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How amazing does it feel when you are doing what you believe you are meant to do here on Planet Earth — when you are aligned with the intentions of your soul, in a plan or agreement made perhaps even before you were born?
Theoretically, one would be most enlightened, most serene and at balance with the world if one is truly living their life purpose. But as complex human beings in possession of egos and personalities, there are many facets to what makes up a life that is “aligned.”
What does alignment mean to you personally? Are you in the flow of what you are meant to do here? And how do you know if you are?
On the day we are born, does our soul, suddenly clad in a newly-emerged physical body say: “Okay, I’m here — now what? What is the one thing I am supposed to do here? What is my purpose?” And then be handed a very specific blueprint of what we are meant to do!
If only it would just come to us like that, clearly and easily right from the beginning. But of course, such is not the case — at least for most of us.
Personally, I believe there are four different aspects that make up our “alignment.”
1) What you do — your work here. This can refer to your job/career/service that you provide. Though this is usually in exchange for income, sometimes it is voluntary. Not all important work is paid. Are you doing something that you are passionate about, something that feels right to you, something you are proud of doing or something that might serve or help others in some way? If you answered “yes” to most of these, then you are inmost likely in alignment about what you are doing here on planet Earth.
2) Where you do it — geographically. Do you feel comfortable, joyful about your location? Or are you longing to be elsewhere? If you are in the busy city, do you yearn for open space, greenery, land? Or vice versa? Are you dreaming of living in another country and establishing a life there? If you answer these questions honestly, and if you are truly at ease with this aspect of your life, then congratulations.
3) Who you are — are you content with the fundamental concept of the inner you — your core personality? Are you kind, compassionate, readily and easily connecting with others? Are you able to love? When you look in the mirror, are you able to smile at yourself and be comfortable with yourself? All these traits comprise someone who is on track with their soul’s purpose.
4) How you feel — this arises out of “who you are.” Are you joyful, upbeat, motivated, well-rounded, balanced, peaceful? Do you greet each new day with enthusiasm? Or are you mostly bogged down with negative thoughts? Only YOU know where you really rank on the “emotional scale” of life, and that can be a very accurate barometer of your alignment with the higher consciousness part of you.
Sometimes we believe that unless we are totally in alignment with our soul purpose (all four facets fulfilled), then we will not achieve happiness, enlightenment, success, etc. However, as physical beings, we are constantly evolving and growing spiritually, emotionally, intellectually. For example, in terms of job/career, I don’t believe that we are meant to only have one specific path. Oh, for some people, yes (such as my brother who knew by age three that he wanted to be a pilot and became one, and still likes what he is doing) but for most people, finding their passion is a process.
The bottom line is do not feel guilty if all four facets are not completely fulfilled — just continue merrily on your way. But be open to the ever-present growth and transformation opportunities that present themselves. Focus on making choices that FEEL right for you. Sometimes we spend years in a voyage of self-discovery. But if, at the core, you are content and serene, then simply enjoy the journey!
Affirmations:
- I trust my inner guidance to help me make life choices that are right for me.
- I am open to shift and transformation in order to align with my life path.
- I let my life unfold to reflect my positive, good-feeling vibrations and choices.
Kindness and compassion toward others are always admirable traits and the foundation of that age-old Golden Rule of treating others as you would like to be treated. I suspect most people would be quick to say: “sure, I’m tolerant and open-minded about others.” Who would knowingly want to be perceived otherwise?
Of course, tolerance toward all peoples of every race, religion, nationality, etc. is a given — hopefully we all embrace the importance of this. But what about that gray area — tolerance of the life path, personal choices, and the level of enlightenment of others? This hit home with me recently when a new Social Media “friend” posted some strong viewpoints on my Facebook wall, thoughts that were outspoken in a confrontational way. She added: “This is how I feel — go ahead and ‘de-friend’ me if you wish!” Now, for those unfamiliar with Facebook, this ability to de-friend removes people from your entire Facebook “life” so they cannot contact or communicate with you in any way. Their ability to post on your wall is completely derailed.
I was appalled when I first saw this person’s post, and I deleted it. I was not judging her viewpoints and opinions, just at the way she put herself across on my personal cyberspace of Facebook — it felt like an intrusion.
Having never had the need to de-friend anyone (the very term sounds intolerant and hostile) I chose to send this person a private message and made every effort to be tactful. However, in response to my very low-key message, she again posted something brutally outspoken and uncalled-for right on my wall, instead of simply doing the respectful thing — sending a private reply to my message. Again, I removed the posting, but this time did not respond or acknowledge it in any way. Yet I did not de-friend her either.
Now, there are no real written rules on Social Media about what is proper, and perhaps therefore justifying the existence of this potent de-friending ability. To me posting something that expresses one’s clear viewpoints in a very bold and disrespectful way on somebody else’s profile seems like the equivalent of someone randomly ringing my doorbell and trying to convert me to their religion, or trying to sell me something I absolutely am not interested in.
We’ve all heard about those cases of real cyber-bullying which resulted in several suicides of the young people who were the targets of this hostility. This is so sad and so extreme. Fortunately, this has gained huge media coverage and one can only hope that this malicious practice will stop.
But even in our more mature and hopefully more enlightened circles, why do some people try to push their views onto others, in a very brash manner? It is so essential to respect others’ points of view and their own personal choices. We can gently encourage, we can do our best to be understanding — but we cannot push in an overbearing way. Instead, strive to be tactful — and tact is a skill that sometimes takes years and years to learn. We all need to give some advance thought to what we’re putting out there for the public (or at least our circle of connections) to see. How do you want to be seen and perceived? How does one’s postings and tweets reflect your core character? Think about this BEFORE you write something up there for the world to view.
Social Media (as well as regular blogging) gives us the amazing ability to connect with so many other like-minded individuals — and I appreciate the technological expansiveness of this. It has opened up a new world of kind and compassionate connections for me personally. Yet in general, there have to be some parameters for proper usage or etiquette, or simply for respecting others, even if it is an unwritten code. So let’s all move forward toward that goal and if you agree, feel free to post a comment on my Facebook wall or my blog. And if you don’t agree, you can post a comment anyway, but just be polite and tactful!
Affirmations for tolerance:
- I respect others opinions and choices as I ask that they respect mine.
- It is easy for me to encourage others in a positive and upbeat way.
- I practice tolerance, understanding and compassion in all areas of my life.
“The art of life is a constant readjustment to our surroundings.” Okakura Kakuzo
Flexibility, “rolling with the punches”, and “go with the flow” are all terms we have heard often enough. But what meaning do they truly have for each of us? Are you a person who can easily meet challenges within your own environment? Are you flexible in your outlook and attitude, willing to bend so as not to break? Of all the qualities that help us effectively navigate the twists and turns of life, adaptability might well be the most important one.
We all face challenges on a constant basis, sometimes small ones and sometimes ones that threaten to topple us! The way we look at and react to these situations will influence how successful we will be in terms of dealing with and overcoming them. And keeping our own sanity along the way.
In today’s society, where changes can be quick and all-encompassing, being flexible and resilient help us remain strong, confident and balanced. For example, years ago in the corporate graphic design world where I worked, creatives were suddenly plunged from doing everything by hand (drawing, paste-up, typography, etc) to having to translate everything onto the computer. This was not a slow and gentle change. It was abrupt and demanding. Those that resisted, believing this change would not really take place, or that it was something they could not possibly acclimate to, found themselves suddenly dinosaurs — and unemployed ones at that!
Technological changes are happening around us today at warp speed. This is especially true regarding the internet. Who could predict that Social Media would take such a sudden and huge leap to become a major force in business as well as social circles? So we need to adapt and learn in the business sense too.
The ebb and flow of change happens within personal relationships as well. Being flexible and open-minded with others improves the quality of our relationships.
Life entwines us with all types of people — with whom we need to interact for a variety of reasons. Adaptability helps us get along with varied personalities and in turn, that helps our lives flow smoothly and peacefully. You may have observed that those “rigid” personalities around you have more discord and unhappiness in their lives. Successful, joyful people are adaptable ones!
So embrace the resilience that lies within you (for it does) and develop a consistent mindset of adaptability. Know that you CAN “go with the flow.” Managing to hang on to your sense of humor along the way makes the rough waters of change and challenge even easier to navigate.
Affirmations for Adaptability:
- I meet life’s trying times with perseverance and flexibility.
- I view obstacles as temporary challenges to overcome and learn from.
- I am confident in my resilience, and recover quickly from setbacks.
For my earlier Reiki experiences, chanting was an alien custom, not something I thought was truly part of the system of Reiki. Of course, chanting is used in many other modalities and certainly in some religious ceremonies and services. However, as I moved along on my Reiki journey, I began to be exposed to the varied and powerful uses of adding one’s voice to the healing mix.
One of the most fascinating experiences I had was when I attended a workshop with Frans Stiene, Reiki teacher extraordinaire, from the International House of Reiki in Australia. It was during one of his visits to New York that we did several chanting exercises. I remember just chanting the “sound of the Universe” syllable over and over with about 30 voices harmonizing. The healing vibration reverberated throughout the room and was so powerful that I was profoundly mesmerized by the experience, and awakened to the glorious possibility of the power of toning.
Another interesting experience was at a Healing Circle where a group of about 8 or 9 people were giving a Reiki treatment to a woman with cancer. The leader of the Reiki Circle (one of my own Masters) asked us to use a specific chant (which she taught us then and there) to call upon the Medicine Buddha to help heal this woman. So as we offered traditional Reiki, we all intoned this chant and flooded the room with a beautiful, powerful request for healing. The Reiki recipient shared that the healing session had been absolutely amazing — relaxing and energizing all at once.
I’ve even been part of a class where we chanted over the phone. It was with my Animal Reiki Mentor, Kathleen Prasad, and I was participating in a Shelter Animal Reiki Association teleclass. We practiced chanting the Usui Level II symbol “jumons” (which are tones that are different from the actual mantras of the symbols.) Even over the phone, the chanting was powerful and resonated joyfully with all of us on the call.
Now, as I have learned Karuna Reiki®, we are encouraged to chant and tone the symbols as doing so creates powerful shifts in the “vibrational frequency” of the healing energy.
Reiki chants are said to be most effective when they are done at a lower voice level as well as done slowly. This way, the chanting assists with calming and relaxing the recipient. During chanting, one usually gives long, meaningful emphasis on the vowel portions of the sounds. Chanting is also believed to help balance the body, mind and soul through aligning and balancing the chakras. Not only does the recipient receive increased healing benefits, but you as a Reiki practitioner may also feel a greater stream of energy within your own energy field.
As as practitioner, be open to chanting when you feel it is appropriate or helpful. If you have the opportunity at a workshop or Healing Circle, let your Reiki-empowered voice flow, and you will see firsthand how amazing and beneficial this can be!
So you’re saying positive affirmations, focusing on happy head talk, reading self-improvement books – what are you forgetting? Are you eating healthy, or did that one lifestyle segment fall between the cracks?
Our bodies were meant to be lean, smoothly-running biological machines. So what happened to us? Just take one look around and you’ll see that society has promoted more and more food items that are not really “food.” There is a huge proliferation of both fast food and junk food — time savers yes, but health-savers — no!
Bottom line it’s very simple: to get healthier, eat healthier! After much research and shifting my own diet, I have come to the conclusion that physically we are meant to consume relatively pure and natural foods. Though not a vegetarian (maybe one day, sigh…) I consider myself an Organic Flexitarian which means I do consume “animal protein” at times, though usually fish or chicken — and mostly organic.
Do I eat entirely organic — absolutely not, but my diet has radically changed over the last two years in a healthier direction. The acid reflux with which I was diagnosed about six or seven years ago is gone! My irritable bowel syndrome is significantly improved.
I love affirmations, write about them all the time, and I often include those about healthy living/eating. However, as much as you state affirmations about good health, you need to follow through and take action about what you consume. I recently read an article on Dr. Mercola’s website listing “The Foods You Shouldn’t Touch With a Ten Foot Pole.”
The very first one was SODA. The average American drinks a huge amount of soda each week, about a gallon! To reduce or completely eliminate this beverage will be a real beneficial shift for your health. Dr. Mercola writes: “When people ask me what is safer to drink: diet or regular soda, I ask them what they would rather be hit in the head with — a baseball bat or a sledgehammer? It’s a tough call, but I think a case can be made for regular soda being the lesser of two evils…”
I have been off soda completely for about a year and a half, but I took one sip the other night. The shock to my system was unbelievable, because my taste buds have so transformed into enjoying the goodness of healthier foods. All I could taste — and this was from just one sip — was the flavor of chemicals (almost caustic) combined with intense sugar that was actually overwhelming. Ugh! And I used to drink soda regularly years back. My body has definitely come to recognize it as a sort of “toxin” as witnessed by my taste buds!
What should you drink — H2O of course because pure clean WATER is the best liquid for your body. Herbal teas (decaffeinated) are okay too.
The second offensive food group on the list is doughnuts and pastries (these are a personal challenge, and I do have them occasionally) They contain so much sugar, plus trans fat — very bad for the biological machines that we are.
The third item is French fries (no surprise there) filled with “genetically modified” oils that are highly refined — usually corn, canola and soybean. When these oils are brought to a high temperature, they turn into a mixture that is seriously bad for your health.
Fourth are breakfast cereals, of which there are a huge variety. However, even many of the so-called “healthy” breakfast cereals are anything but. Nearly all cereals are chock full of sugar in the form of high fructose corn syrup filled with genetically modified grains. So do read the labels carefully.
And finally, fifth are highly processed foods and snacks — which include a vast array of food items sold in the average supermarket. Processed foods are believed to contribute to allergies. They also contain preservatives, food coloring, artificial flavors as well as a host of other additives. These foods, particularly the totally offensive “junk” foods, are extremely unhealthy for the good bacteria that live in your digestive tract and keep your system running effectively. Consuming processed foods often will negatively impact your health in general, your weight and can also create or worsen allergies.
Affirmations for healthier eating:
- I pay close attention to the foods I eat to ensure that they are healthy for me.
- I am kind to my physical self and embrace a vibrant, beneficial lifestyle.
- I choose pure, natural foods while eliminating processed foods from my daily diet.
What beliefs are holding you down? Do you feel you are not smart enough, tall enough, thin enough, agile enough, motivated enough — or all of the above? Some people (perhaps most) never feel they are worthy of success, abundance, prosperity, harmonious relationships, love, etc. At times we feel like we will never get anywhere in life.
Sometimes we are sharply aware of our beliefs, but feel powerless to address them. But many of the times these beliefs are hidden, smoldering beneath the surface of our emotions. We may not even recognize that they are affecting and shaping our lives — in a consistently negative way.
Your belief system actually governs your thoughts and actions, and if, in your heart, you really feel “I am not worthy of money/abundance/love” then that will be a self-fulfilling prophecy and you will not have whatever you feel you are not worthy of having.
If you find that there is one segment of your life that is extremely challenging or frustrating — such as you are having ongoing relationship issues — that may indicate that your current belief system is getting in the way and not working for you. If you think that you are just not worthy of finding a long-term relationship partner (maybe you feel that you are not good-lucking enough, outgoing enough, etc.) then your subconscious will tend to sabotage any potential relationships. Or you might feel too lacking to even try to enter into a relationship.
Let’s think about what beliefs are. The dictionary definition, a “firmly held opinion or conviction” suggests the powerfulness of one’s beliefs, but being powerful does not mean they are TRUE. Though seemingly very long-held at times, they are just part of your own particular reality. And if you believe in something enough, it becomes true for you. The good news is — you CAN change your belief system.
The first step is, of course, to identity such beliefs. You need to be honest with yourself, and do some soul-searching. Then write down, or journal some of your thoughts surrounding this limiting belief. For instance, you may focus on “I never can seem to get into a healthy, communicative long-term relationship.” Write down why you think that is, what self-sabotaging statements you say to yourself, and be honest! You might figure out that you hold the belief that “I have always been too shy and introverted to share my feelings.”
The next step is to develop a positive version of this, and write it in affirmation form. You might say: “I like to share my thoughts, emotions and plans.” or “Every day I am consciously working to improve my communication skills.” Be creative in a joyfully positive way, and write numerous statements that reflect the desired new belief system. Say these statements to yourself regularly.
Then VISUALIZE yourself being the more open, communicative person. SEE yourself having an intimate or heartfelt conversation with a partner. Don’t be hesitant to use a vivid imagination and picture the desired outcome. The key is to make it feel real, to replace your limiting belief system with a more empowering, positive belief system. It won’t happen overnight — but if you do the inner work of it, you are sure to see steady progress!
Affirmations to help release limiting beliefs:
- It is easy for me to release old belief systems that no longer serve me.
- From within my inner consciousness, I choose new uplifting thoughts to reflect the optimistic and balanced “me.”
- I joyfully visualize myself in the light of my empowered “future self.”
We all get caught up in negative thought patterns at times, but how do you feel when are so immersed in that loop of thinking? Your whole being can feel out of balance, and sometimes downright stressed, fatigued, depressed and resentful. It is painful to be that way all the time or even most of that time. Sometimes these patterns are so ingrained from childhood that we have a difficult time making an “escape” from them.
Of course, we all go through episodes in our lives when truly bad things happen. There are circumstances such as death, job loss, divorce, and many other events that can send us into a tailspin of turmoil and challenge. But aside from those dramatic times, we truly have the power to release those negative thought patterns. And even in those extremely challenging times, we can still be strong and persevere in a very positive way.
My own beginning in childhood was modeling after a very domineering father. He was the anti-Law Of Attraction thinker. He deliberately chose to be negative, to focus on the worst that could happen and to consistently live his life that way. He used to tell me “I always think about the worst-case scenario, and but hope that something better happens!” and he would continue “I like to take a negative and turn it into a positive.” But by spending so much time in the negative mode, he was never able to lift himself into the positive!
My natural inclination as a child was to be innocently joyful, but I was fighting an uphill battle. It is only in more recent times that I have been able to break away from these deeply ingrained thought patterns.
I know that there are many people who are very much like my father in terms of the way they think. Their head talk revolves around these kind of self-deprecating statements:
My life is a mess.
I will never be successful.
Money does not come easily to me.
I have to work so hard just to make ends meet.
The world is such a sad place.
I am a loser.
I had somebody tell me last week that they consistently have bad dreams that result in disturbed feelings that stay with them through the entire day. But there is no excuse for that. I sometimes have bad dreams too (most people dream and not all dreams are “sweet.”) But I release any such nightmares when I awake and I greet the day on a positive note. (If you didn’t catch one of my previous articles, Positive Thinking – Reach for a Feel-Good Thought First Thing in the Morning, click here.)
Releasing negativity is a conscious choice every one of us can make. We do not need to feel sad, forlorn, discordant, tense, etc. We DO have a choice. We can choose the way we think. I write about this quite a bit, because it is such a powerful concept. And if you can really understand and implement it into your everyday experience, it will SHIFT your life in an amazing way. If that figurative light bulb flips on in your head, saying “ah ha – there might be something to that idea” then you are on your way.
Say your positive affirmations and better yet, FEEL your positive affirmations:
- My life is amazing and filled with joy.
- I release negativity and stress, and welcome peacefulness.
- Every day, I am more and more open to abundance flowing into my life.
- I am a magnet for success and prosperity.
Reciting an affirmation or two every day is helpful — but is that really enough to bring about the manifestation and accomplishment you are seeking? Affirmations — those glorious, feel-good statements — are an amazing way to set the personal transformation process in motion. However, they are only the beginning step.
I often write about affirmations and the potential of change and possibility that they hold. They have made a significant beneficial difference in my own life. Positive affirmations are statements — the joyful-energy-filled and happy-sounding kind — that I consider to be “transformational tools.” They help guide one in a better-feeling direction. Saying a few affirmations each day is a great start, but here are five points to keep in mind for a stronger push toward a real shift in the way you think and feel:
1) Develop a consistent daily personal affirmation practice. Choose an affirmation (or two or three) that really resonate with you or your path in life. Write them down or print them out and be sure to say them at least twice a day, morning and evening. Carry them with you and read them during the day! Say them as you face yourself in the mirror for even greater empowerment. Stick to the same affirmations for a period of time that feels right for you — whether it be a week, a month — or even a year!
2) Get into the energy behind your affirmations. Recite these statements in an upbeat, happy way. Notice the inflection of your voice — make it sound joyful, even if you have to fake it! After faking it for a bit, you will actually start to feel authentic about it. Once you get into the “mode of positivity,” your affirmations will develop a real tone of power.
3) Write some of your own affirmations. Affirmations written BY you FOR you are very powerful! Start your statements with “I am” “I feel” “I welcome” or “I am open to…” Then add a few positive aspects that relate directly to you. Example: I welcome prosperity and joy into my life! I am open to new friends and exciting new opportunities. Or use this phrase “It is easy for me to…” It is easy for me to attract abundance into my everyday experience. It is easy for me to take good care of my body and my mind.
Write something that you are inspired to write. Just make a decision that you will think up great affirmations that reflect your goals — this will help the statements flow more easily. Once you have written them, integrate these into your Affirmation Practice.
4) Be open to “affirmation thinking.” Using feel-good statements will help lead to positive head talk. Positive head talk (sometimes called self-talk) is a way of thinking that we all aspire to. It certainly is far better than the opposite — negative head talk — which is what many people exhibit much of the time. When you consistently use affirmation thinking, your entire outlook will improve.
5) WELCOME a shift in your energy. This is essential. Your own personal energetic balance needs to shift toward the positive — embracing abundance, joy, prosperity, goal manifestation — all that great stuff! Begin the inner work of this conscious energy change — or at least be open to the process of it. Sometimes it actually happens rather quickly once you set your intention. Be confident — and it WILL happen!
Affirmations about affirmations!
- I love writing statements that help me feel empowered!
- As I develop and utilize my own affirmations, positive aspects flow easily into my life.
- I use feel-good statements to help shift my energy toward an optimistic, joyful reality.
“I had such a bad night,” “This day is going to be horrible” – Do you catch yourself making these statements first thing in the morning? Come on, admit it — you do at least once in awhile!
We all do — I am guilty too. Last night, between an unexpected, pelting rain, the vacationing neighbors’ alarm going off several times, the police coming and going checking on it, and phoning us because we had called in about the noise — I didn’t get much sleep. All this commotion took place after midnight, and when I awoke to begin an extremely busy day, I was not exactly in the most joyful frame of mind.
I felt the old negative patterns swirling in my head and the first thought that popped into my head was not a very positive one! But before I let myself get wrapped in it and into that negative energy, I decided to quickly focus on something pleasant. For me at that moment, it was breakfast – a fresh, ripe papaya — which is one of my favorite breakfast fruits. Anticipating the sweet, delicious taste was enough to just pull me out of negativity mode.
Now you might be dubiously thinking to yourself, “A papaya just won’t do it for me!” So for yourself look for something in your own immediate environment — something simple that can promptly capture your attention and just inspire even a little sliver of joy. A comfortable pillow or a cozy blanket as you first come to awareness in the morning is a sweet sensation that can become an immediate good-feeling thought. The morning sun streaming through the window, a hug from a family member, or a nice warm soothing shower are just some ideas of simple pleasures.
Another perspective is to actively anticipate joy in your day. Think of at least one thing that you can look forward to that particular day. Choose a positive bright spot — lunch with a friend, an enjoyable project or task, or something that is downright fun. Even if the only thing that pleases you is just visualizing the 5:00 moment when you leave your corporate job, get in your car, or on the train and EXIT the work environment. Think of that pleasant emotion of being on the way home to your family, spouse, pet — or just the quietude of your own place and surroundings. The point is to focus in on something that inspires happiness within you even on a small scale. Let that feeling fill you, and warm your senses.
I truly find that this little inner exercise of positive early-morning awareness impacts your day in a powerful way. So if I can encourage you with one benefit: it is to reach for that positive morning thought. Make your first feeling a good one and that will set the better tone for the remainder of the day. So do it — tomorrow — let that initial thought be an uplifting one!
Affirmations to bring on those early morning joyful thoughts:
- I awake each morning refreshed and ready to have a joyful, inspired day.
- I welcome the new day with positive thoughts and optimistic feelings.
- I focus on every new day with upbeat, curious and childlike anticipation.
Most of us know Reiki as the holistic healing system founded by Mikao Usui in 1922 when Sensei Usui’s 21-day fast/meditation on Mount Kurama resulted in his receiving this wonderful gift of Reiki. The amazing aspect of Reiki is that it allows one to give healing to others without depleting one’s own energy.
Reiki developed into a wonderful natural healing modality over the course of the years, brought to the West by Hawayo Takata.
However, in more current times, new forms of Reiki healing have evolved.
Komyo Reiki – This form of Reiki has Japanese roots and the word Komyo means “enlightenment.” This Reiki system was developed by, and is currently taught by Hyakuten Inamoto. Sensei Inamoto studied with Chiyoko Yamaguchi (who died in 2003). Sensei Yamaguchi actually studied with Sensei Usui in the late 1930’s. I believe that these original studies were oral, with no written material. Hyakuten was in New York City over this past summer teaching Komyo Reiki.
Karuna Reiki – The word “Karuna” has Sanskrit roots and is translated to mean “compassionate action.” Karuna means actions taken to lessen the suffering of others. In the overall concept of “we are all one” it is a natural action to offer compassionate healing to others — because everyone benefits. Developed by William Rand and the International Center for Reiki Training — and taught since 1994 — this system can be very powerful and effective. The prerequisite is first being a Reiki Master in the Usui healing system. I am currently studying Karuna and am learning and working with the different healing symbols and their “vibrations” that are specific to this form of Reiki.
Medicine Buddha Reiki – In Buddhism, there are many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas and all of them, combined, represent the perfect “Buddha” nature. The Medicine Buddha embodies the healing power of all the Buddhas and is believed to have attained perfect enlightenment. His mind has eliminated all negativity and perfected all positive qualities. One must be Usui Reiki Master to study and receive the Medicine Buddha attunement.
Are there any other forms of Reiki that you know about that I may have overlooked? Let me know!
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