Thougts on ReiKi., i went to the course, more will follow.. Options

I was thikning of going to a ReiKi class this weekend, apparently it takes all weekend is the 1st stage of 3.

But... is it worth it? I've heard alot about ReiKi and it's all good, but is it biased?
Also it costs a hell of a lot, very expensive indeed!

Any thoughts, is it worth the money?
Is it something i can do with just a simple ritual (Middle Pillar anyone?) or is it really helpfull indeed even for those that do rituals on a weekly basis (or whatever)

Thankfull for all replies.

Now while you write, here's popy: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mf_popeanim.gif)

(edited to make it more of an appropriate thread about thougts about reiki for others that might want to read it or whatever (IMG:style_emoticons/default/offtopic.gif) )

This post has been edited by animus: Oct 9 2005, 02:16 PM

old23supreme, I hear what you're saying. I have my Reiki mastery as well and it always bugs me to have had to pay money for it. However, it is understandable in some situations for Reiki users to charge money for their services. There are mainly two reasons to charge money: to make the value of the attunement more so it doesn't become 'another energy method' nor does it become a healing that you can get anytime; as well some Masters depend on it for their income so they will charge high prices. Both of those points are debatable. Personally, I feel that money should not be charge to heal or attune someone but at the same time, I see how people can take it for granted.

Reiki itself has not yet been scientifically proven. For the more spiritual people, however, the way it works has already been shown. Imagine a big pool of clear energy, that surrounds and is apart of every person. This pool is made of love, happiness and everything that makes us feel good. Reiki practitioners do not do any energy work, they simply become a channel for this clear energy to pass through. That's about it. The energy (or ki, chi, magick, God, or Universe) knows what to do in order to heal a person's body in the best way possible. The big point is using our intuition. When we intuit where the problems are coming from, then we can move our hands there and help that person.

Also, becoming a Reiki practitioner is a very big committment. Maybe when you first start in Level 1 or Level 2, it can be used for solely inquisitive reasons. But when you become a Reiki Master, you are taking the committment to a new level. You have agreed to heal others and attune them yourself. There is something to be said for honor and good ethics to make a decent Reiki Master.

Cheers,

Ishkbal

"The nature of the mind is clear light. Defilements are superficial." - Dharmakirti (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blablabla.gif)