6 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Learned Reiki
If I could go back and time and have a chat with my former self before I began this Reiki lifestyle, I would have so much to say. Here are the top six things I wish I knew before I learned Reiki…
1. You are Reiki. When you receive your Reiki attunement, you are not connecting to anything that you are weren’t connected to already. Reiki literally means Life Force Energy, and at your very essence, that is exactly what you are. What you learn in a Reiki class is to channel that life force energy in a more focused, concentrated and intentional way for healing on all levels of mind, body and spirit. Everybody can learn Reiki and you can’t do it wrong.
2. You will change. It’s inevitable. A strong Reiki practice will always mean you are stepping into a more authentic, empowered version of you. And as you go through this transformation, it’s likely that those people, relationships and situations that no longer resonate with this higher version start to clear away. Some of this happens seamlessly, and other times it can be painful, confusing and isolating. But the good news is, Reiki is helping you make space for those relationships and situations that are more in alignment with this more authentic, empowered version of you. You will also see that those people and situations that stick around and continue to support you are your soul tribe and these relationships will grow stronger as a result. Trust that with the help of Reiki, you can handle this transformative process. You are stronger than you know.
3. Healing takes courage. Healing our pain and trauma requires us to acknowledge it first and foremost. Many find it difficult to do this because it brings up uncomfortable emotions that we do not know how to process in a healthy way. Reiki will reveal to heal these darker aspects and then support us in the healing process. And when we move though and integrate those shadow aspects of ourselves, that’s where we allow for more freedom, empowerment and joy in our lives. And it is incredibly liberating.
4. People will judge you for believing in the power of Reiki and practicing it. Be bold – let them. I have been called everything from delusional to a scam artist, and although it is nice to feel supported by others, I do not require it to be happy. Know that whatever judgement someone may have of you or your spirtiual practice, they are triggered because they are seeing a reflection of themselves in their perception of you and it is being brought to the surface for them to heal it. Sometimes our light triggers the darkness in others. Remember you don’t ever have to prove your worth, justify your beliefs, or make others believe in the same things you do. Allow for people to have their opinions. It makes life so much easier.
5. Reiki will feel like a superpower. But don’t let it go to your head. When I first started working with Reiki I was manifesting very quickly, my psychic gifts were coming online, and I began co-creating really beautiful healing experiences for myself and others. After feeling powerless for so long, I started to get a bit of ego around it. I caught myself, thankfully, and started to shift my focus towards gratitude and appreciation for Reiki and acknowledging that my role was to be of humble service to humanity and the planet as a Reiki channel. I found that when I asked my ego to step aside and offered myself in this way, I felt a whole other level of supportive energy come through. I could literally feel the shift in my body, my channel, and the energy around me. That is when I started stepping into really powerful healing experiences and was able to hold space for others to do the same.
6. You will never master Reiki. Because Reiki is infinite in it’s potential and wisdom, even if you take all the Reiki courses in the world and practice it every day, you will still only be scratching the surface of what is possible. And I think that’s quite exciting. So, get used to being in a constant state of learning and evolving in your Reiki practice because we don’t master Reiki, Reiki masters us.
Reiki Love & Blessings,
Willow
