You may think that you’re at the whim and mercy of life; that the only thing you can do is “roll with the punches” and try to make it through. You may think that you have no control over what happens to you, or to your body, and that you can’t do much about it once something does happen. I’m here to tell you that’s not so!
Storytime! I remember when I was a teenager, I actually healed myself of some scratches my little sister left on my hand. I was young enough to try it but old enough to be a bit jaded and think it was a fluke. Fast forward a few years (okay, a lot of years) to the time I first learned Reiki. I think it was early 1998. I ended up taking a Reiki Level I course in May and a week or two later I was involved in a bad car accident that left me virtually flat on my back for months. I was in different types of therapy for a couple of years and on a reduced schedule at work, too. Now, I’d always known, deep down, that I had an ability to heal myself. I just wasn’t sure how to tap into it. Now I found myself in a situation where I really needed to be able to heal myself. So, I tried it.
I used Reiki to help myself heal and it helped – a lot! That really helped me know that I wanted to continue on with it. I took Reiki Level II and, later, I became a Reiki Master/Teacher. Eventually, between the therapy, my commitment and my daily Reiki treatments, I was able to walk again almost as if nothing had happened. I still get aches and pains occassionally and I continue to use Reiki to help me relieve them.
So, yeah, I believe we’re all born with the ability to heal ourselves and, after learning about Reiki, I knew there was this healing energy available; that we can all access it given the right stimulus and help. For me, that help came in the form of a Reiki attunement or initiation which is part of the Level I class. This process helps re-establish the energy connection and begin the process of returning our bodies to the natural healing miracles that they were designed to be. Perfect health is our natural state and Reiki helps facilitate a return to that state. The more you practice Reiki the stronger the energy flow becomes.
Reiki helps with all the levels of a human being including body, emotions, mind and spirit. The effects can range from relaxation to healing, from spiritual connection to freedom from old emotional wounds. Many have reported miraculous results. Reiki will flow to the area of “you” that most needs help. You may be experiencing something physical but need more help with something emotional so Reiki energy will be drawn to that area first. Reiki also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery and is becoming widely accepted and utilized at surgical centers and hospitals across the country.
In fact, I had the good fortune of training many nurses at surgical centers in South Florida and was able to sit in on several surgeries. The results are anecdotal as there was no formal study, but the post-op nurses told me all the patients who were in that surgical suite that day experienced a decreased need for pain medication, less swelling, faster recovery times and were calmer and in better spirits than they had been previously.
This abundant, infinite healing energy is readily available to all of us. I believe it’s our responsibility to restore our natural state of openness and connection. That’s why I believe everyone should know and learn Level I Reiki. With just this one class, you can open up a whole new realm of health and really begin to take control over the state of your mind, body, spirit, and emotions. After all, you are the one who is ultimately responsible for your health.
If you have a chance to take a Level I class, DO IT! I bet you will love the experience and it will impact your life in so many positive ways.
Yes, I offer Reiki classes, but I’m not saying that you have to take a class with me. There are classes in almost every area and, if you look, you’re sure to find the place, time and teacher just right for you. So get out there, find a class, and take charge of you!
If you want to know more or need help finding a teacher / class in your area, leave me a comment or email me at gia@giacilento.com.
