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What is Reiki?
Reiki is a Japanese word. Rei means universal wisdom and Ki means Life energy. Reiki is therefore life energy guided by Universal Wisdom.
Reiki is pronounced – Ray-Key
Reiki is a powerful tool for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing and balancing whilst greatly enhancing personal growth.
The Ki energy is the flowing life force contained in all life. It is a whole and complete unlimited energy. All that is needed to receive the Reiki energy is the desire to receive it.
Most cultures and religions have a term which corresponds to Ki, for example:
Chi - Chinese
Light or the Holy Ghost - Christian
Prana - Hindu and Yoga
Mana - The Kahunas of Hawaii
Fluid of Life - Alchemy
Jesod - Jewish Cabalist
Organ Energy - Wilhelm Reich
Wakan - Sioux
All these terms refer to the same energy, and the different systems require different methods of contacting this energy. Reiki is a very specific way of channelling this energy requiring only an attunement to the energy and the intention to use it. It can be learned by anyone, and is one of the easiest and most effective methods of natural healing.
Reiki can be used to treat anything on any level and is an effective method of maintaining and balancing well-being. Reiki is universal and is not connected to any religion or belief system, but embraces and enhances all such beliefs, bringing greater understanding and a clearer direction.
(You do not have to believe in God to practice Reiki, just love. It is a constant connection between you and the Universal Light, whether that is God or you’re higher Self or simply the pulse and rhythm of nature. For the purposes of this book God is referred to as the Divine, for those none believers!).