REIKI: THE ULTIMATE HEALING POWER

WHAT IS REIKI?

Reiki is a healing technique in which a person can channel energy into oneself or the other person by means of touch, which activates the natural healing processes of the other person’s body to restore physical and emotional state of well-being. It is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. It also promotes healing. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word ‘Rei’ which means “Universal Life” and ‘Ki’ which means “Energy”. Everyone has the ability to connect with their own healing energy. It is just that people don’t realize how much power resides within them. It is a much less known yet extremely powerful technique.

MY EXPERIENCE WITH REIKI

I am not a Reiki practitioner. But the marvelous experience I had with Reiki is worth sharing because I have personally experienced the healing process. I had a minor sprain in my hand while playing badminton. It was so painful that I couldn’t even move my hand. Since my exams were coming up I couldn’t afford an injured hand. I knew that it was just a sprain and it would heal on its own time. But I had a lot of math problems to solve and for that I had a lot of writing to do. It was then when I was introduced to the concept of Reiki by my grandmother. She had recently attended a Reiki training camp and said that she could relieve my pain to some extent through Reiki. At first I refused to believe that someone can really heal my sprain by merely closing their eyes and touching my hand that needed healing. But anyway I decided to give her a chance. She held my hand and closed her eyes. At first I felt nothing. But after about 5 minutes I felt a tingling sensation in my injured hand. The sensation kept on increasing. It felt like electricity passing through me, only it felt harmless. I thought that my hand was about to get numb and after a while I thought it did. She opened her eyes after 15-20 minutes and let go of my hand. She asked me to rotate my wrist and check of any decrements in the amount of pain I was experiencing and I did. I was completely dumbfounded! It was magic! The pain was completely gone as though it was never there. I didn’t know what she did when she closed her eyes but the pain vanished. It was then I realized that if this wonderful technique can cure a minor sprain within 15 minutes what wonders it will do if someone incorporates it in their daily life. This is when I started my research on this wonderful healing therapy and decided to spread this knowledge to as many people as I can.

HOW DOES REIKI WORK

Reiki can be performed on self as well as on others. There are five principles of Reiki:

1) Just for today, do not anger.
2) Just for today, do not worry.
3) Honor your parents, teachers and elders.
4) Earn your living honestly.
5) Show gratitude to every living thing.

Although there are many books available on how to practice Reiki, but Reiki cannot be learned through books or traditional educational techniques. It must be passed on through an attunement or initiation process. This means that you have to learn it from a master. The attunement energies are channeled into the student through the Reiki Master. So do not try to practice Reiki without getting attuned from a skilled Reiki practitioner.

BENEFITS OF REIKI

Reiki can be used for the following purposes-

• ·        For stress reduction and relaxation.
• ·        decrease pain
• ·        ease muscle tension
• ·        speed healing
• ·        wish fulfillment

 DEGREES OF REIKI

There are basically three levels or degrees of Reiki.

1. The First Degree: Reiki Level 1

Level 1 is a practitioner's initiation into Reiki and is open to anyone. The focus during Level 1 is on opening the energy channels on a physical level.  This includes the history, the nature of the energy, how it is passed on and how it interacts with the body. Many Reiki Masters emphasize self-Reiki as the goal of the Level 1 designation, encouraging students to focus on practicing Reiki on themselves. People experience energy in their palms after the first attunement like tingling, coolness or heat. The main aspect of the teaching is the Practical side. After a demonstration there is a practice session. Even though the main focus is on self healing, you are enabled to give minor Reiki treatments to others. Following your attunement you will begin to be aware of changes occurring on all levels.

2. The Second Degree: Reiki level 2

A gap of 21 days to 3 months is a must between level 1 and 2. Level 2 is focused on practicing Reiki on others, as well as an expanded opening of the energy channels. The main purpose of Level 2 is to do distant/absentee healing, group healing and also to become a professional Reiki practitioner. Students receive the "Reiki symbols" and Level 2 attunement. The Reiki symbols allow the practitioner to connect more deeply to the universal energy. From Level 1 to Level 2, the amount of energy that you channel increases about 200%.  Your healing ability also increases. This includes the ability to provide distance Reiki, or sending healing energy to individuals wherever they may be. 

3. The Third Degree & Reiki Master: Reiki level 3

The Reiki Master Level is considered the teacher's level — a practitioner who has received the energy and knowledge to attune new Reiki practitioners. You are given the master attunement. With attunement, you receive the full empowerment of the Reiki energy. Your energy frequency is raised, increasing the amount of energy that you channel about 400%, your intuitive powers are heightened, which makes you a more powerful healer. Becoming a Reiki Master also represents a deep commitment to the Reiki practice, and some feel that significant time should pass between achieving the Second Degree status and Master Level.

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BEAUTIFUL LOVE

I felt like a marvelous blessing from above

when you walked into my life, my one true love.

You are my sky, you are my sea,

you are my everything and you mean the world to me.

The way your affection takes me on a daily trip to paradise,

every day, every moment makes me aware that your love comes without a price.

My soul is filled with your love when I think about you with full devotion,

you give me a reason to live each day, as my heart races with a sweet emotion!

In the canopy of your arms I always want to be,

enclosed by your hug and the way it completes me.

The way you hold me tightly, I know I can count on you,

you are at my constant beck and call when I don't know what to do.

You are always by my side through it all,

you are always there to catch me whenever I fall.

You gave me your shoulder to cry on when I felt cringing pain,

you showed me rays of sunshine when all I saw was rain.

I am grateful to you, for you made my dream come true,

you have opened my heart and soul to the wonders they can do.

When you cross my mind, I see my face glow,

can't express my feelings with words so how much I love you, you will never know.

Life without you is a scary dark night and you are my shining star,

don't leave my hand ever and stay with me as you are.

In the darkness of my life, be the shining flame,

promise me we will stay intact and you will always be the same.

It is the way we capture each other's soul and mind

and that is what makes our magnificent love one of a kind. 

So here I am feeling stronger than ever,

knowing that our beautiful love is going to last

ALWAYS AND FOREVER.

WHITE MAGIC

Since childhood, the phenomenon of MAGIC has captured my attention. I used to ask my mom, is magic really true? I used to enjoy magic shows as a kid. It always took me to a world of wild imagination. As I grew up and developed a logical approach of thinking, my magical fantasies started to fade away. My scientific perspective didn't allow me to give away my mind to miracles. I understood the science behind almost all the magic tricks shown to little kids.

       But still there are certain kinds of magic prevalent in this world that do not have a surefire scientific explanation available till date. BLACK MAGIC is one of those kinds. Almost everyone has heard about it- the use of supernatural powers for evil purposes. It has always been a debatable topic. Some people refuse to believe at all, while the believers say that it comes with it's own consequences.

Well, I personally haven’t given it much thought since it is considered to be a harbinger of evil. But I am a strong believer of the much lesser known- ‘WHITE MAGIC’. As it may sound, it is the benevolent counterpart of black magic that is, it is used for good purposes. People might call me crazy for believing in such stuff. But after a lot of research, I can finally say that it is not completely a null and void phenomenon.

Myths about white magic:      

               

To understand what white magic is, we first need to eradicate the myths. The reality is-

•    It is not a paranormal phenomenon involving ghosts and spirits.
•   You do not have to be a witch or a wizard to perform white magic.
•   Merely uttering complicated spells does not bring miracles.
•   Rituals and Ingredients are not necessary for achieving the desired result.

What is white magic?

            White magic is a positive expression of a person’s THOUGHTS and BELIEFS in the form of rituals, use of specific ingredients and spells to achieve what you want. It is the combination of ‘power of the mind’, ‘magic of the imagination’ and ‘creative visualization’.

Purpose of white magic:

White magic can be used for the following purposes:

•       For attracting good health, money and soulmate
•         For removing obstacles from your path towards achieving your goal
•           Wish fulfillment

Who can perform white magic?

You don’t need to have an extrasensory perception or some mystical power to perform magic. The power that rests within your imagination and desire is more than sufficient for your wishes to come true.

White magic spells:

Any magic spell is a fancy version of an affirmation for your wish. Spells basically have a hidden meaning that describes what you really want to achieve. They are an expression of your desire. When a person who believes in magic castes a spell, he/ she basically gives out a message or an affirmation. As a result there is an increase in the intensity of belief. The person is filled with confidence that since the spell has been cast wish fulfillment shall be done.

            So basically the spell which is cast doesn’t matter. Believing that you can achieve what you want is all that counts. It is not necessary to utter complicated words from a spell book. You can ask for what you want in the form of an affirmation in your own words with a belief and feeling as though you have already achieved it.

Rituals and ingredients- are they really necessary?

No,  they are not. Like magic spells they too are meant to increase your belief in what you are doing. It is easier to focus on performing rituals written down step by step than to focus your mind on something without any assistance. Performing rituals are means to believe in your dream in a more intensified way because you are made to believe that if you perform the rituals, your dream will come true.

            Same is the case with ingredients. You touch them. You feel them. The sense of touch increases the bonding of your conscious and subconscious mind and instigates a feeling that your goal shall be achieved.

How to perform white magic:

Till now we have learnt that there is no specific requirement of rituals ingredients or magic spells for performing white magic. It is just our mind that matters.  

1.  If you are comfortable with using ingredients and performing rituals, there  is no harm in that as long as you believe in what you are doing and have a sense of confidence and satisfaction that you have achieved what you want or it is on it’s way.

      2. If you are still willing to follow certain rituals but you are facing difficulty in obtaining ingredients for the magic or you don’t want people to know then you can follow the procedure by imagining the presence of ingredients intensely. Suppose you want to caste a love spell and the ingredients required are- a rose, salt and a candle.

1.)  Imagine that you are holding a rose. Let your fingers slide through the smooth petals. Smell it’s fragrance. Let the thorns sting. Make yourself believe that you are actually holding a beautiful rose by creating the exact picture and fragrance in your mind.

2.)  Feel the course grains of salt rubbing your hand. Feel it as it slips through your fingers and fall on the floor. Imagine the sound of salt falling on the floor.

3.)   Imagine lighting the candle. See it light up in your mind. Feel the heat of the flame.

Now you have all the ingredients required for your ritual. Start performing the procedure as it says keeping in mind that you have achieved your goal.

     3.  If you do not wish to engage in any kind of rituals then you have got some serious focusing to do. This is the easiest of all the methods.

1.)  Concentrate on what you want. Try to focus all your energy on it. Do not think about anything else for that particular moment.

2.)  Create a picture of your goal in your mind with all it’s intricate details. Suppose if you want a house. Imagine the size of your dream house. Smell the fragrance of the flowers in the garden. Visualize the color of the walls.

3.)  Imagine your wish as though you already have it.

These are the three ways any person can perform white magic to fulfill their dreams. There are certain conditions to be followed with each of these steps-

§  No negative thought of any kind should be encountered during the process. Remember, white magic is solely about positivism.

§  Merely visualizing things won’t help you to achieve your goal. Certain actions are to be taken and quality efforts have to be made.

§  You have to be patient if you don’t get results right away. You have to believe that your wish is on it’s way, coming to you.

SIMPLIFICATION OF THE MIND

Since I was a teenager this question has kept bugging me out- Why is everything not easy to achieve? Why is our life filled with complications? Why does this happen that we focus our mind on something, show immense passion towards it and then gradually our enthusiasm fades away as we move forward with it? I have often been in this position in my life and most of the people face a similar situation when it comes to taking a big decision or resolving a dilemma. So to provide an effective solution to this problem I bring upon this post which is both inspirational and informative. I sincerely seek to all readers to read it till the end as it might prove to be a great help for someone in need.

        To every lock there is a key. What is the purpose of a lock? To provide blockage or in other words we can say ‘restriction’. Consider your personality as a lock and our mind as the master key. We create restrictions for ourselves in the form of fear, doubts, over thinking about negative consequences and so on. This is an enormous lock on our actual potential to create a breakthrough. Our thought process is a key to this lock. And as you all know there is only one correct key for every lock and that is positivity in our thought process. All the negativity including negative emotions, fear and doubt are the wrong keys which waste both our time and effort. When we open the lock with a positive attitude we break free of all the shackles and restrictions to achieve anything we want. This has been proven scientifically.

        It is completely wrong to say that we have no control over our life.  In fact we are the masters of our lives. But to take absolute control of our life, we should take control of our mind. There are only two types of thoughts that can occur- positive and negative. Frequencies released through positive thoughts constitute positive energy and those released through negative thoughts constitute negative energy. Quantum physics has already proved that the existence of the universe is merely due to energy. Energy is everywhere both in our actions as well as thoughts. When you fear a particular situation, most of the times you face it because when you constantly think about fear, it becomes your dominant thought which is then converted into reality due to excess of negative energy. A doubt in the mind is the biggest destroyer. We tend to complicate our lives through doubts and worries.  Instead of thinking about what we want we always think about what we are afraid of. So what we think is what we get.

        By now you must have realized that the most important step towards simplification of our lives is ‘creative visualization’. As Rhonda Byrne pointed out in her book ‘the Secret’- “Thoughts become things”. Think about it. Things are made up of energy. Our thoughts are made of energy. Our subconscious mind cannot differentiate between reality and imagination. For example when we dream, we think that we are actually experiencing what we are dreaming about. That is why our heart beats faster during nightmares. We have in-numerous thoughts in our mind at the same time. But the most dominant thought among them seeps through our subconscious mind and becomes reality irrespective of whether it is good or bad.

        So to conclude, I would like to say that we can give any command to the universe about what we want to achieve through our thoughts. The more enthusiasm we fill in that thought, the sooner we obtain the desired result. So I hope through this post I help my readers to move forward towards a better way to lead their lives and also be their own master!

THE DECEPTIVE POWER OF INFATUATION

Romantic relationships almost always start with soothing yet tingling sensation called ‘infatuation’, also known as ‘limerence’ or simply stating- ‘crush’. It is a state of mind which results from a romantic attraction towards someone that typically includes traits like obsessiveness, a strong desire to develop a relationship with the other person and inevitable fantasies related to that person. An explosion of hormones occurs which triggers the thought, “I want this person to be in my life forever.”

           Your heart starts throbbing as soon as you start thinking about that person. You feel butterflies in your stomach when he/she calls you. You give your utmost attention while reading his/her texts. You correct your text till perfection before you press send. The waiting time for that person to text you back feel like eternity. When you see that person you experience a twitch and there it is- a smile to die for! Your heart nearly skips a beat. You completely get carried away by unreasoning passion. You get addicted to the importance given to you. Everything around you seems like a paradise created by your own fantasies. This euphoria totally consumes you. Romantic interest leads to overestimation of similarities. Of course, older and wiser people tell you that it's only hormones, but it’s next to impossible to believe. It feels like so much more. It is extremely hard to spot even a single trace of a negative quality in the other person. Your mind is constantly lost in the charismatic but fugacious beloved of yours.

          Physical attraction happens to be one of the crucial reasons for a person falling for someone. Beauty attracts you, and you feel like being physically close to that special person. It becomes harder to get away from this feeling, as you are gripped by the strong forces of attraction. Although choice varies from person to person. After all beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. The eagerness to find someone who treats you special, and actually getting that attention, can be a serious cause for infatuation. Other major causes include ‘Loneliness’ which pulls you into this short lived passion.

          So to save oneself from a treacherous heartache, one should understand the difference between infatuation and love before taking a major step forward. 'Infatuation' is the state of being completely lost in the emotion of unreasoning desire while 'love' is an intense feeling of deep affection. Love imbibes a sense of commitment, faithfulness and contentment. Infatuation eventually fades away within a few months whereas true love deepens with the passage of time. Infatuation when over, results in harsh consequences or a heartbreak whereas love leaves an imprint of stability in one’s life.

          To conclude, I would like to say that it is completely normal for every person to experience infatuation, but one should remember that it is a deceptive bait and should never be mistaken for genuine love.

         

AN ENCOUNTER WITH LIFE

I was on my way home from work. I had a fight with my fiance, Marshall over the phone. My relationship was falling apart. As I was walking down the road, something came up in my mind. I went to the top of my office building and jumped off. The sun was shining bright up in the sky, but everything seemed dark and gloomy. It was a hot summer afternoon but it felt cold. I felt a twitch in my stomach. This is what I imagine death to be like.  I died. It was a painless death. The doctors tried their best to save me, but all went in vain. My body was so utterly shattered that I was better off dead.

And that's when I met someone.


"What happened?"I asked. "Where am I?"

"You died," he said.


"I remember falling down.. really down.. It was a never ending pit."


"That is true" he said.


I looked around. There was solitary. "What is this place?" I asked. "Is this what happens in the afterlife?"


"Yes," he said.


"Are you god?" I asked.


"Yes, I'm God", he replied.

"My family... my fiance, what about them? Will they be alright?"


"You just died and your main concern is your loved ones. I am impressed", he said.


"Do you honestly believe that your they can be perfectly alright without you? They love you unconditionally. Your fiance will be devastated. To be fair, your relationship was falling apart and you know it was your ego that ruined it. But he managed to love you anyway.

He looked in my eye. "The meaning of life, the reason I made this whole universe, is for you to mature, not to end your life when things don’t go your way. But since you ended your life now it's time for you to move on to your next life."


And he sent me on my way. As it happened started to regret my decision. How could I give up on my relationship like that? I missed him as I was dragged to a place far away. I felt helpless. Tears rolled down my eyes. I longed for Marshall. But I knew I couldn’t return. Feeling utterly guilty I closed my eyes in despair. Suddenly I heard a faint voice. It was Marshall’s. My family was calling me. I knew my relationship was falling apart, but suddenly I felt affection for my fiance gushing through me. Our life used to be mechanical, devoid of love. But all that began to fade away. I started to remember all his good qualities which made me fall in love with him and my ego which tore us apart. I suddenly felt sorry for every mistake I had ever done. The thought of losing my family filled tears in my eyes. But it was all over, till I realized that someone was holding me. The touch felt familiar. It was him.

“Honey, it’s 11’o clock in the morning, wake up. Is everything okay? Why are you crying?” Marshall asked.

“I love you Marshall. I never stopped loving you,” I exclaimed and hugged him tightly. He hugged me back intensely. This was a nostalgic moment, our unbreakable bond just like the old times.

“I love you too, dear. And I am not going away from you. It was just a rough patch in our life and it has passed. I am here for you, always and forever. You just had a bad dream”, he said and smiled at me, a smile to die for.

It took merely a single dream to make me realize how short life is and the importance of loved ones. That was the day I vowed to live my life with utter positivism and fill other’s lives with love and joy.