Living Without HepC

Steve recently sent me a comment:

HI RON, ONE OF MY CUSTOMERS IS INTO REIKI, HE SAYS HE IS GOOD AT IT, HE OFFERED TO DO IT FOR ME. TO BE HONEST I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A BIT TOUNGE IN CHEEK ABOUT IT. DOES IT REALLY WORK?
ALL THE BEST
STEVE

I decided to write about this in more detail rather than a few quick words as it is an intriguing subject.

I have mentioned having Reiki a few times in my blog but not really dwelled on it. I suppose this is because I haven’t been sure what people would make of this. A few years ago I wouldn’t have been sure what I made of it! Having been brought up with a Western perspective and educated with an assumption that everything can be understood scientifically or factually, Reiki presents a challenge - as I can’t understand or explain it scientifically or factually. But from experience, it has worked for me!

In mid-December I contracted Bell’s Palsy. Just what I needed on top of the treatment! I wrote about it on this blog (see December 20th - The Bells Palsy). On January 4th I wrote:

It was just over 2 weeks ago I was diagnosed and I had expected this Palsy to last 3 to 6 months. It must say something about my natural healing abilities that I have recovered this quickly - even allowing for the possibility that I had only a ‘moderate’ case of it.

Although I referred to it in the blog, what I didn’t emphasise was my experience of Reiki helping to overcome it! It was the Reiki which helped, encouraged and supported my natural healing abilities. Whereas Bell’s Palsy is usually expected to last three to six months, I was 95% free of the ‘palsy’ in just over 2 weeks. (My eyelid still sagged and drooped when I got tired in the evening.) My wife Carol had given me 8 Reiki treatments over that time. And the fast recovery is quite a result!!

Two years ago, Carol undertook attunements and study as a Reiki practitioner (and she is shortly receiving her attunements as Reiki Master). She sees clients for Reiki (including me) and has written an information sheet about it. She writes:

Reiki is a form of spiritual/natural healing where the therapist channels healing energy through the sequential placement of their hands on or above the client’s body.

It is a simple powerful process that allows the energy to flow wherever it is needed. The therapist cannot ‘inflict’ Reiki onto another person. The recipient has to choose to be ‘open’ to the energy. Reiki healing is not based on any religious beliefs; it is a holistic treatment that empowers the individual.

Reiki means ‘Universal Life Force’. ‘Rei’ signify its boundless aspects and ‘Ki’ is the vital life energy that flows through all living beings.

Reiki works on different levels. It promotes physical well-being and has a positive effect on emotional and spiritual equilibrium. After treatment most recipients feel calm, relaxed, refreshed and more at peace with themselves. Reiki can act as a catalyst bringing beneficial changes to lifestyle and ways of viewing the world.

Reiki Treatments are suitable for healthy and sick people of all ages. Unlike most other complementary therapies, there are no contra indications for Reiki treatments.

Reiki treatments can be given in any setting. However a quiet therapy room where there are few distractions is the most suitable. It is important that the recipient feels warm and at ease. This is often helped by wearing loose, comfortable clothes.

So Steve, this tells you about the basics as well as the practical of having a Reiki treatment. I would say the key to a successful reiki session is the phrase - the recipient has to choose to be ‘open’ to the energy. This may involve suspending intellect and judgement and making a leap of faith that Reiki can help awaken our inner healing resources.

I didn’t find that so difficult. After all our bodies do heal all the time - as well as grow, replenish and change. While our bodies may need medical help to clear diseases like Hepatitis C, the body can help and support the combination treatment through its healing abilities.

When it comes to having Reiki from one of your customers, I would think it useful to check out how you feel about this person, as trust and faith become part of the equation. (And check he has Reiki Level 2 status - which is what practitioners are supposed to have before they practice on others.) I would also think it would be useful to think what you want Reiki for. This could be something specific (ie Bell’s Palsy) or something more general (ie feeling down).

Almost as an afterthought, I will add that last September (in anticipation of the combination therapy) I received attunements for Reiki 1 and have started on the path of developing my Reiki practice too.

As I say to one of my sons who is sceptical - if nothing else, I have had an hour in a relaxing environment quietly thinking about myself, my health, my body and changing my perspective on the world. But I believe it is a much more powerful experience that does so much more and one that does leave me with a sense of calmness and well-being generally.

Reiki is one of the complementary therapies which are becoming more mainstream these days and increasingly recognised by the medical profession as a helpful support and supplement to medical treatments.

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