This year I have been attuned to both levels one and two about 4 months apart from each other and im into my 4th month of level two. If I had asked myself a few months ago if Reiki master level was possible I would have said no way! Now though, it does not seem so far fetched but I take it very seriously and would like other people who are reiki masters to tell me how it has helped them, changed them and what their lives are like now. I know reiki takes you on a journey and thats why I ask this complicated question.
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Hi perfectcusp,
For me, becoming a reiki master was a natural progression from being a reiki practitioner and prior to that, living a good, clean life.
Since taking reiki to the master level I would say that it has helped me overcome any remaining barriers to understanding the truth of the world and has made me more aware of the subtleties of life. I have taken greater personal responsibilities for conducting myself (although to some on HP it may appear otherwise!). I feel that being a reiki master hasn't changed me as such, rather it has given me the impetus to change myself. With the focus of reiki for me being on self-development I would say that it has definately made me assess where I can improve and to accept that the changes we want will come to us when we want them as long as we trust implicitly in ourselves.
One thing I have realised is that no matter what happens, my life is always in perfect balance and that even if things are what people might call 'negative' or 'bad' that I can find the joy and peace in them and enjoy them as much as anything else.
As you are serious about taking a master level for your own progression you should find it very rewarding and as long as you are disciplined enough, you will make a great reiki master.
I hope I don't get kicked off HP for being too nice now....
Good luck
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Thank you Uncle Rico for being the only one so far who is saying anything in response. I heard someone say once that reiki helped them to be their authentic self. Do you believe that to be true? you mentioned self development and i absolutely agree with that one. I am assuming master level requires commitment anda major one at that because you have to be willing to teachand attune others. I just find it interesting and wanted to know what others thought.
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Dear perfectcusp,
Great that you are taking the next step so seriously I was taught that becoming a reiki master means you are prepared to dedicate your life to reiki/healing. This can be in a big full on way or in a smaller more private way, but that within you know you are on that path & that it is your duty to continue to be so.
We never stop learning especially as masters! I found reiki 2 was the tough one for me, after the euphoric start with reiki 1, reiki 2 came with so much more weight & I found it made me really question why I wanted to do reiki, who I was, what was my motivation, was it from the right place? etc etc. Once I had faced my inner shadow fully I was ready & the mastership was a wonderul completion of the process.
I then knew I was ready to teach when my first student appeared it was a year to the day of my masters attunment, teaching if you choose to do it is a huge responsibility especially if you attune to master level as they go out into the world & you are attached to the quality of teaching they give, so it is big big stuff!
Good luck fellow healer as uncle ricco said am sure you will make a good master!
& uncle ricco your a sweety really!
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healerok, thanks for your information! Thats insightful. yes level two seems like it pulls you down sometimes and im sure master level is sweet relief. It does seem like the pressure is on when you attune students but you have to have faith in yourself.
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Hi again PC, I would say that it does make you be your authentic self because, as healrok said, you really get in touch with yourself in a big way, which can be very challenging at times but this ensures that you are dedicated to the path you are treading (a kind of spiritual 'no pain no gain').
The master level does require a massive commitment because once you choose to take this path it is difficult to turn back knowing what you know (not that you would want to turn back).
Let me assure you though that there is no pressure when performing your attunements and teaching really, it is a pleasurable experience. Obviously you have to be fairly confident in what you are doing and have to study your material/practice the attunements (a teddy bear helps with this) but when you are ready to start, it is the most natural thing in the world to do.
As healrok said too, we never stop learning (as masters) and indeed I found my awareness found more of the subtle nuances of life that went unnoticed before. I also found I got more profound insights into my very own nature too. The responsibility is great too because you do have to make sure you are giving the best you can to your students and this involves teaching through self-experience too.
And finally to healrok - thanks for your kind comment (you obviously can see through the hard words). I can get quite heated at times (funnily enough it only occurs on HP believe it or not) and this can come across really badly, especially in written form. Allow me apologise if I have caused you any offence on the other thread. I really do know that people are doing their best but I still find it hard to believe that people make a living teaching reiki incorrectly (mind you they may not know any better).
Anyway, water under the bridge?
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Hello Uncle Rico
What a shame it was all going so well and then you slipped on the last paragraph[:@] .
However - Anyone who practices attunements on a teddy bear cant be all bad can they?
Zack
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Hi there, Reiki has certainly taken me on a journey... to my authentic Self, as Uncle Rico puts it. I found that taking that level brought me full circle in knowledge and understanding about Reiki and I have since learnt that you are never a 'master' until Reiki masters you...
BB
Moonfeather
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Thanks for all the replies! they are great. Moonfeather says "reiki masters you" hmmm thats adifferent way to look at it and true!
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"Thank you Uncle Rico for being the only one so far who is saying anything in response"
Please be patient :)when posting - you posted your message at 1.55am GMT a lot of HP'ers are asleep[sm=sleep.gif]
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Hi perfectcusp
IMO the only person any of us can master is ourself, the word should relay be teacher, simply because that is what masters do, they teach and encourageour students to find the inner truth and guidance for themselves.
In order to do this, we need to learn it for ourselves, just because we have a few bits of paper on the wall, does not turn us into an instantsuper teachers, yes we might well be able to perform the attunement rituals and followthe manuals, but that alone will not turn us into good teachers.
If we cannot pass on our inner knowledge to the extent that the student will surpass the teacher then we have not yetlearned to teach.
In energy work regardless of the modality we are teaching, if we cannot perceive the energy we are working with, then how can we asses if our students have a problem working with it, can a blind person teach a sighted person how to see?
Ateacher needs to be honest enough to say I do not know the answer to a question if they don't, that is how we learn, grow and develop ourselves, we actually learn all the time from our students 
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Well said Paul. I totally agree that we do not know all the answers. That was one of the things that made nervous about being a Reiki master before I decided I was ready for that next step. I was worried that I may have questions asked of me from future students that I would not be able to answer and thought what good would I be as a teacher??
But, then after a lot of thought and consideration I realized I was putting myself under enormous presure for nothing. NO ONE can have ALL the answers! It's impossible!! But what I could be was be honest and SAY when I didn't know. Therefore allowing me to find out (if I could) and letting the student know that learning is an on-going thing, even for Reiki Masters lol!
I can't 'teach' Reiki as such, because every person's journey is personal, only the history,spiritual ideals and symbols etc. But I can share my own experiences (which can only happen over time) and share the knowledge I have gained over that time. Which is why I sometimes feel a bit concerned when I hear of people taking their master's in the same year they started on their Reiki path. How have they had the time to build up their knowledge through experience I wonder?
I am so proud when one of my student's go on to do things thatI would never have dreamt of doing. There is no feeling of envy that they have surpassed me in some way. That is as it should be and I am grateful thatI shared their path at an importantpoint.
Before my Master's attunement I was asked by the RM if I understood the sacredness of what I was about to undertake as there would be no going back? That myresponsibility to my students would be for life and all that went with that. I was made fully aware of my responsibilities before taking the attunement. That was three years ago and I have never regretted it and have met wonderful souls on their journey and had many profound experiences that I continue to share.
I love my life since Reiki came into it.
Love and light
reikiangel
xxx
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Dear Uncle R,
Indeed water under the bridge,
on a lighter note remember the great words of spiderman's uncle 'with great power comes great responsibility'
our words have power we must use them wisely.
healerok
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Solas, you said to be patient because its a different time zone. i do agree with you on that point. But oddly enough when i went on eight or nine hours later after I slept there were 86 views before Uncle Rico posted. Maybe my title was misleading to some. oh well. all is fine.
Paul Crick and ReikiAngel, thanks for your insights. I will definetely be thinking about this for awhile. I just got both levels in one year and want to wait at least six months to a year before becoming reiki master but I asked now because I wanted to research and understand what I could so I could think about it more. I definetely feel like someone who wants to help all living creatures and have a natural knack for it. Yesterday I was in a pet shop where they keep dogs in cages and I felt the sudden urge to do a power symbol over them. I always feel urges to draw the power symbol. But I do it best in the air with my hand and there were people around so I tried to draw it with my eyes or I said "reiki" and let it jump over there somehow. I feel such a need to help others when they are in distress and need someones help, surely thats a good thing in the reiki world.
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Dear perfectcusp,
Good for you lucky dogs that you were in that day! I have had many wonderful experiences where kind of undercover reiki has been of great help on the streets of the city.
One was on a crowded train when a poor tormented soul charged onto the train he was banging his head against the doors & support poles & punching the sides of the carriage swearing at the top of his voice, he was very volatile everyone was terrified of him & thought he might jump on them at any moment. It was frightening. I tried to remain calm and started sending reiki symbols to him for his highest good, the result was amazing once I felt the energy flow he stopped & stood calmly then as we got to the next stop the reiki stpped & he got off still distressed but much calmer.
Another time was again on a train a fight was just about to start between 2 teenagers, they were shouting & it was esscalating rapidy, again I started sending reiki and their voices lowered quickly then they went their separate ways.
I dont claim that this is anything to do with me being special, just that reiki is amazing & to have it ito help can be very handy when you least expect it!
try it if you see someone looking really sad. Unless it is an emergency I always check if I should send it or not, higher permission etc.
have fun
healerok x
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healerok, I love that story! wow. yes reiki amazes me every second of the day. its uses do have some limitations though if people dont want it and that is the hardest thing for me to accept sometimes. It always seems as if the ones who need it the most, want it the least.
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Dear Perfectcusp,
Very very true, but so important not to push people before they are ready or they can be turned off from it for far longer, perhaps even another life time! For some it is too much too soon a bit like blowing a fuse! again this is with no judgement or ego we are all part of the same there is no better or worse, but each in their own perfect time.
We can but sow beautiful seeds that either are ready to take now or perhaps will later.
healerok
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Hi Reikiangel, just a point about people taking their master level in the same year as other levels. People have different rates of progression and sometimes people start their reiki levels I and II with such a wealth of knowledge and experience and understanding that they quickly and easily progress through levels I and II and are soon ready to take their master level.
Not everyone is and it is definitely the exception to the rule (although some unscrupulous 'masters' teach people their masters without much regard to commitment/ability).
Just thought I would add that although I do understand your concerns with the 'master factory' style teaching!
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yes we can sow beautiful seeds and hopefully they will grow..
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I just got both levels in one year and want to wait at least six months to a year before becoming reiki master but I asked now because I wanted to research and understand what I could so I could think about it more.
Who knows..you may have been a Reiki Master in a past life and are simply taking up where you left off. 
Why not use the time between now and taking your Master's to form a closer relationship with your Reiki guides? I assume that when you were attuned to Reiki 2 that your teacher will have spoken to you about them?
Really, it is not we as Reiki Masters who attune other's to Reiki. It is Reiki which attunes aided by the Reiki guides and we are simply the vehicle for the "ceremony" or "initiation" or "attunement" in the Earth plane. I never attune anyone, I simply perform the ritual after attuning to the energy and the guides then take over. Often I "see" the guides releasing old energy and karma in the student as a gift of grace for them taking the path of healing in their spiritual growth. It is a privilidge and an honour to be a witness to this sacred act.
Becoming a Master is very much about trusting and surrendering and being willing to be of service. Only through our being of service to others can we grow in return as Reiki does indeed eventually Master us. Integrity is also vital. Being true to ourselves is very important.
As you connect more and more with the Reiki guides, they will help you and also help you to knowwhen you are ready to become a Master. You will know when you are ready and that's all that matters.
Cheers
Bryan
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mr_firstlight-I only saw my reiki guides during level one. during two they werent there and i rarely call them and if they are there they dont make an appearance to where I can see them. I guess I need to work on that. Thanks for the tip and the advice!
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ORIGINAL: Mr_Firstlight
Why not use the time between now and taking your Master's to form a closer relationship with your Reiki guides? I assume that when you were attuned to Reiki 2 that your teacher will have spoken to you about them?
With the greatest of respect Bryan not everyone has reiki 'guides' and as with many things they are not a part of reiki. In my view they are externalisations of our own intuition and people 'see' these guides when they do not trust in their own intuition and greatness.
Really, it is not we as Reiki Masters who attune other's to Reiki. It is Reiki which attunes aided by the Reiki guides and we are simply the vehicle for the "ceremony" or "initiation" or "attunement" in the Earth plane. I never attune anyone, I simply perform the ritual after attuning to the energy and the guides then take over. Often I "see" the guides releasing old energy and karma in the student as a gift of grace for them taking the path of healing in their spiritual growth. It is a privilidge and an honour to be a witness to this sacred act.
This is another misconception based on a lack of understanding and poor teaching of reiki. It also shows a great lack of respect for the work we are doing too because to rely on 'reiki guides' to do the work for you, you are not taking any responsibility for the student at all. We become reiki masters due to the fact of our skill and dedication and part of this responsibility is to be able to work with the energy and attune others to it too. Consider this Bryan - if a student of yours didn't see 'reiki guides' or simply humoured you for fear of looking unknowledgable then if they are becoming a reiki master and you are telling them what you mention they are going to become disillusioned and think something is wrong with them. I have no doubt that people genuinely believe they do 'see' guides, however, these are just an external tool to assist us in what we do (because for some reason people are more willing to believe that 'higher beings', 'angels' and the like are helping out rather than accepting responsibility for their own greatness). It is the same with saying it is for the 'higher good' and if someone doesn't become healed then it mustn't be my fault, it is my guides....
Becoming a Master is very much about trusting and surrendering and being willing to be of service. Only through our being of service to others can we grow in return as Reiki does indeed eventually Master us. Integrity is also vital. Being true to ourselves is very important.
I agree with the trusting part but the 'surrendering' you speak of is just another way of not accepting responsibility in your actions. We are responsible for everything and it is us that master reiki, not the other way around. Does a car master you at driving? Do people involved in top flight athletics become mastered by their sport? No! Integrity is vital and this is the reason why we have to work hard at what we do and be true to ourselves, because if we don't we end up just being another 'New Ager'.
As you connect more and more with the Reiki guides, they will help you and also help you to knowwhen you are ready to become a Master. You will know when you are ready and that's all that matters.
As I said previously, reiki guides will tell you nothing about becoming a master and it is up to us to know when we are ready. If you mean that the reiki guides will tell us because they are a representation of our intuition (created by us) then yes they can be of great service as they are already telling us what we know ourselves but are not willing to accept our own wisdom and knowledge.
I very much doubt that Usui used reiki guides (at least not in the way you claim they are 'real' beings) and as Buddhism knows - anything like this is simply a figment of our mind to enable us to work things out and must be treated as such.
(Edited to correct a spelling mistake)
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wow Uncle Rico. you make some good points. I never have seen my guides much maybe theres a reason for that.
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Well now Uncle Rio, I'm perfectly happy to disagree with everything you say in your reply to my post.
I'm sure Reiki itself can accommodate every human viewpoint of it's sacred energy with absolutely no problems whatsoever. Me too come to think of it.
Cheers
Bryan
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Hi Bryan, this thread is about the requirements of being a reiki master so that is why it is essential to let people know that any reiki master should let their student know that reiki guides are not a part of reiki at all.
Granted some people may see guides, angels etc but the reiki master should always let them know it isn't part of the system of reiki but if they want to use them then it is up to them.
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Uncle Rico,
The guides may not be a part of your Reiki. I'm not suprised as there seems to be little room for anything other than your ego and your version of Reiki my friend.
I've already been throughthephase you are currently in of being a know all. Fortunately, I have learned the errors of my ways. In time..here's hoping you do too. In the meantime, others and the Universe will continue to give you the feedback you need to help you to out grow this phaseand move beyond your present insecurities.
Bless
Bryan
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I certainly did not mean to start a fight on this thread with this subject. now i feel dumb because i dont know which one of you to believe.
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Perfectcusp,
Trust in yourself.
If you have a copy of "Reiki for Life" by Penelope Quest, Chapter 19 and pages 283 and 284 may help you.
The section is entitled "How to prepare for Master Training."
Bless
Bryan
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I pretty much do trust myself. Im just a little confused sometimes. Thanks a lot for the book tip!
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Dear Perfectcusp. I'm so sorry you feel this way, please don't. Reiki is such a personal 'thing' that as you have seen no two people feel exactly the same way.
There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way, it is how YOU work with this wonderful energy. Unfortunately ego's tend to get in the way and that goes for Reiki folk as well as any other group lol!
At the end of the day we are all trying our very best to help those in need in whichever way we understand how Reiki works.
Be honest in what you do, try to live by the Reiki Principles ( and remember, you start 'fresh' each day!) and learn by your experiences and you will become a wonderful Reiki Master.
Good luck,
Love and light
reikiangel
xxx