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Ok, I have been wanting to start using Reiki. I bought 3 books, have read a lot on the internet, but can't find a class until sometime in June, late June. I, being an impatient one, decided also to order the Steve Murray book and the first attunement DVD, after reading numerous fabulous reviews, some from Reiki Masters, saying it DOES work. And I felt so ready!
Well, I took the attunement. I felt nothing, except my feet fell asleep because of sitting cross legged on the floor. I took it again the next day, in a very nice meditation room, with total privacy, thinking this would help. I still felt nothing. I've done Reiki on myself (felt nothing). Did two sessions for my husband, who really liked it, felt relaxed, but really didn't feel any "energy" and neither did I. My son said my hands felt very warm when I did it on him (he's 8), and that there was some kind of "gas" in his lungs when I did it.

I am still interested in doing this, but I am so discouraged now. I do still want to take the class and have a personal attunement, but I have to admit I am doubting a little bit now... maybe this is all in everybody's imagination, or people are just exagerating what they are experiencing. I am wondering if I am the little kid in the Emporer's New Clothes...? I hope not. I really like the idea of helping people and myself with this "energy" and I would like to think that I will actually KNOW that I am doing that.

If I understand correctly, I should not even have to concentrate on chanelling this energy, it should just come through me without me even having to think about it except to put my hands on or above the person... I should say I have studied the hand positions and practiced a lot with that, so I think I am using the correct positions.. besides, they differ with the different books I have anyway.

judyg,

/*\ Namaste :-}}

- you have waited 47 years to begin Reiki training

- what are another few weeks??

- take the class; re-cycle the CD

Reiki All Around,

All Blessings,

Firekeeper

Here's my feeling about Steve Murray's CD's

You are like the child who cried 'the emperor wears no clothes'.

Seriously, I think that a lot of people who have bought his cd's are fooling themselves and he has a real racket. (the ones who aren't fooling themselves either chucked the whole business or feel pretty much the same as you)

Take the class. Toss the cd's. The class is only 6 weeks away. You will be glad you waited.

It isn't the hand positions or the books that make a reiki practitioner.

Good luck.

Walk in beauty,
Rebecca

Judyg,
It would be a shame to see someone who has such an interest in reiki give up because of a dvd! Don't let doubts keep you from something you've waited so long for. Please take the class, you will be so happy you did.

Blessings,
Sika :)

Otoharo!

I agree with all the above. How else are you ever going to know?

finality

Actually, that CD and book worked quite well for me. I wouldn't toss it in the trash just yet.

Perhaps it would help if you relax and approach the issue with no preconceived expections. It might be that you're anxious to feel something happen and this has interferred with your sensitivity.

Just be. Then do.

A long time ago I was advised to "keep things simple" and I've ultimately found that to be the wisest suggestion anyone has ever given me.

oh, Firewkeeper, I laughed out loud at "recycle the CD"...
judyg, my sweetest heart, somethings just can't be forced...

"keep things simple"....such good words, starfiremyst...
hope you find what you need in these wise words sent from everyone who truly cares, judyg...

Thanks, everyone, for the heartfelt help. Today I feel better about it, and I have tentative dates in June for my first class! I am still going to pursue this, because I do feel like this is something I am meant to do. I had a great meditation/prayer session this morning. Interestingly, I had a talk with my 15 year old son (very close soul to me). He is usually very closed to anything that even hints at supernatural... but I explained the whole thing to him, and he, surprisingly, said "Mom, you should take the class. Maybe you just need to get the attunement in person. I think you should still do it."

What a wise boy! I agree with him. My Reiki class experience was amazing. There was such a bond between all the participants. It was so spiritually charged. I felt like those of us in the class were reunited, instead of meeting for the first time. I have stayed in touch with them and have a new group of friends, who are on the same spiritual journey I am. The connection with them and the Reiki Master\Teacher was part of what made it so special. The entire experience was the most amazing spiritual experience of my life.

I am really happy you've decided to take the class. I hope you'll give us a report, once you've completed it. :)

I think you're so right, Masterpeace. The circles in my life have only brought me closer to peace and spirit and an easier way....the amazing people that I've been blessed to meet and shared Reiki with....such blessings.

I certainly will report back! My classes are June 5, 12, and 19! I am really excited.