Questions and Answers
Prior to, or in the beginning of each Reiki session, one of the first things we discuss is your questions. These are the top 10 common Questions you ask:
1. Will I hear anything scary or bad that will happen in my life?
2. What if there are things I don't want you to know about me?
3. Will my loved ones who have passed on come through?
4. How do you get the messages from guides/loved ones?
5. Will a spirit come through mad or upset at me?
6. Can you read other people's energy that are not in the session but are part of my life?
7. Is Reiki safe spiritually... it is not the devil right?
8. Does it matter who you go to for a Reiki session, or do all practitioners do the same thing?
9. How often do people have a Reiki session? Is it a onetime thing?
10. How did you get started doing all this?
My Responses:
1. Will I hear anything scary or bad that will happen in my life?
I have not experienced this to be true. The energy/spirit inside you is pure love; the responses come from the same love and light, God and your Spirit guides, angels, whomever God sends. The information provided is intended for your well being. Clients do often hear things that they are doing in their life that are not serving them, but this is with loving intention for the client to live a more fulfilled, happy life. If you have negative energy in your Chakras, it will be removed and the energy center opened up, God/universe fills you with love and light.
2. What if there are things I don't want you to know about me?
Your guides know you better than you know yourself. They know exactly what you are thinking and what your requests are. Again, they will only share information that will be in your best interest. They may just show me signs or "things" that make no sense to me, but they know it will make perfect sense for you. Guides may offer insight that creates awareness or clarity and is always from a place of love and for you to heal and become happier on your journey.
3. Will my loved ones who have passed on come through?
Your loved ones determine this. So, I can't make promises on their behalf, but I do not believe I've had a session with a new client when at least one loved one has not shown up. I have also learned lately that I can ask a spirit to join us and share any messages they have. They usually do come forward. What is most fun about loved ones coming through is that their personalities come through, or they will show me physical attributes that you remember them by (tall, small, skinny, big belly...). But again, they show me what THEY want to show me/tell you. So, again, this is up to them. We can ask them questions, and they will most often give a response.
4. How do you get the messages from guides/loved ones?
This is interesting to me, has been a huge learning experience, and probably the most difficult for me to explain. When I first started getting messages or visuals from guides, I thought they were my own thoughts, so it was easy to disregard and wonder where that "thought" came from. Yet, I couldn't explain how/why I would know information about people I've never met before or about their loved ones who have passed on.
Because my guides/God knows I am a visual learner I see images or words in my head. I know when they show me a word in caps is it an important word for the client to hear and for me to clearly share. Pictures I see are often "things" or people, but not usually details of why/what. Why? Because the client will know what I am talking about, the guides already know this.
One day I was sitting across from a lady who was discussing her mother who had passed on. Suddenly, I saw big red lipstick painted lips. After a short time I asked her about the red lips. She began to cry and said her mother never went anywhere without her red lipstick, not a photo of her without it!
I also learned that when I would see pictures from loved ones who have passed on, it would play in my head like a movie until I shared with the intended recipient. Today, if I fail to mention something from an adamant loved one, they will follow me for days until I e-mail my client and let them know.
What I described above all began before I was attuned to Reiki, over 10 years ago. Once I was attuned to Reiki the messages became even more clear and pronounced. It also seems like the more Reiki sessions I do, the more open I am to receiving and the messages come even stronger.
Reiki taught me about Chakras and opening energy centers, which are a direct link to your spirit/God. This opened a whole new world of amazement to me. As I work on each Chakra, information is just downloaded to me...information I wouldn't know about this person...but I do know and can even explain. It is incredible.
5. Will a spirit come through mad or upset at me?
Spirits come from God, a place of pure peace and unconditional love. In many sessions, I've had clients think that anger or immaturity of the PERSON who passed remains once the person becomes spirit. I have learned this is not true of a spirit that has passed on to another dimension/heaven. They are pure spirit, their human mind is gone. They perceive things more like God does. It is also common I've learned for clients to think that the spirit carries the guilt, anger, shame or negative emotion that they themselves carry about the situation/person. Not accurate. This is where clients tend to gain a lot of awareness. Hearing these new perspectives from their loved one; the same personality, demeanor, but different awareness.
I have had spirits that have not crossed over, who are earth bound, hold on negative emotion. This is usually someone who has died suddenly, tragically or died from suicide and wasn't able to let go, or be ok with their decision to take their life. It is not true in all cases and the time they stay earthbound varies. he good news is, we can help them move on. We pray, we lead them to the light, and they often go to God. This is an awesome experience. You feel it in your whole being when they cross over. Warmth, tingling, happiness, relief...something you may need to experience to believe.
6. Can you read other people's energy that are not in the session but are part of my life?
This is something that still surprises me. Sometimes the spirit/energy of another person around a client is so strong, I have a hard time deciphering if the energy is from someone living or a spirit that has passed on. Funny thing I've learned (or maybe not so funny) is that the majority of the time this happens, it is the client's mother's energy. This can be because the mother has an overbearing or controlling or victim personality, or because the relationship is incredibly strong and close. Either way, I usually cut those cords for the client so they can move forward with a healthy, independent energy flow.
Just the other night I was working on a client's throat Chakra. Energy of her ex-husband came through very strong and clear. I was able to explain how he perceived her communication. How does this happen? We are all one, one energy...and the messages are from God/guides. The other reason is that his spirit gave me permission. When I get information like this, it is only to help and offer clarity, for both people. Remember, love and healing is the intention, always. If intention is not for someone's highest good, it will not be honored by God/universe.
7. Is Reiki safe spiritually... it is not the devil right?
Reiki is a safe healing technique; it is not affiliated with a religion. Many people who question Reiki are Christians, like me. A great resource for all my Christian friends is: http://www.christianreiki.org/.
I know there are some people who view Reiki as evil or coming from somewhere other than a place of love/positive energy. I spent a lot of time praying about this and a lot of tears over how I felt others viewed my abilities. I couldn't deny what I was seeing. I even asked God to take it away if it wasn’t from him, to stop the messages/visions. I've learned to accept and now even celebrate that God has given me a gift of healing and to help others gain spiritual awareness.
I have asked everyday for the last 12 years (since my car accident) that God use me as a tool to do his work, I feel that he is doing exactly that, and I am so grateful!
Reiki helps people express compassion toward others, relieve suffering and helps create a closer connection to God. I pray to the Lord a prayer of guidance before each session, and a prayer of gratitude after. I actually use a necklace with a cross as a pendulum rather than a crystal or stone used my most practitioners. I do this for my clients comfort, but also because I do have a strong faith in God. I want to be guided by God and his Son. When I am guided by God, only good will come. God and our angels speak to all of us everyday...only some of us chose to listen.
8. Does it matter who you go to for a Reiki session, or do all practitioners do the same thing?
The easiest way for me to explain this would be like comparing it to Dr. visits. Each Dr. is different; different areas of expertise, different ways of relating to patients, different gifts/knowledge. Reiki practitioners have different levels of training; Level I, Level II or Master Level III. Each practitioner also brings their personalities and social skills and their different gifts/knowledge.
Some practitioners receive messages from guides or loved ones. Some focus only on physical healing and no messages are given. Some Reiki practitioners see Auras and Chakra colors. Some get numbers that have special meaning. Some practitioners are former nurses, so they know the areas of the body very well and can tell you organs that are storing negative energy. Some are like me and have knowledge in life coaching or counseling, so guides will show activities to use to help with mental/emotional clarity. Just like individuals, we're all different, and have different gifts and knowledge.
As you would with a Dr. appointment, I would recommend that you go to a practitioner with whom you feel comfortable with and who can best help with your intention (physical healing, emotional stability, mental clarity, messages from loved ones...etc).
9. How often do people have a Reiki session? Is it a onetime thing?
Reiki is available for you in your life whenever your spirit is guiding you to it. Some people view Reiki like getting a routine body massage -to keep their Chakras balanced, energy flowing and maintain peace of mind. Others have a session only when they are going through a difficult or chaotic time in their life and seek guidance, clarity or calming energy. Some go for physical healing. It all depends on you!
10. How did you get started doing all this?
I first experienced Reiki as a client myself over 15 years ago. After a life threatening car accident which resulted in traumatic brain injury & new spiritual experiences, Reiki helped me find answers & an inner peace I couldn't find anywhere else. To be honest, I don't know if I would be alive today if it were not for the many Reiki sessions I had. It helped my mind understand what my spirit was struggling to tell me. I finally felt the connection of body, mind spirit. It helped me find my purpose and the reasons why I wanted so much to join God again. It verified the many miracles that happened at the site of the crash and in the hospital.
As my spiritual awareness grew over time & I began acknowledging and accepting images & messages from spirit guides & loved ones, I decided to become trained/attuned in Reiki. My intention was only to understand my spiritual awareness more & help family and friends, But God had different plans.
After growing to Reiki Master Level an opportunity to become a certified Life Coach came into my life. This seemed to be a perfect fit for me, since I spent many years as a school counselor and loved it. I also had a feeling it would some how work perfectly with Reiki. I didn't know how/why this was all coming into my life (especially since I already have a job as a business owner with my sister). But, I couldn't resist learning new things and see what God had in store!
The life coaching course required I start a new business. Laura, the course instructor, who knew my abilities in Reiki and believed in me, encouraged me to select Reiki as the business I started. She even had clients calling me from around the country for sessions! Once I told my sister about this, she got on the computer one day at work and developed this blog. My mom stood cheering her along! God's grace.
It took many years for me to understand & accept my gifts. I've overcome many challenges (mostly within myself), but with the help of people who believe in me, and learning to step into my power, I’m here with a Reiki business! I'm so excited, it all happened so fast!!
1. Will I hear anything scary or bad that will happen in my life?
2. What if there are things I don't want you to know about me?
3. Will my loved ones who have passed on come through?
4. How do you get the messages from guides/loved ones?
5. Will a spirit come through mad or upset at me?
6. Can you read other people's energy that are not in the session but are part of my life?
7. Is Reiki safe spiritually... it is not the devil right?
8. Does it matter who you go to for a Reiki session, or do all practitioners do the same thing?
9. How often do people have a Reiki session? Is it a onetime thing?
10. How did you get started doing all this?
My Responses:
1. Will I hear anything scary or bad that will happen in my life?
I have not experienced this to be true. The energy/spirit inside you is pure love; the responses come from the same love and light, God and your Spirit guides, angels, whomever God sends. The information provided is intended for your well being. Clients do often hear things that they are doing in their life that are not serving them, but this is with loving intention for the client to live a more fulfilled, happy life. If you have negative energy in your Chakras, it will be removed and the energy center opened up, God/universe fills you with love and light.
2. What if there are things I don't want you to know about me?
Your guides know you better than you know yourself. They know exactly what you are thinking and what your requests are. Again, they will only share information that will be in your best interest. They may just show me signs or "things" that make no sense to me, but they know it will make perfect sense for you. Guides may offer insight that creates awareness or clarity and is always from a place of love and for you to heal and become happier on your journey.
3. Will my loved ones who have passed on come through?
Your loved ones determine this. So, I can't make promises on their behalf, but I do not believe I've had a session with a new client when at least one loved one has not shown up. I have also learned lately that I can ask a spirit to join us and share any messages they have. They usually do come forward. What is most fun about loved ones coming through is that their personalities come through, or they will show me physical attributes that you remember them by (tall, small, skinny, big belly...). But again, they show me what THEY want to show me/tell you. So, again, this is up to them. We can ask them questions, and they will most often give a response.
4. How do you get the messages from guides/loved ones?
This is interesting to me, has been a huge learning experience, and probably the most difficult for me to explain. When I first started getting messages or visuals from guides, I thought they were my own thoughts, so it was easy to disregard and wonder where that "thought" came from. Yet, I couldn't explain how/why I would know information about people I've never met before or about their loved ones who have passed on.
Because my guides/God knows I am a visual learner I see images or words in my head. I know when they show me a word in caps is it an important word for the client to hear and for me to clearly share. Pictures I see are often "things" or people, but not usually details of why/what. Why? Because the client will know what I am talking about, the guides already know this.
One day I was sitting across from a lady who was discussing her mother who had passed on. Suddenly, I saw big red lipstick painted lips. After a short time I asked her about the red lips. She began to cry and said her mother never went anywhere without her red lipstick, not a photo of her without it!
I also learned that when I would see pictures from loved ones who have passed on, it would play in my head like a movie until I shared with the intended recipient. Today, if I fail to mention something from an adamant loved one, they will follow me for days until I e-mail my client and let them know.
What I described above all began before I was attuned to Reiki, over 10 years ago. Once I was attuned to Reiki the messages became even more clear and pronounced. It also seems like the more Reiki sessions I do, the more open I am to receiving and the messages come even stronger.
Reiki taught me about Chakras and opening energy centers, which are a direct link to your spirit/God. This opened a whole new world of amazement to me. As I work on each Chakra, information is just downloaded to me...information I wouldn't know about this person...but I do know and can even explain. It is incredible.
5. Will a spirit come through mad or upset at me?
Spirits come from God, a place of pure peace and unconditional love. In many sessions, I've had clients think that anger or immaturity of the PERSON who passed remains once the person becomes spirit. I have learned this is not true of a spirit that has passed on to another dimension/heaven. They are pure spirit, their human mind is gone. They perceive things more like God does. It is also common I've learned for clients to think that the spirit carries the guilt, anger, shame or negative emotion that they themselves carry about the situation/person. Not accurate. This is where clients tend to gain a lot of awareness. Hearing these new perspectives from their loved one; the same personality, demeanor, but different awareness.
I have had spirits that have not crossed over, who are earth bound, hold on negative emotion. This is usually someone who has died suddenly, tragically or died from suicide and wasn't able to let go, or be ok with their decision to take their life. It is not true in all cases and the time they stay earthbound varies. he good news is, we can help them move on. We pray, we lead them to the light, and they often go to God. This is an awesome experience. You feel it in your whole being when they cross over. Warmth, tingling, happiness, relief...something you may need to experience to believe.
6. Can you read other people's energy that are not in the session but are part of my life?
This is something that still surprises me. Sometimes the spirit/energy of another person around a client is so strong, I have a hard time deciphering if the energy is from someone living or a spirit that has passed on. Funny thing I've learned (or maybe not so funny) is that the majority of the time this happens, it is the client's mother's energy. This can be because the mother has an overbearing or controlling or victim personality, or because the relationship is incredibly strong and close. Either way, I usually cut those cords for the client so they can move forward with a healthy, independent energy flow.
Just the other night I was working on a client's throat Chakra. Energy of her ex-husband came through very strong and clear. I was able to explain how he perceived her communication. How does this happen? We are all one, one energy...and the messages are from God/guides. The other reason is that his spirit gave me permission. When I get information like this, it is only to help and offer clarity, for both people. Remember, love and healing is the intention, always. If intention is not for someone's highest good, it will not be honored by God/universe.
7. Is Reiki safe spiritually... it is not the devil right?
Reiki is a safe healing technique; it is not affiliated with a religion. Many people who question Reiki are Christians, like me. A great resource for all my Christian friends is: http://www.christianreiki.org/.
I know there are some people who view Reiki as evil or coming from somewhere other than a place of love/positive energy. I spent a lot of time praying about this and a lot of tears over how I felt others viewed my abilities. I couldn't deny what I was seeing. I even asked God to take it away if it wasn’t from him, to stop the messages/visions. I've learned to accept and now even celebrate that God has given me a gift of healing and to help others gain spiritual awareness.
I have asked everyday for the last 12 years (since my car accident) that God use me as a tool to do his work, I feel that he is doing exactly that, and I am so grateful!
Reiki helps people express compassion toward others, relieve suffering and helps create a closer connection to God. I pray to the Lord a prayer of guidance before each session, and a prayer of gratitude after. I actually use a necklace with a cross as a pendulum rather than a crystal or stone used my most practitioners. I do this for my clients comfort, but also because I do have a strong faith in God. I want to be guided by God and his Son. When I am guided by God, only good will come. God and our angels speak to all of us everyday...only some of us chose to listen.
8. Does it matter who you go to for a Reiki session, or do all practitioners do the same thing?
The easiest way for me to explain this would be like comparing it to Dr. visits. Each Dr. is different; different areas of expertise, different ways of relating to patients, different gifts/knowledge. Reiki practitioners have different levels of training; Level I, Level II or Master Level III. Each practitioner also brings their personalities and social skills and their different gifts/knowledge.
Some practitioners receive messages from guides or loved ones. Some focus only on physical healing and no messages are given. Some Reiki practitioners see Auras and Chakra colors. Some get numbers that have special meaning. Some practitioners are former nurses, so they know the areas of the body very well and can tell you organs that are storing negative energy. Some are like me and have knowledge in life coaching or counseling, so guides will show activities to use to help with mental/emotional clarity. Just like individuals, we're all different, and have different gifts and knowledge.
As you would with a Dr. appointment, I would recommend that you go to a practitioner with whom you feel comfortable with and who can best help with your intention (physical healing, emotional stability, mental clarity, messages from loved ones...etc).
9. How often do people have a Reiki session? Is it a onetime thing?
Reiki is available for you in your life whenever your spirit is guiding you to it. Some people view Reiki like getting a routine body massage -to keep their Chakras balanced, energy flowing and maintain peace of mind. Others have a session only when they are going through a difficult or chaotic time in their life and seek guidance, clarity or calming energy. Some go for physical healing. It all depends on you!
10. How did you get started doing all this?
I first experienced Reiki as a client myself over 15 years ago. After a life threatening car accident which resulted in traumatic brain injury & new spiritual experiences, Reiki helped me find answers & an inner peace I couldn't find anywhere else. To be honest, I don't know if I would be alive today if it were not for the many Reiki sessions I had. It helped my mind understand what my spirit was struggling to tell me. I finally felt the connection of body, mind spirit. It helped me find my purpose and the reasons why I wanted so much to join God again. It verified the many miracles that happened at the site of the crash and in the hospital.
As my spiritual awareness grew over time & I began acknowledging and accepting images & messages from spirit guides & loved ones, I decided to become trained/attuned in Reiki. My intention was only to understand my spiritual awareness more & help family and friends, But God had different plans.
After growing to Reiki Master Level an opportunity to become a certified Life Coach came into my life. This seemed to be a perfect fit for me, since I spent many years as a school counselor and loved it. I also had a feeling it would some how work perfectly with Reiki. I didn't know how/why this was all coming into my life (especially since I already have a job as a business owner with my sister). But, I couldn't resist learning new things and see what God had in store!
The life coaching course required I start a new business. Laura, the course instructor, who knew my abilities in Reiki and believed in me, encouraged me to select Reiki as the business I started. She even had clients calling me from around the country for sessions! Once I told my sister about this, she got on the computer one day at work and developed this blog. My mom stood cheering her along! God's grace.
It took many years for me to understand & accept my gifts. I've overcome many challenges (mostly within myself), but with the help of people who believe in me, and learning to step into my power, I’m here with a Reiki business! I'm so excited, it all happened so fast!!