My journey to discovering Reiki, a healing and spiritual modality all started through one conversation. Reiki “rei” = universal “ki” = life energy) is a traditional Japanese alternative medicine, where the practitioners use energy healing to help reduce anxiety, stress and assist with pain management.
In November of 2024 while having a deep conversation with an amazing friend of mine, she suggested that I contact a Reiki Shamanic healer. This friend of mine is deeply spiritual, and sensed that I could benefit from a session, so she introduced us. I heard about Reiki before but I had no clue as to what was involved in this incredible healing modality. I am reminded that when the student of life is ready the door opens. I am aware of different healing modalities and tried many to support and assist me to enable me to do the inner work. I believe that there is a place for both traditional and non-traditional modalities of healing, but nothing for me really felt different, resonated or stuck.
A few months ago, I had my first Reiki session, and I felt like I was going through a life changing journey. These very deep and personal sessions had been truly life altering and beyond anything that I have ever gone through. The journey and experience of each session is very different and significant in the healing process. The layers of each session peeled back the connection between physical and emotional was deep and interconnected. I felt this for about two to three weeks after a session. Which is interesting as I usually navigate through a rollercoaster ride of physical and emotional manifestations. However, I could feel and see the changes and knew that it had all been worthwhile (and continues to be).
Reiki is a deeply spiritual experience and for me it also has been about learning to surrender and to learn to trust. It’s important to give context to insight into the significance of going through these Reiki sessions and being able to have the willingness to be open, to be comfortable without distractions and allow the silence, calm and peace to take place.
I feel so blessed and honoured to have found this incredible healing modality and I fully believe in the healing and growth process. It’s truly hard to put into words the impact Reiki has had on my life. I believe that for us to become and rise to the fullest in all aspects of life we must be willing to rip the band aid off to heal and do the work. Growth does not come from avoiding because that is the ultimate self-betrayal. To me it was about being willing to be open and learn, grow, expand and trust the journey.
My belief is that we all need to find ways to heal and support ourselves and raise our consciousness as individuals and as a collective. However, to do that, we must be willing to do the inner work. I continue to learn and grow throughout this journey on multiple layers, and I am continually surprised and inspired by what I learn about.
I would highly recommend Reiki or encourage you to try different healing modalities, until you find one that works for you. I believe that it truly is all in the inner work that you are willing to surrender to and apply in conscious daily practices.
Wishing you all a beautiful and healing journey.
May you be able to live the life that you truly desire.
