Often when Reiki teachers use the term "universal life force" it may give the impression of a higher power or god or source in some religious context. Reiki is not religious, nor does it need any religious belief to practice. It is more like the flow of energy you receive from walking in the forest or by the seaside. htpps://www.reiki-centre.com

Debbie Lindsay is a wonderful example of personal growth and courage combined with Reiki and what can be achieved. From neurodiverse challenges, to being a carer for her lovely husband (who makes a guest appearance), to an open discussion around her challenges with an eating disorder. An inspiring conversation! To connect with Debbie: https://wingspandr.wixsite.com/simply-reiki-uk

So much wisdom packed into this interview! We discuss relationships and how we become easily lost in the needs of others, cultural pressures, finding yourself again, coming home with Reiki and much more! To connect with Niru: https://www.instagram.com/nirupama.soni/

Reiki healing meditation for times when your mind is racing, or a great mindfulness practice anytime to help you stop identifying with thoughts. To join us monthly on zoom: https://www.reiki-centre.com/monthly

The harmony symbol in Reiki is considered by some to be derived from the Hrih symbol for compassion. Check out This is Reiki by Frank Arjava Petter To join us monthly on zoom: https://www.reiki-centre.com/monthly For online Reiki 2 videos and detailed explanations: https://online.reiki-centre.com/

June 2024 Reiki reiju - we discussed the seeking energy that tends to push us outwards, grasping and feeling discontent, the voice that says this is not enough, you are not enough. Rather than following the outward impulse, return inwards and follow the thoughts and the impulse back to source. When the energy returns home, peace is found. To join the monthly gathering: https://www.reiki-centre.com/monthly

Our first chit chat interview with the lovely Karen Taylor! In this chat we cover a lot of ground, exploring the wonderful unfolding process of our Reiki and life journey, holding a vision or dream and a tender look at connecting through Reiki with loved ones with Alzheimers. Contact Karen: https://www.inspirationhealing.org/

Often its our assumptions about things rather than the thing itself that makes contentment and enoughness always out of our reach. Getting clear on what terms mean to you can be half the battle when searching for this elusive "inner peace" stuff. Asking AI to give me an image of inner peace says it all - how is this image even reality, achievable, normal? Cut yourself a break and just go for deep acceptance. Elaine Hamilton: https://www.reiki-centre.com

May 2024 Reiki Reiju gathering, we combine the 'Leaves on a stream' therapeutic meditation with our Reiki healing to allow us to explore the movement of thought. Often when we face a thought storm or repetitive thought patterns we try to distract or run away from it. Turning to face the storm has an impact of slowing it down and taking the power away from the thoughts and back into our hands. Isolating each thought and slowing it down can very quickly calm us down and allow us to see that thoughts themselves do not hold power.

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Some useful info for those at Reiki level 2 and above, afew key properties of the Power symbol to take note and help guide a more appropriate and effective use of this empowering and enhancing symbol. To join us monthly on zoom: https://www.reiki-centre.com/monthly

In the beginning our Reiki journey feels very worthwhile, lots of things change and we see real and significant shifts that make our lives better. But sooner or later we get down to the real juicy, challenging layers of our onion layers - the core beliefs that may require some really difficult actions. This is where we need to use Reiki for courage, resilience and strength and do the inner work, make the changes, face the shadow - our guilt, shame, sense of worth and belonging in this world. Take up space, put in boundaries, say no, reclaim our life. Reiki can't do that, we have to.

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A very peaceful wave of energy, reminding us that our contribution is simple, just being open and present, when we take care of our own inner peace we ripple it out. Taken from the Container meditations 9/2/22

Practice this breath awareness meditation for stilling the mind, becoming more curious and grounded and bringing you back into your inner sense of peace and calm.

Based on a question I received we discuss what Reiki is and encourage our own experimentation and validation, what works for you? What happens in your own experience when you give Reiki through a bad mood? Also discussed is the difference between Reiki energy and our own personal energy.

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Our April Reiki gathering discussion focused on "it is what it is" and the discussion of the mythology of "be it to my Highest Good". Often the expectation that if I learn my lessons I can make unpleasant things go away, and then resisting those challenging or unwanted events - this brings anxiety and suffering. To join us monthly on zoom: https://www.reiki-centre.com/monthly time stamp meditation: 13:28

A discussion on the difference between Reiki and Meditation. Meditation is a mind based practice whereas Reiki is energy based and doesn't necessarily include the mind and its activities. The outcomes can be very similar and the way I talk about it probably sounds quite similar as my interest often combines the two.

A beautiful meditation connecting us to Reiki and over 100 years of wisdom and knowledge. How does Reiki express through you?

Often in the wellness and spiritual growth rhetoric is the idea that we can Reiki ourselves into a state where nothing bad ever happens to us. This is Unicorn thinking. Reiki brings balance and acceptance into our lives and helps us connect with our inner essence, that which is never disturbed by anything either good or bad.

When we don't take time to discipline and control our thinking, it becomes more and more unruly and we end up being controlled by our thinking pulling and pushing us into the past and future. Mindfulness is the method of practice and training that ultimately leads us to living in the present moment more fully and consciously. This also leads to more peace, energy, capacity and resilience to face any challenges that may come up instead of worrying.

Our March gathering discussion focused on why mindfulness is such an important skill in thought training. To bring us into the present moment, our foundation and out of the imagination, drama and day dream of mind. To join us monthly on zoom: https://www.reiki-centre.com/monthly

A guided intentional healing and attunement to Reiki suitable for complete beginners and Reiki users. Experience Reiki healing without the use of hand positions, a beautiful guided healing meditation simply using your power of intention.

Often we think we need to practice a certain way of life, follow certain structures, do certain things in order for things to change or improve. It is common to think that Reiki only works if you do it a particular way, but this is not something you can contain. Reiki is universal life force and there is no particular way of living required. Elaine Hamilton, author of Reiki - A Path to Freedom https://www.reiki-centre.com

February Reiki reiju gathering we discuss the energy of thought, how being curious and investigating the mechanics behind thinking can help us create more spaciousness. Includes a Reiki attunement and healing meditation. To join the Reiju live: https://www.reiki-centre.com/monthly

You know the most about you, and an important part of the spiritual journey is coming into your own self-empowerment and giving yourself permission to find your own path and define what success means to you.

Part 2 of people pleasing! We discuss the benefits as a people pleaser, getting people to like you, validate and appreciate you. But what happens when it becomes chronic and a burden? Learning boundaries starts by giving yourself everything you are seeking from others, when you are able to provide for your own emotional needs, you will naturally set healthy boundaries.

A lovely Reiki meditation connecting with the underlying presence and consciousness of our being that is always enjoying, non-judging, giving us total free choice to be whoever we want to be. Taken from the community container meditation 1 June 2022.

As empaths and energy healers we need to watch for the ego feeling good about helping, to the point of people pleasing. Short term it may feel good, but long term it is draining for you and stunts the people you love and are trying to help.

Our January Reiki Reiju begins with a discussion around a superb Eckhart Tolle short: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sLVgZOXh7Yg Basically sums up our entire spiritual quest, and why staying present is the only thing we need to focus on, the rest will take care of itself. In the meditation we gently guide our inquiry to observe our thoughts, where are we being pulled? What is our own Ego's weapon of choice? To join the Reiju live: https://www.reiki-centre.com/monthly

A healing Reiki meditation, mindfulness, connection to our environment and calling in many layers of support to aid us as we continue to deepen in our exploration.

There are many layers to suffering, some pain is unavoidable and part of life's journey. But much of our suffering is self-induced. This message is simple but a life's work to see it and accept it, but only through acceptance can we let it go and find lasting inner peace. To join a Reiki reiju live please register here: https://www.reiki-centre.com/monthly

A gentle realigning with the body system, a very healing and generous meditation to reset and remind ourselves of the importance of anchoring deeply and mindfully into the body.

Who knew parenting could be this hard? This episodes looks at parenting back to basics - creating nurturing, loving, non-judgemental environments for our children to grow into individuals. The aim is not to create little mini-me's.

Our December Reiki Reiju begins with a discussion around what I tend to focus on with Reiki, getting underneath the thinking mind to that which is simply being. The Chakra meditation that follows encourages you to just be and notice rather than heal, balance, fix, or change anything.

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Its easy to get confused that we are our thoughts. Our opinions seem to require defending in order to make us valid. But this confusion means we are always at war. Rather than taking a position with opinion and beliefs, cultivate openness, and inner peace. Elaine Hamilton Grundy, Author of Reiki - A Path to Freedom https://www.Reiki-centre.com To join a Reiki reiju live please register here: https://www.reiki-centre.com/monthly

Why does our Reiki practice fall away often when life gets busy? Why is it so difficult to pull our attention back to the present moment? How do I stop letting busy activities and life's demands get the better of me? Realising the mechanics of thoughts is much more important than the content of thought, this breakthrough will free you from the heaviness of thinking and the belief you have to keep pushing and pulling on thoughts. Online Reiki gathering August 2024.

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A meditation from our community container, 21 Sept 2022. Coming into the deeper vibration with our connectedness with everything

An exploration of chronic pain, often prolonged and unexpressed stress and trauma can create a compression of emotion in the body that results in pain or causes the body to start inflaming. Looking under the thoughts to the pure sensations can help to uncover and release old emotional blocks. Elaine Hamilton Grundy, Author of Reiki - A Path to Freedom https://www.Reiki-centre.com To join a Reiki reiju live please register here: https://www.reiki-centre.com/monthly

Our November monthly Reiki gathering - we discuss the process of gathering beliefs or philosophies to maintain a sense of order or control - but as we drop in, we see life itself has its own momentum and flow and if we can surrender into it, we feel a sense of wholeness and peace.

This is taken from a group meditation we did in October 2020. It is a lovely guided visualisation which evokes the energy of healing, releasing old baggage, and renewal and collection of new resources for the ongoing journey. Especially powerful for releasing difficult or 'sticky' relationships.

Becoming aware of the narrative running your life is a critical step in being able to see your true nature. We often overlook the veil of thoughts separating us from life. Excerpt Webinar Reiki A Path to Freedom, a companion video series to Elaine's book, Reiki - A Path to Freedom. https://online.reiki-centre.com/courses/reiki-path-to-freedom

A whirlwind of profound topics from trying to be 'normal' in a corporate culture, to finding a deep authenticity and joy with Reiki, ageing and being a carer, transition and how that can be experienced as an energetically sensitive person, and much more! To connect with Yin Ling: https://www.reiki-centre.com/team/jee-yin-ling

Not your typical intro to Reiki, I do go off tangent to talk about belief systems and the deeper alignment that needs to happen for us to be truly free from our angst and suffering. Working with Reiki is simply the releasing of blocks and old resistance to reveal your natural path, flow and person you are. It is not magical or an outside energy, it is a relaxation into your true nature as universal life force. I also discuss the self-attunement and the link to the short self attunement video is here: https://youtu.be/-x-L9oC2NH4?si=c_qeQeSA42X2iY0w To join a Reiki reiju live please register here: https://www.reiki-centre.com/monthly

Excerpt from September 2023 Reiki Reiju, we discuss the 9/9 completion portal and the in between space of one thing ending and another thing beginning. Holding curiosity and openness to see what is available and potential.

A series of questions and a general intro to Reiki: What is Reiki? How does Reiki impact my emotional state? Is Reiki a belief system? Do people ever reach a perfect balance and never have to Reiki themselves again? Why do I have to do it, can’t you Reiki for me? How do I know its not the placebo effect? How do I know I am progressing with Reiki? Do I need to heal others if I have Reiki? How do I know this is not a scam? I discuss the apple experiment - link here: https://www.reiki-centre.com/post/reiki-experiments-apples Link to Reiki consumer study 2020: https://www.reiki-centre.com/2020-reiki-survey