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Things
are as they are,
They are nothing like they should.
Yet all is perfect.
For such paradox
I am what I am,
But I can choose how to act. |
REIKI AND WORKING ON YOURSELF
The awareness of our inner “dragons”
and “demons” also allows those who accept their growth
the ability to face one of the mightiest challenges of all: working
to bring light into shadow and darkness. In accomplishing this
work, which is not only a fight against our own phantoms but also
a way to reveal those marvels we kept hidden, the light
of Reiki shines on the path, giving us purpose and direction,
helping us see love, truth, freedom.
Reiki works
constantly and incessantly on the heart plane in order to
make us fully aware of the need to accept ourselves, our
global Self. The conflict between the demands of our Ego
and our true Self (which has a powerful ally in Reiki) requires
patience and courage: we change, but we try to oppose that
change.
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Our spirit breathes a new, fresher
air – but it must be careful and not let anyone clasp a
hand on its mouth. Sometimes our mind is confused, doubtful, believing,
discouraged, hopeful; and our poor body can’t help but somatize
After the Reiki harmonization, depending on the energy block and
conflicts each person carries within, some transient phenomena,
commonly called “purging”, may occur, which may last
some hour or resurface time and time again in the following days:
brief dizziness, headache, stomach ache, a little temperature.
Self-treatment and detoxifying
baths in hot water and salt can quicken this passage – due
to Reiki – to a higher energy vibration and a more stable
and authentic balance. Of course, when such things happen, an
attitude of open-mindedness and acceptance of change are recommended
to the Reiki learner, as is the discreet, respectful an clarifying
presence of the Reiki master, should it be needed.
Reiki is an extraordinary
support for working on ourselves, but is not self-working in itself.
The simple laying of hands is but a minor aspect of Reiki, and
it is not enough. Bringing the Spirit of Reiki in our life, in
every breath, is much more... a great opportunity!
Put yourself at stake
Be open to changes
Be aware
Take care of your nutrition
Keep acceptable working rhythms
Take good care of your sleep
Observe how you think
Observe how you act
Practice self-observation (a simple act of recording facts with
no interpretation nor judgement) *
Take your own space and time
Move your body
Meditate
Entrust a qualified and able person (a professional therapist,
for instance) to clear those aspects of your life that you’re
not as capable to face on your own...
all of this means working on yourself.
* Time and time again we may stop
for a moment, listen to ourselves and ask ourselves: "How
do I feel right now? How am I, really?"
Self-observation is a simple recording of facts and has nothing
to do with their mental interpretation, or with passing judgement.
Reiki is a wonderful path
with a heart of its own, but it’s just a starting point,
it’s just a path... which must be nourished, like everything
else, with Love, Intelligence and Energy.
"I can only walk along
paths with a heart of their own, any path with a heart of his
own. Here is where I walk, and nothing matters to me but walking
the path to its end. Here is where I walk, watchful and breathless."
Nagual don Juan Matus
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