As a Reiki practitioner, how can I explain what Reiki is?
I hear this often, and my students usually want to practice Reiki on people, but they are unsure how to reply to what Reiki is. Most of us know what chakras, energy, auras, etc, are and would love to have someone work on those areas, but many people don’t understand those terms and think they are not real.
Here are a few ways you can respond to their questions:
Reiki is like this fantastic healing that works on your emotions, spirit, and body. It's this universal energy that kind of knows what's up and gets your energy back on track. It kicks out anything holding you back from being your authentic self.
When you were a kid, did your parent or someone you looked up to ever put their hand on you when you were hurting? And poof! The pain seemed to vanish because they mixed their intention to make it better with lots of love and calm vibes. Reiki is kind of like that magical Universe hug. It's like a cosmic healing touch that helps your body kick pain to the curb, whether in your heart, your head, or anywhere else. Plus, it gives you a hefty dose of love and peace.
Reiki is like this super-friendly energy that's all about the good vibes. It's like a guardian angel for your thoughts – if a negative one creeps in, it's like, "Nope, not on my watch!" This energy is all about wanting the best for you. So, it's on a mission to help you let go of anything holding you back from being your awesome self.
Everything around us is just energy, including ourselves. Reiki is like the cool cosmic part of us still in sync with the Universe. It's that mindful energy flowing from me to you. And the neat thing is it sweeps away all those pesky negative emotions, old memories, and physical aches hiding in your body. The result? You start feeling better and heal up.
These are just a few ways to describe Reiki. I encourage you to use one of these or create your own way.
Of course, you can always tell them Reiki is simply a Japanese form of relaxation and stress reduction!
How do you explain what Reiki is? Let me know in a comment!