fushella,
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- well, I must disagree
- Reiki and prayer are quite different processes
- as for the 'resting in spirit'??
- "fainting" (or feinting to some) has always been one of those responses indicative of being very susceptible to the power of suggestion (and expectation)
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- I have witnessed similar 'reactions' at non-christian rituals - mostly from folks I would describe as (or know to be) highly suggestible and easily influenced by the expectations of others, especially those in spiritual authority such as "priests"
- the personality dynamics are somewhat like those involved with folks who are easily hypnotized
Reiki All Around,
All Blessings,
Firekeeper