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By David Herron Reiki, Universal Life Force Energy by Bodo Baginski and Shalila Sharamon is one of the venerable old books of the Reiki field. The most striking thing about this book is its warmth. The heart and love of the authors come through very clearly in the writing, the pictures, and the quality of the information. The authors are very well read and studied in a variety of metaphysical topics and healing arts. The book is structured as an introduction to all aspects of Reiki, but along the way you also gain insight into many metaphysical areas. The authors frequently use concepts from many metaphysics traditions to elaborate the concepts they wish to bring across. The book is also of use to those who are receiving Reiki treatment and wish to understand more. Several sections of the book cover the spiritual aspects to healing onself, from beliefs, thoughts, to changing ones perception of the world and events around onself. There is also a chapter on "when Reiki doesn't seem to work" that discusses various aspects to what might block the healing process. They cover many styles and aspects of giving Reiki treatments. The act of giving Reiki can be performed in many ways, not just while the recipient is lying on a massage table. For example the Reiki Circle is done in a group hug setting, with everybody giving Reiki. At the end of the book is a deep and intriguing essay on the meaning of illness, followed by a listing of many illnesses or symptoms, and the authors interpretation of probable causes. Since this is a venerable old book about Reiki, the presentation of Reiki's history is the same story from Hawayo Takata. The reader should not take it literally, and remember the true history. Other than that little quibble, this book is highly recommended. |
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