My early morning inbox brought a special treat from a student I hadn’t been in touch with for several years.
She wrote, “I was in a half asleep, half meditative state and heard your voice saying: keep practicing.”
BIG SMILE HERE! I was thrilled to learn she’s still practicing. Thrilled because practice is what makes the magic happen.
Reiki magic
Now, I’m not saying Reiki practice is magic; it’s not.
But the results — the transformation — can seem magical.
Your response to Reiki practice — self practice or received from someone else — is rapid, gentle, profound, subtle.
So subtle, you might not notice your response if you’re looking outside for fireworks, or if your attention is preoccupied with expectations you don’t know you have, so paying attention internally will help you notice your immediate benefit during and after a Reiki session.
Notice how you feel before Reiki practice, and notice how you feel after your session. It can be as simple, and as powerful, as “I feel a bit better.” Your better might be more relaxed, calmer, quieter, grounded…it’s very subjective and of the moment.
Can I promise a specific result beyond feeling better? No, because your response to Reiki practice arises from the wisdom of your unique system at that particular time.
Your system knows more about healing itself than the most astute, accomplished medical specialist (which is why combining Reiki practice with medical care is so valuable — a conversation for another day).
Your system will respond in the self-healing way that’s both possible and in your best interests at that particular time, so no specific predictions are possible. I can, however, paint some broad strokes.
What happens to you when you practice self Reiki or receive a session?
In response to Reiki practice, your system will start reorganizing itself in the direction of greater balance. By “your system,” I mean not only your body, but your mind, your emotions, your sense of self.
Let’s elaborate on that last one: your sense of self.
If you’re in a situation in which you’re being passive and not participating to your fullest, not bringing yourself and your gifts to the table, your response to Reiki practice will likely be to have a stronger sense of self, greater self confidence, a stronger (yet gentle) assertiveness.
If, on the other hand, you’re being stubborn and positional, holding onto a perspective that doesn’t include others’ needs — that might not even include your own, really, but you’re too stuck to see that — you’ll feel yourself soften, not into passivity, but into collaboration and inclusivity.
You know: Team work makes the dream work.
Right now, don’t you agree we need more of that, more balanced presence, a healthier sense of self and an inclination towards collaboration rather than combat?
What are you waiting for? Stop hanging around waiting for someone or something else to create the magic. Here’s what you can do so easily!
How to make your own magic
It takes practice. The good news is that it’s easy to practice Reiki.
If you want to experience the often magical response to Reiki practice, it’s time to make a choice and take action. Here are 2 FREE ways I can help:
- If you want to experience self practice — whether you’re Reiki-trained or a newbie — join my next FREE online guided self practice session. Register and you’ll receive the replay if you can’t join us live.
- If you want to know how to find a Reiki professional or teacher who’s qualified and a good match for you — you deserve both! — read this short article.
And if you like what you see here, I’d love to share Reiki practice with you, or help you deepen your existing practice and clarify your understanding. Read about my small group, live, interactive online First Degree Reiki classes here.
Has Reiki practice magically transformed your life? Please share in a comment below. I’d love to read your Reiki story, and you never know whom you might encourage.
Have a question about Reiki practice? Please leave it in a comment and I’ll respond so others can benefit, or email me, if you prefer.
