Abiding Reiki Newsletter for the month of November
One of the issues that energy workers seem to have trouble with is that Reiki seems to sensitize them not only to the energies of other people, but as well to “invasive energies” that seem to enjoy hooking on to them. This makes energy workers uncomfortable in large crowds, hospitals, and or other places where they feel these invasive energies might be. In fact I’ve seen situations where an energy worker was working on a client and seemed to feel something transfer to them. The reaction to this was dismay, and sometimes fears. It would be the equivalent of a spider being found in a woman’s hair, and the resulting scream of, “Get it off me!”
What comes to my mind is that perhaps inadvertently energy workers are setting up such a scenario through their unconscious fears. Remember that energy work is intent manifested and as well directed energy that results in helping a client physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. Intention is a powerful thing and the basis of any energy work. If there is an underlying fear of negative energies then perhaps that fear then sets up an intention. That intention then manifests in exactly what the Practitioner fears and they end up with what they feel is an unwanted energetic hitchhiker.
What helps me is to remember an analogy that has served me well. When one is in a pitch black room and strikes a match what happens? The darkness is chased away by the light of that single match. Where light is no darkness can dwell, and conversely where total darkness exists no light will be found. If we accept these first truths then we know that the more light we call to ourselves the less likely it is that anything dark or negative can remain.
Now some will claim that the light shed by an energy worker is the equivalent of a moth to a flame, and that is what attracts the negative entities. However remember that anything we give power to is manifested and therefore becomes a truth. Let’s take that same idea and turn it around. We intend instead that our light and energy work attracts even more light, healing, love and peace. Because where more light is no darkness can dwell, then it is perfectly reasonable to assume that this same light would repel negative energies as we channel more of it. If we can really get this notion into our subconscious then there is no reason to fear, no open door, and no more avenues for unwanted energies to hitchhike onto the Practitioner.
On another interesting note, there are some that seem to think that the more “attacks” they have or the more negative energetic “hitchhikers” attempt to invade their energy fields, the better they are or the more spiritual they are as an energy worker. The truth is that if this is what an energy worker needs to validate their abilities, then their own manifestation will make it so. It is important to check our egos and to remember that we are not necessarily a better energy worker if we constantly have to fight off invasive energies. In fact it is a constant drain on resources that could be better spent helping others.
On a practical level before I arise out of bed every morning I put out the most positive intent for myself, my energetic field, and my day that I can. I call in the wonderful healing of all the Reiki symbols, and ask that Reiki be with me, guide me, and fill me with so much light that no darkness can remain or stay anywhere near me. I imagine that I am in a wonderful bubble of light with many Angels surrounding me. The intent is that the bubble remains with me until I sleep, and then I ask all my Guides, Creator and the Angels to watch over me as I sleep. I also intend that any fear whether conscious or unconscious be removed or made null and void. By setting up my day like this I have in effect struck the match that will repel any darkness or negativity that might decide to try to take a ride on my energetic fields. As well I refuse to allow negativity to take hold, and or to allow invasive energies to upset my apple cart. By maintaining my integrity in intention and prayer in the morning and evening it becomes water off a ducks back and I am safe mentally, spiritually and emotionally. I am then more able to do the work I am called to do without fear or concern for my own energetic fields.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Keeping a Balance
Abiding Reiki Newsletter for Octobber
As Energy workers we all are working daily not just in the realm of the seen, but the unseen. Because we have a foot in both worlds we have to avoid the pitfalls that come with that and remain grounded. For example recently there was a healing circle that I attend. One of the people there were prone to seizures, and had been on medication for grand mal epilepsy. The man got on the massage table and a few practitioners began to work on him. In the middle of the work he began seizing. Having some presence of mind I stepped in to make sure he did not fall off the table and that he was safe until the seizure passed. I could hear the other Practitioners talking among themselves. They were either pointing fingers at each other wondering who had sent the "negative energy", or blaming the man himself insisting that he must not have really wanted healing. In truth no one was responsible for the man's seizures. This had been a lifelong issue, and he happened to have a seizure. It was not due to anyone's negative energy, wrong mental state, or negative faith. I call this response the hyper faith response. This response is based in fear and misunderstanding and it reflects a lack of balance that needs to be addressed. It is not based in reality, and certainly not based on fact. In fact I would call this harmful faith because in this belief system the person who does not receive healing is often shamed blamed, then ostracized for their lack of healing. Sometimes the Practitioners involved are also blamed. I've heard other Practitioners try to use pop or Freudian psychology to try to lend credence to their stand. For example, such and such Practitioner must have a lot of underlying rage, therefore she/he then channeled that rage instead of healing. The hypothesis goes on to say that such and such a Practitioner obviously is not safe and had they looked inward perhaps they would have seen the "negativity" within and this wouldn't have happened.
This is erroneous on many levels. Reiki is one of the most noninvasive modalities one can facilitate. It is for the highest good of every client. Rather than create a problem Reiki will shut itself off. It’s first motive on this planet is first to do no harm. If a Practitioner tries to channel anything other than light and love, the Reiki simply ceases to function.
Many Reiki people also are aware of the “healing crisis” that can sometimes occur when a client is worked on. However I have also noted that sometimes creating such a crisis seems to almost be an issue of pride. We have to remember that just because we can doesn’t mean we should. It would be similar to a brain surgeon deciding to go around opening up people’s heads simply because they have the skill to do so. If we are careful and cautious there should never be a healing crisis to contend with. Again as Reiki shuts itself off and is for the highest good of every client. We must be aware of how we use energy then and make sure our energy is always Reiki and not invasive energy that can cause issues.
Blaming oneself or the client is emotionally and spiritually damaging. We have to get ego out of the way and not allow pride to insist we have failed in some way. We must not blame ourselves or others for what appears to be a lack of healing in that moment. It is easy to point fingers when things do not go well, but as energy workers we are ambassadors for our craft. If we do not seek to channel love, compassion, integrity, and healing mentally, spiritually and emotionally who will? As a Reiki or any other energy practitioner, it’s also important to remember that we are not allowed to diagnose people. In fact a statement that involve any sort of psychological diagnosis, physical diagnosis, etc, is practicing medicine without a license and could lead to serious legal troubles. Secondly unless we have psychiatric degrees, making any sort of diagnosis about a person's emotional health could have dangerous repercussions.
It is easy to see "entities" around every corner and even easier to get into pseudo psychology based on "spiritual" knowledge. The problem is our knowledge is at best faulty. Lives hang in the balance, and it is important that we do not go stepping outside our boundaries. We must maintain a balance. We cannot just run around doing invasive or even harmful things with energy just because we "can". We must be sober, vigilant, and understand that we are not to play with forces we don't fully understand. We must leave the diagnosing to the professionals, and leave fear and pseudo psychology, or pseudo spirituality out of the equation.
As Energy workers we all are working daily not just in the realm of the seen, but the unseen. Because we have a foot in both worlds we have to avoid the pitfalls that come with that and remain grounded. For example recently there was a healing circle that I attend. One of the people there were prone to seizures, and had been on medication for grand mal epilepsy. The man got on the massage table and a few practitioners began to work on him. In the middle of the work he began seizing. Having some presence of mind I stepped in to make sure he did not fall off the table and that he was safe until the seizure passed. I could hear the other Practitioners talking among themselves. They were either pointing fingers at each other wondering who had sent the "negative energy", or blaming the man himself insisting that he must not have really wanted healing. In truth no one was responsible for the man's seizures. This had been a lifelong issue, and he happened to have a seizure. It was not due to anyone's negative energy, wrong mental state, or negative faith. I call this response the hyper faith response. This response is based in fear and misunderstanding and it reflects a lack of balance that needs to be addressed. It is not based in reality, and certainly not based on fact. In fact I would call this harmful faith because in this belief system the person who does not receive healing is often shamed blamed, then ostracized for their lack of healing. Sometimes the Practitioners involved are also blamed. I've heard other Practitioners try to use pop or Freudian psychology to try to lend credence to their stand. For example, such and such Practitioner must have a lot of underlying rage, therefore she/he then channeled that rage instead of healing. The hypothesis goes on to say that such and such a Practitioner obviously is not safe and had they looked inward perhaps they would have seen the "negativity" within and this wouldn't have happened.
This is erroneous on many levels. Reiki is one of the most noninvasive modalities one can facilitate. It is for the highest good of every client. Rather than create a problem Reiki will shut itself off. It’s first motive on this planet is first to do no harm. If a Practitioner tries to channel anything other than light and love, the Reiki simply ceases to function.
Many Reiki people also are aware of the “healing crisis” that can sometimes occur when a client is worked on. However I have also noted that sometimes creating such a crisis seems to almost be an issue of pride. We have to remember that just because we can doesn’t mean we should. It would be similar to a brain surgeon deciding to go around opening up people’s heads simply because they have the skill to do so. If we are careful and cautious there should never be a healing crisis to contend with. Again as Reiki shuts itself off and is for the highest good of every client. We must be aware of how we use energy then and make sure our energy is always Reiki and not invasive energy that can cause issues.
Blaming oneself or the client is emotionally and spiritually damaging. We have to get ego out of the way and not allow pride to insist we have failed in some way. We must not blame ourselves or others for what appears to be a lack of healing in that moment. It is easy to point fingers when things do not go well, but as energy workers we are ambassadors for our craft. If we do not seek to channel love, compassion, integrity, and healing mentally, spiritually and emotionally who will? As a Reiki or any other energy practitioner, it’s also important to remember that we are not allowed to diagnose people. In fact a statement that involve any sort of psychological diagnosis, physical diagnosis, etc, is practicing medicine without a license and could lead to serious legal troubles. Secondly unless we have psychiatric degrees, making any sort of diagnosis about a person's emotional health could have dangerous repercussions.
It is easy to see "entities" around every corner and even easier to get into pseudo psychology based on "spiritual" knowledge. The problem is our knowledge is at best faulty. Lives hang in the balance, and it is important that we do not go stepping outside our boundaries. We must maintain a balance. We cannot just run around doing invasive or even harmful things with energy just because we "can". We must be sober, vigilant, and understand that we are not to play with forces we don't fully understand. We must leave the diagnosing to the professionals, and leave fear and pseudo psychology, or pseudo spirituality out of the equation.
Riding the Wave
Abiding Reiki Newsletter for September
The other day I was watching the Discovery Channel and they had a segment on surfing. As I was watching it occurred to me that there was an analogy to be seen in the surfing.
A surfer riding the wave is very much in the moment of what they are doing. When they are in that wave there is no turning back. There is no yesterday, there is no tomorrow, there is nothing but that moment and that wave and riding it through. Once they paddle out they are totally at the mercy of the momentum of that wave for good or bad. The wave takes them where it will, and all they have to do is ride it to its conclusion. Sometimes the wave overtakes the surfer, and they are thrown from their paddle into the mercy of the pounding waves and surf. Their body is forced under water by the enormous forces at work, and then they must struggle to the surface for precious air, and reclaim their board once again. There is no time for anything else but being in the moment, being clear, focused, and in a sense battling with the forces that be. There is no time for worry, neither time for regrets, nor time for should haves, and no time for self pity, it's all about riding that wave to the other side.
In the same vein perhaps we can see our lives as a series of wave ridings. Perhaps when trials and tribulations hit the idea is to just be in the moment, ride the wave, trust in Spirit and let the lessons of life carry you to their ultimate conclusion. If we can harness the power of these lessons as surfers harness a wave, then not only is the result powerful, but we have ridden on top of tribulation rather than be consumed by it. When the waves of life bring us down crashing, it may be again the idea would be to struggle to the surface, and refuse to give way to self pity, fear, or despair.
It seems to me there is a lesson to be had here. So many times we get into should haves, would haves, could haves and if only I had done this or that. We use our precious time and energy harping on things we can't change and forces that we can't control rather than looking into the future. There are times we become embroiled in lack of forgiveness, anger, and the need for revenge. We want to control our environment and the outcome and get caught up in worry, fear, and doubt. This in effect drags us under the waves of life, suffocating us mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Sometimes the results are depression, physical illness of all kinds, and mental torment. Therefore the idea would be to let go and let Spirit or God into the equation. Instead of taking control perhaps the idea is releasing control and riding the wave in trust, and in that moment in time. It would not then be dissimilar to the serenity prayer which says “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
The other day I was watching the Discovery Channel and they had a segment on surfing. As I was watching it occurred to me that there was an analogy to be seen in the surfing.
A surfer riding the wave is very much in the moment of what they are doing. When they are in that wave there is no turning back. There is no yesterday, there is no tomorrow, there is nothing but that moment and that wave and riding it through. Once they paddle out they are totally at the mercy of the momentum of that wave for good or bad. The wave takes them where it will, and all they have to do is ride it to its conclusion. Sometimes the wave overtakes the surfer, and they are thrown from their paddle into the mercy of the pounding waves and surf. Their body is forced under water by the enormous forces at work, and then they must struggle to the surface for precious air, and reclaim their board once again. There is no time for anything else but being in the moment, being clear, focused, and in a sense battling with the forces that be. There is no time for worry, neither time for regrets, nor time for should haves, and no time for self pity, it's all about riding that wave to the other side.
In the same vein perhaps we can see our lives as a series of wave ridings. Perhaps when trials and tribulations hit the idea is to just be in the moment, ride the wave, trust in Spirit and let the lessons of life carry you to their ultimate conclusion. If we can harness the power of these lessons as surfers harness a wave, then not only is the result powerful, but we have ridden on top of tribulation rather than be consumed by it. When the waves of life bring us down crashing, it may be again the idea would be to struggle to the surface, and refuse to give way to self pity, fear, or despair.
It seems to me there is a lesson to be had here. So many times we get into should haves, would haves, could haves and if only I had done this or that. We use our precious time and energy harping on things we can't change and forces that we can't control rather than looking into the future. There are times we become embroiled in lack of forgiveness, anger, and the need for revenge. We want to control our environment and the outcome and get caught up in worry, fear, and doubt. This in effect drags us under the waves of life, suffocating us mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Sometimes the results are depression, physical illness of all kinds, and mental torment. Therefore the idea would be to let go and let Spirit or God into the equation. Instead of taking control perhaps the idea is releasing control and riding the wave in trust, and in that moment in time. It would not then be dissimilar to the serenity prayer which says “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”
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