One of the Four Aspects of Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki is called Mystic Order
and refers to the way that learning Reiki brings us into a community of
like-minded people with shared experiences of healing and personal
growth.
I have attended several meetings in the past couple of months which have
given me deeper insight into this Aspect. One of these meetings was
with other Reiki masters, most of whom I’ve known for a long time. I
found it comforting to be in the company of my friends again. We shared
Reiki treatments and talked about how we are getting on in our lives.
Some were not able to join us due to illness or death of family, which
brought home to me how our connection with each other offers support
when we face challenges in life.
I gave a Reiki treatment recently to someone who had suffered a trauma.
She mentioned how what had really helped her in the days after the
accident were the kind words and actions of her community. This made me
reflect on how connection with others can be so helpful in getting
through difficult times. I have found that practising Reiki has offered
me this greater connection and a community of supportive friends. There
is strength in a community that is greater than one person alone.
Some of the meetings have been more about Reiki business, but I found
that even with those I came away from them feeling empowered and
supported. The most recent was a meeting where someone commented how
much she loves the times people come together – she said it was like a
holiday for her as she does a lot of work alone in her office. I could
completely relate to that because there is definitely a difference when
we meet in person.
This month I’m looking forward to The Reiki Association gathering and
our theme for the weekend is Connection. There will be old friends and
new people to meet. I know that because we share a love for Reiki and
will be giving each other Reiki treatments there will be a feeling of
connection even if we begin as strangers to each other and that I will
come away feeling supported, refreshed and uplifted.
I can barely remember the person I used to be, who felt alone and found
being in new groups difficult. I'm marvelling at myself and valuing the
richness in my life that comes from being part of the Reiki community.
It hasn't always been easy, but like the grit in the oyster that creates
the pearl it has helped me to grow and develop greater self confidence.
Feeling more at ease in groups has enabled me to receive the support I
once found it difficult to ask for. This has given me enhanced feelings
of comfort and security. I also notice that I have been taking this
confidence into other situations, such as my local business networking
group and that this has given me different kinds of beneficial and
supportive connections.
How this happened is has been a mysterious and subtle process over many years. Perhaps that's why it's called mystic order! I feel a deep gratitude to my community of Reiki connections – thank you for being there!
