This is going to be a long one but I would appreciate some answers please...
About 1 1/2 years ago I did Reiki 1 and 2 course, I generally use it on myself and friends but I would like to go further with it in the future. For a while I have been feeling something is missing, so I started looking into meditation to clear my mind. I ended up going to a Raja Yoga class inwhich I found alot of answers about who I am and where I come from. I found the meditation hard (eyes open) but it did certainly stir up some deep feelings in me. It all became too much for me and I stopped going, mainly because to become totally pure, they needed you to be celibate and free from any attachments. I felt like I had to choose between the yoga or my partner, and I wasnt willing to do it. Even though I have not been for a few months, I still think about it daily, like I should be spiritual, but is there something else out there for me where I can still have a partner?
I have looked into spiritual church but as far as I can see thats all about connecting with spirits from the other side, which I am not really interested in.
All I want is the connection with god and feeling awareness of being a soul. I want to calm my mind to become more peaceful and content. Everything that I have and everything that I do and other people do, is never good enough, its because I need this missing part.
Should I try different forms of meditation? If so, then what?
I would like to build awareness of my spirit guides and reading other peoples chakras and auras to help with the Reiki
Can anyone give me any suggestions?
Thank you!
Sam
RE: what does it mean to be spiritual
Hi Sam
You know there's nothing to stop you just meditating at home on your own. It's not rocket science. And I'm sure if you just keep your ears and eyes open you will start seeing all sorts of things which will lead you along your path: books to read, meetings to go to, websites to check out. There's an old saying that when the student is ready the teacher will appear. So just hang on in there......
Good luck and blessings.
With love
Sunanda xxx
PS As far as I see it, celibacy is a matter of choice. And I would be very uncomfortable with an organisation which laid down strict rules on this. It sounds very much like the Brahma Kumaris to me.
RE: what does it mean to be spiritual
Hi Sammyd
I have looked into spiritual church but as far as I can see thats all about connecting with spirits from the other side, which I am not really interested in.
Being Spiritual and being a Spiritualist can be two completely things - if you are not interested in proving life after this one, then most probably a conventional Spiritualist church may not be for you - but dont rule it completely out. Many churches or centres have a lot to offer!
As you already know, Reiki certainly can bring up some issues and I think it's great that you are looking for more - but you dont need to find anything else if you are looking at doing R3. What you need will always come to you.
It does sound like your Yoga class was a little too strict for you, but it doesnt follow that all Yoga is like that.
Sunanda is spot on - you can meditate for yourself at home, if you are unsure, try some guided ones first. There aremany sites selling them on the internet& some you can listen toosnipets off. Ones that I quite likeare by Robbie Wright.. google him & his site will come up.
Once you have practiced, try doing this onyour own - maybe start with a question you need an answer too.
Not everyone can concentrate enough & see Auras in beautiful colours & BEing reiki is not about that.
Sometimes adding to Reiki IMO dilutes the actual healing as you are busy concentrating on other things rather than just being a channel.
When I was first Reiki, I used to get messages coming through & I could never decide if I should share the info or not - I ended up spending 1/2 the time trying to remember what I wanted to pass on. I soon put a stop to this!!
Just be yourself Sam, keep practicing 'Just Reiki'. I am sure that once your relax your mind, go into your own inner peace you will meet/get what you are looking for.
Love & Light
RE: what does it mean to be spiritual
Hi sammyd,
Just to agree with all advice above!
I wouuldn't get involved with any group insisting on celibacy, and it's not spiritual to put you in a position of having to decide whether to stay with a partner or not.
The term "spiritualist church" is misleading to some, too, as said above by the others. It doesn't mean spiritual - it means it's about spirits (dead people) - quite a different thing.
It sounds to me as if you are open and ready for spirituality (a broad word with many meanings!). Believe me, if you are really ready it's only a matter of time until life falls into place and you find a spiritual "Path" which suits you. If you are a reader, go to the spirituality / religion section of a bookshop or library and see what titles jump out at you. 😉
On the subject of what spirituality is, you may find this thread interesting:
[link= http://www.healthypages.net/forum/fb.asp?m=83232 ]http://www.healthypages.net/forum/fb.asp?m=83232[/link]
mysticism
Good luck and good hunting!
V
EDIT: Tweaked the link 😉
RE: what does it mean to be spiritual
Me again, Sam, just to say that unlike Venetian I don't think you should go anywhere near the thread that he provides the link to. That IMHO would be like trying to ski off-piste rather than begin on the nursery slopes.
One other thing that I meant to say is that now is the time for you to be alert and aware - mindfulness is very important. And don't dismiss any opening or any body....the universe will pass you from hand to hand. You will be safe. Maybe you will see an advert for a Buddhist meeting or will be drawn to read something like Conversations with God or the Power of Now (Eckhard Tolle - highly recommended). What's happened IMV is that you are now plugged into the mains - all you have to do is go with the flow. No stress.
Do let us know how you get on.
With love
Sunanda xxx