Thanks for joining me for this guided meditation today.
It's different from the others I've created,
Since it's the first that draws upon the principles of Usui Reiki.
Reiki is a Japanese technique that uses universal life force energy,
Which is energy available to everyone and everything,
Everywhere.
Usui is the name of the person credited with formalizing the technique in the early 1900s,
Dr.
Mikau Usui,
But it uses many elements that have been in existence and practiced for centuries.
People who practice Reiki formally,
And those of us who become Reiki masters,
Are taught to draw and use various sacred symbols,
Which can amplify the Reiki energy.
It's important to know,
However,
That you do not need these symbols to get the benefits of Reiki.
Anyone can channel this energy,
And you'll be doing just that during our journey together today.
As we go through this,
The one thing I ask is that you believe.
Believe that you can and will become a sacred channel for this universal life force energy,
And believe that this energy knows precisely where it is needed,
And trust that it will fill that space.
We'll first prepare ourselves with the focus on our breath,
Inviting in the positive energy,
And expelling anything that does not serve us well.
I will also ask,
During the meditation,
For you to place your hands,
If you can and wish to,
On different areas of your body.
This is because the palms can be a very powerful source to transfer this positive healing energy.
They contain their own energy centers,
And Reiki utilizes this to help transfer healing energy.
If,
For any reason,
You do not want to physically move and place your hands,
You can also just envision your body in your mind,
And imagine placing your hands in the different positions.
This can be done totally in your imagination,
Or what's called your mind's eye.
The choice is yours.
Let's begin by finding a comfortable seated or lying position.
Gently allow your eyes to close,
And take a deep breath in through your nose,
Feeling the air fill your body,
And then slowly exhale through the mouth,
Allowing your muscles to soften and your mind to quiet.
Continue to focus on your breath as you feel the weight of your body settle into its support.
As you breathe in and out,
Also notice that interval in between those breaths,
The second or two where your lungs are quiet and still.
Just be mindful of the beauty of our breath,
And the wonder of our ability to breathe,
Nurturing,
Calming,
Peaceful breaths.
As you continue to breathe naturally and comfortably,
Set the intention to be fully present for this meditation,
Inviting harmony,
Balance,
And healing into your mind,
Body,
And spirit.
It's often said that energy follows intention,
So it's very important to always set an intention for any meditation that you do.
Now rub your palms together for a few seconds,
Triggering their important energy centers or chakras,
And gently place your hands in what's called the gassho position.
Gassho translates as two hands coming together,
As you often see when people pray.
Palms together,
Fingertips touching,
And raised to the level of your heart center.
In Reiki,
This gassho often helps to clear the mind and body.
Promote inner peace,
And prepare for healing by aligning the self with this universal life force energy.
With your hands in the gassho position,
Continue to focus your attention on your breath.
The breath is our anchor.
Feel the rise and fall of your chest.
With each inhale,
Imagine drawing in pure life-giving energy.
With each exhale,
Release stress,
Worry,
And tension.
Now I'd like you to picture imaginary roots of bright white light coming from your feet,
Anchoring you to the earth.
This grounds you in the stability of the earth,
And connects you to the ages that have come before you,
And draws universal energy to balance your root chakra,
One of your spiritual energy centers.
Breathe in that ancestral wisdom and energy with each inhalation.
Continue to breathe naturally and comfortably.
Now that you are grounded,
Focus above and visualize a soft,
Shimmering golden light descending from the heavens as a gift from the greatest and highest good.
Gently entering your body with each breath.
This light starts at the crown of your head and flows down into your heart,
Expanding and strengthening each time you inhale.
Allow this universal life force energy to fill your entire being.
Picture it flowing inside you and all around you,
Filling every organ,
Every space,
Every cell,
And enrobing you in a healing cocoon of beautiful,
Golden,
Sparkling energy.
If it's comfortable,
Now place your hands on your thighs or knees with your palms facing comfortably upward,
And set the intention to open yourself to the flow of usui reiki energy.
Silently or out loud,
Recite after me what is sometimes called the reiki prayer of intention,
Which goes as follows.
For today I live in peace.
I trust the flow of life.
I welcome healing energy to work through me for my highest good and for the good of all.
Reiki energy is limitless and infinite.
So pause and imagine that reiki energy continuing to be channeled from above,
Entering through your crown,
Traveling down your spine,
Filling every cell with warmth and vitality.
And this will continue throughout our journey together.
Now I will be asking you to place your hands in specific positions.
Again,
If you wish,
You may physically place your hands over the different areas,
Or you can merely picture yourself in your mind and move your hands virtually in your imagination.
With reiki energy both are equally effective.
As you hold each position,
Either physically or in your mind,
Silently affirm that this space is filled with love,
Light,
And healing energy.
We'll try to keep each position for at least 10 seconds,
But follow your intuition.
Allow the universal life force energy to pulse through your palms.
So begin by placing both hands on the top or crown of your head,
Connecting you even more fully to the universal life force energy.
With each natural breath,
Draw in this shimmering golden energy.
And remember it is limitless and a constant flow.
Focus for a few moments on this energy filling you and surrounding you.
Next,
Move your hands gently from the top of your head to cover each eye,
The windows to the soul as the saying goes.
With each breath,
Allow the golden sparkling energy to flow and focus on releasing mental or emotional fatigue and worry.
Allow the healing energy to dissolve any anxiety,
Any worry,
Any depression.
And breathe.
Now shift your hands to each side of your head at the temples.
With the shimmering healing golden energy,
Breathe in calming thoughts,
Tranquility,
Peacefulness.
Use this position of your palms to enhance mental clarity and focus.
And breathe.
Now move your hands to the back of your head,
Gently pressing the palms against the head.
And with each breath,
Allow the Reiki energy to improve communication and clarity with your inner wisdom and insights.
And continue to breathe comfortably and naturally.
From the back of the head,
We move to gently embrace the throat.
And with each breath,
Allow the energy to clear the throat chakra or energy center.
And in so doing,
Opening authentic self-expression and strengthening the power of our voice.
Now allow the hands to fall gently from the throat to the area just over your heart.
This heart space is among the most powerful we can tap to cultivate compassion,
Empathy and self-love.
With each in-breath,
Feel your heart space swell and become warmer.
And sit for a moment focused on this beautiful loving energy.
And now drop the hands to the area just above the navel where the solar plexus is located.
Allow the golden,
Sparkling energy to saturate this area.
And as it does,
It empowers purpose,
Personal strength,
Willpower and confidence.
And breathe.
The last position moves the hands to rest over the lower abdomen.
Bringing energy to our sacral chakra or energy center.
With each breath,
Imagine this golden,
Reiki energy bringing balance to creativity and emotional well-being.
Fostering healthy relationships and bringing a joyful appreciation for life's many pleasures and blessings.
Continue to breathe naturally and comfortably.
Now return your hands to the gassho or prayer position at the heart.
Thank yourself for dedicating this time to healing.
Offer gratitude to whatever you identify as the highest and the greatest good for providing the reiki energy.
The universal life force.
And give thanks to all the beings who support your journey through this life every single day.
Visualize the sparkling golden light now coming to rest in your heart space.
Ready to radiate through you throughout the day and the night.
And as we prepare to close this journey together,
I wanted to share the five foundational principles of usui reiki.
You'll notice that each begins with the phrase just for today.
To emphasize the importance of living in the present moment.
Which is really the only choice that we have.
We cannot live truly in the past,
Nor can we effectively live in the future.
So we must embrace the present.
If you're comfortable,
Repeat each principle in your mind after I say it and pause.
And let the energy of each sink into your heart.
The first is just for today,
I will not anger.
Just for today,
I will not worry.
Just for today,
I will be grateful for my blessings.
Just for today,
I will work honestly and diligently.
And just for today,
I will be kind to all others.
These principles are elegant in their simplicity.
But extremely transformative in their practice.
I hope that you will allow these principles to become gentle truths that guide your daily life.
Feel how they bring peace and clarity to your spirit.
But for now,
It's time to end our journey together.
So slowly deepen your breath.
Making it a bit more physical.
And feel the weight of your body once again against its support.
Gently wiggle your fingers and your toes.
Roll your shoulders.
Become more familiar once again with your physical surroundings.
And when you're ready,
Open your eyes.
Rest assured you leave this journey grounded,
Balanced,
And filled with Reiki's universal loving and healing energy.
Until the next time,
I thank you.
