What is Reiki?
Here is a wonderful explanation of Reiki. This is taken from the Shelter Animal Reiki Association Website.
The word "Reiki" means, literally, "Spiritual Energy". It refers to the energy that makes up all things in the universe -- in other words, the energetic substance that quantum physicist talk about and study. Reiki "the system", on the other hand refers to a Japanese system created my Mikao Usui in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The original purpose of the system was spiritual development, but in modern times the emphasis has evolved as a system of energetic healing, utilizing specific Japanese meditative practices and breathing techniques.
Reiki for humans is successfully utilized as a supportive healing technique in medical settings such as hospitals, cancer centers, hospice programs, and AIDS clinics all over the country. Reiki is lesser known as a holistic system for animals, but as knowledge of human Reiki's successes and benefits spreads, more and more human companions are seeking out Reiki as a healing support for their animals.
Even though I no longer regularly practice Reiki, I do keep the 5 principles of Reiki in my heart and work to keep maintain this practice:
The word "Reiki" means, literally, "Spiritual Energy". It refers to the energy that makes up all things in the universe -- in other words, the energetic substance that quantum physicist talk about and study. Reiki "the system", on the other hand refers to a Japanese system created my Mikao Usui in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The original purpose of the system was spiritual development, but in modern times the emphasis has evolved as a system of energetic healing, utilizing specific Japanese meditative practices and breathing techniques.
Reiki for humans is successfully utilized as a supportive healing technique in medical settings such as hospitals, cancer centers, hospice programs, and AIDS clinics all over the country. Reiki is lesser known as a holistic system for animals, but as knowledge of human Reiki's successes and benefits spreads, more and more human companions are seeking out Reiki as a healing support for their animals.
Even though I no longer regularly practice Reiki, I do keep the 5 principles of Reiki in my heart and work to keep maintain this practice:
- Just for today, I will not be angry
- Just for today, I will not worry
- Just for today, I will be grateful
- Just for today, I will do my work honestly
- Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.