The Reiki Way To Inner Peace
A 21 Day Guided Journey
Karen Colley
Copyright © 2011 Karen Colley
The information in this book is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from my many years of research, study and experience. It is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice.
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2011-11-03
Dedication
This book is dedicated to my loving and very supportive hubby Ian, our two beautiful daughters Jacinta and Felicity and to my constant companion, our dog Jet.
Acknowledgements
First and foremost, my heartfelt gratitude goes to the founder of The System of Reiki, Mikao Usui. It was his relentless quest for enlightenment that led to the rediscovery of the energy that has touched the lives of millions of people.
Along with the whole Reiki community, my appreciation goes to Chujiro Hyashi for continuing to develop Usui’s work and Hawayo Takata for making the Reiki energy available to the Western world.
To my personal Masters Kevin Duff and Sonia Kirkels. Even though we have lost touch I thank you for your great wisdom and insight. My hope is that my Reiki students are inspired by my teaching and writing, as much as I was during my training with you.
With love and gratitude I acknowledge my dear friends and family.
Fran we have known each other only a short time but our souls are old mates. From the beginning you inspired me to be the best I could be, encouraged me to write this book and to follow my Bliss.
Thank you Raylene for your support with everything I do. You gently prompt me when I am overwhelmed and off course and are always there with a kind and wise word. You are a wonderful friend.
A special mention to my famiy; Mum, Dad, Rod, Jo, Stephen, Donna, Loretta, Ray and all my nieces and nephews. You are often on my Reiki list and always in my thoughts.
To my Reiki and Yoga family. When I learn a new healing modality, you are all the first to volunteer to be my case studies. When I write a book, you order copies before the manuscript is even finished. I am so grateful for your love and support. With friends like you, I live a blessed life.
Most of all I would like to say thank you to Ian, Jacinta and Felicity for your unwavering faith in me and my crazy ideas and for reading over this manuscript a million times without complaint.
I love you all and Thank you.
INTRODUCTION
Conscious awareness in the present moment is the key to creating a happy and fulfilling life through your own design. ~ Jeddah Mali
For as long as I can remember, I have always had an interest in the holistic approach to health. From performing yoga in front of the TV with Swami Sarasvati as a four year old, to practicing Candle Gazing Meditation as a stressed out teen. However, the real journey began for me in 1998 when I received my attunement into the First Degree of Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki and I have been on this exciting path of learning ever since.
Reiki is a very gentle, non-invasive technique used to balance the mind, body and soul. Along with yoga and meditation, Reiki is another great way to experience a relaxed and centred state of being and bring about a feeling of inner peace. It is so easy, you place your hands “on” and the energy just flows. An inner calm comes over you and your mind chatter begins to slow down. A warm tingling sensation is experienced as every muscle in your body releases its tension and becomes heavy and relaxed. Ahhh, BLISS!
I believe that our purpose in this world is to learn and to be of service to others. It is all about gaining knowledge, evolving, growing and improving ourselves. However, in order for all of humanity to evolve and grow, it is important for each of us to serve others by passing on the information you are most passionate about and sharing your gifts. My passion is “inner peace and balance”, qualities I endeavour to promote in the world and create more of in my own life.
My Soul longs to serve our world by sharing wonderful ways to turn our experience of life, into one that is fuller, richer and more balanced. Everyone deserves to live with less fear, anxiety and stress. As a Reiki Master, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, my aim is to bring my students closer to their place of stillness and I find that Reiki is a very easy way to achieve this state of inner peace.
One of my favourite quotes by American writer Robert Alan says:
“We can only help make our lives and our world more peaceful, when we ourselves feel peace. Peace already exists within each of us, if we only allow ourselves to feel its comfort. Peace of mind begins when we stop thinking about how far we have to go, or how hard the road has been, and just let ourselves feel peace. Peace of mind gives us the strength to keep trying and keep walking along the path that we know is right for our lives.”
It has been said many times, that to have peace and harmony in the world we first need to have peace in our own hearts and minds. As Robert Alan says, the peace already exists within us, we just need to take the time to find it.
Now is the time. Feed your spirit daily with these life changing exercises and allow Reiki to be the catalyst for your transformation and to the discovery of your place of inner peace.
MY REASON FOR WRITING THIS BOOK
This book came about after a conversation with a few of my yoga students who had also completed Reiki courses. I found there was a need to help Reiki practitioners, both new and experienced, develop a daily self practise, especially those who had received distance attunements or had lost touch with their Reiki Masters.
After completing a Reiki course you can be overwhelmed with information and have a little self doubt with regard to your ability to do Reiki. Many changes are happening in your body and in your life and you may neglect to establish a self practise or you don’t know where to begin. This book suggests a simple way to commence your journey. It takes things very slowly, step by step.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
This book is divided into three sections;
1 A brief explanation of the exercises and the setting up of your personal journal,
2 21 days of guided instructions with comprehensive descriptions of the techniques you will be using,
3 Highlighting the areas in your life to look for change.
This is a guide to deepening and strengthening your connection to the Reiki energy and to expanding your knowledge of the many different ways Reiki can be used. More importantly however, through daily practise you will be taken on a journey of self discovery designed to expand your awareness of your “true self ” where you find your place of inner peace.
My greatest wish for you over the next 21days is that you take pleasure in the process. Remain open and aware and your life will begin to transform in wonderful ways.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN