birdy,
Hi,
I agree that there are some severly neurotic and psychotic folks (especially the latter) for whom handling the energy would be very troublesome and perhaps even harmful). I would also wager that most of the more disturbed folks would not turn up for a Reiki class (particularly those who are institutionalized). True, there are some who live in the community but some are nonetheless not legally competent to manage their own affairs and decisions. So it is not likely one would encounter them either. Most of the severer sociapaths are so low in compassion that they will not find their way there either.
As for those who wish to make $$$ doing Reiki? I doubt very many people who want to make a lot of money will go into Reiki.
LOL
And who am I to say that someone who charges for Teaching and\or Reiki treatments is "only" in it for the $$$?? That would be a rather cynical assumption. Yet, even if one charges, there is compassionate aspects to doing Reiki for others. But, the recipients must realize that they have to use the energy to manage their own 'healing'.
For myself, it is unethical for me to say I healed someone by doing Reiki for them (whether I was paid or not). That would be an entirely unsubstantiated claim on my part.
So, if a student comes and says Teach me Reiki 1-3 so I can then teach others and try to make a living you would turn that person away? For myself, I might first suggest a little reality check to that person about the more realistic outlook for $$$ and Reiki as a 'profession'.
:)
Cheers,
RC
