REIKI HEALING

The Purification Process

A great deal of purification and cleansing takes place when working with Reiki as part of the healing process. The flow of Reiki energy through the physical and subtle bodies encourages the gradual release of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual "toxins" that have made their way into the cellular memory and built up in the energy system over time. Toxic buildup is the result of past experiences such as injuries, illnesses, and traumatic events as well as poor health habits and pollutants in this and other lifetimes. Much of the release experience is relatively gentle, does not take a great deal of time to work through your system, and passes almost without notice. Sometimes, however, the manifestations of the cleansing process are more noticeable and uncomfortable and may take several hours, days, or even weeks or months to work their way through the energy system. The cleansing experience may also be heightened following a Reiki attunement or a series of treatments, because both can greatly accelerate the clearing and healing process. This is sometimes called a "healing crisis," which is defined as a time during the release process when old symptoms temporarily resurface, moving you from the chronic stage back through the acute phase of the problem while on the way to true healing.

As toxins are released from all levels of your being, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms: flu-like symptoms, fever, headache, sore throat, coughing, aching joints and muscles, tingling sensations, nausea, constipation, and diarrhea. Temporary changes may also take place in your sleep habits such as needing to sleep more often and longer or being wide awake when you normally sleep. Deeply held emotions that have been repressed from earlier experiences such as grief, fear, depression, sadness, anger, and frustration may surface for no obvious reason. There may also be times when suppressed memories or other recollections surface in order to allow the body and spirit to heal. You may also feel empty and alone. Old and current behavior patterns found in the mental body may become magnified. 

The Purification Process Continued...

You may also experience judgmental, blaming, victimizing, and abusive thoughts. As the spiritual body is purified, your beliefs about life, religion, relationships, how the world operates, and your self-identity may be shaken and will need to be questioned and revised. As uncomfortable emotions and thought patterns from your shadow self come into your consciousness, simply allow yourself to observe and experience them without getting too caught up in them. Think of this process as a train where each of the cars is marked with an emotion such as sadness or thoughts of self-invalidation. As the train comes through your consciousness, just let it move along without stopping it and climbing aboard any of the cars. Acknowledge the old emotions and thoughts as they pass through you as how you once felt, and then let them go. Welcome your new understanding of those old limiting beliefs that no longer serve you and have the courage to let them go. As the well-known expression says, "Let go and let God." Form a new spiritual foundation based on true wisdom, inspiration, and understanding. Read uplifting books and spend time with like-minded people. Meditate and look within for your own answers. Do breathing exercises to bring the life force into your body. Chant sacred sounds. Remember to call on your spirit guides and angels, the ascended masters, and the Source for assistance, while staying grounded and connected to Mother Earth. All of the uncomfortable experiences that accompany a healing crisis are commonplace and are not usually cause for worry or concern. They naturally result from the process of bringing the flow of Reiki into the energy system. They are nature's way of purifying body, mind, emotions, and the soul, making way for higher levels of consciousness to be grounded in the body. Rather than being symptoms of illness, they can be viewed as signs of true healing in progress. It is also important to note that the symptoms of a healing crisis are not caused by Reiki, rather, the Reiki energy helps to bring awareness and healing to those imbalances that are already active within you. However, if you have any severe or continuing physical or emotional reactions, or other complications after receiving a Reiki treatment or attunement, it is recommended that you visit your regular healthcare provider right away. It is always important to remember that Reiki is a modality complementary to traditional medical and psychological care.