Iwould like to take this opportunity to make a slight alteration to my previous reckoning of Reiki as a Spiritual Path to include one of Reiki as a Spiritual Garden. Allow me to explain…

The Reiki Path

I have long held that Reiki is a Spiritual Path. That once being initiated into Reiki you progress along this path towards either Spiritual Enlightenment or Spiritual Liberation… depending on your own Spiritual Philosophy. Other Spiritual Disciplines, such as Yoga and various forms of Shamanism, also adhere to this Spiritual Path metaphor and I’ve always kind of liked it… as no two paths are exactly the same, and there is plenty of room for individuality and creativity along the path of your choosing.

Recently I’ve started to think that the idea of a Reiki Path (or any Spiritual Path) implies that you are actually going somewhere, and this may not necessarily be so, as, spiritually speaking, there is really no place to go, i.e., you are already there (which is one of the great realizations).

The Reiki Garden

The alteration in my reckoning changes the notion from Reiki as a Spiritual Path to one of Reiki as a Spiritual Garden. The idea of a Reiki Garden implies that, since you have already found Reiki, you have already reached your destination… now all you have to do is explore and enjoy. Everything you need is here in your garden already, and there is no need to hurry… take you time and bask in the splendor.

The idea of Reiki as a Spiritual Garden also makes it organic. Gardens are living, breathing, growing entities… each with their own personality and atmosphere. They change with the seasons of our lives, they grow with us and they are places to simply be (as opposed to the idea of a path which suggests some activity or motion may be necessary).

Reiki Discipline

Of course most gardens require care. There are natural gardens (which is how my Aunt refers to the wild outgrowth that is her backyard) which is also acceptable, but I’ve never found them nearly as beautiful, relaxing and enjoyable as those that have been cultivated and cared for with the love, respect and nurturing needed to achieve that splendor.

Reiki, likewise, needs a fair amount of love, respect and nurturing in order to achieve its own degree of splendor. This, in my opinion, equates to the discipline necessary for our own Reiki to grow and evolve.

Of course you are free to choose whichever best fits your current thoughts/feelings… and give it the degree of discipline you are able to. You are also free to change your own reckoning at any time. Not that you needed me to tell you that.

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