Milarepa wrote:I kinda wonder.. the people that set the rules. The more they rules get set. The more we are told what to teach. What to say. The further the freedom is erroded by our bosses..
Is it really a given that 100, 200 years from now Reiki will be viewed as spiritual by these folks actions?
Is Reiki, does Reiki, not be defined by our perceptions? And in Reiki, when one is new to it that perception is largely influenced by the teacher, and/or the collective view.
So if the collective view is 'X'....?
We gotta remember in what time in society Reiki found us. In the somewhat free circumstances. As our liberty is being eroded in various ways how might this exponentially manifest?
Still i would like to think also the inherent spiritual aspect of Reiki will be touched upon. Yet i have something in my mind that says is someone can integrate Reiki with no spirituality then that means it can be by-passed? What do you feel bro? you've a sound grasp on Reiki.
I think our perceptions define our connection with Reiki...and it`s an individual thing for everyone based on the individuals courage, trust and open-mindedness among other things.
It would seem odd to me, to even attempt to practice Reiki without the spiritual element, yet i bet I could find those whom would love to be empowerd with the gifts of Reiki without the spiritual element attached, as they could delude themselves into thinking that it was all about them, and all from them...and quite possibly they could be right.Yet I do not believe such is true at this point in my journey.
I cannot ignore my perception of the state of mankind, and time that mankind is in when answering a question such as this...
It would seem that the most powerful countries of the world shape reality for most of us to some degree. For the last 1000 years or so we have mostly been on the same path on a number of continents. Democracy has been the bright light of the last 1000 years or so,but it`s twisted now as all things will become twisted when power is sought by the insecure.
I think there is enough "fear mongering" in the press to assume they are trying to herd us as cattle in the direction that maintains their seat in power.
I have the odd and unpopular notion, through my own reiki experiences, that people can experience great change through Reiki. Change that can make a person question their base values and the reasons they do what they do on a daily basis. Can you see how this type of power could threaten world leadership if Reiki became as widely administered and practiced as lets say alopathic medicine or the Christian faith?
I believe Reiki has the power to change the world, and for that reason alone there will be those who will twist, delude and create controls to limit it`s effectiveness.
We face alot of enviromental threats at this point, in our evolution on this planet. I do believe mankind has to change a little to survive the next 200 years or so...If we are allowed to find our true nature, we have a chance at living as a truly connected world wide community. The spiritual elements of Reiki, well.... could become an invaluable tool to us as a race, which some of us have already discovered. Alas, many people are extremely blind and short sighted, staying rooted in things that give them short term happiness, the material possesions that satisfy our more base needs.
Honestly Wayne, I`m no fortune teller and there are far too many aspects of human existance in flux these days to predict. I would like to believe that we will be left to evolve at this point in time. I`m hoping there is something in the Universe that is feeding our need for change. I`m hoping that there is order on a scale that superceeds the controlling powers of this planet. And i hope our less evolved brothers and sisters can get with the program soon.
Spiritual/Religious...I think they mean about the same thing to a politician...thin ice.
"Reiki"...take the spiritual part out, your left with "Ki"...not the same thing, but much easier to quantify and qualify...I have little faith in our government or religious leaders to give us a fair shake when there is so much at stake.
I believe there is a need for a governing body in the world of Reiki. But it has to come through trial and error and not be based on something we already have. Reiki is so unique it will only flourish in a construct designed exclusively for it.
I will stick to my original opinion...A body thats friendly with the medical communities controls, but totally seperate from it. If that means we cannot practice on their grounds so be it. The people will find their way to us all the same...
Spirituality has to be included...or it`s not Reiki.
I will always practice Reiki, regardless of who says what. When someone is in pain or needs a mental block removed, i will do what i can for them with what I have been taught. The government can define my actions in what ever way they deem necessary...In the next two years your going to find me teaching, and i will be teaching what I know regardless of laws and organizations...I don`t care, they control too much of my existance already...
Jim
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