I don’t know what you mean by “scientific facts about Reiki,” or what your science background is. I do know that a lay person’s idea of science is usually very different than a doctor’s, and if the initial contact is not made effectively, you will likely not get another chance. And of course I want you to be successful and wish you all the best.

I have been following some of your articles since I am very interested in bringing Reiki into my community hospital. I am currently preparing a report based on scientific facts about Reiki and reported experiences of clients who would love to have a service such as Reiki in their hospital. In September I will be attending our Chamber of Commerce meeting where I plan to approach the CEO of our hospital.

With the help of your articles and advice, I am confident with the report I am putting together. I will most likely consider registering for one of your webinars so that I can make sure this project is a success. I have listened to speeches from our CEO and I believe she will be very open to bringing in Reiki if the community encourages it.

Not only am I trying to reach out to the hospital, but to the youth as well. So far this fall I will have the opportunity to teach Reiki as an alternative class at a private school. This is a great honor that I hope will send a ripple in the water.

Thank you.

It was such an honor to serve so many wonderful women at the JCC Spa Day. The gift of Reiki is such a divine blessing to the lives of so many people, pets and other living beings of light. Likewise, being part of a healing community, in such a lovely setting, was an amazing experience for me. I’m so used to ‘working’… organizing, coordinating, compiling materials, facilitating, gatekeeping, holding the line, being ‘on’ all the time, that for me, Sunday was a day of pure bliss… All I had to do was to show up, not think about anything, simply BE, and offer healing along with other lightworkers of love. I will hold Sunday in my heart for some time to come.

Also, it was my first time providing healing without the benefit of music. Sometimes I use guided meditation, but I never work without music. I realized after you spoke that this is good, and may even be necessary at times. It allows the client to celebrate and ‘sing their song of wellness’. Indeed, a significant part of primary care/self care is to acknowledge and honor our ability to Love ourselves in this way; without any add-ons.

Thank you for a wonderful opportunity to be in, and to share, this extraordinary experience with so many beautiful heart-full people.

And, thank you for being a Gift of Grace to us all!

Namaste!

I have taken part twice now in something called a ‘Healing Evening’, which has been organised by my Reiki Master. Although she isn’t promoting it solely as a Reiki event, that is in effect what it is as the practitioners who offer healing energy to the people who show up are all Reiki practitioners. It is held twice a month in a little side room off a church hall ( Auckland, New Zealand ) – we bring candles, quilts, cushions, crystals, blankets…and top quality dark organic chocolate to share around afterwards! Those who have come to receive energy can either sit or lie comfortably in the middle of the circle that is formed by the Reiki practitioners. Practitioners themselves can have a turn in the centre if they need to. In three sets of time Reiki is activated ( the group meets for two hours ), and in between there is an opportunity for quiet reflection, feedback, drinks of water etc. One time we had someone who is a sound therapist lead some ‘toning’ with us. There is no charge for this evening, but people are asked to give a ‘koha’ – a Maori word for a contribution – towards the cost of hiring the hall. No-one is turned away however if they cannot afford anything.
So far we have had about six to eight people attending each evening, but are hoping that as word spreads we will be able to reach more. Those who have attended have said how amazed they were at the peace and calm which enveloped them – a couple were a bit wary about what would be involved ( particularly as the venue is in a church hall ) and were all set to walk out if it became too religious, or too “Woo woo” i.e. too New Agey!! I think it would be a good idea if my Reiki Master actually had some leaflets explaining what Reiki is on hand, and will suggest that to her.
From a personal standpoint, I have found it very rewarding and fulfilling to take part in this; it is helping me to develop my sensitivity to nuances of energy, and encouraging me to trust my intuition much more. It is also wonderful to see the expressions on the faces of those who have come looking stressed and/or ill – the pinched look has smoothed, there is even a smile here and there. They might not know what has changed, but know that something has.

It’s such a discipline to keep our focus on what we can do–starting, of course, with our daily self-treatment.