Symbols

RE: Symbols

Hi Reiki Monkey

It is your back and it is up to you to decide what you want on it, CKR is just a Japanese word, there is nothing mystical about it, you could put abracadabra in its place and it would be as effective 🙂

RE: Symbols

Hi Reiki Monkey,

I don't see why you shouldn't use it in your tattoo. It's your body, it's up to you. Some people may say that the symbols shouldn't be made widely available & should be kept "secret" from those who don't do Reiki. I don't really see why to be honest. Most people won't even know what it is when they see it anyway. The only negative thing is you may experience other Reiki practicioners not "approving" but if you don't care about that then go for it! Tattoes should mean something to the person who owns it so other people's opinions on it aren't really relevant.
I don't have a tattoo but I have thought about it & if I ever did I think I would get the word "Reiki" in the japanese symbols. The only problem with that is that that kind of writing in tattoesare quite common (& no one except the owner or people speaking the language know what it means!) & I like things like that to be as different & unique as possible.

Love & Light,
SS
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Hi there Reiki Monkey,
I agree its your body. Just go for it. Actually I've been wanting another tattoo u just gave me a great idea. Thanks!:)
Liz

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I have been thinking about having a tattoo done on my back and was thinking of using the first Reiki symbol incorperated into it. Do you think this would be ok? or would it not be recommended?

I must be honest and say that my first thought was ..grow up. 😀

Haven't had a second thought.
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Well, you did ask. Nothing personal. 😀

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ORIGINAL: Mr_Firstlight

I have been thinking about having a tattoo done on my back and was thinking of using the first Reiki symbol incorperated into it. Do you think this would be ok? or would it not be recommended?

I must be honest and say that my first thought was ..grow up. 😀

Haven't had a second thought.
😉

Well, you did ask. Nothing personal. 😀

Well, Mr Firstlight, I must be honest too and say that MY first thought was that your reference to "grow up"comes across asreally rather unkind, and perhaps not well thought out, even if an attempt at humour.

Do you have a problem with tattoos? Are you associating them only with the kind of people we might perhapsnot expect to find on HP?

If you're not aware that body decoration is one of the most ancient of arts, you could put the key words into google, and find some very interesting history.

With respect,

Holistic

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Reiki Monkey

Although I don't have any tattoos and no desire to have any, I have no problem with other people having them if they want to.

I'm interested and curious ... if you have a tattoo on your back incorporating the CKR, is there a reason for thisthat you would like to share with us? Something to do with empowering yourself perhaps? The CKR can be used in so many ways, that's why I'm asking. But you can tell me to MYOB if you like! 😀

Holistic

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LOL Holistic.
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Do you have a problem with tattoos? Are you associating them only with the kind of people we might perhapsnot expect to find on HP?

This has nothing to do with tattoos or the kind of people here on HP.

My thought is simply this...an adult, one who knows themself, their own mind and what they do or do not want,does not ask (directly or indirectly) permission to have a tattoo. They just go out and get a tattoo.
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So...

I have been thinking about havinga tattoo doneon my back and was thinking of using the first Reiki symbol incorperated into it. Do you think this would be ok? or would it not be recommended?

I would say...make your own mind up as an adult. It has nothing to do with you or me.
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I think it was just a question concerning a Reiki symbol on a Reiki site.
Just be absolutely certain, before you go ahead and get this tattoo; i have six.

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I think it was just a question concerning a Reiki symbol on a Reiki site.

Well, if that's the case, call me old fashioned but I would hold the Reiki symbols as sacred and not to be used for some sort of "decoration". Respect.

Maybe I'll get a special Tee shirt made...

I'm a Reiki Master
Kiss my Aura

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It really doesn't matter. Do as you please. But in this case, I would examine my motives. That would teach me more about myself than having or not having a Reiki symbol tattoo.
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'Kiss my aura',

Charming!!

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'Kiss my aura',

Charming!!

LOL Energy3 😀

Old fashioned and charming!!

Being as my aura is as big as my ego, you'd only have to get within 50 feet or so of me to kiss it. That shouldn't be a problem! No close enounters required!
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Even my aftershave goes out that far as well!
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Life is funny. It's one big laugh..if we don't get too personally involved in our own lives.

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ORIGINAL: Mr Firstlight:

My thought is simply this...an adult, one who knows themself, their own mind and what they do or do not want, does not ask (directly or indirectly) permission to have a tattoo. They just go out and get a tattoo.

I don't see the original questions as "asking permission". I see them as bouncing thoughts off other members of HP and getting feedback,which is what these forums are largely all about. IMVHO.

Admittedly, the diversity of opinions in the replies could have the potential to leave the original poster more confused than when they started, but I really don't think that's the situation in this thread.

Well, if that's the case, call me old fashioned but I would hold the Reiki symbols as sacred and not to be used for some sort of "decoration". Respect.

Perhaps you could explain what you find unsacred or disrespectful about wanting to incorporate Reiki into one's person in this way?

I don't believe Reiki Monkey used the word "decoration". And until I (hopefully) get a reply from RM about the possible reason for wanting the tattoo, born of my genuine interest, who is any of us to judge?

Holistic

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I don't see the original questions as "asking permission". I see them as bouncing thoughts off other members of HP and getting feedback,which is what these forums are largely all about. IMVHO.

Ok..but if that's the case, I wonder why you ask this....

I'm interested and curious ... if you have a tattoo on your back incorporating the CKR, is there a reason for thisthat you would like to share with us? Something to do with empowering yourself perhaps? The CKR can be used in so many ways, that's why I'm asking. But you can tell me to MYOB if you like! 😀

That seems to me more than bouncing thoughts..whatever that means. 😀

Perhaps you could explain what you find unsacred or disrespectful about wanting to incorporate Reiki into one's person in this way?

No. I don't care to explain. 🙂

I don't believe Reiki Monkey used the word "decoration".

No...you used the word decoration...

If you're not aware that body decoration is one of the most ancient of arts,...

I don't think there's anything more for me to "bounce" now.
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I guess you weren't too interested in looking for the deeper spiritual meanings of "body decoration" then, which have existed since many years BC.

That said, when a thread degenerates into minute pieces of a post dissected and put under the microscope for close examination in endless quote boxes, on what appears to be an argumentative or provocative basis, I figure it's time for me to send Reiki to it all, and leave it, at least for the time being.

Holistic