About Donations
There is a story told to students of Reiki, and it goes something like this:
Soon after discovering Reiki during his retreat on Mount Kuriyama, Dr. Usui was moved to go to a beggar colony in Tokyo. For seven years, he worked from dawn to sundown, healing the sick beggars, in return for a room to stay in and one bowl of rice per day. One day he came upon a beggar who looked familiar. The beggar said, "Of course you know me. I am one of the first beggars that you healed." Dr. Usui was amazed that he had healed the man, and yet he was still a beggar. The man explained, "Oh, yes...I did just what you told me to, Dr. Usui. I got an education, a good job, and even got married. But it was too much responsibility, so I decided I would just rather be a beggar again, with no responsibilities!" And Dr. Usui then realized that physical healing was not enough...the spirit must also be healed. He decided that Reiki would never again be given away for free; there would always have to be an exchange of services.
The story became the basis for instructing students of Reiki that they should or must charge for their services. However, as more information is recently coming to light about Dr. Usui and his methods, we now know that he probably charged only a very nominal fee for his healing services, or gave them away free to those who were unable to pay. There is actually a second part to the story, and it is this:
Dr. Usui immediately left the beggar colony after speaking with this young man who had received his "healing", yet returned to the life of a beggar. As he left the colony, he was greeted in spirit by the teachers who had been with him on Mount Kuriyama. This time they gave him the 5 spiritual principals (The Reiki Ideals) which he integrated into his teaching of Reiki: "Just for today...Do not anger, Do not worry, Be filled with gratitude, Devote yourself to your work, and Be kind to people." This story illuminates one very important point. All healing is self-healing, beginning in our subtle energy bodies and working its way out to the physical body. The individual must take the responsibility for self-healing seriously, and this may involve changes in beliefs, attitudes, emotions and behaviors. If you are not open to allowing the healing energies to show you what you need to learn, what you need to change, or what you need to do, then it is doubtful that you will receive lasting benefit from them.
So I would ask you....regarding an "energy exchange"...to make a commitment to your own healing. Be open to the idea that you may need to make changes in your life. Read The Reiki Ideals page and see how they can help you on your healing journey as well as your spiritual journey.
And finally, I would like to add that donations are also a unit of energy exchange. It is a way of showing gratitude for services received, and of balancing the energies of giving & receiving. I have found that offering a donation is also a way for you to manifest your own commitment to the healing process. A donation sends out the message that you do hold the intention of healing, and that you are committed to the process. Also, there are numerous costs associated with operating a website, and your donation helps to ensure that that this website can continue to operate, so that you and others may continue to be served by it.
If you do decide to make a donation, I would like to thank you in advance for your generosity. I would also ask that you please not donate more than $15 for your series of 3 Reiki sessions, as I am determined to provide my Reiki sessions for free, or to accept only a very nominal fee for them, in keeping with the spirit of Dr. Usui himself.
I understand that many people are unable to make a monetary donation, even though they would like to do so in order to express their gratitude for the time and energy that I put into fulfilling their request. Please remember that--aside from donations-- another way of "exchanging energy" for my services would be for you to remember me and my family in your prayers...I would be so grateful and honored if you would.
Donations are processed through PayPal, and the donation button can be used whether you have a PayPal account or not. Even the smallest donations are greatly appreciated. God bless you for your generosity!
Reiki healing complements traditional medicine. Everyone is able to benefit from it. However, I am not a doctor, nor a health care professional of any kind. Reiki healing should not be construed as the practice of medicine. Although it is my sincere hope and prayer that you will receive the healing that you desire, no specific outcomes can be predicted or guaranteed. If you are experiencing physical or psychological problems, you should seek medical attention. If you are already under the care of a physician, you should continue to follow your treatment plan as prescribed.
