| Introduction | | | | Does this mean their Reiki ability has suddenly dropped |
| During a Reiki Level 1 course, most students find it | | | | off? Or could there be other explanations? |
| easy to connect to Reiki energy. They also find it easy | | | | What you need to remember is that there can be |
| to do the meditation exercises that are taught to | | | | many reasons for energy fluctuations. For instance: |
| strengthen it. | | | | |
| Not so afterwards. | | | | 1. Your body has reached a saturation point and |
| In the days following a course it quite often happens | | | | doesn't need any more energy at present. |
| that students not only begin to feel a bit lost, they also | | | | 2. Your energy is working on an emotional, rather than |
| struggle to reconnect to everything that previously | | | | physical level. |
| came so easily to them. | | | | 3. You can't feel as much energy flowing out of your |
| From there it is not unusual for students to gradually | | | | hands because the energy channels in them have |
| decrease the amount of Reiki they practice until | | | | expanded. To understand this, think of these energy |
| eventually they are overrun by everyday concerns | | | | circuits to be like a pipeline: at first you are using a |
| and stop altogether. | | | | small one that struggles to cope with even modest |
| How then can you make sure your Reiki doesn't slip | | | | amounts of energy flowing through it; later, your |
| into the 'I'm-too-busy-to-do-it' box? How can you | | | | 'pipeline' widens so you can fit more energy in - energy |
| ensure that your Reiki ability improves rather than | | | | that may well seem less voluminous because the |
| fades? | | | | pressure is not so great. |
| This article looks at some simple things you should | | | | The best idea is simply to study your emotional / |
| both know and do to keep your confidence sky high | | | | health state over a period of time (i.e. at least a week). |
| while you continue to develop your Reiki. | | | | If it is improving then things are going well - even if you |
| Be Consistent With Your Practice | | | | can't always feel the Reiki doing a lot of good. |
| The first thing to ensure after you have finished your | | | | Finally, remember that Reiki always works - even if |
| course is that you are consistent with your practice. | | | | you can't see how. This might sound like unsupported |
| You may be busy, you may not always wish to do it; | | | | faith, but it's true. Just ask all experienced practitioners. |
| but it is essential. Make a commitment to do some | | | | The thing to remember is simply that there are not |
| Reiki every day for 21 days and you will find that | | | | always obvious short term results. Over time, |
| everything you have learnt is not only consolidated, but | | | | however, you will see the benefits. You might just |
| also improved. | | | | need to be patient. |
| Two things to remember: | | | | Practice on Friends and Family |
| | | | A great way to grow in confidence is by practicing on |
| 1. A little bit of practice every day of the week is a lot | | | | other people. Since it is generally easier to do Reiki on |
| better than a lot of practice on just one day of the | | | | others than yourself (you feel more, they feel more!), it |
| week. Consistency is the key to good results. Do a bit | | | | is a great way to boost your confidence and get |
| of practice each day and you will be surprised by | | | | valuable feedback. |
| what you achieve. | | | | It's also a great way to overcome the natural |
| 2. You won't need to practice every day forever. | | | | tendency to explain away all Reiki sensations as pure |
| Once you have consolidated your Reiki you will | | | | imagination. After all, if someone tells you they feel |
| probably get good results even if you miss a day or | | | | energetic pulsations or heat, it's hard not to believe |
| two of practice. Just don't miss too many days early | | | | them. If you experience them yourself, it is easy to |
| on, because if you do you will not only get into a bad | | | | think you are just imagining it. |
| habit that could be difficult to shake, you may also find | | | | Speak to Your Teacher |
| yourself getting less predictable results. (Note: It is | | | | It's amazing how few students contact their teacher |
| important to remember that you can never lose your | | | | after a course - even if they have lots of questions. |
| ability to do Reiki after you have been attuned - not | | | | This is especially odd given how open most teachers |
| even if you stop practicing. All that happens is that | | | | are to supporting their students. |
| your sensitivity and ability to channel decrease - | | | | So call or write to your teacher if you have a question. |
| something that is reversible with practice.) | | | | Don't stay troubled and do nothing about it. If you do, |
| Ideally, your teacher will you give you a 21-programme | | | | you only have yourself to blame. |
| to follow as well as an instruction manual. An | | | | Conclusion |
| e-programme is probably best, as it can be delivered | | | | When doing Reiki, results will always vary. It is |
| to your inbox every day, thus nudging you towards | | | | therefore important not to become overly attached to |
| consistent practice. | | | | short term results. Just do your best and leave |
| Have Faith - Reiki Always Works! | | | | everything else to the 'gods'. This approach gives you |
| A problem for beginners is often that their Reiki ability | | | | the best chance of being a clear Reiki 'channel' - and |
| doesn't seem consistent. One day energy is flying | | | | the clearer the channel, the better the results! |
| everywhere, the next they can barely feel a thing. | | | | |