reiki is part of the journey
May. 20th, 2009 02:49 pmI don't often talk about Reiki, but it is an essential part of my life, like breathing.
We need healthy touch in our lives, the kind of touch that is filled with love, compassion and healing. Reiki touch does not require us to hold every fiber of our being taut, because it is not our personal energy that flows; it is the universal life force and we are merely conduits for it. By placing our hands, we invite, acknowledge and witness the energy, but we do not create it or direct it. It simply is.
My dear Amber cat has no idea how it works, but she is fond of this special, quiet touch. Our days begin and end with this energy. She purrs deeper and leans into my hands in a way that is different from her response to ordinary stroking. She is totally relaxed and totally filled with trust.
Simba, the cat who lives in Treetops (above my Aerie) is slowly learning the joy of Reiki touch. He's a restless cat by nature, and isn't accustomed to still hands that pulse with energy. He has taught me to take it slowly and be very gentle.
Yes, most of my Reiki practice involves animals. I don't see that changing even as I prepare for my Master/Teacher attunement (hopefully this coming November). Hearing the 'Reiki purr' is one of the most gratifying things in my life.
Have your animal companions experienced Reiki? How was their experience?
We need healthy touch in our lives, the kind of touch that is filled with love, compassion and healing. Reiki touch does not require us to hold every fiber of our being taut, because it is not our personal energy that flows; it is the universal life force and we are merely conduits for it. By placing our hands, we invite, acknowledge and witness the energy, but we do not create it or direct it. It simply is.
My dear Amber cat has no idea how it works, but she is fond of this special, quiet touch. Our days begin and end with this energy. She purrs deeper and leans into my hands in a way that is different from her response to ordinary stroking. She is totally relaxed and totally filled with trust.
Simba, the cat who lives in Treetops (above my Aerie) is slowly learning the joy of Reiki touch. He's a restless cat by nature, and isn't accustomed to still hands that pulse with energy. He has taught me to take it slowly and be very gentle.
Yes, most of my Reiki practice involves animals. I don't see that changing even as I prepare for my Master/Teacher attunement (hopefully this coming November). Hearing the 'Reiki purr' is one of the most gratifying things in my life.
Have your animal companions experienced Reiki? How was their experience?