How do we become better Healers?

Hi All,

Sometimes I wonder,
If I wanted to become a better healer, How would I do that?

-By Lots & Lots of Hands on experience?
-By getting Multiple attunements?
-By being the most compassionate being?
-By developing psychic skills?
-By spiritual practices?
-By learning advanced Energy work Skills?




PS:- I know that we are only the 'vessel', is there such thing as being a better vessel?



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thehungrycaterpillar wrote:Hi All,

Sometimes I wonder,
If I wanted to become a better healer, How would I do that?

-By Lots & Lots of Hands on experience?
-By getting Multiple attunements?
-By being the most compassionate being?
-By developing psychic skills?
-By spiritual practices?
-By learning advanced Energy work Skills?




PS:- I know that we are only the 'vessel', is there such thing as being a better vessel?



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I would suggest you learn how to heal yourself.
Then you can help others heal

Hey,

I would suggest you learn how to heal yourself.
Then you can help others heal

Good one,
I forgot to add that!!

THC

thehungrycaterpillar wrote:Hi All,

Sometimes I wonder,
If I wanted to become a better healer, How would I do that?

-By Lots & Lots of Hands on experience?
-By getting Multiple attunements?
-By being the most compassionate being?
-By developing psychic skills?
-By spiritual practices?
-By learning advanced Energy work Skills?




PS:- I know that we are only the 'vessel', is there such thing as being a better vessel?



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The answer is both yes and no. I think if you start on any of those endeavors, it will automatically lead you to learn the others simultaneously. Now of course its quite difficult to say, "I'm going to study gaining psychic skills today."

I can honestly say that my "psychic" skills are not that adept. My intuition is pretty good, however.

I wouldn't say I was overly spiritual. But the more attunements I sought out, and the more advanced energy techniques I learned, the more spiritual this adventure became for me. It was kinda a bonus that I wasn't expecting, but one that I enjoy.

My suggestion is this:

Don't over think things. Follow your intuition. Spirit will guide.
Bridget I think was spot on. But to add to that. Learn to surrender your control. As soon as you truly surrender your control to the universe, you suddenly gain control over so much more and you realize that the control you sought isn't important anymore.

Andy

P.S. I'm still learning to live in dominion with, rather than over.

Takata sensei always said the best way was to expereince Reiki. either on yourself or others.

If one goes down the road of seeking more attunements, or re-attunements, that is showing an inward belief that they are somehow 'inadequate'. A person doesn't need to be attuned to more ways, or re-attuned to the same ways to be any 'better'. A person needs to work hard, on themselves & others. that 'work hard' sounds familiar, hehe.

If a person does these things, they are 'chasing' something which is outside them, and it's something imagined. that 'one more' attunement, will sort me out. a couple 're-attunements' will 'top me right back up', etc.

What we need , is already within us.

To answer your question, Compassion & hands on expereince. .

Take care
Wayne

Wayne, I would avoid "Working Hard" IMO easy does it.
We want to give the body time to make the innate
adjustments to balance & harmonize. If we stress over
working hard we may get the opposite effect of healing.
I try to watch my self talk. I listen closely when folks
say... this cough is never going to leave.....what message
has that person given to the brain. Positive thinking is
also part of healing. If we as Reiki practitioners can begin
to watch our own self talk/thoughts we can better assist our
clients/recipients to also heal.

Hi Bridget,
My fault, i should have explained better, hehe.

'Work Hard' (Gyo wo hage me), is one of our Reiki principles. The reason is used it was that i feel a person should be prepared to work hard on themselves if they want to be a 'better' healer. As opposed to maybe attempting a 'quick-fix' of more attunements or re-attunements.

It's maybe why Usui sensei taught over 2000 level 1, but only 20 Level 3.



take care
Wayne

Edit: Even though i know this no,w and did know it before, at Christmas i still did go ahead and train in another energy modality for the very reason i wanted to do 'better' self-healing. So i can see points here, for sure. .

Wayne, I guess that's why we see so many different versions of the precepts. Wording means different things to different folks. I've been learning from my own personal experiene that patterns of negative or positive self-talk/thoughts often start in childhood. What was acceptable wording in one time period may need claification, changing in present/future time periods.

Hi Andy!

I think if you start on any of those endeavors, it will automatically lead you to learn the others simultaneously.

Thank You for confirming that!!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't say I was overly spiritual. But the more attunements I sought out, and the more advanced energy techniques I learned, the more spiritual this adventure became for me. It was kinda a bonus that I wasn't expecting, but one that I enjoy.

I think that's absolutely wonderful...
I find these journeys so beautiful and interesting... I live for these, these give me the ultimate joy!

My suggestion is this:

Don't over think things. Follow your intuition. Spirit will guide.
Bridget I think was spot on. But to add to that. Learn to surrender your control. As soon as you truly surrender your control to the universe, you suddenly gain control over so much more and you realize that the control you sought isn't important anymore.

I have actually lost my peace. Why can't I go back to painting nails and reading tabloid magazines...I have lost interest in a lot of things, It is so freaking scary!!
I still feel I haven't even learned the basics yet.
I will take your advice.

You are the 2nd person to tell me 'Don't over think things'!!(...... may be even the 3rd )

What Bridget mentioned should be first on the list ofcourse...I wrote about it recently in another forum and completely forget to add that...
(hint hint, I wonder why?)

How can a person start healing him/herself??? ( NEW topic alert!!)
Bridget Dear, I am going to call you on stage!

Thanks Andy!


L & L

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[quote="Milarepa"]

Takata sensei always said the best way was to expereince Reiki. either on yourself or others.

Hey, Wayne!!

Meaning - the best way to becoming a better healer is to experience Reiki?

Why , b'cos it is also self-healing us automatically? or the spiritual connection experienced at that time is somehow making us a better person??

If one goes down the road of seeking more attunements, or re-attunements, that is showing an inward belief that they are somehow 'inadequate'. A person doesn't need to be attuned to more ways, or re-attuned to the same ways to be any 'better'.

I wonder a lot about that but for now, I think multiple attunements are OK.
I guess it also depends on WHY a person wants to take multiple attunements..
I think attunements are mysterious, beautiful, boxed up spiritual gifts, you never know until you get them..It can be a magical moment..

I have experienced some really beautiful attunements! ....but I am not going to go 'collecting' attunements ,I definitely intend to seek them out when I am ready!

But I do see your point, though!

A person needs to work hard, on themselves & others. that 'work hard' sounds familiar, hehe.

Oh, oh, I know this one!
I agree , I agree... I know how hard this is and I know what you mean!

If a person does these things, they are 'chasing' something which is outside them, and it's something imagined. that 'one more' attunement, will sort me out. a couple 're-attunements' will 'top me right back up', etc.

I definitely see your point,
(To me, attunements are Sacred and Personal. did I mention Beautiful & Magical?? )

I would think of that as a learning process they are going thru...Until I actually know from them or ask them, I will have to keep guessing the reasons why they are doing what they are doing! If I asked them I am sure I will get fascinating answers!!

What we need , is already within us.

Yes, Sir, I love those words, I believe it most of the time!!

To answer your question, Compassion & hands on expereince. .

A sixer, A home run and a Slam dunk!

That's my answer too!
I have seen that much in the little experience I've had!
I have a solid idea about that...
and only when I am atleast more than half way across will I qualify to become a teacher or even begin giving attunements...

Take care

You too, Wayne!


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chi_solas wrote:Wayne, I would avoid "Working Hard" IMO easy does it.
We want to give the body time to make the innate
adjustments to balance & harmonize. If we stress over
working hard we may get the opposite effect of healing.
I try to watch my self talk. I listen closely when folks
say... this cough is never going to leave.....what message
has that person given to the brain. Positive thinking is
also part of healing. If we as Reiki practitioners can begin
to watch our own self talk/thoughts we can better assist our
clients/recipients to also heal.

Hey Bridget!!

OMG, I am struggling to keep up with you guys!!

Oh yeah, I totally agree even though I hate monitoring all my thoughts..
I do understand and believe in the power of positive thinking like you explained.

I also believe that the body and the mind needs it's own time to absorb and process. can't be rushed!
The tough parts are when we have to model what we are trying to teach!

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thehungrycaterpillar wrote:

Milarepa wrote:Takata sensei always said the best way was to expereince Reiki. either on yourself or others.

Hey, Wayne!!

Meaning - the best way to becoming a better healer is to experience Reiki?

Yeah, .

thehungrycaterpillar wrote:[
Why , b'cos it is also self-healing us automatically? or the spiritual connection experienced at that time is somehow making us a better person??

Both. And the more one experiences Reiki, the more they're own awareness of it grows.

thehungrycaterpillar wrote:

A person needs to work hard, on themselves & others. that 'work hard' sounds familiar, hehe.

Oh, oh, I know this one!
I agree , I agree... I know how hard this is and I know what you mean!

A person can incorporate Reiki into their daily life as much as they wish, that's their right for sure. Though, specifically about this topic, and one of the examples mentioned (re-attumnements), imo, is not the way to go to be a better healer. And, may not actually make someone better at anything. It's a quick-fix 'solution'. And those ususally aren't that useful within spirituality, imo. And if i could respectfully say to all, is more to do with the ego. I know, i was like this very thing we're talking about, and even still had this issue again as late as Christmas.

This is where the more literal translation of our 4th principle (Gyo wo hage me), 'Work Hard' comes in. Of course, with our lifestyle in the west, we don't take to that pretty well. And to be honest, Usui sensei's students probably didn't eaither. Only 20 made it to level 3. 'Work Hard' doesn't have to mean we go so crazy as to get 'burn-out'. If it's a choice though, of having a re-attunement in the hope we become better healers on the one hand, or treating that extra person or experiencing Reiki yoourself for that extra 30/60 mins per day, i guarantee the longer, deeper well is what will give the most reward. .

thehungrycaterpillar wrote:
I would think of that as a learning process they are going thru...Until I actually know from them or ask them, I will have to keep guessing the reasons why they are doing what they are doing! If I asked them I am sure I will get fascinating answers!!

Like i mentioned, , all you need to be a good healer is already within you, one just has to do some work to develop that. As in all things worthwhile.


take care
Wayne

thehungrycaterpillar wrote:

chi_solas wrote:Wayne, I would avoid "Working Hard" IMO easy does it.
We want to give the body time to make the innate
adjustments to balance & harmonize. If we stress over
working hard we may get the opposite effect of healing.
I try to watch my self talk. I listen closely when folks
say... this cough is never going to leave.....what message
has that person given to the brain. Positive thinking is
also part of healing. If we as Reiki practitioners can begin
to watch our own self talk/thoughts we can better assist our
clients/recipients to also heal.

Hey Bridget!!

OMG, I am struggling to keep up with you guys!!

Oh yeah, I totally agree even though I hate monitoring all my thoughts..
I do understand and believe in the power of positive thinking like you explained.

I also believe that the body and the mind needs it's own time to absorb and process. can't be rushed!
The tough parts are when we have to model what we are trying to teach!

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Once you are aware you will begin to catch yourself saying stuff that needs to be
taken back and re-phased. You'll begin to hear others say stuff that will make you think,...........

Here's a proverb..
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.

chi_solas wrote:
Here's a proverb..
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.

Which at the moment seems incredibly appropriate if not a bit ironic.

Bridget & Andy!!

That quote is my most , close to my heart - Quote EVER!!

(Sniff')

My Blue journal has those exact words on it!!

Thank You!!

chi_solas wrote:
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.

The caterpillar - or the World ?
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Rlei_ki wrote:

chi_solas wrote:
Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.

The caterpillar - or the World ?
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Good point! My guess is the caterpillar.
It would be a little clearer if the word .. the... was replaced with... his
Just when the caterpillar thought his world was over it became a butterfly...or
Just when the caterpillar thought his life was over it became a butterfly
It would seem that when things get translated the meanings do get slanted but we can still capeutr the rght maengin lkie a misseplt wrod.

chi_solas wrote:
Good point! My guess is the caterpillar.
It would be a little clearer if the word .. the... was replaced with... his

clearer perhaps, but I find the idea of the 'World-Butterfly' far more inspirational
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In all endeavors, our heart has to be in it first. All of the other things will come with time, practice and effort. Just know and trust that you are love and you are loved.

A couple of things here:

Firstly, someone once gave me a Native American prayer which I use before every healing session: I pray to be a hollow bone through which the healing can flow. I think when my ego is out of the way - when I don't call myself a "healer" or say "I can heal" - then Reiki can work better. The self-healing is the key. If you are a car and Reiki is the fuel, self-healing is the key.

Secondly, "work hard" is not the translation I am familiar with: "do your work honestly" is the one I use. That's not the same as "work hard"! Which translation is more accurate?

Pandora wrote:.., "work hard" is not the translation I am familiar with: "do your work honestly" is the one I use. That's not the same as "work hard"! Which translation is more accurate?

Well, in Japanese this particular Principle is "Gyo wo hage me"

This is commonly translated as: "Work Hard"

- though the word translated as 'work': Gyo, can also imply 'study'

So we could say: "Study Hard", as an alternative.


The general feel behind the statement would seem to be "Be diligent in your endeavours"
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Rlei_ki wrote:

Pandora wrote:.., "work hard" is not the translation I am familiar with: "do your work honestly" is the one I use. That's not the same as "work hard"! Which translation is more accurate?

Well, in Japanese this particular Principle is "Gyo wo hage me"

This is commonly translated as: "Work Hard"

- though the word translated as 'work': Gyo, can also imply 'study'

So we could say: "Study Hard", as an alternative.


The general feel behind the statement would seem to be "Be diligent in your endeavours"
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Or, as it says in the Bible, "whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might"! Who says Reiki and Christianity are incompatible!

Pandora wrote:
Or, as it says in the Bible, "whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might"!

Indeed.

Yet another way of expressing the sentiment is:

"Put your Heart and Soul into all that you do"

it is calling us to (as I say in the "Touch of Reiki" banner in my signature line)

"...be & do Our Very Best"

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Pandora wrote:
Firstly, someone once gave me a Native American prayer which I use before every healing session: I pray to be a hollow bone through which the healing can flow.

A shaman told me that one several years ago and I've been using it as part of my prayer/intention before sessions. I really liked it a lot.

I think that gain experience is one important thing to do so that you can become
better healer.
but first befor you can heal others you need to heal your self.
help your self then help others and you need to remember that Reiki in all levels
is first off all for you and only after it you can give Reiki to others.

Light and Love.
Cohav