As a Reiki Master Teacher, I've had moments of doubt with my abilities to effectively channel and teach the Reiki system when I was just starting. It's common to question ourselves when stepping into the role of a healer or teacher. However, my master in Turkey shared with me a profound message, when I brought up to his attention my concerns, that spoke to these uncertainties in a way that goes beyond Reiki and touches on life itself. It felt deeply aligned not just with my personal journey but also with a universal truth that applies to all of us.
Here’s the message that struck me as so powerful:
"We, Reiki practitioners, masters and teachers are simply channels for the Reiki energy. Being a clear channel requires developing skills of letting go, no expectancy and trusting your intuition. Never try to control anything, not just in Reiki, but in your life since Reiki is life. Gokai is not a detail but a guide for your life.
You simply do your exercises, give treatments and share Reiki with others, without trying to control anything, without expecting anything. Just trust your intuition. If you do, you will achieve whatever you are meant to achieve without trying to achieve anything. Do not make comparisons. Do not try to measure or rate anything. Just relax and engage in your practices joyfully.
This is the only way to develop energetically. One day, when you are matured energetically enough, you will know this. Yet, do not check if you are developing, if you are growing. The more you check, the less you will develop; but the more you relax and let it go, the more you will grow."
At first, this message was a gentle reminder for me to trust my intuition as I continue my journey with Reiki. Yet, as I sat with it and practiced the system over the years, I realized its deeper resonance for life as a whole. Often, we get caught up in trying to control outcomes, measuring our progress, or comparing ourselves to others. We lose sight of the present moment, which is where true growth and alignment happen.
This wisdom is not limited to those practicing Reiki but can serve as a gentle guide for anyone striving for ease and grace in life. Whether you are on a spiritual path or navigating the everyday challenges of life, remember this: Trust your journey. Let go of the need to control outcomes. Engage in what brings you joy without the pressure of expectations. In doing so, you align with your natural flow, and life unfolds with grace.
May this message inspire you to let go, trust, and find peace in simply being present, allowing life to develop in its own perfect timing. The more we relax, release, and embrace what is, the more we open ourselves to growth and ease in every aspect of our lives.
