Speaking as a Reiki teacher, I have found that small groups work really well for most people, but for some people a 1 to 1 course is better. In a small group you get the chance to meet other similar people and make new friends and the group dynamic creates an amazing energy and space for healing. 1 to 1 is a very different experience and can be good for people that need a very personal course geared specifically to their needs. Either way go with what feels right to you and know that the choice you make will be the right one for you.
Thanks guys. Now the 'willing subject' for practicing on cant make it and my reiki master has advised that it will be either practicing on her or waiting until the next group but she would prefer it if I waited. Really nt sure what to do now..... is it a sign to not do it right now?
I was a little worried about doing it this weekend as I am in a wedding the following weekend and didn't want to be going through any uncomfortable healing crises whilst being involved in the wedding but onthe other hannwante to do it as soon as possible so I can use it to help with my anxiety. Any advice greatly appreciated x
onthe other hannwante x
Sorry - autocorrect! 'On the other hand I wanted to' is what it's supposed to say!
Hi LS,
When I came to the point I chose to learn Reiki, I looked around for various Reiki Masters local to me... read their websites etc. and contacted them by phone. One of them resonated with me, and asked me if I'd like to meet with her and discuss beforehand about Reiki, so she could answer any questions I had. So, I went along and she gave me a Reiki treatment so I could experience it myself, and then we sat and chatted about what was involved in learning Reiki etc. Clearly she was knowledgable, and we got on ok, so I said I'd like to go ahead and learn with her. She informed me of the next date she would be running a course, which happened to be in the week rather than weekends as she didn't do weekend courses, and that was fine with me as I could give enough notice to take time off work. She said it wasn't a definitely confirmed date yet though as she needed to ensure she had at least 4 people so she could run it.
As the time got closer, she called me to say that she still hadn't got 4 people so was going to move the date back a bit, and asked if I could see if I knew anyone else who would want to do it (I'd already asked local friends, but they didn't). I told her it was fine, just as long as she could make sure I had enough notice to book time off work.
Again, the new date got closer and I hadn't hear confirmation from her, so I called her up. She said that she still didn't have enough people signed up, so was going to postpone to a new date in the new year. Again I said that was fine, and asked her confirm the dates with sufficient time so I could book time off work.
Well... as that date got nearer I again hadn't heard from her, and I spoke to my good friend Justine, who wasn't local, to ask if she fancied learning Reiki with me. She told me she'd already learnt it 🙁 ... but... she suggested I contact her Reiki Master who she highly recommended... 🙂
Well, I contacted this Reiki Master... who lived a good hour's drive away from me... and lo' and behold, she was running a Reiki I workshop the following weekend, and she was looking for just one more person to make it a 4 person group. She sounded really nice, and I liked the sound of what she described for her course... so I went for it.
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I never did hear any more from the first Reiki Master... but everything fell into place how it should, even though I'd had to wait a while.
😉
Just go with what feels right... and don't get hung up with any attachment to any one Reiki Master, if you feel you need to go elsewhere.
All Love and Reiki Hugs
I was a little worried about doing it this weekend as I am in a wedding the following weekend and didn't want to be going through any uncomfortable healing crises whilst being involved in the wedding but onthe other hannwante to do it as soon as possible so I can use it to help with my anxiety. Any advice greatly appreciated x
I'm intrigued as to why you assume there will be a 'healing crisis'?
Thanks for the reply. I live in a very remote location so it would be about an hour and a halfs drive to the next reiki master so had hoped to do it with this lady.
What would you say about doing my attunement the weekend before this wedding? Is it too soon in case I am unwell or do you not think that is an issue? also I am nervous about Doug a reading at the wedding - would having my attunement done help with my nerves?
Thanks again 🙂
I'm intrigued as to why you assume there will be a 'healing crisis'?
I am hoping there won't be but I guess that's maybe my negative attitude shining through! I have had a recent bad spell of anxiety - something that I thought I had overcome so a little worried that this might surface as I am just starting to get a grip on it over the past couple of weeks. I understand that any effects from the attunement are necessary and in y best interest to deal with them but just a little concerned about timing as I am in a wedding next weekend and have to perform a reading which I am already nervous about. Hoping my attunement may help me to relax and feel calm rather than surface any underlying anxiety right now.
Thanks for your reply 🙂
Hi LittleSnowdrop 🙂
Energylz, really wrote a wonderful post! Usually when we are at odds with something, we try to work it out with all the confusing and conflicting voices in our head. Energylz, while waiting for the opportune moment to do her Reiki, stayed aligned with her purpose and her intent but (as I understood it) never tried to control or cohearse it. She felt inspired to call her friend and knew, intuitively, the Reiki teacher, the time and place was perfect for her.
Usually, we want to attack a problem straight on. Why? Because we like to be in control of what's happening in our lives. What if you just let go and relaxed for just a few seconds and asked youself, "How do I feel about doing Reiki this weekend" When you ask that question do you feel happy, excited, energized or does your energy feel frozen? Do you see yourself smiling? Is a traffic light shining green for go-ahead or red for another time? Trust your inner feelings, your inner wisdom to guide you and if all system are go, go for it. 🙂
I understand that any effects from the attunement are necessary and in y best interest to deal with them
I'm really not trying to trip you up or interrogate you, LittleSnowdrop, and I do understand why you have concerns, especially in your current emotional situation, but I wonder what gives you to understand that any effects from the attunement will be uncomfortable?
Hi LittleSnowdrop 🙂
Energylz, really wrote a wonderful post! Usually when we are at odds with something, we try to work it out with all the confusing and conflicting voices in our head. Energylz, while waiting for the opportune moment to do her Reiki, stayed aligned with her purpose and her intent but (as I understood it) never tried to control or cohearse it. She felt inspired to call her friend and knew, intuitively, the Reiki teacher, the time and place was perfect for her.
Ok, I'm booking in for the sex change as we speak... 😉
Ok, I'm booking in for the sex change as we speak... 😉
Energylz, 😮 I just looked at your profile :hidesbehindsofa: my apologies 🙂
Energylz, 😮 I just looked at your profile :hidesbehindsofa: my apologies 🙂
I'll let you off... you interpreted my post perfectly. 😉
All Love and Reiki Hugs
Hi LittleSnowdrop 🙂
Energylz, really wrote a wonderful post! Usually when we are at odds with something, we try to work it out with all the confusing and conflicting voices in our head. Energylz, while waiting for the opportune moment to do her Reiki, stayed aligned with her purpose and her intent but (as I understood it) never tried to control or cohearse it. She felt inspired to call her friend and knew, intuitively, the Reiki teacher, the time and place was perfect for her.
Usually, we want to attack a problem straight on. Why? Because we like to be in control of what's happening in our lives. What if you just let go and relaxed for just a few seconds and asked youself, "How do I feel about doing Reiki this weekend" When you ask that question do you feel happy, excited, energized or does your energy feel frozen? Do you see yourself smiling? Is a traffic light shining green for go-ahead or red for another time? Trust your inner feelings, your inner wisdom to guide you and if all system are go, go for it. 🙂
Yes great advice! I got offered a reiki level II attunement and I had a weird feeling about it and realised I just wasn't ready, I feel it will be offered to me again when I am.
Hello Little Snowdrop,
How did your attunement go? Please do let us know 🙂
Well.... That's me attuned so to speak! 🙂 I was quite nervous as you never really know what to expect. I had an amazing time - I did have some visuals and some colours coming through and had various different sensations throughout. I would say it felt like a very intense reiki session.
I am feeling quite tired tonight now, with a but of a headache and my temperature seems a but hot one minute and then quite cold the next but feeling ok. Looking forward to tomorrow so I can do some more practice.
I never got a chance to post last night as my mum got rushed into hospital with suspected food poisoning. After my attunement I got a call to say my grandpa had had a heart attack - I have managed to stay quite calm which I think is due to my reiki today - I firmly believe that my attunement was meant to happen today.
I will keep you posted on how I get on tomorrow and thank you so much for all your advice so far x