Reiki and Automatic Writing

Reiki and Automatic Writing
By Colleen Benelli
Reiki can help us travel deep inside, connect with our true self, and teach us to listen
from our hearts. Reiki assists us in reflecting on our lives in a sincere way that can bring
us fresh ideas to manifest our dreams and create new solutions to needed changes.
However, often when we reflect on our lives we use our minds instead of our heart, and
see ourselves according to the expectations of others, or our culture. We make long lists
of all that we have not accomplished or we look at the ways we “should” be, and we
make choices that are not in alignment with our real hopes and dreams. This can block us
from feeling peaceful, successful, and finding meaning in our daily life.
Using Reiki and a technique called automatic writing; the following exercise can
demonstrate how we view ourselves when we listen to our minds, and the difference of
how we view ourselves when we listen to our hearts. Automatic writing is simply writing
without evaluation. Try not to think about grammar or writing correctly. Just put your pen
to the paper and let it flow.
1. In your journal or on a piece of paper, describe yourself.
Stop here and complete step 1 before reading further.
2. Activate Reiki in your hands, if you are Reiki II or higher, invoke the symbols
you are attuned to. Activate Gnosa and Iava if you are attuned to Karuna® Reiki.
3. Fill your body, heart, and hands with the divine light from above and from the
earth. Surround yourself and fill your hands with the light and Reiki.
4. Place one hand on your third eye (forehead) and one hand on your heart.
5. Give yourself Reiki and ask Reiki to quiet your mind, help you connect to your
heart and your true self, and give voice to your inner truth. Ask Reiki to help you
remember who you truly are. Do this for at least 10-15 minutes.
6. Now write and describe yourself from your heart.
Notice the difference in the two descriptions. You can use Reiki and automatic writing to
help you reflect on your life from your heart. Try this method to ask your true self other
questions such as; what are your dreams, what you would do if you could do anything
your heart desired, what changes are needed to manifest your dreams, etc.
Reiki is always available to assist us in our daily lives. Reiki illuminates the path before
us so we can hear our own truth, make choices from our heart, and create the life of our
dreams.
I learned of this technique in Jan Engels-Smith’s Basic Journey class. www.lightsong.net
This article was first published in William Rands Newsletter, Winter 06 www.reiki.org