Susan Bradford - Claudia Fischer - Catherine Roche
The Gift of Reiki is designed as an introduction to the world of Reiki and its enormous potential; yet the material in this book is also useful for someone who has already studied Reiki. All facets of this system of healing are covered in this comprehensive guide which explains in detail how to use Reiki effectively and presents many different applications for it. The book also outlines the most recently documented version of the Reiki history. Embracing all schools of Reiki, the book is inclusive; and therefore, it is an excellent text for teaching Reiki.
Discover:
• The potential of Reiki as a path of self-development
• How to adapt a Reiki treatment for varying circumstances
• The benefits of both receiving and giving Reiki
Collectively, the authors bring a broad spectrum of professional and artistic experiences to their Reiki work and to the writing of this book. Susan Bradford has had a career editing art books for various publishers in New York City; she currently has a full-time healing practice; and she is a visual artist and an improvisational dancer. Claudia Fischer has extensive experience in higher education administration including counseling students and facilitating workshops; her healing work incorporates conflict resolution; and she sings in a classical choral group. Catherine Roche began her work in the healing arts as a histology technician; she then turned to the practice and teaching of Yoga; and she sings and plays drums in a jazz duo. All three are active Reiki Master Teachers.
Integral to any Reiki treatment is the experience of increased relaxation and the release of physical tension. In this relaxed state, it is often possible to alleviate or eliminate physical pain as well. In addition, after a person receives Reiki and stress is no longer a factor, many other physical symptoms are also likely to subside or disappear altogether.
One of Reiki’s greatest benefits is its effectiveness in addressing mental and emotional issues. In fact, those who seek Reiki for a physical condition often find that they also gain greater mental clarity and emotional stability. Perhaps the most common response to receiving Reiki is a feeling of deep peace and relaxation. People often comment that this sense of calm lasts for several days after a treatment, enabling them to deal with stress more easily.
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Joyce: I have found Reiki energy healing to be a very comforting and liberating therapy. My treatments have allowed long dormant and unresolved emotions to rise, to be dealt with, and to be released. The pain that I had stored in my body has decreased. Reiki has also helped me remove barriers to the life I want. I am noticeably changed. I am happier, more involved, and loving life more.
I had no faith when I began Reiki therapy. I am now on a spiritual journey, healing body, mind and spirit. I do daily meditations and journaling, which leads to inner growth. I find myself to be more creative and more balanced. My subconscious wishes are attracting fulfillment after the stone walls I created to contain my emotions crashed. I am able to admit what I want for my life.
The warmth of Reiki hands on my body eliminates blockages and imbalances. Feelings of helplessness decrease and the hurting stops. The process has allowed me to view the glass of life as more than half full, and very exciting.
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We believe that a positive outlook on life and a strong emotional base are essential for good health. Since Reiki creates such a strong feeling of being nurtured, it stands to reason that receiving regular treatments will bolster an ongoing sense of well-being. Therefore, it becomes possible to maintain those mental/emotional qualities that bring about balance and equilibrium, and allow the body to ward off illness. In this way, Reiki supports total health and harmony.
We are living in an age where the demands of daily life are constantly growing; mental illness is widespread; and stress is rampant. The ever-increasing pace of life is wearing, disorienting, and often debilitating. We feel as if we are running faster and faster, and yet we cannot keep up with what needs to be done. Because of all this, it is more important than ever that we consciously take care of ourselves. It is essential to develop a strategy for coping with the stress of living in today’s world. Once you have the gift of Reiki, it will be a central component of any such plan.
In this milieu, it is comforting to know that Reiki can provide spiritual support. Not only does it foster a sense of peacefulness, but it also helps to develop a heightened awareness of what is around us; and it helps to awaken our intuitive abilities. Using Reiki opens us to having greater insight, and enables us to solve problems with discernment and equanimity. We are able to sort out our life issues and to find guidance about which direction to take at any given time. Considering the impact that Reiki can have on our spiritual lives, the value of it is undeniable.
