We have all had that moment of trying to explain Reiki to someone who has no idea what it is. If you are new to healing, then you are probably still wondering what it is yourself. If you are more advanced, you may have an idea of the full extinct of Reiki healing, but how does one summarize it for the unknowing? If you answer with the history of Reiki, you probably find most persons are not interested in a detailed explanation. In fact, some may walk away regretting the inquiry. As a healer, you should have a brief response that sums of the essence of Reiki within a few seconds.
Now, a lot of you are probably thinking that Reiki is so powerful and extensive that it cannot be summarized within seconds. However, the most typical response healers give when asked about Reiki is it is a Japanese technique which channels Universal energy using a “hands-on” or “hands-off method” to remove blockages and relax you or something close to that remark. Though accurate, this response lacks depth and makes assumptions. It implies that the other person has similar belief systems and healing knowledge as you do and it doesn’t really answer the question. It tells a person how the healing procedure occurs, but not the essence of Reiki itself.
Once you have worked with this energy for a while, you understand that Reiki is more than just a way to remove blockages and relax. It is the return of our most pure self. Reiki intermingles with the energetic and physical body to release all obstacles that have prevented us from being who we really are in this world. It is the most divine love and assistance imaginable. If someone asked me how does Reiki work, I would respond in the typical way given above. But if someone asked me to explain Reiki to them, I must go deeper. But before doing so, I offer them a summary to pique their interest and encourage them to ask more.
I am not telling you to stop using the typical response mentioned earlier. Say it if it makes you feel comfortable. If your spirit tells you to respond in that manner, then let no one stop you. I am recommending that you add more. Just as each fingerprint is different, so does Reiki present itself differently to each person in a session. Though the healing outcome is the same, Reiki is specific to each person. For some people, Reiki is a soft cool wind bringing back memories of childhood trauma while soothing the heart. For others, it is a dull or sharp headache that dissipates once a blockage is released. And still, others receive a restful sleep full of healing energy.
What is the proper way to explain Reiki when it forever changes? I have listed a few responses below that I have found effective when communicating to others about Reiki. Each one offers some insight into the higher levels of healing while still allowing a person with zero knowledge the capability of grasping the concept, all of which will lead to follow up questions. Even if the questions are an attempt to gauge your expertise, these responses will lead the conversation down the path you feel most comfortable.
Response 1:
Everything around us is composed of energy, including us. Reiki is that part of us that is still part of the Universe. It is the conscious energy that flows through me to you. This process clears all negative emotions, memories, and physical pain stored in your physical frame. The result of which allows you to heal.
Response 2:
Reiki is a method of healing which occurs in the emotional, spiritual, and physical body. It is a “knowing” Universal energy that realigns your energy to remove anything that will prevent you from becoming your true self. It can also help you learn to heal yourself in combination with western medicine.
Response 3:
Reiki is a conscious energy that can do no harm to anyone. If a negative thought enters a healer’s mind, it will stop. This energy only wants good for you. Therefore, it will help you to release anything that will stop you from being the best you in this world.
Response 4:
As a child, did your parent or parental figure ever place their hand on you while injured, relieving the pain? If so, you did not feel pain anymore because they combined the intention to relieve your pain with love and peace. Reiki is like that parental touch, but from the Universe. It helps your body to release and remove any pain that may hurt you, from spiritual to emotional to physical, giving you love and peace at the same time.
Response 5:
Reiki is God energy that reinserts the goodness that was taken from you in this life. Whether it was removed by trauma, injury, or accident, it gives you back what was lost by clearing away anything that blocks your true spiritual path.
Hopefully, you find these responses useful in your practice and life. As we all know, Reiki is an evolving energy that gets stronger as we elevate in vibration. Let the examples listed above be a good start to deeper conversations about Reiki and how it benefits everyone.
Be bold, be honest, and be unique.
Article by LaTanya L. Hill, JD
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LaTanya L. Hill, JD is the creator of KA® Reiki, a spiritual healing technique that taps into ancestral energies while strengthening a person’s inner spirit; the sole proprietor of IMREIKINOW®, an energy healing company based in Los Angeles, California, and an Approved Provider for the California Board of Registered Nursing. She is also a certified Reiki Master Teacher in Usui Reiki Ryoho, Holy Fire III, and Karuna Reiki® and a Chakra Healing Master. Her Reiki handbook, “Reiki Vibrations with 33 Meditations and Affirmations,” is available online and offers healers and lay persons Reiki advice, meditations, and affirmations that may be used in both daily and work life. LaTanya is also an expert teacher on the Insight Timer App with Reiki meditations and courses published internationally. She has been featured in and written for multiple Reiki and business organizations and has been interviewed about Reiki on various podcasts. For more information go to www.imreikinow.com and follow LaTanya on social media @imreikinow, to see video testimonials of Reiki sessions, certifications, and more.
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