You’ve heard the expression “for someone’s highest good” but do ever think about the profound meaning behind this?
If you are a healer of any sort, you probably are already familiar with this term. When a Reiki Practitioner gives a healing session, she/he may use an “invocation” at the beginning of the session to begin the flow of energy.
“I offer myself as a clear and willing channel for the Reiki energy to flow through, and for the highest good of [name of recipient]” is a common way to begin. This is usually said silently to oneself, but sometimes aloud, depending on the situation.
The incredible aspect of the Reiki energy is that it has its own innate wisdom. The energy will flow and focus on the specific area of the recipient that is most in need of healing. The practitioner does not even have to know exactly which area this is — an amazing concept! In fact, sometimes it is better not to know. This way one’s own preconceived notions about exactly what needs healing will not come into play. This makes it easier to “get out of the way” and just let the energy flow and do its own powerful work!
Sometimes even the recipient is not aware of exactly what needs healing. A person may complain of stomach pain, or digestive problems, but the actual underlying cause may be an emotional blockage that resides outside the physical body in the surrounding biofield (sometimes called an aura). The manifestation of the digestive issues may be a result of a person’s inability to “stomach” a situation in their current life, or arise from a past event or trauma.
The “highest good” for a recipient could mean healing on any level — physical, mental, emotional, spiritual — or sometimes all of the above!
Sometimes in an end-of-life situation, when we offer Reiki to someone who is terminally ill, we harbor the secret hope that maybe — just maybe — the energy will bring about a miracle. However, in our hearts, we usually know that this is not likely, and that perhaps it is just this person’s time to pass. We ask that Reiki be for his/her highest good — intending that the energy heal at every level, and certainly at this point it is usually emotional and spiritual healing. This is to help the person have a gentle, peaceful transition into the next realm. Reiki for those at the final stage of life is a beautiful, caring offering, though sometimes emotionally challenging for Practitioners.
On a high note — or a “highest good” note — since Reiki is energy and flows across time and space, I have infused this blog post with much healing energy. As you read it, may you receive this tranquil flow of energy for your own “highest good” — wherever you most need it!
