Firekeeper,
Namaste:)
Many thanks for your reply and the warm welcome, it's comforting to know that I'm not the only one to have read the book and felt uncertain afterwards :)
With regards to protection yes he does outline different methods and mentions methods of cleansing one's aura etc. under the heading of psychic protection, which offers some comfort I guess :) I think this guy's main calling in his spiritual work is ridding people/places of 'nasties' that have attached themselves. In fairness to him he really just seems to be encouraging all energy workers to be more aware and take care of themselves.
Logically I know that I should view this book as just another perspective; I guess I just allowed myself to become complacent and trust that Reiki comes with it's own built in protection system to the point where I used to do my self treatments last thing at night and fall asleep whilst doing them. I have to say that when I have worked on others I have always taken great care to visualise protection for both the recipient and myself and also to practise cleansing techniques at the beginning and end of the session.
I think there is a lesson to be learnt in this for me. It definately has taken me right out of my comfort zone and I am currently practising my visualisation techniques with regards to protection. I think once I feel that I have perfected my 'suit of armour' then I hope that I will feel confident enough to get back to it :)
Thanks again :)
Gentle Blessings
Helen
