Reiki questions

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In a message dated 10/10/2000 7:01:54 AM Central Daylight Time,

kkeene writes:

 

<< ounder Mikao Usui.

But I also noted that some Master Trainers train in what I am thinking (in

my limited knowledge of Reiki) are

methodologies based on philosophies different than those of Mikao Usui.

It is also possible that I misread some of the trainers references but would

appreciate it if someone could possibly

help me understand the different Reiki practices.

Also, in looking for a trainer, what exactly do I look for? How do I gain

a better understanding of the various

methodologies/belief structures for the different Reiki philosophies?

 

Kristin, All Reiki originally came from Master Usui, but many have taken this

work further and developed it in their manner, gooten additional information

and utilized different methods of practice and training. I believe the there

are a few important factors to consider. What do you want from the training?

Information and attunement? Traditional methods? Basic information on

Reiki in first aid? Information on the chakras? Mentoring after the

attunment? Manuals to refer back to or books to buy? How long of class

time? Cost range? Then ask lenght of time trainer has teaching...How many

students? What do they do when you have additional questions? Are they

involve in the local Reiki community? Do the " just do Reiki " or are they

massage therapists also? How many classes have they taken?

 

Try to prioritze your needs and answer some acceptable range of answers

before signing up for a class or giving money. I do teach non traditional

Reiki (though I was trained by a Traditional Master) because I find in this

day and time people want additional information and want shorter classes.

Call local Metaphysical bookstores ask about Reiki Masters and interview

them. Also ask others in the alternative health care practices and see who

they recommend. One or two names may come out in the forefront.

 

Good Luck

 

 

Be love and laugh!!

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Good morning,

 

Last night, while checking the internet for Reiki information (training in

our area), I came a cross a few sites that had full documents (regarding the

teachings of each level) on line.

For the most part, the online books were very similar in content. However,

on several sites, there were references of different Reiki beliefs

foundations. The predominant Reiki methodologies centered around its'

founder Mikao Usui.

But I also noted that some Master Trainers train in what I am thinking (in

my limited knowledge of Reiki) are

methodologies based on philosophies different than those of Mikao Usui.

It is also possible that I misread some of the trainers references but would

appreciate it if someone could possibly

help me understand the different Reiki practices.

Also, in looking for a trainer, what exactly do I look for? How do I gain

a better understanding of the various

methodologies/belief structures for the different Reiki philosophies?

 

 

Thanks so much in advance,

 

Kristin

(who is a bit confused at the moment)

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Trusting what you feel about a person is key. It is like picking a doctor

you will not allow them to touch you if your not comfortable with them.

Reiki practioners will be touching your energy fields and being comfortable

trusting those gut feelings is essential.

gzille

 

> " Kristin Keene " <kkeene

>

>

> Reiki questions

>Tue, 10 Oct 2000 08:08:44 -0400

>

>Good morning,

>

>Last night, while checking the internet for Reiki information (training in

>our area), I came a cross a few sites that had full documents (regarding

>the

>teachings of each level) on line.

>For the most part, the online books were very similar in content. However,

>on several sites, there were references of different Reiki beliefs

>foundations. The predominant Reiki methodologies centered around its'

>founder Mikao Usui.

>But I also noted that some Master Trainers train in what I am thinking (in

>my limited knowledge of Reiki) are

>methodologies based on philosophies different than those of Mikao Usui.

>It is also possible that I misread some of the trainers references but

>would

>appreciate it if someone could possibly

>help me understand the different Reiki practices.

>Also, in looking for a trainer, what exactly do I look for? How do I gain

>a better understanding of the various

>methodologies/belief structures for the different Reiki philosophies?

>

>

>Thanks so much in advance,

>

>Kristin

>(who is a bit confused at the moment)

>

 

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At 09:23 AM 10/10/00 EDT, you wrote:

>In a message dated 10/10/2000 7:01:54 AM Central Daylight Time,

>kkeene writes:

>

><< ounder Mikao Usui.

> But I also noted that some Master Trainers train in what I am thinking (in

> my limited knowledge of Reiki) are

> methodologies based on philosophies different than those of Mikao Usui.

> It is also possible that I misread some of the trainers references but would

> appreciate it if someone could possibly

> help me understand the different Reiki practices.

> Also, in looking for a trainer, what exactly do I look for? How do I gain

> a better understanding of the various

> methodologies/belief structures for the different Reiki philosophies?

 

 

Part of what you may be finding is that every day new information about the

true origins of Reiki are being discovered and mamy of the myths revealed as

what they are just myths.

 

Bright Blessings,

 

Angharad Truthsayer

aka Sandy Roberts

 

We within us carry all the knowledge necessary to create a beautiful

universe filled with love, laughter and joy. Begin today to find this

within you and share it with the world. You will find that it will be the

greatest journey you can ever imagine.

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Kristin:

 

First off, I would like to recommend a Reiki site that has been very useful

to me personally, that belongs to Light & Adonea, a couple who live in

Arizona. They teach several styles of Reiki including both Western

Traditional Usui (what most of us know as Usui Reiki, the Hayashi/Takata

lineage) and Japanese Traditional Usui (Reiho, based on Usui's lineages in

Japan as well as his workbook). They are very clear in the deliniations and

have been gathering the " myths " and " symbols " of different lineages and

styles of Reiki for a long time. They are also very knowledgeable resources.

Their URL is:

http://www.angelfire.com/az/SpiritMatters/index.html

 

In addition to Usui Reiki (whether Western or Japanese) there are also many

" add on " forms of Reiki, most of which are channelled and involve the base

addition of symbols and/or techniques but still use the Reiki energy.

Included in that are numerous types, such as Karuna, Tera Mai, Vajra,

Ascension, Sekhmet... I could go on for awhile, but just know that there are

a lot of them out there. I personally advise that a student take basic Usui

style Reiki before following one of the branch forms so that they can

understand and honor Usui's contribution and vision without the extranea of

personal metaphysics.

 

Next, I'd like you to consider what the poster asked yesterday, for you to

clarify what it is that you are wanting from Reiki, a practitioner, a

teacher, whatever. It may be that what you want is a more traditional

approach, it may be you do not. But your desires will heavily impact what

direction you need to follow in seeking out a practitioner or teacher for

yourself.

 

Take care,

Crow

" Look for Rainbows in the Darkness "

 

 

----Original Message Follows----

" Kristin Keene " <kkeene

 

 

Reiki questions

Tue, 10 Oct 2000 08:08:44 -0400

 

Good morning,

 

Last night, while checking the internet for Reiki information (training in

our area), I came a cross a few sites that had full documents (regarding the

teachings of each level) on line.

For the most part, the online books were very similar in content. However,

on several sites, there were references of different Reiki beliefs

foundations. The predominant Reiki methodologies centered around its'

founder Mikao Usui.

But I also noted that some Master Trainers train in what I am thinking (in

my limited knowledge of Reiki) are

methodologies based on philosophies different than those of Mikao Usui.

It is also possible that I misread some of the trainers references but would

appreciate it if someone could possibly

help me understand the different Reiki practices.

Also, in looking for a trainer, what exactly do I look for? How do I gain

a better understanding of the various

methodologies/belief structures for the different Reiki philosophies?

 

 

Thanks so much in advance,

 

Kristin

(who is a bit confused at the moment)

 

 

 

Rev. R. C. Abreu, BS, RN, CHTP/I, CRMT, CH

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Hi Kristin:

 

It is my belief that many people are born ready to use their natural gifts

for using energy to help themselves and others to heal. I think that

everyone has these gifts, though many are undeveloped or unaware of them.

The family unit and pets are a natural way to explore them, since the

intimacy of those relations tends to " bring out " energy exchange and

empathy.

 

The usefulness of formalized training for a person who is aware of their

active use of energy is to help the person learn to stay grounded, centered,

and to develop healthy personal boundaries and ethics. Depending on the

method of training, there are many different techniques you can use to focus

your natural gifts and draw in even more energy of various vibrations.

 

For that sort of training I would suggest something like Therapeutic Touch

or Healing Touch instruction. It is different from the initiative awakening

of Reiki, which is a particular energy type, and since Reiki training is

focused towards working with Reiki, classes do not normally emphasize

psychic hygiene for the practitioner. I practice/teach all three methods, so

I'm not comparing them without some experience. However, Reiki makes some

things a lot easier, since it doesn't require a lot of the practitioner.

 

It's a good thing, when working with others for healing, to avoid using your

personal energy, which can exhaust and drain you; learning how to be a

" clean bone " as the Natives say, letting energy move through you rather than

out of you, is a healthier practice. Though some healers do use their own

energy, they can fall prey to problems related to recharging personal energy

and releasing the fallout of the disorders they absorb from others.

Sometimes this lowers their immunity to developing dis-ease themselves.

 

An interesting page on psychic and spiritual development is the Crystal

Links page: http://www.crystalinks.com/psych.html

 

Hoping this is helpful,

Crow

" Look for Rainbows in the Darkness "

 

 

----Original Message Follows----

" Kristin Keene " <kkeene

 

 

RE: Reiki questions

Wed, 11 Oct 2000 07:19:57 -0400

 

Thanks Caroline (and everyone else) for your wealth of information.

 

In considering yesterday's question of what I would like to gain from Reiki

:

 

Starting at a young age, I had an ability (for lack of a better word), in

being able to give fantastic massages. I was the family masseuse.

However, what always fascinated me about my ability was not that I could

" mush muscles around " to cause relaxation but ..... I could feel an energy

that I had. Although it was always a beautiful feeling, I never really

understood what it was that I had and...don't even know quite how to explain

what it is that I have.

I would channel this energy from my body, through my hands to the other

persons body and it would be therapeutic for both of us.

Not understanding what it was that I have, I eventually ventured away from

it. Not intentionally mind you but... more because as a teen, " I had better

things to do with my life " (I say this as I roll my eyes).

Now, as I get more comfortable with who I am and what *I* want for my own

self growth, I find that I am, through natural osmosis, going back to the

holistic approach to life and growth.

This is something that is happening " naturally " ....a self awakening if you

will.

 

To start with, I would like to learn more about my personal energies (more

self understanding as well), how to use them on myself and then to be able

to use my ability with others.

 

I feel that I have been given a " gift " whose pull is so strong.

 

 

Thanks for more guidance based on what I have written.

 

Kristin

 

 

 

 

 

Rev. R. C. Abreu, BS, RN, CHTP/I, CRMT, CH

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Subtle Energy Techniques to Support Growth & Healing

~~~~~~http://www.geocities.com/nrgbalance~~~~~~

~~~SomaChi...the Balance you've been looking for...~~~

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks Caroline (and everyone else) for your wealth of information.

 

In considering yesterday's question of what I would like to gain from Reiki

:

 

Starting at a young age, I had an ability (for lack of a better word), in

being able

to give fantastic massages. I was the family masseuse.

However, what always fascinated me about my ability was not that I could

" mush muscles around "

to cause relaxation but ..... I could feel an energy that I had. Although

it was always a beautiful feeling, I never

really understood what it was that I had and...don't even know quite how to

explain what it is that I have.

I would channel this energy from my body, through my hands to the other

persons body and it would be therapeutic

for both of us.

Not understanding what it was that I have, I eventually ventured away from

it. Not intentionally mind you but...

more because as a teen, " I had better things to do with my life " (I say this

as I roll my eyes).

Now, as I get more comfortable with who I am and what *I* want for my own

self growth,

I find that I am, through natural osmosis, going back to the holistic

approach to life and growth.

This is something that is happening " naturally " ....a self awakening if you

will.

 

To start with, I would like to learn more about my personal energies (more

self understanding as well), how to use them on myself and then to be able

to use my ability with others.

 

I feel that I have been given a " gift " whose pull is so strong.

 

 

Thanks for more guidance based on what I have written.

 

Kristin

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At 23:26 11/10/0, Crow wrote:>Hi Kristin:

>

>It is my belief that many people are born ready to use their natural gifts

>for using energy to help themselves and others to heal.snips..

..

It's a good thing, when working with others for healing, to avoid using your

personal energy, which can exhaust and drain you; learning how to be a

" clean bone " as the Natives say, letting energy move through you rather than

out of you, is a healthier practice. Though some healers do use their own

energy, they can fall prey to problems related to recharging personal energy

and releasing the fallout of the disorders they absorb from others.

Sometimes this lowers their immunity to developing dis-ease themselves.

 

 

>Hoping this is helpful,

 

Thank you Crow

 

very helpful

 

I would like to pass this on to another, not yet in your group, who I feel

may giving away her own energy to heal others. I feel you have expressed

concerns I share.

 

If you are in a helping profession it's all to easy to find people who seem

to be able to drag every bit of energy out of you as if they get their own

charge, not through, but from, others.

 

I found some people can leave you feeling depleted after an encounter with

them. They leave you with the feeling that they wanted more than you could

possibly give.

I'll follow the link to see what there is to discover how to deal with this.

 

Thanks

 

 

Love

Liz in Australia on a warm spring/summer day.

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Hi Liz:

 

I've mentioned this book before, but there is a book related to those

" draining " kind of people and the relationships we develop with them called

" Unholy Hungers " that I have found useful in identifying draining

relationships and people in my life, how I perpetuate them and how I can

make positive changes to avoid being drained.

 

We also have to be open to the possibility that there may be people in our

lives that we drain, and develop good spiritual hygiene so that we know how

to " get our own " rather than borrowing someone else's... it is generally not

something deliberate or evil on the part of the person who drains others,

but a matter of ignorance and/or laziness.

 

Once we know that these sorts of things can happen, then the *work* begins

in developing and maintaining personal energy in such a way that it is

sacrosanct, belonging to us alone, while we can still help others obtain

energy by funnelling external energy through us.

 

Of course, the best possible thing is for people to learn how to do self

maintenance, so that they are less dependent on others for energy treatments

except during times of distress or illness.

 

Feel free to pass my post along if it will be helpful.

 

Blessings,

Crow

" Look for Rainbows in the Darkness "

 

 

----Original Message Follows----

schiemer

 

 

RE: Reiki questions

Thu, 12 Oct 2000 15:38:48 +1000

 

At 23:26 11/10/0, Crow wrote:>Hi Kristin:

>

>It is my belief that many people are born ready to use their natural gifts

>for using energy to help themselves and others to heal.snips..

..

It's a good thing, when working with others for healing, to avoid using your

personal energy, which can exhaust and drain you; learning how to be a

" clean bone " as the Natives say, letting energy move through you rather than

out of you, is a healthier practice. Though some healers do use their own

energy, they can fall prey to problems related to recharging personal energy

and releasing the fallout of the disorders they absorb from others.

Sometimes this lowers their immunity to developing dis-ease themselves.

 

 

>Hoping this is helpful,

 

Thank you Crow

 

very helpful

 

I would like to pass this on to another, not yet in your group, who I feel

may giving away her own energy to heal others. I feel you have expressed

concerns I share.

 

If you are in a helping profession it's all to easy to find people who seem

to be able to drag every bit of energy out of you as if they get their own

charge, not through, but from, others.

 

I found some people can leave you feeling depleted after an encounter with

them. They leave you with the feeling that they wanted more than you could

possibly give.

I'll follow the link to see what there is to discover how to deal with

this.

 

Thanks

 

 

Love

Liz in Australia on a warm spring/summer day.

 

 

 

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