Reiki for Spiritual Support

Reiki for Spiritual Support

For some, Reiki is an energetic healing modality while for others it is a spiritual pathway. When I was first Reiki attuned, I thought of it as another modality to notch into my belt. Over time, Reiki has shown up again and again as a spiritual ally in my work, whether that work is in my office, or the work of being a mother, or even the more mundane work of running errands and cleaning my car.

This week my young son fell ill while we were in San Francisco and there was an interpretative question in the medical office about our insurance policy. I knew that ultimately whether my son would receive medical the care he needed would be based on the whim of the doctor. It doesn't matter that I am psychic, a masterful magician, and pretty smart; as a fiercely protective mother, I felt fear for my son, and my own helplessness in the situation. I knew my son's pain was a natural course. Sometimes there is illness we can't "Reiki away." Sometimes as humans our bodies must go through certain experiences. What was truly the best thing? What could I do other than wait?

At that moment, looking out at the busy street below and listening to the agonizing cries of my son as we waited, I remembered the gift of Reiki.

I used the third symbol to open a Reiki portal above the medical building. Using my hands and my intention, I welcomed Reiki down first through me to clear my fear, praying silently:

May I please connect with universal life force, and in doing so, remember that all things happen in perfect harmony. Let me see the beauty of the outcome no matter what it is, and be assured that all happens in Love.

As I welcomed the Reiki through me, holding this internal prayer, I felt a calmness spread throughout my body. In that moment I remembered that as mama, I really set the tone for my son's sense of well-being and happiness no matter the circumstances. Feeling my own peace and strength, I suddenly had more clarity and was able to focus on the things I could do, rather than worrying about the things I couldn't control.

I next welcomed Reiki down in a large swath of light, envisioning it melding with everything in the building. In my third eye I could see the doctors and administrators talking about us, but I purposely let go of my psychic cognition, choosing instead to hold the neutral energy of Reiki. In not forcing my own agenda, I was able to open myself up to the best outcome.

Seeing the light flow everywhere, including into the fields of other patients in the ward, I prayed silently:

May this facility receive the blessings of Reiki life force energy. May Reiki bless all of those in need of it who give their permission on a soul level to receive Reiki. May Reiki transmute all ego, fear, and  fatigue in this medical building that is not in alignment with the highest good, so that all beings benefit in alignment with their life purposes and contracts.  May the gift of Reiki (universal life force energy) cleanse and balance all within, for the highest good of all.

In that moment I felt the Reiki working, much as I do in the Reiki Shares. In my inner eye, I could see people who chose not to receive, as well as Reiki being absorbed by those who did. More importantly, I felt a shift in the environment around me, a lightness of being. I felt old vibrations of illness in the space also being released.

There are, of course, ethical questions about Reiki-ing a whole medical facility. Who am I to do so? It's like a millionaire choosing to throw a million dollars on a crowd; does it help, or does it create more chaos?  The ethical questions are ones we must always ask ourselves and dialogue about. What is in our highest good? Where do ego, intention, and love intersect?

Meanwhile, things resolved well for my son that day. The staff actually went above and beyond, not only with us, but there was more connection and heart-sharing happening between co-workers than I've ever seen at that particular place. I left with my son feeling blessed, and also feeling a renewed appreciation for how Reiki, as an energy, lends itself to support in all manner of ways.

Here are a few tips I compiled.

SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TIPS:

#1 Use the third symbol to open a portal that welcomes Reiki into a space, not just into the physical body. (3rd Symbol is taught at Reiki II)


#2 Welcome Reiki into your centerline and chakras, and especially into the auric space around the head, in order to clear and open receptors to your spiritual authority.


#3 Combine Reiki with prayer and affirmations in order to shift mindset, moving away from fear-based decisions and moving more deeply into your heart center.




For more, sign up for a Reiki Class with me and begin working actively with the energy! For those of you already attuned, do you have special ways in which you work with Reiki for spiritual support?

blessings,
Dailey

February's Reiki Share Update

February Blessings,

It's a rainy Sunday morning and I'm listening to the water make songs on my roof. I'm writing this in my comfy nighties curled up in bed. This is how the great Edith Wharton used to write, and I think she was brilliant for that among other things. Here is the post I put on facebook about yesterday's Reiki Share:

The Share yesterday was great! There were 18 of us and three tables packed like sardines into the office. They don't fit as well with the new plant and shoe rack, but they DO fit, lol. The flow of Reiki is always so powerful, and yet I notice that when the shares are above 9 or 10 people, the focus (for me as a space-holder) always seems to be more about the practitioner healing lessons than the juicy receipt of Reiki energy.  

The miracles are still there! Two different people told me yesterday they came with pain and then it was gone. I like those stories.  But with that many people in a small space, we are learning more about grounding energy, maintaining boundaries, learning what energy feels like, learning to communicate about energy, learning to pace ourselves and take breaks, learning to do what feels centering for our bodies in the moment, not just plug through it all, and it's a lot of fun. 

I am continually thrilled by the kindness and insight of the participants. It is also inspiring to see people hone their skills over time. Those who have come more than 4 or 5 times and challenge areas that are foggy for them are noticeably more savvy in running energy and maintaining healthy practitioner boundaries. 

This time I spent more time socializing rather than laying on of hands, but it felt good to catch up with people, hear how they've been, answer questions, and help keep the energy vortex of the room grounded through the healing process. 

Edith Wharton

Something I really love about the Reiki Shares are the community announcements at the end. I enjoy listening to people rack their brains for what's happening out in the world. It seems important to remember that our little bubbles of Reiki are not isolated. Our work, by its nature, is connected into the world around us, and we will be doubly blessed if we remember to open our eyes and look around, sharing and receiving energy with our greater communities with the same trust that we do in REIKIShare space.

Some years everything is nicely lined up in regards to HHR. I know where the ship is going, so to speak. This year I am enjoying a return to the Deep Mystery. I'm aware that as I am writing programs and developing ideas, putting out fires, and bringing in supportive resources, that these creative drops of mine are just that-- drops in a vast ocean that is mighty dark in some places.

Carlos Castaneda speaks about understanding which mysteries to tackle. This year I'm feeling the beauty of staying connected to my own creative energy and not trying too hard with my stubborn capricorn brain to understand all of the myseries of the universe. The more I weave a strong web of love, trust, and joy in my immediate sphere, the more those nebulous parts of myself that are still in the dark will reveal themselves.

The energy of this share was a reminder that we all have mysteries we are ready for, and mysteries that may be great but really aren't our work at this time. We will always know when faced with mysteries, internal choices, and external opportunities, which one is the right one for us at this time, as long as we listen to our inner knowing. The best healing practitioners, medicine men and wise women help us to illuminate those choices by clearing our inner sight, not by making those decisions for us. Everytime we do a Reiki Share I am reminded, by the Reiki, of the importance of this inner illumination we can all access and maintain. Know thyself.

May your February be blessed,
Dailey