While this may not be an official Reiki definition (if there is such a thing), what I’ll share with you are my experiences and personal perception of what Reiki is. I can share with you my personal Reiki definition.
Our hands are conduits of energy. We live and breathe in a sea of energies. We’re in constant contact and exchange with the many energies around us. Yet, it is within our power to manage our own energy fields and our bodies by touching in with and addressing our personal energy fields daily.
Reiki is a formal system of hands on (and distance) healing. It is performed by a trained and practiced Reiki practitioner.
Intention is a big deal in Reiki. Intention holds the sacred space needed for the transformation that will occur during and following a healing session. We always state intention for the benefit of all when we practice Reiki. Stating this intention serves as a ‘safe-guard’ against ill will or harmful intent, which should never be included in a Reiki healing session.
What is Reiki?
As an energy, I don’t know if it is some specific radio frequency band, a specific ‘Goddess energy’ or universal “God-stuff” that embues Reiki with it’s power…and I mostly don’t care.
What I do care about are the confirming experiences I’ve had with Reiki and it’s implications on our own self-care and of the care that we can take of those we love, come to know or those we’re only now meeting for the first time, as is typical for a first-time Reiki session. Everyone, and indeed our entire planet, can gain tremendous benefit from a highly intentional and unconditionally loving Reiki session.
Reiki balances energy
Reiki gets us back on track. It gives us an opportunity to check in with our bodies and to be present again. Whether we are receiving a healing session from a qualified Reiki practitioner, or we’re just giving ourselves some Reiki self-care and sacred space, we still benefit greatly.
Even if we are brand new to Reiki, if we can be present and open to perceiving a different experience than we may have had in our personal pasts, we might find a gentle, loving and powerful force that we can connect with and utilize to benefit ourselves and the world around us.
What is your definition of Reiki?
Please leave a comment sharing how you define Reiki. Perhaps the comments will prove useful for future readers.