Reiki Assists Conflict Resolution

What is your reaction when you hear the word “conflict”? Do you cringe, wanting to avoid conflict at all costs? Do you tolerate conflict, knowing it is a part of living an authentic life? Do you look forward to some conflicts in your life, as an opportunity to defend and convince others your point of view is the “right” one?

When I worked with couples in therapy sessions, those who claimed to never have any conflicts with each other revealed another problem. Most likely, one was silent when any decision needed to be made. It was my contention that when two people grow up, in two different households, they usually bring incongruent beliefs and expectations into a long-term partner relationship or marriage.

The real problem with conflicts is how two or more people deal with them – not that there is a conflict between them, that is to be expected. Our families of origin presented a role model to us. We may approach conflicts with anger, screaming and name-calling. Or we may think the goal is to win at all costs, not listening to opinions of others. Or we may decide not to engage in the process at all, allowing others to make decisions for us. The best case scenario, however, is to see conflict as an opportunity – an opportunity to voice our thoughts about a specific topic and to find a compromise agreeable to all parties.

Using Reiki for conflict resolution

Bringing Reiki into a conflict can provide direction in resolving a conflict. If the difference of opinion is between two people and both are Reiki practitioners, giving Reiki to each other brings calmness to each person. If only one practices Reiki, s/he can give a few minutes of Reiki to the other and then to herself.

When more than two people are involved in a conflict, Reiki can be sent to the situation. This is especially helpful for meetings at workplaces, institutions or communities. A Reiki practitioner who works in a toxic health care environment sends Reiki to leadership meetings. He reports since instituting this practice the leaders are now listening to the concerns of the physicians, nurses, social workers and other staff in the hospital setting.

This practitioner also sends Reiki to the overall hospital setting, asking the Universal Life Force energy to bless all the staff in his/her work with patients and family members. He requests Love and Light for each person in the building.

Another way to define conflict is to view it as a positive energy. When we approach conflicts with open minds and hearts, we change our perspective. Conflict often happens when there is a problem. The focus should be on how we can solve the problem together, rather than “we have to do it my way.”

While reflecting on conflict resolution, my mind has wandered to how people are dealing with the current pandemic. In my country, there is a great deal of controversy about business shutdown and governmental regulations. Many of us are sending Reiki to those stricken with the disease and family members, those who have lost loved one, the health care and first responder workers, and to scientists developing vaccines. Let us also consider sending Reiki to creating a harmonious approach to the taming of this virus. This is using Reiki for conflict resolution on a global scale!

Article by Deborah Lloyd, Reiki Master

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Deborah Lloyd is a Usui and Karuna Reiki® Master and certified holistic therapy practitioner, providing Distant Reiki sessions and training in Asheville, NC. Deborah is the author of two books, 22 Messages from the Archangels; and, Believe and it is True: A Story of Healing and Life Lessons. She is also one of the co-authors of Reiki 101: 101 Answers for Your Reiki Questions. Reach Deborah at deb@deblloydhealing.com and on Facebook at Deb Lloyd Healing.