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My RM is tucked up in bed and being new to reiki I wondered if there was anyone who could shed some light on something that happened earlier this evening.

Around 6pm I had to talk to two different people who always drain me of energy, it made me feel depressed especially as I have to spend a lot of hours with one of them this weekend.

I little while ago I was thinking that I was really looking forward to doing my self healing session later tonight as it may lift my spirits and take away some of the dread I was feeling. Anyway as I was thinking about it I was imagining some of the hand positions as I am trying to memorise them so I don't have to keep going back and checking my manual, something strange happened. As I was thinking about my future treatment it was actually happening, I could feel the energy changes in my body and started to feel much better.

Was I doing it automatically? Is it possible to use Reiki like this after a first attunement? I am used to doing it like this with EFT, some of the time I don't physically tap, I just imagine doing it and it works. Does reiki work like that as well or is it residual healing that is still in me from when I did my healing treatment last night?

I would love to know what it is if there are any reiki experts still awake.

Thanks

Love and blessings

Moongold




Hi Moongold,
yes, there are still some of us mad people up still! First of all none of us are "experts", just sharing what we have learnt on our individual ( and personal) journeys. The word 'Master' means different things in different cultures. In Reiki it means 'teacher'. RM's are no more 'powerful' or all-knowing than any other level of Reiki. The difference is that we have been attuned to pass on attunements! But, of course, this comes with great responsibility to our students, not something taken lightly.
So, back to your question. Yes, it is possible for you to feel the energy at Level one! If you read back over your post you will see that you had set your intention to self-heal and so Reiki flowed.
If the thought of being with these people that drain you causes a problem then protect your energy before meeting them. You can do this in many ways but as you seem good at visualising things then imagine a white light surrounding you (in an egg shape, pointy bit above your head). Make sure it is 3-dimensional so it comes up from under your feet and meets above your head, covering every part of you. This will allow you to pass any loving energy OUTWARDS but stops anyone coming inwards to drain your energy. Give it a go and let us know if it helped.
Congratulations on your attunement and welcome to the Reiki 'family'. Don't worry about asking questions and only go with the replies that resonate with you. "Just for today do not worry"!
Love and light
reikiangel
xxx



Hi Reikiangel

Thanks for your reply. I consider anyone who ihas been doing it longer than me an expert! I was thinking about doing self healing but had not intended it to happen then. I can see I am going to have to control my thoughts a bit better once I have had my Reiki II or I could end up sending healing to someone who has not asked for it. I can now see why it would not be a good idea to have I & II done at the same time or too close together. You really need that gap to learn about what you have already got.

Thanks for the protection advice too. I will give it another try, did try it ages ago but may have forgotten to put it under my feet. I am having far more success visualising things now so it should work. I am sure I read on here somewhere today about using sodalite (?) as well, I have a small piece so will put it in my pocket too. I love this forum, I have learnt so much in the last few weeks and cannot believe how fast things are moving for me after being stagnant for so long. So very much more to learn too.

Love and blessings

Angie



Moongold,
Intent is the key with Reiki and indeed with all energy work. So yes, your intent to self heal started the process. Thoughts are things.
Youmay find over the coming months that issues come up which press your buttons, for example these energy draining friends are pushing some buttons, making you aware of parts of yourself that are coming up for healing. In time, as you learn to deal with these issues and release them into your healing, the chances are that these friends will either change as you change or simply drift away and leave your "orbit" so to speak.
Reiki Angel's suggestion for protection will help you to become more detatched from the effect oftheir energy. Then as you allow forgiveness and love to flow out without judgment or resistance, the Universe will respond and your "circumstances" will change.
Reiki is primarily a path of spiritual growth. It will help you to learn to love unconditionally which is after all, whatspirituality is all about. It will also help you to heal yourself on your path to enlightenement. Then in the fullness of time you may be able to help others, in the service of unconditional love, on their path to enlightenment. Reiki is that beautiful and profound.
I applaud your courage and intent to be the best you can be. :)
Cheers
Bryan