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10/30/2018 0 Comments Science Behind the ChakrasEinstein showed us that everything is energy. The lower the vibration, the more solid the mass. The higher the vibration, the less solid the mass. The human body is a perfect example of a system that includes all types of energetic vibrations. The physical body consists of lower vibrations such as the skeleton, muscles, and organs. Higher vibrations would include bodily fluids such as blood, semen, and saliva. The highest vibrations of the physical body comprise the energy body and consist of the aura, the chakras and the meridians.
The chakras are the body’s energy transmission centers, receiving energetic information from the environment, and sending transformed energy to the physical body. The chakras vibrate at very high frequencies and are therefore transparent, or invisible. Dr. Valerie Hunt, a professor of kinesiology (study of human movement) at the University of California has been studying the body’s energy systems since she began to measure the aura in the 1970’s. Her work with chakras uses an electromyograph, which measures the electromagnetic output of the human body. She discovered that the physical body emanated radiation at sites typically associated with the chakras. In addition, she realized that specific levels of consciousness were related to specific frequencies. For example, when people are going about their daily lives their energy reads about 250 Hz (hertz is one cycle per second), more sensitive individuals that demonstrate a connection with their psychic abilities usually range from 400 to 800 Hz, and those that are extremely sensitive such as trance specialists and channelers typically range between 800 and 900 Hz. Based on these and other studies, Hunt concluded that the body is more than a conglomerate of physical systems, but that all physical systems are organized by energy – specifically bioenergy. The study suggests the existence of the chakras, and identifies them as involved with the physical, emotional and energetic nature of the body. Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama, a scientist and Shinto priest (indigenous faith of the Japanese people), has conducted numerous studies to verify the human energy systems, many of which have become the subject of his more than twenty books. Motoyama’s observations were that internal feelings correlate to objectively measured periods of heart energy and led him to conclude that mental concentration on a chakra is the key to activating it. Itzhak Bentov, scientist and inventor who helped pioneer the biomedical engineering industry by inventing the steerable cardiac catheter, has duplicated Motoyama’s findings. More research will lead us to a greater understanding of the chakra system and how to use energy medicine to strengthen and support our energy bodies.
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10/10/2018 0 Comments What Exactly Are the Chakras?The chakras are a major system of our body’s energy structure. The word chakra is Sanskrit in origin, meaning wheel or vortex. The chakras are the body’s energy centers, located along the spine from the tailbone to the crown of the head.
The chakras are the energy body’s information transmission system. They are the organizing centers for reception, absorption, and transmission of life energies. The chakras receive information in the form of subtle energies of the Universal Life Force from our environment – physical, emotional and spiritual. They absorb and assimilate the energies, and then transform the energies into information that is useful for the individual. They are core centers for the coordination network of our interconnected mind/body system. The chakras are radiant clusters of energy, each vibrating at a different frequency. There are seven primary chakras located along the spine, with each impacting and influencing each other as well as the physical body and organs. For example, the heart chakra is located at the center of the chest, near the lungs. When one experiences a time of grief or great sorrow the lungs can be affected from a simple chest cold to pneumonia. When the chakras receive too much negative energy from our beliefs, thoughts and emotions they can become sluggish or unbalanced. The chakras must remain vibrant and clear for optimum health and well-being. Reiki can help the chakras remain strong and resilient, resulting in better physical, emotional and spiritual health. Have you ever had one of those days? A day when nothing seems to flow, and everything, even the most simple, everyday tasks run into obstacles and problems. Do you ever find yourself exclaiming in exasperation “Why is this happening?!?!” Or, have you ever found yourself in the middle of a challenging week, month, or even a year? When it seems that no matter what you do, nothing turns out the way you intended?
We know that our thoughts influence and create our circumstances. And we know that by living in a place of gratitude, compassion and kindness we will attract prosperity and abundance with ease. But even when our lives are flowing in a harmonious rhythm with the Universe overall, we still can find ourselves in a cycle of small complications and hindrances that at the very least drive us crazy, and at worst lead to major problems. When we begin to feel our frustration rise and our patience dwindle, what can we do to turn the tide and get back into the highest energetic flow? Get curious. There is a reason that we are attracting negative conditions and situations. Clearly our personal energy is off balance or stuck. And getting curious regarding this imbalance is a way to clear the blocks and return to a place of high energetic vibration. Getting curious begins when we become aware that our lives have entered a place of inequity, followed by an honest evaluation of where our thoughts and beliefs have led us. Are we feeling bitter or angry about something? Are we spinning in a state of worry? Are we experiencing an underlying sense of longing or discontent? Sometimes it is simple to identify the source of our negative energy. Other times, not so much. The key is to stay curious, and then spend some quiet time with ourselves, listening to the still, small voice of the soul. Maintaining our curiosity gives us an opportunity to get to know ourselves better. Frustration can help our self-development by providing occasions for increased understanding of our thoughts and beliefs. Shifting from frustration to curiosity gives us a chance to evaluate them and if needed, change them to more closely align with our higher selves. Rather than exclaiming "WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?!?!", take a moment and ask yourself, "Why is this happening?" It becomes clear with a look, a tone of voice. Someone doesn’t like you. And they are letting you know. Immediately, a flood of emotions erupts. Confusion, shame, and self-loathing all flare up instantly, putting us into a place of indecision and fear. Thoughts of "why don’t they like me?" rage in the mind, consuming our thoughts and impacting our actions. Our confidence wanes, our power diminishes, and we become small. It kills our joy. It all happens in a moment or two.
But the truth is, what others think of you is none of your business. It is only their business, and can only be their business, as no one perceives the world in the same way. We all observe and identify with the world through our own lenses, our unique filter system. Our filter system is created by experience. Each one of us has our own history, both individually and collectively as part of a familial group. As such, we will process information within the framework of that history and experience, basing all our judgements regarding the world on our personal experiences. Since not everyone’s experiences are the same, perceptions and judgements cannot be the same. Human feelings are rooted in familiarity, and judgements derived from that familiarity will often transcend common sense or reason. In other words, there is nothing you can do about someone else’s perceptions. When someone doesn’t like you, it’s about them, not you. In fact, no matter how any one feels about you, it is still all about them. It doesn’t matter if someone feels a great deal of loathing toward you, or a great deal of love. It has nothing to do with you, and everything to do with them. On our walk of life, being met with disdain, distrust, or dis-interest from others is hurtful and difficult. Remembering that others don’t see the world the same way you do, and continuing to always do your best, will soften the blow of animosity. Once you begin to understand this, compassion becomes your armor and kindness your strength. “…The bad thing about life is not aging, it is that you lived as a slave, trapped in what others might think about you.” Anonymous As a Reiki practitioner I try not to get angry, I try not to worry, I am mindful of the work that is mine to do, and I try to stay in a place of gratitude, kindness and compassion. But I am not always successful. In fact, I probably move away from one or more of these principles, and enter an ego-based dialogue with myself, every single day. It is in this self-awareness that I have found the greatest gifts, but I have also learned that this awareness can be a great challenge.
There is a moment, once one has embarked upon a spiritual journey, when we realize that we have crossed an invisible threshold, a definitive line that separates who we were then, and who we are now. It is that moment when we embrace our ability to co-create with Source, and we accept responsibility for our current conditions, rejoicing in the freedom to change and expand as we create more abundance and joy. We are excited to practice our new-found abilities to manifest, looking forward to where the journey will take us. But the spiritual journey of self-discovery can be arduous and painful. Despite the commitment to meet the world each day with compassion and respect, sometimes things make us angry, or we worry when we cannot see the outcome. And then, when we become aware that we are prone to judgement, we judge ourselves for judging. This cycle will continue until we begin to accept ourselves. Acknowledge our flaws. Break past our limitations. When we notice that we have strayed from the path of kindness, send a prayer of good wishes. If we realize that our minds have entered the abyss of what ifs, we remind ourselves of all the good in our lives. It is only in embracing the journey, that the path will become wider and our world will expand. When our world expands, we see more opportunities to step into the flow of life. The journey becomes a quest of exploration, and that is where the adventure begins. 4/9/2018 0 Comments The Power of Words“Be impeccable with your word…Your word is the power that you have to create…It is through the word that you manifest everything,” writes Don Miguel Ruiz in The Four Agreements. Words are extremely powerful, more powerful than we realize. Words give form to our beliefs, which develop our thoughts, and result in action. Whatever our circumstances, they began with the words that we speak to ourselves.
The nuances of words are subtle. Look at the phrase I AM. In English we say, “I am hungry”. We literally say that we are hunger. In German it is, “I have hunger.” To have hunger is not to BE hunger. Better to BE loving, to Be compassionate, to Be truthful. To be impeccable with our words is more than being mindful of the words we choose to speak aloud. Of critical importance are the words that we use in our minds – our deeply held beliefs that become our self-talk. Our minds declare that we are not young enough, not educated enough, not strong enough to pursue our dreams and manifest the life we love to live. Negative thinking sneaks up on us easily and can quickly escalate to worry, doubt and self-sabotage. What shows up in our lives mirrors our deepest beliefs. Vigilance is needed when creating awareness around self-talk. Using affirmations such as I AM Love, I AM Compassion, I AM Truth can lead to the discovery of a great new vocabulary when speaking with ourselves, gently replacing the erroneous beliefs with new ideas and certainties about who we are, and who we will become. Being impeccable with our words is important when speaking with others, but it is essential when talking to ourselves because we can only create the reality that we believe. 3/15/2018 0 Comments Becoming a Reiki MasterSimply put, a Reiki Master is a highly trained and attuned Reiki practitioner. But becoming a Reiki Master is much more than reaching the highest level of training in the practice of Reiki healing. With the privilege comes great responsibility. And ultimately the journey becomes an adventure in self-discovery and spiritual enhancement.
Technically, a Reiki Master has a full toolbox of symbols and kotodamas. The kotodamas are the names of the symbols that can be used as mantras during a Reiki session. A Reiki Master also learns several techniques of self-purification and self-growth. These exercises, along with the symbols and kotodamas, promote a more meaningful practice by allowing the Reiki Master to experience deeper, more profound energy transmission. And it is within this deeper experience that the real transformation occurs. Because the self-enhancement exercises are a large part of a Reiki Master’s practice, the Reiki energy is more powerful and potent, resulting in greater outcomes for the client. Small miracles will begin to happen on a frequent basis, to which the Reiki Master bears witness. And these small miracles form the foundation of a beautiful spiritual journey. While a Reiki Master will undoubtedly have a positive and profound impact on the lives of those they touch with their practice, the real change takes place within the Reiki Master. Walking a kinder, gentler path becomes a way of life, and exemplifying the principles of Love, Compassion and Truth sets the example for those that are seeking to see a change in the world. As Reiki Masters we take on the challenges and responsibilities of living within the framework of the five Reiki precepts.
We are spiritual beings, but we are having a human experience. And as such, living by these principles is not always easy. Will we continue to experience anger? Yes, we will. Will worry occasionally rear its ugly head in our lives? Most definitely. Will we struggle with discerning the best course of action to take? Undoubtedly. Will we remain in a place of gratitude one hundred percent of the time? No, we will not. Can we Love and Respect all every day? Not possible. As a Reiki Master, we can practice these principles daily. And when we find ourselves slipping back into old patterns of thinking, we can promptly, and without judgement, bring ourselves back into the present, reminding ourselves that these principles are ideals to strive toward. Most importantly, we can be the example of change, ushering in a more loving and compassionate world. As Reiki Masters we become Light Leaders, taking on the responsibilities of modeling the five Reiki precepts, and living our lives accordingly. It is a journey that becomes an adventure. And the adventure is worthy of each and every step upon the path. The two most common misconceptions about Reiki come from both the religious realm and the scientific realm. First, there is a misconception that Reiki challenges, opposes, or conflicts with a belief in Jesus Christ. Reiki does not oppose, challenge, or contradict the teachings of Jesus. Reiki is in harmony with the love and light that is Christ. The word Reiki means spiritually guided energy (Rei = God’s wisdom, Ki = Life Force Energy). Jesus of Nazareth was a healer, and the Bible is full of stories about his healing miracles, accessing the highest form of love energy – Ki. Or, in other words, the Holy Spirit. Reiki practitioners have access to that same energy, acting as a conduit to channel the energy that comes from the Divine.
The scientific realm frequently dismisses Reiki, and all forms of energy medicine, as nothing more than superstitious nonsense. But Einstein proved that everything is energy. The lower the vibration the more solid the mass, the higher the vibration the less solid the mass, with the highest vibrations being invisible. We use invisible forms of energy everyday – electricity, radio waves, the internet. The medical community has determined that there are electric impulses in our body’s physical systems. We have diagnostic tools such as the electrocardiogram, which measures the electrical activity of the heart. Hence, we do have an energy body, in addition to our physical body. Also, there is a mind/body connection that has been recognized by the medical community for the past several years. We know that stress can cause a variety of physical symptoms including headaches, ulcers and heart disease. The mind, with its higher vibration thoughts and beliefs, will have a definitive impact on the lower vibration physical body. The presence of an energetic body, and its impact on the physical body, cannot be denied. 2/11/2018 0 Comments Dream Building with ReikiDo you realize from the time you were born and took your first breath that you were entitled to live a happy, joyful, and prosperous life? It is your birth rite. None of us are destined to live a life of suffering and pain. In fact, we have the right to live the life of our dreams.
How do we get from the life that we live now to the life that we would love living? Begin by creating a vision, a detailed image in the mind of what your dream life looks like. Fill it with specifics – how does it feel, how does it sound, how does it smell? For example, if your dream is to live on a tropical beach, imagine the feel of the sand between your toes, the sound of the waves meeting the shore, the smell of salt water in the air. Next, become aware of the underlying beliefs about your current life, and what would prevent you from living the life of your dreams. Do you believe that you are too old, too fat, too ugly? Do you believe that you don’t have enough money, enough education, or enough opportunity? Facing our beliefs about our limitations is critical to overcoming them and moving beyond them to a life of possibilities. Reiki can help you through this process. First, Reiki provides a quiet place for you to spend time with yourself, connecting with your inner power. It will help you to be able to vision, creating the mental picture and design of your dream life. By relaxing and allowing your thoughts to wander in a safe and sacred environment, it will help you to be able to imagine the fine points of your dream – the sun dancing on the waves, the beautiful colors of a tropical sunset. Soon that vision is filled with vivid details and becomes less a fantasy and more of a possibility. Once the possibility exists, action can be taken toward the goal. Reiki will also help to overcome erroneous beliefs in limitations. It does this by clearing out stuck or stagnant energy that is lying dormant in the body’s energy systems. Once a flow of energy is reestablished in the body, creative ideas stream through our consciousness, and what once appeared to be an obstacle now becomes a pathway to our highest good. Reiki will help craft a blueprint of the life of your dreams. It will provide the place to take the first step on the path of joy and prosperity. It will bring to the surface the mistaken and untrue beliefs in ourselves and our abilities, dispelling those beliefs and paving a way to create happiness and abundance. The magic is in the journey, that becomes the adventure. 1/16/2018 0 Comments Reiki Q&A Part 3: There are different levels of Reiki practitioners--what is that all about?There are four levels of Reiki practitioners, with the fourth level being that of Master Teacher. Reiki I is about learning the basics of Reiki. This includes: the origins of Reiki, history and philosophy; hand positions for both self-healing and healing others; structure of a Reiki session; healing of plants and animals; and cleansing and infusing space with energy. Once the student has learned the basics of Reiki, they receive an attunement, which allows them to channel the Reiki energy and begin to practice.
Reiki II takes the practice further by introducing the first three symbols and their kotodamas. The symbols are tools to use during a Reiki session and will increase the power of the Reiki energy. Kotodamas are the names of the symbols, and are similar to mantras in the respect that there is great power in words. Repeating the kotodamas while visualizing the symbols increases the student’s effect during the Reiki session. An attunement is also given at the Reiki II level. Many students remain at the Reiki II level, being of service to their friends and family. With all levels of Reiki, the most important and critical element is the impact on the student themselves. Each attunement, and each time they channel Reiki, the student goes deeper into their own self-awareness and spiritual enhancement. This is the focus of Reiki III. The student now enters a higher dimension, deepening their meditation and affirmation, and learning to use Reiki for more creativity in their daily lives. Also, the Master symbol and its meaning is introduced at this level. The Master Teacher level is the highest level and must be considered with respect and reverence. It is at this level that the student commits to passing the legacy and gift onto others. This is a great honor as well as a great responsibility. |
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