Greetings all,
What an interesting topic! I'm enjoying reading everyones views and thoughts.
One thing that has been on my mind for a long time now is how often we feel the need to go out and heal people. "I've got something good to share and I have to do it!"
It's been a long time since I've studied the Bible, but if memory serves me correctly although it is taught that Jesus could heal and even raise the dead he did not go out and actively seeking those who were sick or in need. They were brought to him or he was lead to those in need. His teachings were more along the line of a spiritual healing. His talents were shown through his teachings of love and compassion.
If we follow this lead then our concerns over acceptance would be lessened because people would know us for the compassionate people we are and come to us with their needs. And this would virtually eliminate any problems with asking permission before giving Reiki.
For sometime now I've felt that all healing, spiritual or physical, begins right here with me. When I'm in the "right place" I am good for those around me. Those that know me know that I am a Reiki person and that I'm happy to offer it. But once they know this I leave it up to them.
I feel that The Creator put me here with free will. He/She has offered me blessings (including Reiki) but it was my choice whether or not to accept them. So I see it the same for others. They hardest part is seeing someone in need and not helping. But when does repeatedly offering to help turn into badgering? And when does our giving Reiki without permission become really our need to make things as WE think they should be?
These are only my thoughts. But for me, I'll continue to work on myself first and show compassion and love to those around me as best I can. And when someone feels that I have something to offer, I'm always ready.
My advice for anyone is simply to treat yourself first. "You will be known by your fruits". Don't worry about the concerns of others if you are doing nothing wrong. They will come to you.
Namaste'
Randy
