EzineArticles.)

I was first introduced to Reiki in late 2005, when a friend recommended trying it to help with the depression I was suffering, and various other issues that were causing me a lot of stress. That’s when I met Karen , who is a Reiki Master & Teacher, and an Applied Energy Flow (AEF) and Emotional Realignment Therapy (ERT) Practitioner among other things.

Using the energy healing of Reiki and later on, ERT and AEF, I started feeling so much better about myself and my life; it has been one of the most positive things I’ve done! Another brilliant experience was being asked if I would like to learn to do Reiki myself – Karen did the Level 1 attunement for 3 of us in January 2007, and I’ve been practising it since – mostly on myself, but also on a few friends. One of my goals for 2008 is to practise a LOT more (I have just acquired a new therapy table, so no excuses now!) and do my Level 2 attunement this year. The difference that Reiki has made to me has made me want to help others in the same way.

Now that I’m starting up my work-at-home internet business, the natural thing for me is to use this and my other changing experiences, to help & motivate those of you who feel stuck in a rut, or just need to hear how someone else in a grotty situation managed to change things. I’ve done it; so can you!

As my blog & websites develop, I’ll be setting up membership programs for those of you interested in receiving newsletters on various topics, hearing interviews that I’m planning to arrange with various experts in the areas that I’m involved in or learning about, and I’m also planning a reading group of some sort, as I have a pretty good library of books on all SORTS of topics, and I’d love to explore them with others & gain new insights.

So, for now, goodbye… please write me a comment if you like the sound of these ideas, and if you have specific areas that you think would be of interest to such a community of readers…

Peace and love…
Tracey

PS Karen now practices in Salisbury, UK – so contact her via her website here.