Several years ago when I developed my own “brand” of Reiki (called Hana Reiki… Hana means Flowers in Japanese) one of the greatest concerns from my students was in how to actually connect to the Reiki energies and this post is in response to that question…

Connecting to Reiki is largely a matter of intent. Once one is accustomed to the Reiki energies they can just think about it, and it will be there. You could legitimately argue that Reiki is never actually turned off once you are attuned… but that is a topic for another day. Supposedly Mrs. Takata just used the “Reiki On” Command to connect and as simple as it sounds, that is actually all that is really needed… although just wanting it to be on is enough. Once the intention is clear… Reiki knows exactly what to do.

The Hana Reiki motto is… Reiki the Way, Reiki the Day… and while that motto has several levels and uses in Hana Reiki training, I have always used it to connect to Reiki. It connects you to Reiki in all three dimensions and encompasses a time element (a fourth dimensional aspect) as well. Therefore, using a driving metaphor, as I am driving I generally send out Reiki, and the Reiki the Way component sends Reiki along the road ahead of me and behind me (and along each side street) while the Reiki the Day component sends Reiki both forwards and backwards in time.

Reiki the Way, Reiki the Day has worked for me for many years and I invite you to try it out… while it is actually part of the Hana Reiki attunement, it is not necessary to be attuned to Hana Reiki in order to use it. So for those of you having difficulty in connecting (or just want to try out something new)… there you have it. 🙂

For further explanation or discussion, your thoughts are most welcome and highly encouraged, please feel free to comment below!!!