After my recent post on Reiki Weddings what more appropriate way is there to follow it up than with a Reiki Honeymoon? Too bad the type of honeymoon I have in mind refers to the honeymoon phase of your Reiki training and not the Romantic Reiki y’all were no doubt hoping for stumbling over each other to get a good seat for the reading… I’ll do that one some day, though… I promise…. 
The Honeymoon Phase of your Reiki training refers to that initial bubbly feeling that you had when you first started. Remember the first time you heard about Dr. Usui stubbing his toe? Your first attunement when you had no idea what to expect? Your initial exposure to the sheer awesomeness of the Reiki symbols? Do you remember how it felt giving your first Reiki treatment? How about receiving your first? For many Reiki practitioners this was not such a long time ago and these experiences are fresh and may still retain that initial excitement. For many of us though, it has long worn off and news of miraculous healings is run of the mill. Well, today I’d like to talk about that initial phase and offer some suggestions for making it last as long as possible, as well as some ideas for rekindling that initial excitement for those of you in whom it may have worn off.
The psychology of the honeymoon phase, can, of course, apply to many more things than just a honeymoon. All things that are new go through this stage… new houses, new cars, new schools, new jobs, and new hobbies of all shapes and sizes. The honeymoon phase in one’s marriage can last anywhere from a few days to a few months. In the extreme some have claimed it lasted a few decades… and I’m sure there are those for which it barely lasted a few hours. 
Here’s what Country & Western Music Legend Roy Clark had to say about it…
Honeymoon Feeling
I still get that honeymoon feeling
After all these years my heart goes reeling
Every time you touch me it’s the living end
I still get that honeymoon feeling
I can still hear those wedding bells ringing
Every time we love I get that honeymoon feeling again.
It seems like only yesterday you walked into my life
And answered all my prayers and made my dreams come true
And even though it’s been some time since I made you my wife
Every day I find I’m even more in love with you.
I still get that honeymoon feeling
After all these years my heart goes reeling.
Every time you touch me it’s the living end
I still get that honeymoon feeling
I can still hear those wedding bells ringing
Every time we love I get that honeymoon feeling again.
I’m thankful that I wake up with an angel by my side
You make my world a better place to be
And though were far from newlyweds you’re still my brushing bride
But most of all I’m glad you show just how much you need me.
I still get that honeymoon feeling
After all these years my heart goes reeling
Every time you touch me it’s the living end
I still get that honeymoon feeling
I can still hear those wedding bells ringing
Every time we love I get that honeymoon feeling again.
I still get that honeymoon feeling
After all these years my heart goes reeling
Every time you touch me it’s the living end
I still get that honeymoon feeling
I can still hear those wedding bells ringing
Every time we love I get that honeymoon feeling again…
Finding your Prince (or Princess) Charming and spending your time together surrounded by complete bliss and happiness where the days pass like minutes and the utter perfection you have found seems like a dream. Then one day you wake to the realization that this angel who you have contracted to spend eternity with is… of all things… human!!! Egads!!! Talk about a balloon being deflated! That cute little laugh starts to grate on you, that beauty not only takes your breath away, but every other guy (or gal) you see her (or him) talking to, dishes start to pile up in the sink, the grass hasn’t been mowed in weeks, one of you keeps dropping the TV remote behind the couch, the phone NEVER stops ringing, and slowly, but surely,… reality sets in! 
Applying the above scenario to your Reiki practice shouldn’t be too much of a stretch. In the beginning it is completely unbelievable, with limitless potential. Healing with just your hands… who’d’ve thunk it? Not only physically… but mentally, emotionally and spiritually, too! Amazing! Then perhaps one day you wake to find that it isn’t working as quickly as you anticipated, or you need to actually meditate and do energy exercises in order to boost your abilities in those regards, or you read some article by a nay-sayer who can prove scientifically that it is impossible, or friends roll their eyes when you tell them about it, or you hear about someone selling the same thing you got on eBay… and once again… reality sets in.
Of course, the best way to prolong the initial sense of wonder is to expect the change. Look for any sign of it with the alertness of a cat waiting for the mouse to peek out of the mouse hole. At the first sign of something or someone’s attempt to take the sparkle out of your diamond… dispel it. Say in a very strong and very loud voice (to yourself of course) “You are not going to rain on my parade!” And scoff at their ignorance and jealousy for not having achieved the same level of satisfaction with the universe. In other words, don’t let anyone take this away from you, there is no reason to lose that glow unless you allow it. Simply don’t allow it!
For those of you who have already lost that internal bling, I have two easy solutions. The first is cultivating Zen approach to Reiki. In my post on Reiki Eyes I offered the following:
The Eyes of a Child
In his wonderful book Zen Mind, Beginners Mind, Shunryu Suzuki introduces the concept of looking at the world through the eyes of a child (check out our Reiki Book Reviews for more information). Compare your reaction to the first time you played in the snow or bit into a luscious red apple to the way you currently (in all likelihood) take them for granted. So many wonderful things are happening around us all the time, but we are so used to them that we hardly bat an eyelash. When one cultivates the ability to look at the world through the eyes of a child it becomes an automatic reaction and you begin to examine everything you encounter as if its the first time. A similar thing happens when you are exposed to Reiki, and through cultivation of this ability you begin to look at the things happening around your through your new Reiki Eyes.
In order to think about Reiki with that initial feeling of awe you need to empty your mind of everything you know about Reiki. Not the facts, just the feelings. Don’t expect that it will always be the same. Don’t anticipate reactions from other people. Don’t rely on your filters to perceive, see it as it is with no filters. With practice this will become second nature, not only with Reiki, but with everythign in your life and it will make life much more exciting.
The second suggestion I have is, in marriage terms, refered to as a Second Honeymoon. This can be accomplished most easily either by Learning A New Reiki Style or teaching Reiki to a complete beginner and making it a point to experience what they are feeling. Ask questions, be curious, don’t think you know all the answers. Experiencing Reiki anew through the eyes of a beginner or through the eyes of an experienced Reiki master of another style is a wonderful experience, and who news, with a little bit of effort you might just be able to get your second honeymoon phase to last for the rest of your life! 
For further explanation or discussion, your thoughts are most welcome and highly encouraged, please feel free to comment below!!!
