My first Reiki experience.

Buddha was asked “What have you gained from meditation?”

He replied “Nothing. However, let me tell you what I have lost. Anger. Anxiety. Depression. Insecurity. Fear of old age and death.”

- Anon

Everyone is different. Everyone’s experience will be different. I remember when I first met my Reiki Master, she discussed sensations and experiences I may have; seeing colours, feelings of heat or cold. Discomfort. She explained that some people say they don’t experience anything, just relaxation - which I would say is a great experience!

I was nervous, I would go as far as to say I was frightened, this was the unknown. I was there because I was feeling an extraordinary amount of anxiety. I have suffered with depression most of my life, but this wasn’t that. I was overwhelmed and unable to cope with situations I would normally be able to cope with. Sweaty palms, heartrate through the roof.

I remember my Reiki Master discussing the fact that, some people seek Reiki as a last resort. Once they had tried all other avenues and felt they had nowhere else to turn. Then they found Reiki, or maybe Reiki found them.

I remember going in and thinking this is very much about my work life, and feeling overwhelmed and burnt out from the expectations and work I was being asked to continuously perform. But then there were numerous other aspects that arose, including, family, friends, my own pressures I was putting on myself and my own realisation that I wasn’t very kind or considerate to myself.

I remember after the session the absolute release I felt. Like a flood gate had opened, I sat up in the middle of the bed and I sobbed, uncontrollably. Tears of utter relief that someone had heard me and not only that, they had said - it’s OK to feel this way. You have been heard and you are not alone.

I think if you take anything from this post, it is the fact that whatever you are going through, please know, you are not alone.