MY REIKI STORY

It all began with a prophetic dream where my aunt Olga called out to me, "Myra, llamame!" (Myra, call me!). Believing I had inherited my ancestral precognitive abilities, I called her the next day. She reassured me that she was well and speculated that I may have received the message from her spirit guides because she was feeling lonely. We chatted for an hour, and just as we were about to hang up, she reminded me, "Casi se me olvida. Busca en el internet, el Reiki. Que te va gustar." (I almost forgot. Look on the internet for Reiki. You will like it.) This was the first time I had heard about Reiki, but I did a quick search nonetheless. After reading a few lines about Dr. Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki, I closed the page without feeling any particular urge to delve deeper into the subject.

Reiki didn't cross my mind until a week later when I noticed a Reiki One interest flyer posted on the bulletin board at the Swedish Institute. The synchronicity of it all was hard to ignore! Without hesitation, I called the number on the flyer. Even though the class was already full, I explained how I stumbled upon her flyer, and the Reiki teacher kindly allowed me to join. It all felt like it was meant to be, and I was excited to see what would come next.

The Reiki initiation process was rather uneventful. I didn't experience any sensations flowing from my hands, and I began to doubt that the attunement would allow me to channel Reiki. However, my teacher reassured me that the attunement was successful and advised me to "just place your hands on your body" when I got home. Despite my doubts, I remained hopeful, given the many synchronicities that had led me to this point.

That night, before going to bed, I decided to try the Reiki self-treatment protocol we were shown in class. However, after approximately 10 minutes, I had a strong intuitive sense to alter the sequence and place my hands over my kidneys instead. As I stayed in this position, I felt a “bubbling up” sensation that began in my chest and then spread to my whole body. Suddenly, I was in the most intense crying episode I had ever experienced. The experience felt cathartic, and I allowed it to continue for as long as it lasted. For the remainder of the night, I focused on channeling Reiki over my kidneys, and I didn't feel tired at all despite not sleeping. It was as if a significant burden had been lifted off my body and mind. I was amazed that such a simple hand placement could produce such a profound transformation. It was amazing! 

Reflecting on my life before and after my first Reiki class, it's clear that Reiki has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. With consistent practice, Reiki helped me balance my emotions and transform negative beliefs causing chaos in my mind and body. It gave me the gift of self-love and inner peace - something I had longed for. As I found peace within myself, my outer world reflected this peace, and life began to improve. Reiki opened my heart and mind to the beauty in the world around me, and I've been able to grow, heal, and expand my consciousness in ways I never thought possible.

Over the past 21 years, my Reiki practice has undergone a significant transformation. Gone are the days of rigorous detox and self-discovery. Today, I focus on connecting with the universal wisdom that Reiki embodies and on how to impart this knowledge to my students for the betterment of humanity. Reiki has become my spiritual guide, offering protection and guidance when I need it the most. It's a comforting presence that plays a sweet melody in the background of my life. 💖