Dear EsaRa:

I am studying books on channeling energy to aid myself and others in physical and emotional healing. I lead a very busy and stressful life, and am starting to feel the negative physical effects of this lifestyle. I went to a bookstore and found a book on Reiki. My question is, does the practice of Reiki go against what God would have us do as his servants? My friend told me she would not be interested in this, due to the fact she thought the church would think of it as un-Godlike.

I am a Christian and believe in higher powers, but am very curious about how the body is healed and cleansed by simple meditation. I am to attend a Reiki session the 3rd Sunday of this month, and my gut feeling is that it will be a positive step in my life for the better. Please give me some input about your thoughts on this subject.

Thank you.
-C

Dear C:

First of all, our question to you would be, who is it that is determining what God is like in your own life? Is it you? Have you taken the time to go within and find out for yourself what this entity you call God is really like? Who determines the personality of God? Who has decided for you what God likes and dislikes, is approving or disapproving?

We see that you are letting others decide for you what this presence is in your own life. Not someone else, not the churches, or organizations, or ministers, or ministers’ wives or friends, or anyone else– this life was given to you, for YOU to discover your own personal inner relationship with this awesome infinite being known to you as GOD.

What if, for just a moment, wonder what if everything you have been TOLD to BELIEVE about this God is not true? What if it were all just someone else’s illusions, or ego thoughts of grandeur that have been handed down for generations, and then tweaked, and picked through to make sure that underlying all beliefs, there is some control and power to those who instituted this GOD. Just, what if. You don’t have to make a life long commitment to this questioning, just for a moment wonder, what if. Then go within, and YOU find the answers to what your own spiritual nature tells you.

These spiritual intuitions cannot be taught, and cannot be passed down. Each of you magnificent humans are given a direct line to your own GOD self, your own spiritual insight, and it is up to you to listen and find the best path for you to that God.

Now as for the personal question about this healing modality known as Reiki. At this point in your life, it would be beneficial for you to FEEL the influx of energy. Reiki, for those beginning to understand the spiritual– not religious– but spiritual aspect of life, can help them to feel the different flows of energy, and whatever method you choose at this time will be a step towards this deeper understanding.

There is ONLY ONE POWER AND PRESENCE AT WORK IN THE UNIVERSE, AND THAT IS GOD the omnipotent POWER. So go forward, and give little concern what that organized focus of religion known as the church has to say about what path you choose. Remember, other people’s opinion of you is none of your business. We say that with much love, as it will help you be released from the shackles of opinions that are holding you back.

Fly free! We angels have declared 2006 as the Year of Infinite Possibilities!

Blessings to you little one, you are much loved and you are not alone. Never alone.
-EsaRa