Reiki Energy

[Carla Cheung]

The word "Reiki" is used to denote a form of spiritual healing.
Probably one of the best ways to describe Reiki is by the energy that
is channeled through the practice. Energy is the central concept of
Reiki, and all those who wish to learn this skill must become familiar
with it. Ki can be defined as the energy that resides within all
living organisms. This is not a physical form of energy. However, it
will flow in living things like animals and plants.
When a human has a large amount of Ki, they will have excessive
amounts of strength and confidence. They are much more likely to enjoy
life, and they will be quick to face any challenges that are presented
to them. However, once the Ki becomes small, a person will begin to
feel weak. It is at this point that they will have a greater chance of
becoming sick.
Ki will come from a wide variety of sources, and some of these are
sunlight, food, and the air we take in. Many people will also meditate
in order to enhance their Ki even more. Ki is called "Chi" in Chinese
languages, and it is the same thing that is called the "life force" in
the West.
Those who practice Reiki believe that Reiki taps into a life force
that is guided by a superior intelligence. The energy seems to have a
mind of its own, as it will flow to the places where a patient needs
it the most.
The energy used with Reiki is not something that can be controlled by
the mind. If it was, it would be limited by those who practice it.
Those who practice Reiki believe that the source of healing is
primarily caused by the Ki. The Ki will flow around and within the
patient. The tissues and organs that it touches will become healthy,
because they will become energized.
One interesting thing that should be noted about Ki is that it will
react to the feelings and thoughts of those it comes into contact
with. The strength of the Ki will be dependent on the thoughts.
Negative thoughts will lead to the restriction of the Ki flow, while
positive thoughts will lead to the increased flow of Ki. If your
thoughts are too unhealthy, the flow of Ki may be completely disrupted
altogether.
While the mainstream medical establishment has been slow to adopt any
of the ideas that are used with practices such as Reiki, a number of
doctors now admit that the mind will play a powerful role in
generating an illness. This is something that Reiki practitioners have
known for years.
The power of the mind will extend throughout the body, so it is
logical to believe that it would have an effect on the physical well
being of a person.
Reiki Energy is an important concept that you must understand if you
wish to learn Reiki. You must understand the function of the aura, an
energy field that surround the body. Reiki practitioners believe that
the aura is an extension of the mind that goes beyond the body.
Peter Tremayne