| By Drs. Phillip and Jane Mountrose Reiki is an amazing technique using universal life force energy for healing. It is holistic, because it brings balance and harmony to the body, mind, emotions and spirit. It's fun to do and includes easy-to-learn techniques which are energizing for both the giver and the receiver. The extraordinary energy of reiki opens the energy field and offers a deeper level of spiritual awakening for anyone who is attuned to it. It is a unique and powerful method which may be used alone or in combination with hypnotherapy, massage or other healing modalities. Reiki is a method of hands-on healing that connects us with the healing powers each of us has within ourselves. Hands-on healing is a natural part of the human experience. When a child is hurt, his mother puts her hand on the painful area make it better. When we injure ourselves, we instinctively use the energy in our hands to ease the pain. Tapping into the energy of reiki is a way to develop these natural abilities to help ourselves and others to heal.Reiki energy also contains a mysterious ability to connect us with ourselves at a deeper level where we can recognize the magnificent spirit within ourselves. At this monumental time in human history, when all of humanity is preparing to open to the spirit within and shift to a higher level of reality, reiki energy can provide a deep level of healing for all of humanity. The word Reiki is derived from two Japanese words:
HOW REIKI WORKSLife force energy flows into and through all of us and creates life. It "steps down" as it enters our fields and flows through the chakras to the body, nourishing all of the organs and cells. When the flow is disrupted or blocked, this diminishes the life force energy flowing into an area of the body. It can be shown that wherever there is disease, there is a corresponding blockage in the flow of energy. Reiki re-establishes the flow through these blocked areas, recharging them with life force energy. It opens up the energy flow through the blockages, which sets the healing process in motion. For a receptive person, a treatment with this energy feels like a glowing radiance and naturally creates an altered state of consciousness. Reiki is often performed on the chakras, but it may be applied to any area of the body. The universal life force energy that is used is limitless and is energizing for the therapist as well as for the client. A few key points about how this energy works:
This naturally results in adjustments, which may include detoxification or "clearing" symptoms, as the student’s energy field realigns to the new flows of energy. First Degree: Unlocks the ability to use Reiki for direct hands-on healing. This degree includes the use of one symbol and attunement by a person who has received the third degree attunement and training. It takes three or four weeks to adjust to the Reiki I attunement. Second Degree: This level provides tools for sending Reiki long distance and for the use of Reiki on the mental level. It includes the use of two additional symbols and attunement by a person who has received the third degree attunement and training. Third Degree, Reiki Master: This level further unlocks the power of Reiki. It also includes learning how to teach Reiki to others and providing attunements. It includes the use of one additional symbol and attunement by a person who has received the third degree attunement and training. THE REIKI ATTUNEMENT PROCESS The attunement is a sacred process of opening to the universal symbols of Reiki and allowing them to activate the natural ability to use the Reiki energy. The First Degree Reiki attunement may be seen as the "light switch" that turns on the ability to use the Reiki energy and opens the receiver to a new world. Once this switch has been turned on, it just becomes brighter and brighter with use of the energy. This attunement opens and activates the crown chakra to receive the universal life force energy; then the energy centers in the hands are opened to allow the energy to flow out through the hands; finally, the ability to use Reiki in this way is sealed into the energy field, making it available for the user’s entire life. A Reiki treatment should not be considered a substitute for professional medical care. The purpose is to open the flow of energy through the body, which stimulates healing. This makes it a wonderful complement to traditional medical practices, but the client should be told that it is not a substitute for proper medical treatment when a physical problem is involved. |
WHAT IS REIKI?
Ouija Boards? Bottom Line Is Protect Yoursel
by Cara Yowell
I was really surprised at the responses I received to my review on The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit.
Many people emailed me about their experiences with Ouija’s and how they thought they were dangerous. Everyone accept my friend Pent(of course) who shared with me some letters Crowley penned about the Ouija being an reliable tool for the Adept.
Many people emailed me about their experiences with Ouija’s and how they thought they were dangerous. Everyone accept my friend Pent(of course) who shared with me some letters Crowley penned about the Ouija being an reliable tool for the Adept.
Whatever you want to believe is your choice. I prefer not to mess with Ouija Boards.
It’s pretty cool little tool.
Because of the overwhelming bad attitude toward Ouija Boards(mine included), I decided to post the following informative article.
Simply saying the name ‘Ouija Board’ brings up a variety of mixed emotions in people. Many have had experiences with this talking board in their juvenile years, and many more refuse to even acknowledge the experiences that they had. In the metaphysical world, a world filled with future psychics and spirit mediums where does the Ouija Board stand?
The Ouija Board, as I have come to understand it is a tool much like any other. The Tarot Cards, Pendulum and Crystal Ball all have their purpose in the metaphysical world, so too does the Ouija Board. Before looking into the metaphysical of this fascinating board, we need to understand where it came from.
In the 1800’s the world saw a rise in the Metaphysical and Spiritual realm. People would gather for Séances and Table Tipping in order to once again contact those that had passed from this life. During the 19th century psychics and mediums alike began to invent different ways to communicate with the dead. Some of these were rather long and tedious like table tipping, while others bean to shape the instrument we know as the talking board. One of the first was an intricate pulley system that held a pendulum. The pendulum would hang over a paper with the letters of the alphabet on it and move in accordance to questions asked by the medium. The pendulum would then point to the letters and spell out its answer. Before long this instrument began to take further shape, and a moving planchette was created in order to hover over the letters of the board.
In the 1800’s the world saw a rise in the Metaphysical and Spiritual realm. People would gather for Séances and Table Tipping in order to once again contact those that had passed from this life. During the 19th century psychics and mediums alike began to invent different ways to communicate with the dead. Some of these were rather long and tedious like table tipping, while others bean to shape the instrument we know as the talking board. One of the first was an intricate pulley system that held a pendulum. The pendulum would hang over a paper with the letters of the alphabet on it and move in accordance to questions asked by the medium. The pendulum would then point to the letters and spell out its answer. Before long this instrument began to take further shape, and a moving planchette was created in order to hover over the letters of the board.
This form of communication with the dead was one of the clearest yet, and the form of the Ouija Board took shape. In 1892 a man named William Fuld took over a toy and novelty company. Seeing the popularity of the board the mediums were using he decided to create and patent it as a toy, a product that everyone could have access to. Fuld named it the Ouija Board and sold millions of the toys dominating the competition. After Fuld’s death in 1927 the family sold the patent to Parker Brothers, who still hold it and produce this talking board today.
From device to toy the Ouija Board has been around us for years. With its background and superstition it is no wonder why those in the metaphysical world feel strongly about it. The original purpose of the board was to communicate with the dead, and it seems that it has fulfilled its purpose of that even after being packaged as a novelty toy. In fact many people have their first psychic experiences linked to the use of the Ouija Board, though not all of them are pleasant. The metaphysical world sees this talking board as a gateway to communicate with the other side, just like any other tool or ability used within the psychic realm. As they say “With great power, comes great responsibility” and the Ouija Board is not left out of the equation.
One of the things that many psychics speak of when it comes to receiving future oriented information or communicating with the dead is the idea of psychic protections. So what is a psychic protection going to do for you and why is it needed to use the Ouija Board? Before we can understand the use of protections, we need to understand energy. Energy is around us all of the time and is neither positive nor negative. The actions that a person takes with the energy give it a positive or negative charge, forcing the energy to act in a specific way. That being said, it is important to understand that there are spirits that are both positive and negative. The idea of psychic protection is to create a sacred space. This space allows all energy and spirits that are positive to enter and pushes away the spirits and energy that are negative. From a spiritual standpoint this is one of the major faults of the Ouija Board. The board does not come with a protection to use; in fact it doesn’t even mention it. Without the psychic protection, the users are allowing any entity to communicate with them whether it is positive or negative.
If you talk to some of your friends and ask them if they have used a Ouija Board, most of them will tell you the strange and sometimes frightening experiences that they had. It is due to the fact that no protections are used that the negative energies are allowed in. These types of energies ‘feed’ on the emotion of fear and so cause fear in us in order to survive. On the spirit realm a medium or even a person using the Ouija Board look like a bright shining light. The positive spirits see this as a doorway to communicate and possibly re-connect with loved ones and pass along messages, the negative spirits see this as well. Any entity that is positive does not seek out to hurt, harm or scare anyone, they simply seek to communicate and pass along messages to their loved ones. However the problem arises when the negative entities get there first. When you use the Ouija Board, the planchette moves around and spells out the answers to your questions. Often times when a negative energy is attached it will start off by being kind, maybe even telling you the truth. Then it begins to scare you in order to gain energy from your fear based reactions. The psychic protection prevents this from happening, think of it like a bouncer at the door to a club, if your not on the guest list your not getting in…period!
These protections are done in many different ways, from white light to calling forth the Archangels every religion or spiritual path has a protective method with it. Some of the newer talking boards out there do come with a protection. The Psychic Circle for example is a board that in it’s instructions tell you to say a prayer of protection before playing. The metaphysical view on the Ouija Board and talking boards in general is a mixed one. Many feel that the board can be an important tool in connecting with the other side; however it should be done in a way that is spiritually safe for the players.
One of the things that many psychics speak of when it comes to receiving future oriented information or communicating with the dead is the idea of psychic protections. So what is a psychic protection going to do for you and why is it needed to use the Ouija Board? Before we can understand the use of protections, we need to understand energy. Energy is around us all of the time and is neither positive nor negative. The actions that a person takes with the energy give it a positive or negative charge, forcing the energy to act in a specific way. That being said, it is important to understand that there are spirits that are both positive and negative. The idea of psychic protection is to create a sacred space. This space allows all energy and spirits that are positive to enter and pushes away the spirits and energy that are negative. From a spiritual standpoint this is one of the major faults of the Ouija Board. The board does not come with a protection to use; in fact it doesn’t even mention it. Without the psychic protection, the users are allowing any entity to communicate with them whether it is positive or negative.
If you talk to some of your friends and ask them if they have used a Ouija Board, most of them will tell you the strange and sometimes frightening experiences that they had. It is due to the fact that no protections are used that the negative energies are allowed in. These types of energies ‘feed’ on the emotion of fear and so cause fear in us in order to survive. On the spirit realm a medium or even a person using the Ouija Board look like a bright shining light. The positive spirits see this as a doorway to communicate and possibly re-connect with loved ones and pass along messages, the negative spirits see this as well. Any entity that is positive does not seek out to hurt, harm or scare anyone, they simply seek to communicate and pass along messages to their loved ones. However the problem arises when the negative entities get there first. When you use the Ouija Board, the planchette moves around and spells out the answers to your questions. Often times when a negative energy is attached it will start off by being kind, maybe even telling you the truth. Then it begins to scare you in order to gain energy from your fear based reactions. The psychic protection prevents this from happening, think of it like a bouncer at the door to a club, if your not on the guest list your not getting in…period!
These protections are done in many different ways, from white light to calling forth the Archangels every religion or spiritual path has a protective method with it. Some of the newer talking boards out there do come with a protection. The Psychic Circle for example is a board that in it’s instructions tell you to say a prayer of protection before playing. The metaphysical view on the Ouija Board and talking boards in general is a mixed one. Many feel that the board can be an important tool in connecting with the other side; however it should be done in a way that is spiritually safe for the players.
Next time your at a party or a friends house and they want to play with the Ouija Board or talking board, remember to protect your area. Allow only positive spirits to enter and give their messages and you will surely have a good experience with this psychic tool.
H.P. Thomas Moore is High Priest of The Coven of L.I.G.H.T in South West Florida, as well as a professional Psychic. He teaches a variety of classes in the metaphysical field as well as Wicca and can be contacted through his site at http://inperfectloveinperfecttrust.webs.com
Article Source: NewAgeArticles.com
P.S. When it comes to playing with Ouijas, The Queen of Metaphysics says:
“Just say NO!”
Ouija Boards,Pendulums,Channeling and Feng Shui, Oh My!
My Experience with The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit
My Experience with The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit
I received a request to review The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit recently. My first reaction was,” not another channeler,no Oujia board-like stuff.”
Boy,do I stand corrected!
Boy,do I stand corrected!
Before I get into the great stuff about this little gem of a kit, let me first give you some background.
I hate Ouija boards and channeling. Yes, it’s true. I’m a natural medium and have chosen not to develop the talent for the time being. But if channeling floats your boat, that is your prerogative. It is just not my bag. And I’ve always had a thing about Oujia boards. Perhaps it was The Exorcist(thanks, Linda Blair) or the bad experience I had with one as a kid at Christmas(not to mention I begged for the thing).
Dunno, just don’t like them. My friend Pent plays with them all the time, but has recently had to do some banishings because of them. Hmmm?
So what the heck am I talking about? Okay, I received The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit via mail. Hoo-wee! My reaction again was “no way in hell.” Now it may appear that I am being harsh. You bet I am! This reaction was before I even bothered to open it from the Priority Mail box. I knew the kit contained a pendulum and a letter and number board.
And then I started thinking about Lynn Grabhorn of Excuse Me, Your Life Is Waitingfame. She got all whacked out using a pendulum. Lynn was specifically asking her “spinner”questions. You can read about this experience in her book,Dear God What’s Happening to Us. I mostly use the pendulum to change energy in the environment. No problems with proper use of the pendulum. Hey, I’ve trained with Raymond Grace on this, of course I know my stuff…or so I thought.
After I got over my initial negative response, which was based on preconceived notions and past negative experiences, I took a closer look at the kit.
To my surprise it was absolutely beautiful!
And as a bonus, it’s also a Feng Shui Kit with a compass.
How could that be? Channeling and Feng Shui?
Well, before I get into how it can be a Channeling and Feng Shui Kit at the same time, let me share with you my experience of Feng Shui.
The extent of my knowledge is the following:
1.Do not have a mirror in your bedroom.
2.Animals,plants,fountains,and crystals are good.
3. Keep the bathroom door and toilet seat shut.
4.Make sure the foot of your bed does not face the door.
2.Animals,plants,fountains,and crystals are good.
3. Keep the bathroom door and toilet seat shut.
4.Make sure the foot of your bed does not face the door.
Never been able to use a compass…they just don’t seem to work for me. Feng Shui and Palmistry…two modalities I haven’t been able to learn. Not any more! At least I can now learn Feng Shui.
The compass in the kit actually worked for me, so it increased my confidence in being able to use Feng Shui to layout my new diggs. I now have “Feng Shui” hope!
The kit is able to incorporate both systems because of it’s design…you just flip it over. One side is “conscious interactive channeling,” number and letter wheel, the other is a Feng Shui Ba-Gua.
Now the channeling part is well thought out. It includes a rose quartz crystal pendulum and instructions on how to cleanse it and get it responding to you. It worked like a charm. I think I was most impressed by the instructions that included a blessing to say before beginning the work. Like Ouija’s, these type’s of practices can leave you open, and the intent behind the creation of this particular kit and the blessing help to protect you.
Now,I am not an advocate of channeling other beings or talking with the dead, though you could use this kit for those purposes. The Isis Channeling & Feng Shi Deluxe Kit is no Ouija Board!
I do believe in communing with your higher self ,accessing your subconscious and intuition. And that is what I used the kit for. The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kitcalls it’s method of channeling “conscious interactive channeling.” Most dowsers use pendulum charts with numbers and letters, similar to this kit.
Another bonus is the kit is portable and durable. Just fold it up and put it in it’s convenient little carrying case and you’re good to go! No fooling around with paper pendulum charts and a bunch of feng shui tools.
If you are into energy work, or would like to explore “channeling” or “accessing your higher self” or learn a basic form of Feng Shui, you should take a look at The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit. The Queen of Metaphysics gives this kit a major thumbs up. In my opinion, The Isis Channeling & Feng Shui Deluxe Kit best use is as a tool to develop and access your intuition. Very easy to use, just remember to bless and protect yourself..you know,PRAY before using.That is my caveat with all forms of what can be interpreted as divination.
It’s beautifully packaged. It’s affordable. It’s kinda fun.
The creator of the kit, Mary Louise Schiavone is delightful. She truly has high intentions for this kit.
Auld Lang Syne, Happy New Year !!!
Auld Lang Syne
The song, "Auld Lang Syne," playing in the background, is sung at the stroke of midnight in almost every English-speaking country in the world to bring in the new year. At least partially written by Robert Burns in the 1700's, it was first published in 1796 after Burns' death. Early variations of the song were sung prior to 1700 and inspired Burns to produce the modern rendition. An old Scottish tune, "Auld Lang Syne" literally means "old long ago," or simply, "the good old days."
Auld Lang Syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
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