Much secrecy surrounds the passing on of attunements as in the case of Reiki. The process is so simple that many teachers include many other aspects to their teachings to bolt on and these have nothing to do with the essence of Reiki. It is big business these days as more and more people look to empower themselves and turn to healing. It is often outrageously expensive to receive attunements.

The passing on of attunements is effectively a ritual or initiation. A process of acceptance by the person receiving the attunement that they wish to be reawakened or work with the life force within them and utilise this natural ability with love and healing. In the case of Reiki and other similar healing practices, sacred symbols are passed on with the attunements and these are used when performing healing.

A train of thought is that the symbols become more potent as collective energy use the same symbols throughout the world for the same cause, therefore, making the alignment to the energy effective.

It is worth remembering we all have the ability within us as the Life Force is in all living things. It is not an ability someone can give to you as you already possess it. As in any ritual or initiation it is the person acknowledging or issuing their intention using a particular method.

I'm not diminishing the efficiency of attunements, quite the opposite, I'm saying it's an ability we all have and can tap into easily, with the right guidance.  How empowering is that? It's not some mystery that only gurus can master after days of fasting and you don't need to undertake some rigorous routine. 

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We spend our lives working in jobs we do not like wishing the time away until the weekend comes.

Look at the statement above and how true is this in your life? When was the last time you sprang out of bed looking forward to the week ahead knowing that you are spending your time in a fulfilling and self empowering environment? You are probably saying “Give over, empowering? Fulfilling? I go to work to pay the bills and keep a roof over my head. I don’t particularly enjoy it.”

The sad truth in the Western world today is many humans spend their lives subscribed to a lifestyle they do not need, want or find will bring them a deep lasting sense of achievement. Why is this? Is it because we want to fit in? We are told that if we are successful we must be seen to live a certain way. Every now and again we try to break out and expose our personal potential, to show there is more to us but this feeling of optimism is often extinguished by lack of confidence, fear of rejection and self doubt.   Instead you look at other successful people and say “I wish”. What makes them succeed and not you?

It is perhaps because we have lost our self worth we find ourselves where we are.   If your education limits your academic achievements we feel other people have the right to pigeon hole our capabilities. This in turn gives them power over our decisions and affects our personal standing and feeling of self worth. Governments, for example, dictate how we should be thinking, acting and living our lives. We have given our personal power to a separate entity and let them control us. We do so unquestioningly. We find ourselves adhering to laws we do not agree with, often do not approve of or see the point of. The power these establishments now wield have rendered generations after generations impotent. If we disobey a law more often than not we are fined. What is the point in that? Where is the personal understanding that certain acts are obviously unacceptable. Where is our deep seated sense of right and wrong? By putting our trust in a separate entity we can disassociate ourselves from our behaviour. We blame everyone else for a failure in life. Whether it be upbringing, schooling, financial security or family.

Think of someone you see as successful. What is it about them that makes you feel that they have got everything sorted? Is it the nice car, big house or decent clothes? Strip these off and do you still see them as successful? Do they have a nasty temper, appear a bit rude or have a string of failed relationships behind them? I expect there are attributes you dislike about this person but the material wealth has raised their status in your mind.

When all the material trappings are removed what are you left with? Think of some of the most “successful” stars. Either actors or singers. They have all the wealth they could wish for but many take toxic substances, drink or binge eat. Rehabilitation Centres are booming. Why is this? Their personal power and energy are not equipped to deal with this lifestyle. Humans were not made for this kind of life.

To find true happiness this sort of success is irrelevant.

Apathy

The most underlying trend in this day and age is apathy. A pervading state of mind saying how can I possibly change the way things are.  The world is truly in a desperate state at present and just acknowledging this is not enough. Think of it like this; We are all grains of sand on the same beach. Some of the grains are going one direction and some the other. If enough of the grains of sand go one way the weight will shift the whole sand dune. It is a collective force. Instead of sand we are pure energy and if enough of this life energy links up it can be focussed in a measured and pure power. Think of the butterfly mind we spoke of earlier. If the energy is scattered it is diminished. So you can make a change and the sooner the better.

The shift towards spirituality has been prevalent over recent years as people are seeking to know more about the bigger picture. People interested in spirituality say this is a result of cause and effect. There is so much destruction in the world that pure love is needed to redress the balance.

Procrastination. I’ll do that later

Now procrastination is not only a tricky word to spell it is also the death knell to all good ideas. A tricky word full stop! It’s all very well adjusting yourself to a more positive mindset but this energy will drift off into the ether unless followed up with a positive action. All good thoughts should be followed up with good deeds.  Think how in control and pleased with yourself you will feel if you come up with a good idea then act on it. You will be in the minority, that’s for sure! Do not leave time for self doubt and fear of rejection to creep in.

Break away from the pack

We all set limits on ourselves thus limiting our potential.  We either think we are not clever enough, quick enough, good looking enough… basically not up to scratch enough.  Think about it though, if you put these limits on yourself how are you ever going to be truly happy and fulfilled in your life. You are back window shopping.  You will not receive the rewards you seek in life if you limit your options.  Think for a moment of this instance. A woman has had her hair the same way for twenty years, never changing it’s style. Then some new hairdresser can see straight way a style that will knock years off her and flatter her more. The lady is reticent – she is out of her comfort zone, but he is the expert so she trusts him. Once her hair is done she overjoyed and all her friends comment how great she looks. She feels great and cannot believe she did not do it years ago.  The point to this story?  Get out of your comfort zone.  The familiar is not always fitting for this time in your life. Sometimes you out grow friends, relationships and lifestyles.  Do not feel guilty about this and hang on to the past. Be confident and have a fresh approach to life even if it feels odd to start with.

I am in control

You are in control of your life. Where you are today is as a result of every decision you have ever made. A path you chose to take on that particular day. So, if you are dissatisfied with your lot there’s one place to start. You. The career you are on, your choice of partner, where you live are all decisions you have made. If you want to change any aspects of your life then you are the one to do this. It is your life and you are in control.

Focus your energy in a productive way and your decisions will have more clarity.

Energy. A force to be reckoned with

Energy is precious and should be treated as such. Energy used in a fragmented way never achieves success.  Think about how you rush around with a butterfly mind, doing a bit of this and that, not feeling like you are achieving anything. Pulled here, there and everywhere.  It’s tiring and unfulfilling.

Focus your mind and energy and it becomes more powerful. The picture becomes clearer and solutions can be found to any problems in your life.

Choose what should concern you. The little things are the butterfly mind at work and we discussed earlier that is destructive. Focus on sorting out the bigger problems in your life and the little things you can kick under the carpet. Focus in a positive way to bring about this change. Break down your real issues and consider how you can realistically deal with them.  Dealing with problems in a focussed, head-on manner puts you back in control and they feel less threatening.

When you look at some people they seem so serene. Now think about those people and how you think they live their lives. Do you imagine them running around hither and dither, happy one minute then having a screaming fit the next? Life spiralling out of control. No you don’t, you imagine them taking all that life has to offer in their stride and dealing with things in a calm, confident and measured fashion.

A life less ordinary