I am driving myself mad.

RE: I am driving myself mad.

Dear Vanessa,

I have to say that there is a great deal more to Reiki than receiving a few distant attunements. That means very little, and the reason that you don't feel very much like a Reiki Master is that - as you said - you didn't lift a finger and you haven't even done a treatment on someone, so the title Master is a bit premature really.

I'm not criticising you at all, Vanessa, but I think you need to back track a little and get to grips with the basics of Reiki, work on yourself, work on other people, and then when you feel comfortable with that you could start working with the energies of the Reiki symbols, and so on.

Have you been sent detailed and comprehensive manuals that tell you what you need to know? Have you been set 'homework' to do so that you can build your abilities and confidence over time? Is the person who attuned you on hand to support you and guide you as you progress? If not, then I think that the person who tried to make you into a Reiki Master all in one go (nonsense of course) is irresponsible and stupid, and I think you should go back to the beginning and find someone who can teach you properly.

I recommend that you find someone who can teach you Reiki First Degree on a live course, with a real teacher, and other real people on the course, and then after a while you might consider moving on to Second Degree level, either by home study or on a live course. And then at some stage in the future - once you've gotten the hang of working on yourself and others at second degree level - you might decide to move on to Master level.

I am being contacted by a steady stream of people who have been 'attuned and dumped' and it's really not good enough. I am happy to pick up the pieces and support people, but it shouldn't be happening in the first place.

I wish you a wonderful journey with Reiki, Vanessa, and I think your first step will be to find a good teacher to take you through First Degree.

Best wishes,

RE: I am driving myself mad.

Hi Vanessa,
There is really nothing I can add to what Taggart has said. Just wanted to say that in my opinion he is spot on in what he says, so that you don't feel that he is a lone voice.
Reiki Mastership is a long slow process of personal growth and a fantastic journey.
Don't beat yourself up too much, take some time out and review how you want to go forward, don't worry about what has been done.
Love and Blessings
Mike:)

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Hi Vanessa

You have been given the tools to work with without being shown or explained how to use them, you can either do as Taggart has suggested and join a class to get to grips with the basics of energy healing or try working through your manuals methodically and see if you can put it into practice, it is not very difficult to learn either way 🙂

As for insurance it is there for the asking with or without the pieces of paper, as long as you specify Reiki insurance and pay the bill then it is available to anyone regardless of anything, it is insurance to cover you in the unlikely event of someone dropping dead on your couch or something and you being blamed.

RE: I am driving myself mad.

I know of people who went from no reiki to masters in 1 go and they too are not happy.

If you have these negative thoughts about reiki it may well get in the way.

all the suggestions above are valid and I feel this issue is a conflict with your conscious mind.

You do need an understanding to work with the energy and to know what you are doing.

I would recommend that you hook up wioth a master and do formal training , this will give you your confidence that you need.

good news about the smoking eh

dont be afraid to ask questions here though, you were brave to admit your feelings here so for that i applaud you

you said
I am offloading, I am pathetic and I have probably bored you all half to death.

SORRY

you are not pathetic, you are obviously sensitive otherwise you would not feel like this.

lab
dez

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Ok, Deep breath.[8D]

I first of all must apologize for my constant moaning about my "Reiki issues".

You will all be happy to know that I have resolved these issues and I am taking my Reiki 1 on saturday with a very nice teacher who offers ongoing support and a workgroup!!!!!!

I have to say I feel a bit of an idiot for freaking out online, but what can you do 🙂

Thankyou to my regular advisers, Taggart and Paul Crick. I needed a kick up the butt.

And to Dez thankyou for your kind words I dont feel so bad about exposing my fears now, so tankyou.

From a calm and a little embarassed

Vanessa (who still has hot hands)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 😀

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Dear Vanessa

I have to agree with what has been said. I did my reiki 1 and 2 over 7 years ago and reiki 3 ( master without teaching) nearly two years ago and last year did the final bit to teach. When I did level three there wer people on the course who were rushing through all levels in 3/4 weekends. I am glad I took time as I felt I have had time to read and absorb things. Each of us has our own path.

My firend I was with on the training when we did 3 were being told by the newly intiated we were doing it all wrong, but we felt comfortable and we had been out there doing it for years compared to the new ones. The result of our expereince was to change reiki master as we were very disapointed by the change in attitude and approach,

We found after a great deal of searching we found a wonderful master. we gained so much from her and what was so great she respected us and our learning.

If something does not feel right follow your instinct. We took nearly a year to find the right master. We took a number of turns but something got in the way till we found the right one. Are we suprized!!!!

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Hi Somerset Angel

Some interesting points in your response, I agree that it takes time to assimilate any energy healing system as it is the integration of our consciousness together with the energy and our higher selves which allows us to channel the energy effectively.

There is also a trend to try and set everything in concrete where as in reality all the systems are very fluid in their use and as soon as we say you can't then we restrict the energy and ourselves, I personally try and stay as open as possible and see what works for each individual and encourage them to develop that for themselves as it does seems to be virtually impossible to do it wrong no matter what approach is utilised.

Also a very valid point about finding the right person to help you on your journey, if you cannot connect to the person who is trying to help you, then it would be far better IMO to receive the attunements and instructions remotely and let the source teach you, all of the answers are to be found inside each and every one of us, we just need to look and trust what we find there 🙂

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you said
I am offloading, I am pathetic and I have probably bored you all half to death.

Vanessa, everythought given out accumulates energy, this is how affirmations works, If you keep telling yourself the above that is what you will affirm into your life. PLEASE, PLEASE change your thinking, and cut our all those negatives.

I went to the site you gave me and am not surprised at your experiences. I am delighted to hear you are having a hands-on reiki attunement on Saturday , and wish you well with it.

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Hi Vanessa

I was going to suggest that depending on where you live I wouldn't mind in helping with reiki, as you know I am doing distant masters and am thoroughly enjoying it, so if you need someone to practice with let me know.

and I am glad that you have found your way, and don't worry about moaning we are all here to listen and give what advice we feel will help.

Love

Maria

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Hi all

I have been following this thread with interest and would like to ask for some advice on the back of this. I have had Reiki 1 and 2 and know that something has happened as I have gone through detox and am more 'open' to energies that are around. However, I do not get hot hands and question whether the reiki is flowing. I did my Reiki 1 and 2 one on one with my master - would it be possible to do Reiki 2 again to see if the energy flows more and could this be done distantly? What do you think?

Much love
White Light XXX

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Dear White Light,

You do NOT need hot hands for the Reiki to flow.

What you DO need is Trust and Intent.

If you Intend for Reiki to flow, it will flow and, whether or not you get any sensation in your hands - or elsewhere whilst it is flowing, it is your Trust in your Intent that ensures that it IS flowing.

Newcomers to Reiki expect a sign that they have the ability. Hot hands is the most common sign but, as one progresses and begins to trust and know that the energy flows when the intent has been made, the need for signs diminishes.

You have Reiki 2. The energy does and will flow when you intend for it to flow. If you get any sensation that the energy is flowing treat it as a bonus. TRUST!

Just for today do not worry.

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Dear White Light,

I can only echo what Paul has said. Reiki people can have a whole range of experiences as the energy flows. Hot hands is quite common, but some people feel fizzing/tingling, some feel coolness, others feel pulsing/heaviness, while others feel very little.

With time and practice my impression is that most people will feel something as the energy flows, but whether or not you feel something, the energy is flowing. Practise on people and see what feedback you get from them; that will help to boost your confidence.

I can also suggest a couple of other things:

(1) Tune in to my weekly Reiju empowerments (on a Monday). You can find out how to do this here: [DLMURL] http://www.reiki-evolution.co.uk/reijubroadcast.htm [/DLMURL]

That will give you a weekly boost, and ties in nicely with my next suggestion...

(2) Carry out hatsurei ho every day. If you don't know how to do this, e-mail me direct and I will send you the instructions.

I am going to put together an inexpensive 'self-help' course for people who are just starting with Reiki and who need to get the energy flowing and build up their confidence, so keep an eye on my web site for details of that.

Best wishes,