Back in 2019, I started attending Qigong classes facilitated by Michelle Eisenhauer, who wrote a lovely guest post for me about Qigong. For this week’s Wine & Wellness Wednesday, I asked her husband, Jared, to share a bit about Reiki. Cheers! Here’s to your health!
What is Reiki?
Hello everyone! Thank you, Jolie, for asking us to write a bit on Reiki! My name is Jared and I’ve been living and administering Reiki for around five years. I’ve been attuned to the master level and enjoy teaching and sharing what I’ve learned about reiki. My wife Michelle and I are owners and Reiki Masters with Inner Light Haven, LLC, in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Reiki is something that is very special to me and has been a stimulus for my own personal awakening and growth. It is something that can not only be used for energetic treatments and healing but also as a way of life and is becoming more and more prevalent in Western Society. It is becoming easier and easier to find Reiki Practitioners and Masters throughout the U.S. and even in Iowa. It is even starting to find its way into restorative care programs within Nursing Homes and Hospitals. The VA also recognizes it as a viable means of care. As great as this is, I find that while many may have heard of Reiki they don’t really understand what it is and how it can be helpful.
I am frequently asked “What is Reiki anyway? You’re a Master, help me understand.” This is such a great question and I love helping people understand just how special reiki is. Reiki is the divine spiritual energy of life. It can be used to help balance and restore energetic levels within our body. It can also aide in developing our patience, love of self and others, as well as, move us into a place of acceptance of others’ ideas and beliefs. It can help us to forgive and increase our gratitude for our friendships, family, and life. Reiki works to improve the quality of joy and peace we experience and is a great tool to help increase our spiritual connection with the divine. The thing I like the most is that it is not only a healing modality but a way of life and a means to enjoying life that much more. Simply put... Reiki is awesome!
As we look at how it can influence our daily life, I’d like to introduce you to the 5 Principles of Reiki:
1- Just for today, I will live in gratitude.
2- Just for today, I will live in trust and faith.
3- Just for today, I will walk in joy.
4- Just for today, I will live in integrity.
5- Just for today, I will love every living thing.
The profoundness of these simple words simply amazes me. Even while I write them out, I feel the immensity of their meaning and while I may or may not know you personally, I challenge you to review and implement them into your lives for one week and see what happens. I’m sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the results. They are such a wise and simple way to live!
Reiki can also be delivered direct from a Reiki Practitioner. This can be done in a private or as a group session and usually is very relaxing and calming. The practitioner calls in the energy and delivers it through light touch or by positioning their hands over the client’s body. The intent is to balance and restore the energetic system within the body whether that’s physically, emotionally, or spiritually. Reiki can also be delivered remotely. Yes! That’s right, the energy of life is everywhere to bless and work with those who seek it.
I’d like to wish you all blessings on your path and sincerely hope these words provide the guidance you are seeking. If you have an interest in getting a reiki session or even learning to work with the energy of reiki please search your local area for a Reiki Practitioner or Master. Michelle and I would also be happy to help you and can be reached at services@innerlighthaven.com
Blessing to you all!
Jared