January 2009
Reiki Stories

Reiki Helps Slipped Disc
A young girl of the age of 24 yrs had suffered a slipped disc while dancing. She was not able to stand longer than 20 minutes or walk more than 5 minutes. I did not know her. However, her Uncle asked for Reiki on her behalf telling me her name and age. I send her distant Reiki and Reiki located her and performed a miracle and she was relieved of severe pain. Encouraged by our success, we asked her to come to our healing center and we gave her group Reiki. Today, after three consecutive sessions, she can walk more than 30 minute and also sleeps sound the whole night. We are so grateful for the power of Reiki and the great healing it provides. Gina Safx

Reiki Helps Heal Hip Injury
Sometimes life provides a strange turn of events that flips our world upside down: It was just the simple act of holiday shopping the Friday before Thanksgiving...pulling a 2 wheeled cart of goodies behind me toward the checkout line...getting the back of my shoe stuck under the cart...falling squarely on the lateral aspect of my hip, and landing full force on ceramic tile laid over slab concrete...the floor won.

Unable to move my right leg, I asked them to call 911. I knew I needed X-rays. I kept saying this can't be happening...after 3 challenging years of grad school and now I was just starting to build my acupuncture practice. I wanted to thrive! I knew there was a choice. I could sink into a funk over what life had tossed in my path or I could use my healing intention, giving myself Reiki in the store, ambulance and hospital.

I‘ve been a Reiki Master for 8 years and have experienced my ability to speed my healing after injuries such as sprains, a burn or bruise. In one example, I used it when I severely sprained my ankle. By using Reiki right when it happened, I eliminated any pain or swelling. Afterward, I was able to walk on it without pain. I could’ve thought I really hadn’t injured it, except about 4 months later, my rolfer (giving me a deep tissue massage) asked if I'd sprained that same ankle when he found fascia built up around it.

At the hospital, X-rays showed that I'd fractured the right femur neck. I was in surgery by 6 PM, with a prognosis of the repair being anywhere from screws to hip replacement followed by 3 months of rehab. There was a hip specialist on call; he put a few screws in my femur, leaving only a 1" scar.

They gave me an IV with morphine-on-demand; I only used it in recovery. After, the nurses and docs were quite concerned that I wasn't using it (don t be brave); I had to reassure them that the pain was at the level of a dull toothache. I was open and honest when I explained that I was using Reiki; some were impassive, and others were politely interested. I recovered so quickly that they discharged me after 2 nights (4 had been planned).

There s been no pain outside of tight muscles when I first stretched that hip/thigh out...and of course, I continue to use Reiki.

It’s two weeks from the date of my fall, everyone is amazed at my recovery. My PT has shown me how to use my cane on steps, with no restrictions other than taking it easy. Generally, I walk better without my cane than with it. It’s interesting that after surgery I was told to expect 1-2 weeks of inpatient rehab following my hospital stay.

In retrospect, I’ve learned that when Reiki is used at the time of injury, there’s less physical trauma, which leads to rapid healing. I don't have a bruise from my fall, or any swelling...there s no pain when I move from that hip, it just gets tired easily. Never, ever doubt the power of your healing intentions! Connie Filip

Reiki Dissolves Blood Clot
A few months ago I gave Reiki session to a lady from NYC who had a blood clot in her arm due to complications from a previous surgery treating a tumor. After one hour and 15 minutes of Reiki, she told me that the numbness in her arm went away and that she started to feel sensation again. Shortly after our session she was supposed to see her surgeon for a scheduled surgery and right before the Reiki session, he called reminding her of this appointment though she requested if she could just have this energy work with me before she goes to the hospital. About a couple of weeks later, she called me and told me the good news that when she went to see her surgeon and did a scan on her, he couldnt find any blood clot and decided not to do anymore surgery on her. Thanks to the Reiki healing energy for having had cured her. Jinggy B. Cigrand

Reiki Helps During Loss of Sister
I recently lost my sister in law. She was riding her bike and was hit by a drunk driver who fled the scene. She died later, in the hospital. It was determined almost immediately that her injuries were non-survivable. She was kept alive on life support in the hopes of donating her organs. It turned out not to be an option, due to her extensive internal injuries. For four hours friends and family sat with Nancy in Intensive Care.

I’ve always been aware of the healing power of Reiki, but this experience showed me once again just how power Reiki is.

Twenty of us sat around Nancy’s bed, in ICU, as she lay there with a respirator and other tubes. Her head was bandaged and bloodied from an unsuccessful surgery. We were all in a deep state of grief.

I gave Reiki to the hospital room, sending the power symbol and the mental emotional symbol to each corner of the room, ceiling and floor. I placed all of the Usui symbols in the center of the room as well as the Karuna symbols. I used the symbols to strengthen my light and placed the symbols around all of the people in the room, including my sister in law. I sat, with one hand on Nancy and one hand on my brother, who sat next to her bed.

Despite the tragic and devastating event, there was a palpable presence of love and light in the room. Everyone there touched and hugged one another, told each other how much they loved my sister in law and asked how they could help. No tension or drama existed. The hospital crew worked around us, 20 of us, in the small space, not once asking us to leave, but instead asking us what we needed.

Not known to me at the time one of my clients and a Level 2 student, who is a nurse and works at that hospital, was monitoring my sister in law from a remote location. She didn’t know who we were – she said she only knew it was a patient and family that she felt needed Reiki, so she sent distant Reiki to us.

After Nancy passed away and in the time leading up to her funeral I continued to send distant Reiki to family and friends. We all worked together as a team, despite our grief and sorrow, treating each other with love and kindness and respect. It was like we were all protected in this beautiful bubble of love. Again, no drama, no “me, me, me” which can sometimes be the case in my family.

The morning of the funeral I was able to give my brother a full Reiki treatment. It helped him tremendously, allowing him to release much of the grief, fear, sadness and other mental and emotional things he was dealing with. I too had a session and it gave me strength and a feeling of peace and acceptance. I sent distant Reiki to the funeral often, beforehand. The service turned out to be a beautiful affair.

I know that when we channel Reiki we too receive Reiki. I supposed on some level I have felt this, without really being aware of it, yet I’ve never experienced it so powerfully as I did in the days when I returned to work after the funeral.

I wasn’t sure I’d be able to work, but went in, thinking I’d do my best. I discovered an amazing thing. As sad and grief stricken as I was, once I began channeling Reiki I felt that same feeling of peace and acceptance. I also felt joy. Joy! It shouldn’t have, but it surprised me that I felt this, during such a difficult week. I had a lot of Reiki clients that following week, to make up for my days off and I feel that is what helped me get through those days. I’d come home and cry, feel the raw grief and pain and wonder how we’d all get through his. The next day I ‘d go to work, channel Reiki and feel better. It helped so much to be able to do this. It helped to keep me centered and to find my footing during that difficult time. It gave me a sense of peace I didn’t think was possible at the time. It kept me grounded so I could be of service to my brother and other family members.

Since this experience, I’ve continued to keep Reiki in my life. It’s been a powerful tool of self-discovery for me, changing my life in ways I never could have imagined. Once again, I discovered just how powerful it could be, healing myself and others, on so many different levels. Not only did the Reiki help to heal me, but my interaction with my clients did as well. So much love and healing passed between us; it went both ways. I am so grateful to have been able to experience Reiki in ways I hadn’t before. It continues to amaze me how it works on so many different levels, whether I am aware of it or not. New levels of awareness seem to open up daily. It is such a blessing.

As our family continues to move forward and heal, Reiki is there to assist us. I continue to give my brother treatments every other week and I get them as well. Nancy’s death has brought our family closer together. It’s brought out the kindness and love we all have for each other, but don’t always show. Life is short. It’s fragile. I’m so glad Reiki is there to help ease the path. Deb Karpek

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