Reiki – The Mystical Experience

Reiki takes you to the world of mystic journeys which uncover the hidden treasures of the divine knowledge and understanding. There are numerous times while sharing our Reiki experiences we cannot find enough words and something is always left unexpressed…..

Mysticism, the word derived from the Greek word means “hidden” or “concealed”. It is a belief in the existence of Ultimate Reality, The Absolute which is beyond the Human understanding and experienced by awareness but not intellect.

The scholars explained the mystic experiences in depth with different approaches. I found the approach presented by William James, a remarkable philosopher, and psychologist. His theory regarding mystical experiences I can easily align with Reiki experiences, wonders, and miracles.

William James explained mystical experience as Ineffable, Noetic, Transient and Passive. The last two being the collateral among the four features.

I believe we share the same consciousness with Reiki.

1. Ineffability: The experience cannot be fully expressed either by verbal communication or inscription. That is true with Reiki as well. The exact feeling cannot be exactly described while channeling or receiving the Universal Life Force Energy. There is always something which we find indescribable.
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2. Noetic: Provides deep understanding and realization of the ultimate reality or God. When we intent Reiki ON, the loving energy literally Turns ON. When we channel Reiki we are connected to the unseen Universal Life Force Energy.
   

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   After invoking Reiki, the noticeable changes in our energy patterns provide us with deep insights that there is some SOURCE who is governing us and is there for us… Awareness will last for the lifetime.

3. Transient: This state lasts for the short time.When we start channeling Reiki, we move from one position to another depending on the Reiki flow and intuition. I believe; though we say we are channeling Reiki but for that moment we are actually Reiki itself. The energy from the source to us made us a source of transmission to the receiver. For that moment we enter in a state of pause from our regular world to some another divine world. That visit to the divine world does not last forever but the impact on our body, mind, and soul lasts.
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4. Passive: The mystic experience is involuntary. In Reiki, we also believe that it is not you who chooses the path to Reiki. It is Reiki which chooses you whether you be a Reiki healer or you be Reiki receiver.
   It provides knowledge about the realities of our existence in the present world and about the forces much more superior to us.

Reiki is far much beyond the exact understanding of the scientists that is why it is not accepted totally. It can be understood deeply only by those who experience and just surrender to it.

Anyone can develop the understanding of Reiki by experiencing but to explain exactly and express fully is beyond the analytical mind. It is extremely difficult to explain Reiki wisdom exactly the way it is perceived because our intellect can never find the exact enough words for it.

When we surrender to Reiki whether believe it or not; we definitely enter to the world of Mystic experience which is far much over and above scientific approach. Scientists may argue that mystical experience is a hallucination but the person who perceives the experience knows the true essence.

Gautama Buddha said that his teachings can show the path to Enlightenment but you have to experience yourself.

The desire to be ONE with the Absolute can only happen when we totally surrender.

For the Non- believers of the Universal life force energy, I always have one question…

“The difference between Life and After-Life is just ‘The Breath; The Prana; The Universal Life Force’ but Who Controls?”

Reiki is the world of mystical experiences and to gain that experience we have to make a gateway.

Enter into the world of Reiki and let the mystical journey begins for the Greatest GOOD.

I would like to thank William James whose approach towards Mysticism in his book ‘The Varieties of Religious Experience’ (1902) made me understand and explain Reiki in a much better way.

Thanks to all my Gurus for their divine guidance and blessings.

Stay Blessed! Love and Light!

References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Varieties_of_Religious_Experience

Article by Shailja Kapur

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Shailja Kapur is a Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master Teacher and a Certified Meditation Teacher. She conducts both in-person and online Reiki sessions, and her healing services include Distant Healing, Chakra Healing, Crystal Healing, Dowsing, Candle Healing, Magnified Healing, Breathing Exercises, and Guided Meditations. Shailja also provides personalized meditations depending on your personal needs and choices. She always felt a strong connection with Reiki and since the possibilities are endless when practicing this amazing healing modality, Shailja is enthusiastic to experiment with Reiki and share her experiences with the world. She believes self-purification, self-dedication, and selflessness enhance our Reiki experiences.
For any sessions or communication, Shailja can be reached via her e-mail address [email protected]. You can also enjoy Shailja’s content through her YouTube channel: Showeers.