A Reiki Master's View of Hands-On Healing

As it has been stated many times by many people, Reiki is a natural healing system that is likened to 'laying on the hands' or 'channeling energy'. It has been practiced for thousands of years with the Reiki symbols that were cultivated by Dr. Mikao Usui in the 1800s in Japan.

However, even before the 1800s people have been 'channeling' the Holy Spirit of God (energy/spirit/divinity/universal life force) and laying their hands on the sick following the illuminated example of Jesus Christ, who healed the sick simply by touching them, speaking to them, or the people touching him or a piece of his clothing.

Although, Reiki is always credited as having started in Japan by way of Dr. Usui, according to some sources, the concept of Reiki originated in India.

My personal standpoint is that the origins of hands-on healing doesn't matter, it only matters that we have it now. And it's here to help us heal and grow.

Intentions & Visualizations

In my study and practice of Reiki since 2004, I have realized that it requires two concepts and methods associated with the Law of Attraction, which is the foundation for just about every religion and spiritual path in the world - intention and visualization. Now, I'm aware that never everyone calls these two methods 'intentions and visualization'. The two practices are often called by other names depending on the religion or the individual. On a universal note, we could call these two practices - faith and prophecy. We could call them - cause and effect. We could call them - intent and desire.

When sending and receiving Reiki energy, you have to use intention and visualization to keep the flow of energy going through your own faith and belief in the healing itself. What good would Reiki or any other healing method do if we do not believe in its ability or that it even exists at all?