Reiki is a holistic modality that involves the channeling of energy to help smooth the flow of universal life force through the body. The word “Reiki” itself comes from two Japanese kanji words – REI, meaning universal spirit, and KI meaning life force energy. Basically, Reiki is spiritually guided life force energy. Even more basically, Reiki is about channeling universal, unconditional love.
The Reiki practice embraces the values of gratitude and the abundance of love, and with the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, these values can have as much a place at the dinner table as the turkey. After all, isn’t Thanksgiving about unconditional love and celebration of family and gratitude for all that the earth has provided?
With that in mind, and as an introduction to the Reiki practice, here is an offering of a Thanksgiving blessing. The prayer is taken from the formal Reiki Ideals and presents the possibility that changing beliefs and patterns and feelings starts with just one day at a time.
May it bless your family and your table on this Thanksgiving holiday.
"On this day, I will let go of anger.
On this day, I will let go of worry.
On this day, I will give thanks for my many blessings.
On this day, I will do my work honestly.
On this day, I will be kind to my neighbor and every living thing."
Look for the next article with more in-depth information on Reiki, as well as Hartford-area practitioners and teachers.
Happy Thanksgiving!