I like the idea of things being easy rather than hard. It seems that we all grow up with the idea that if we work hard enough, we'll get ahead. If we put in long hours at the office, we might just get that promotion or raise.

When I look at the times when I worked hard at work, it seems that it only produced more work to work hard at. As a result, I was feeling more and more stressed. I intuitively knew that I had to change that pattern. I began inwardly affirming “Peace, joy and love” and feeling the essence of those three states as well.

According to the teachings of Abraham, “There is nothing more important than you feel good.” When I first heard that, I don't think I really understood the importance of that statement. In essence, when ti comes to health, and life in general, there is ease and there is dis-ease. For me, I knew I wanted ease, or to feel good.

When it comes to creating good health or creating what you truly want in life, it is better done from being in a state of ease.When we are in a state of ease, we are in alignment with who we really are. When we are happy, joyful, and loving, we are naturally in a state of ease. It's not something we have to work at, it is more a matter of easing into that state, or simply letting go of things that are bothering us. When we are in a state of ease, life naturally flows for us.

At home, we have a pet door for our cat, Shadow, to easily go in and out. The other night, I realized ti was 9:00 p.m. and it was time to get her in. A split second later, she comes zooming in the pet door and into the lliving room. I thought, “That was easy!” I didn't have to go out and get her like I normally do, she brought herself in. Just prior to that, I had been practicing being in a state of ease and life cooperated, so to speak, in bringing her in.

Yesterday at work, I had just started thinking about some supplies that had been ordered that I was needing. Within one minute, someone had brought those supplies directly to my desk. That was easy!

I told the person that had brought them to me that I had just been thinking about the supplies. He said, “Well , maybe you should have asked for a million dollars!” Hmmm….maybe i should have. Again, I had practicing being in a state of ease just before that happened.

So, try practice being happier, practice being joyful, practice being loving. Not only will it benefit your health, but all of life in general.

It wasn’t until I began practicing giving Reiki to others on a regular basis did I realize what I had. Even though I didn’t really feel any energy coming out of my hands for several months, I did see the effect the Reiki had others.

After just a 15 minutes session, the person being worked on had such a glow about them. They usually had a smile on their face. Even if they person being worked on had no real health challenges, they felt the benefit anyway in a much more calmer and relaxed demeanor.

And of course, I knew how I felt receiving a treatment as well. After a treatment I would typically feel revitalized and rejuvenated. I just felt great! Having worked on thousands of people over the last 15 years, the effect is still the same.

Receiving Reiki is like getting an energy transfusion. The universal life force energy that is transmitted through the session to the recipient is essentially a loving energy that nurtures most everyone it touches.

We tell our students that we can only make two claims about what Reiki will do, being:

1) It will help reduce stress, and

2 )It will help relieve pain.

But those are two major factors! Many doctors would agree that many illnesses are stress related.

Beyond helping with stress and pain, we started having people tell us what it had done for them beyond those two things. Clients and students report help with a myriad of conditions from headaches to fibromyalgia to cancer.

But, just helping someone get to that deeply relaxed state that Reiki provides, helps to accelerate the body’s own healing response, and as a result, they typically feel better.

Whether it is giving someone a Reiki treatment or teaching a class how to do Reiki, it has been a love affair for me. And when it gets down to it,that is what life is all about, learning to love more, not only love  others, but learning to love ourselves more as well.

Reiki does accelerate the body’s own healing response, in much the same way as a car would receive benefit getting a jump start from another vehicle. We call the Reiki practitioner the “cosmic jumper cables”, in that they are channeling life force energy through their body and out their hands, thus adding more healing energy to the healing energy already existing in the one receiving Reiki.

Also, Reiki continues to work 24-48 hours after the session. If the person does not experience “healing”, then it may come a bit later. Reik works only as well as the person is open to receive the energy. We’ve seen very rapid healing in some cases and in other cases it has taken longer. If a Reiki practitioner can work on someone who has just experienced an injury, the enery will work quickly to help heal it. Longstanding conditions sometimes take more sessions to effect a change. In any event, Reiki is a wonderful tool anyone can learn to help others and themselves relieve pain and suffering and thus promote a greater quality of life.

Having taught Reiki for nearly 13 years, We've seen the myriad benefits that it can provide. Most recently, Dr. Mehmet Oz, a leading cardiovascular surgeon revealed his “Ultimate Alternative Medicine Secrets” for 2010. And he put Reiki at #1. Dr. Oz has been incorporating Reiki in open heart surgeries for many years. 

As stated on the show,”Reiki assists in accelerating healing from injury/illness, promotes relaxation and stress reduction, reduces or eliminates pain. Reiki strengthens the immune system, assists in clearing emotional or physical trauma, and offers quality of life support for those who are aging or in hospice care. Knowing Reiki is like having your own personal healing kit at your fingertips. If you would like to read more of what was said on his show, just visit this link, http://www.prweb.com/releases/animal_reiki_master/Dr_Oz/prweb3426604.htm

Reiki healing has been in continuing practice for several years now. It is recognized to be a great tool that is aimed at personal treatment and growth. Reiki energy is rooted from an optimal spiritual source which never fails to come up with the best results. The healing applies for the spirit, the mind, and the body which has to serve as the guide in an individual's journey called life. Reiki likewise aids in the enhancement of the personal talents. Of course, all of these can only materialize if you prefer to get attuned to this sacred practice. There exists a sacred covenant that has to be maintained and nurtured for always.

Learning the Program of Self-Healing

For you to be able to acquire the depth of the knowledge on Reiki's self-healing process, you must develop a sensible time for practice. You need to master different techniques. The way on how you execute it will move you forward near your goal or pull you away from your desired aim. In the course of self-healing, the appropriate technique must be used and thus should be learned by you. If you are qualified enough to do so, you may choose to develop your own healing system which will work to your advantage. If you have your spirit, mind, and heart into Reiki, you will surely succeed.

The Allotted Time for Self-Healing

The Reiki system of self-healing is best done by regularly allotting at least 30 minutes to yourself. It is time that you realize how important it is to value yourself and therefore spend some time for your complete healing. You may use either the scanning or hand positions as your technique. Your focus should be on those regions that require healing the most. As the session begins, you will be carefully guided as to where your hands should go and which body part should you touch. You have to feel everything that you are doing. Let the energy flow and feel it vibrating. While the session is going on, ponder on your daily activities and where your life is heading. It is by means of thinking over your practice in life will your quest for self-healing produce a great impact. This is a kind of technique that promotes the development of a healthy attitude. More so, this self-reflection technique will similarly give you more room for the generation of very creative ideas and ways on how it will be best to handle your own troubles.

Self-Healing in Groups

Again, Reiki treatment can be administered to yourself or to others. Hence, you may form a special group with the rest of the Reiki self-healers whom you know and do the session altogether. This practice is a lot more effective because you don't only get to heal yourself but the rest of your group mates as well. A daily practice can do wonders. You will heal each other faster. The complete healing is also sure to materialize. The secret to it is the sharing of energy and support as the group gets on with the session. 

Being in a group will give you the opportunity to discuss among yourselves the things that you want to get healed with. A once a week meeting will generate a more serious focus and a deeper purpose in each and every one of you. Let the prayers guide you through as you convene in the Reiki healing practice.

If you have not yet heard of Reiki treatment, then now is the best time to get to know it. Reiki is an age old healing technique that utilizes energy of different levels to cure and attain the balance that should exist among the spirit, the mind, and the body. There are claims that the same technique had been used by none other than Jesus Christ along with the rest of the great spiritual healers of the times. The Reiki which the contemporary world is familiar with in these days is the same thing that had been rediscovered by Mikao Usui in the 20th century. Through time, the strategies have been adapted, used, and then mixed and matched so that explains why there are different variations that we have today. The variations that exist are in support of the known interpretations and belief systems. It is to be taken note that Reiki is not in any way related to a body of faith or religion. It exists in its own consciousness.

Understanding Reiki in a Better Way

In order to achieve a clearer view of Reiki and the system of treatment that it covers, one has to dig deeper into the essence of the philosophy of illness. The modern medical arena feeds on the fact that the human body is similar to a mechanical device that when any of the systems get damaged, it can be mended by means of repair or replacement. As a typical way of handling the human body dilemma, surgeries and drugs are often recommended. Say for example, a headache is cured by taking a pain reliever pill.

On the other hand, what is known as the holistic medicine employs a very different type of approach in addressing the human health. It respects each part that comprises an individual. It looks into the mental, the physical, the spiritual, and the emotional components of a person. It relies on the concept that once parts of the abovementioned systems malfunction, the rest of the body structures get affected. In fact, it poses its effect on the person's life in general.

To solve such ordeal, the main root of the problem should be tracked down. Once the body feels bad, the symptoms can be felt and spotted sooner or later. What the busy individuals fail to realize is that the body indicates some warning signs which when ignored may lead to more serious problems.

The Main Role of the Reiki Practitioners

The Reiki practitioners emphasize that the little warnings should never be ignored. They may appear insignificant at first but later on you will find out how serious the problem may be. Thus, they address this concern by making use of the Reiki energy to free or heal the problematic tissues. As soon as the symptoms have been eliminated, they encourage a change in the person's way of life. They fully point out how the balance in the overall health should be maintained and why it is very necessary to do so.

Many a times have Reiki treatment been regarded as valuable. Since the earliest time, this technique has never faltered. In these modern days, one should consider looking back to the days of yore when everything was yet balanced and harmonized. After all, it doesn't hurt to give it a shot.

Perhaps, by now, you've heard the saying, “Love heals all wounds.” After having spent over 12 years doing hands-on healing work, I would say that is very true. When doing hands-on healing, the healing practitioner becomes a channel for life force energy. It is this life force energy that animates us and gives us life. Without it, we can become ill.

Time after time, I have seen people make a turnaround in a challenging health situation. Sometimes it is very quickly, sometimes it takes a bit longer. This life force energy is the same as the quality of love. The healing practitioner holds a very high frequency or vibration of this life force energy, or love and the person needing the healing begins to match this frequency of love, like a magnet, and that is how the healing occurs. 

Every one responds to the power of love, no matter who they are. It is only when we are lacking in love for ourselves that illness can take hold. Of course, it is up to the person receiving the healing as to whether they accept or reject the loving, healing energy being offered. But, most times, people respond very well and healing occurs. The more loving we are towards ourselves, he healthier we will be.

Try for one day having nothing but loving thoughts, when ever possible. As you do, you will find that life will flow much easier for you. Instead of being a struggle, life will flow with ease and grace, as it was meant to. Become a channel for love in your own life and see what a difference it makes.

Visit: www.reikimissouri.com and find out how you can be a greater channel for love in your life and in the lives of others.

The Reiki Level 1 Attunement or Initiation opens up the physical body and makes it a channel for Reiki energy to flow through it. An initiation process doesn't take a lot of time as one might assume, though it can be different it take to a maximum of 20-30 minutes and makes a person “high” and greatly increases the spiritual vibrations in the body to a point where the initiate's energy merges with the One. The Reiki Level 2 Attunement or Initiation is for the subtle body or the aura. The three sacred symbols of Reiki are disclosed to the initiate and this attunement gives the initiate even a higher level of energy vibrations and is said to increase psychic vibrations.The Master Initiation is a process after which a person achieves the status of Mater and is now able to teach Reiki and initiate others into the art.

Though initiation is just a ritual, its powers keep developing over time and mature with time and experience and constant practice of this healing system.

Reiki initiations are a main focus Reiki. They help us to understand the standing of the novice entering into the Reiki clan. Also they define the starting point at which the initiate opens up their personal energies to the Universe. In this way they can invite unlimited healing energies from the Universe and raise their vibrations to a frequency that attunes with the Universal Consciousness. Therefore they can become more sensitive to not only other Reiki healers across the planet but also Reiki guides in the form of spirits from the astral plane.

The actual number of initiations are different for the different branches of Reiki. For the original style of Reiki there are four initiations in the First Level, one in the Second Level and a last one for the Master Level after which it is possible for the Master to perform initiations for the First Level or First Degree initiates. The power of an Attunement or Initiation lasts with a person for life; it is not something that can wear away with time.

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The pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis can be annoying, depressing and physically debilitating. The activities that you once took for granted are suddenly difficult and even peeling potatoes or walking to the shops can become a challenge.

Cleaning the shower can be so painful that you wonder what you will be like in another 10 years.

Assuming that you have now realized that you have a problem and have seen a doctor, been referred to a Rheumatology Consultant, had various blood tests and had a positive diagnosis, then it is likely that you will be on a combination of medications to reduce inflammation, pain and to try and slow down the relentless attack of your immune system on your own body.

If you are lucky you may experience relief with very few side effects. And then you start reading the long term impact of your medications and you begin to worry. If you are unlucky, your medication may make you ill and you begin to wonder what is worse – the disease or the treatment. Even if you do not suffer too many side effects, some days you may find that the pain just will not go away. You are stiff and sore and fed up. There are so many things to do, but you are just so tired from coping with the pain.

Reiki is non-invasive and can be performed by anyone. Yes, anyone. You can see a Reiki practitioner, or actually learn Reiki for yourself, which gives you the freedom of giving yourself a treatment when ever you need it. To use Reiki, it is commonly accepted that you need to be attuned by a Reiki Master. This can be achieved in many ways, in person on a course, distantly with a combination of a Reiki Master and training manuals or you can even self attune with guidance from a Reiki Master experienced in training this method.

Studies have shown that Reiki does reduce pain. The effects can be felt surprisingly quickly and can last throughout the day.

Sam Osborn

I have suffered with Rheumatoid Arthritis for over 9 years, most of them without realizing what the problem was. Prescribed medication has put me in hospital with life threatening side effects. Studying Reiki has helped me to reduce my painkiller intake.

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One of the claims that we can make with Reiki is that it will help reduce stress. Ask anyone who has had at least one Reiki treatment and they will agree. Having a 15-minute Reiki treatment is like having a power nap. After the treatment you feel refreshed and vitalized.

What is better is when you are a Reiki practitioner and you can then do Reiki on yourself. Just a 10-minute self-treatment can cause you to relax very quickly. As most doctors will agree, stress is a big contributing factor to many illnesses. So, learning to nip stress in the bud can obviously help you remain healthier in the long term.

So, stress reduction is only as far away as your hands. What a gift that would be.