Chapter Two Flashcards
What is energy known as in various traditions?
Energy is known as chi or consciousness and is considered the intelligence that helps each cell to divide and find purpose, becoming the trillions of cells that make up the body.
What does science use to confirm the presence of energy in the body?
Science uses tools like Kirlian photography to capture visual proof of the energy that permeates the body.
What are some practices developed to balance personal energy?
Practices such as Reiki, Qigong, Tai Chi, Meditation, Yoga, and Feng Shui have been developed to balance and enhance personal energy.
How do our bodies maintain balance?
Our bodies maintain balance through a constant state of repairing and replacing aspects of themselves with the help of internal energy.
What role did our ancestors’ innate wisdom play in their health?
Our ancestors used their innate wisdom to heal themselves and maintain vitality, a practice that has diminished over time as we shifted focus to external factors.
How is Reiki energy different from personal energy?
Reiki is the energy that connects our higher self with everything around us, helping us balance our own energy and bodies.
What does the Buddhist proverb ‘When a student is ready, the teacher appears’ signify in the context of Reiki?
It signifies that individuals often find Reiki at the perfect time in their lives when they are ready to learn and benefit from its practices.
What should one do to enhance their energy according to the chapter?
One should ingest food and drink that provide nutrients, create habits that maintain a clear state of mind, meditate, and create positive mental patterns.
How do children naturally use Reiki energy?
Children use Reiki energy intuitively; for example, a mother’s caring touch or a kiss to make it better can soothe and heal, as they draw in Reiki energy.
How does one access Reiki energy?
Accessing Reiki energy requires the intention to align oneself with it and the willingness to surrender intellect so that the heart can lead the way.
What are the benefits of performing Reiki sessions for the practitioner?
Reiki benefits the practitioner by increasing awareness, insight, wisdom, and personal growth, in addition to physical healing.
How does a practitioner’s energy reading change during a Reiki session?
A practitioner’s hands produce a significantly larger biomagnetic reading (7-10Hz – Theta and Alpha range) during a healing session, frequencies associated with physical healing.
What is the phenomenon of entrainment in Reiki?
Entrainment is the tendency for two oscillating bodies to lock into phase, vibrating in harmony. During a Reiki session, the practitioner’s energy synchronizes with the client’s energy.
What sets Reiki apart from other forms of touch therapy?
Reiki is distinguished by the attunements that open channels in the practitioner, allowing direct contact with universal life force, which remains open forever after the attunements.
What is the focus of Reiki Level I?
Reiki Level I focuses on the health of the practitioner, allowing them to perform Reiki sessions on themselves and others who are physically present.
