Hawayo Takata always said, “Reiki brings us health, success, happiness, and long life.” When she talked about these qualities, her voice held a wonderful lightness and wisdom. Part of the “success” she talked about certainly had to do with money.

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Reiki master Marta Getty had been practicing Reiki less than six months when Hawayo Takata arrived in Getty’s hometown of Eugene, Oregon in 1980. Marta remembers the petite 79-year-old as a “remarkable woman, clear and very strong,” and shares several delightful stories from their time together.

It’s tempting to take stories of great teachers and turn them into rules, but doing this stunts your growth rather than nurturing it. Instead, give yourself the time to let these stories settle into your heart.

It’s not that Mrs. Takata never discussed a fee. But she sure didn’t this time.

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