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When Reiki Doesn’t Work

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Reiki has become well known internationally as a soft but strong healing modality. Reiki is sought out by many for the relief from stress, emotional stability, and even physical health assistance. But like any holistic practice, there are situations where Reiki simply doesn’t “work” as hoped. Knowing why this occurs can assist seekers in having realistic expectations — and finding the right location for their path to healing. Why Reiki Sometimes Doesn’t Work 1. Unrealistic Expectations Reiki is not a magic pill. Some arrive thinking overnight remedies for chronic physical or emotional issues. Reiki acts in subtle ways by rebalancing energy, and the effects may reveal themselves slowly. Impatience tends to make people think “it doesn’t work.” 2. Resistance from the Receiver Healing is a two-way process. When the receiver of Reiki is closed, resistant, or skeptical, the flow of energy feels blocked. The more receptive and open the receiver is, the deeper the healing process. 3. Underl...

Why Reiki Healing Should Not Be Given for Free?

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Reiki is not just a practice of wellness — it’s a spiritual sharing of energy. Practitioners spend years cultivating their skill at transmitting universal life force energy, frequently paying for training, attunements, and ongoing self-practice. But a question persists in the community of healers: Is Reiki free to give? Although the empathetic healer might want to provide sessions free of charge, offering them so can end up devaluing the practice — for both the practitioner and the client. The following are some reasons Reiki healing should not be provided completely for free. 1. Energy Exchange is Necessary Reiki is a principle of energy flow and exchange. When a practitioner provides healing, she or he is providing time, attention, and life force. In return, it’s good that the recipient gives something in return — money, service, or some other form of exchange. Without a give-and-take, the energy can become one-sided and unfinished. 2. Value is Recognized Through Investment Human...