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

Greetings!

I'm skating on the thin ice of ignorance here...please bear with this 'observation'.

I have received Reiki treatments in the past...and I've also been treated with other 'energy' manipulations. Each and every treatment was closely monitored by myself and a third party. Unfortunately, I could not conduct these treatments in a scientific manner but was rather subjective in my viewing.

As I've come to understand, Reiki utilizes a system of sigilized 'thoughtforms', at least, in the upper workings. The Reiki master uses these forms to channel energy to do a variety of different functions. These forms are also a very closely guarded 'secret' and one pays dearly for the information of their use and function.

IMHO, I distrust the use of 'power vortices' of a secret nature...not all masters are privy to the use of these 'triggers' and know how, when, where and by who they are being used. It would be like me to publish either publically or privately a carefully constructed sigil to collect either focused or ambient energy for my own private use. Paranoid?...you 'betcha! These are fairly simple (or complex) ways to garner power. A friend who is really into the idea of 'healing' people was told by his contact to a 'secret' order that he must take time, daily, to pray toward the East whilst visualizing a certain geomantic figure. This 'secret' order would then use his energies to 'heal' the sick, etc. They were using the energy to gain political power and wealth, btw... Please do not be under the illusion that such 'pure' or 'high' vibrations cannot be perverted/subverted to other aims. This is not to say that Reiki masters/students have corruption at their hearts...by no means! We must, however, be unafraid to ask the tough questions when needed.

I'm all for people making a living with what they know how to do. I, myself, do not charge for my services...but that is my choice! My sister, a shaman in her community, charges for her work. To each their own. When money gets involved, greed can be in the drivers seat, so be alert! All of us here who thirst for knowledge will pay a price for that knowledge...usually not in a monetary way. There are many 'schools' and 'colleges' of witchcraft and magic out there. They offer only sparse occult knowledge and an empty pocket.

Well that's my daily rant and I'll gladly step down from my soapbox. I am not maligning Reiki though I find some their practices suspect. I did have positive results from my session(s) but, I think, that was because the Reiki master I worked with really knew what they were doing and had 'inherent' talent! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wizard.gif)