Something that has become very clear to me lately is how rigid some people are in their views of how Reiki is to be used. Some are completely unwilling to make any alterations or changes such as the usage of symbols from level II and higher. Well obviously they do have a certain point as that is the traditional method and if one practices Usui Shiki Ryoho then it would be a good idea to at the very least know the symbols. But does this mean that either using symbols , or not, should be a one way consideration? Do we always use symbols or always do reiki without them? It’s lutachris to have a rigid “This is the way now do it” attitude. I’m obviously not saying this means any alterations can be done but maybe it should be a case to case thing? Sometimes i do use reiki symbols, other times i don’t. Mostly i don’t but that is becuase i have learned to work with intention above symbols. They dont do squat on their own other then help people connect to what they already have inside of themselves. IMHO It’s not good to be dependant on the symbols – but good to be able to use them when needed. Am i making any sense whatsoever or just ranting off?

Also been thinking about the original attunement method by Mikao Usui, Reiju, which was the method used during his time. It was a meditational practice together with the teacher where the students energy channels were opened gradually. This meditation was performed daily or weekly. Unfortunately the connection one got from such regular practice with the teacher got lost when Takata changed the system into a three level system, with each level having a one time energy channel opener. That meant a helluva load of energy being shot through ones system and clearing away negative energies and emotional/mental stuff lying about. This can result in a period of cleansing in which the body gets rid of these blockages, however it’s not the oh-so-famous 21 day cleansing process. I’m not sure how it started but it must have some connection to Usuis 21 day fasting by Mount Kurama in Japan where he became attuned to reiki himself.  Difference between Reiju and a full attunement is that Reiju is far more gradual making it easier to adapt and to deal with the stuff coming out into the open. an attunement is like a rite of passage where one begins a new journey, but before that can be done, old stuff needs to be dealt with.

I’m not entirely sure if i am going to prepare a manual for my class just yet. I have alot school related that needs doing before next term and dont have time to write a new manual. I will go over things in class and i’ll expect people to bring penns and notepads. If they make decent notes that should be enough.  But i’ll definately write on. When i have time :p

I have no idea why i just wrote this so never mind. I’m heading back to bed for a while. Later folks!

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