Author Topic: NEW MASTERS please read (Read 5484 times)

Jenn · « **on:** April 05, 2004, 04:56:27 PM »

New Masters

We (the team) have noticed various postings regarding attunements to Master Status and feel this issue needs some discussion. Â

Last September I was attuned to Usui Master (including Seichim) having only asked for Reiki I. Â I can understand the â€œAttunerâ€ taking this stance as the savings in time must be substantial but â€¦â€¦. Â Problems can also arise in that too much has been given too quickly. Â It is not only physical but also emotional problems that have to be worked though as well.

I took the view, even though attuned to Master, that I would take it slowly. Â I studied Reiki I in depth via the manual provided; the net and a huge amount of posting on this forum. Â After the attunement I had feelings of nausea, flu and headache. Â All part of the process I now know, the emotional issues raised seemed mountainous at the time as well.

For example, I was attuned in September 2003. Â For a period of 5 months I meditated and self healed (sometimes twice) daily. Â I practiced on water, plants and food during this time. Â I also started responding to requests for distant healing, starting my own list.

I worked at my own pace through the attunements and only when I have felt at ease with the knowledge received, then moved onto the next stage. Â I spent a huge amount of time reading, researching and posting questions to help me to feel at ease with myself, and this new energy. Â I performed reiki on my first real live person at the end of 5 months.

It is only after 7 months of working with the energy that I felt ready to step into the role of Master and attune another.

I know that what I have learnt so far has merely scratched the surface. Â This learning curve is a never ending process and I think the words â€œbaby stepsâ€ in this situation are perfect. Â If you take on too much too quickly Â (i.e. other reiki "flavours") the possibility of becoming completely confused and ill by all that is being thrown at you is a distinct possibility.

What Iâ€™m trying to say here is, please take your time, digest the information, take time to look at yourself emotionally to make sure you are indeed ready to move on.

alley · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2004, 07:36:52 AM »

Â There are various meanings for the word Â master, such as the noun sense â€œan expertâ€ and the verb sense of master- â€œto make oneself an expert at,â€ but the one thing they Â have in common is that they denote a level of proficency.

The word master when applied to any art form is earned.

In my opinion this includes the healing arts.

Â In regards to Reiki, I believe there is a difference between being attuned to third level and being a master.

I believe part of the confusion is that the word master was translated for the word teacher.

The advice that Jenn gave is very valid and very important.

Â Please take time to learn how to work with the Reiki energy, meditate on the symbols, be Reiki, learn how to master yourself, when you have done the work and you know it's right, then become a teacher if that is your destiny.

Nitya · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2004, 10:13:49 AM »

Quote from: alley on April 06, 2004, 07:36:52 AM

In regards to Reiki, I believe there is a difference between being attuned to third level and being a master.

I believe part of the confusion is that the word master was translated for the word teacher.

Yes.
This is important.

I received all tree (four) levels in the period of 3 months. It was way too soon.
Way too soon, I know this now.

I have been teaching reiki for over 7 years now, and while I can say I know what I am talking about, I still have a lot to learn.

Please, just one non-solicited advice to new reiki "masters":

don't kid yourself you are a master after master attunement.
It takes years to master any kind of art, let alone any kind of energy work...

all the best to new masters and everyone else

n.

Alaanu · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2004, 12:18:36 PM »

I Greet YOu All in Peace and Light.

I have recieved the master attunement. Sometime last year, I guess.

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I'm also pretty sure that I'm not ready to take on the exposure that being published on the internet as a Reiki master would entail. I have aa handful of students local to me but that's about it and I havent attuned anyone to master. I would have to accept the responsibilty for anyone they undertake as student . In all honesty, I just dont have the mental space for it. And none of them are ready.

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I refer to my Reiki Instructors/Teachers as my Reiki Instructor or Reiki Teacher. I think of us as Sensei/ Teachers /Instructors. Due some level or respect, based on our actions and the sharing of the Gift of Reiki. But I just dont think of myself as a Master. I am learning. And the only thing I can Truly master is myself. I work to do just that.

But I could be a little odd. I speak to people as if they were just that, People. Children and Adults all recieve the same treatment. It depends on how they relate.

I'll stop rambling.

Peace to You All,

Sean

mysticaldan · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2004, 02:13:03 PM »

Greetings,
I know I am just a beginner and here we are talking about masters. One thing I can however say is that a true master will know what most have learnt through hard experience. One cannot let the energy overwhelm him in a span of 3 months or let one get a master attunement without asking for one. In fact it would be almost used as a weapon against someone who does not know about this energy and how to use it. I can see some sense in why the ancient Gurus did not want this power to be granted to anyone. Imagine giving someone the burden of this power and having to deal with it without asking for it. A true Master will make sure that the student really wishes to go ahead with this and knows what he/she is getting into. Neva has been the only Master I have come across who asked me if i really wanted to become attuned and if i knew what this meant. I Master will not teach someone to shoot the bow if he knows the student will end up hurting someone or himself for that matter.
I think that its important that the student and Master first share some personal interactions before the Master believes that the student can handle what he wants too. I suppose the intuition part is most important to guide the Master in the right direction.
Love

wiker · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2004, 03:21:55 PM »

Hi, I think it is important to remember that we all are masters on some fields, and becoming masters on others. The hole idea of master-student relationship is one that shouldn't be taken to far. I think that we instead should consider all masters, and accept the fact, that we are all equal, and we all have our own special mission in life, and only ourselves can be masters over our selves.

Anders

reikikat · « **Reply #6 on:** June 12, 2004, 06:45:55 AM »

I agree with Wiker, there are always more things to learn as an individual. Sometimes the teachers can learn from students who have different perspectives and background.
Attuning to peoople is one thing, how one progresses through the spiritual journey by himself/herself is more important. The good thing about reiki is that the energy cannot be harmful.

alley · « **Reply #7 on:** June 12, 2004, 07:02:53 AM »

The zen Â concept of master is to do with mastering yourself.Â In Reiki it is a letting go, surrendering...letting Reiki Master you.

Â I believe it is the ego that wants to be seen as a master. Â

It sounds like most people in here are in tune with that way of thinking/knowing.

Â Great to read eveyones take on it. hurray

a

Tvhawk · « **Reply #8 on:** June 18, 2004, 03:39:25 AM »

<rant>
ok, since a lot of people out there want to take the word 'master' so litteral....

if you wanna take it litteraly meaning, knowing all things pertaining to reiki as that would be the literal meaning then noone will EVER be a master.

It is my personal opinion that noone is ever a master as noone has the capacity to know EVERYTHING about anything.

although, sure, fine...call yourself a master...it's fine with me as i myself call myself a master....do you know why this is?....it is because if i find myself not knowing something i will go and find out the answer via various areas on the net and in real life. To me, a master need not have all the answers, but be willing to seek out that which he/she does not know.

here is a senario....your student asks you a question....you do not know the answer to this question so you say that you do not know the answer, but you will do your best to seek out an answer for him/her by such and such a date(like a next meeting with him/her)..

that is a true sign of a master...not that he/she knows every answer, but is willing to learn the right answer.

</rant>

alley · « **Reply #9 on:** June 18, 2004, 03:58:03 AM »

How is that not mastering the issue? It's the doing that counts.

I have met people that said "I am attuned to Reiki Master but by the way I don't feel anything or see anything when I do Reiki,what should I do?"

We just want people to be willing to understand the work that it takes. Our society seems to want instant gratifacation and being a master at anything takes work.
That's the point here .
alley

Tvhawk · « **Reply #10 on:** June 18, 2004, 04:18:09 AM »

*walks in, points to fast food joints and walks back out*

Caduceus · « **Reply #11 on:** June 18, 2004, 08:42:27 AM »

Hi all, my take on the master issue is that in martial arts master or sifu is your teacher, as in all other ways of life, if they/you have studied the subject and are still willing to learn off others or books/internet, then the students usually call them master , they do not call it themselves. In the Reiki community the master term is used as someone that can teach and give 'attunements', so the term useage is slightly different. But what it boils down too, if you learn off a master and he/she has knowledge and you know they're good its you that use the term master to them.

sorry to go on

Ian

T0ny · « **Reply #12 on:** June 18, 2004, 09:06:51 AM »

Whats in a name. Master or otherwise makes no difference.
The term Master to me signifies someone who has 'mastered' a skill. There are master craftsmen, master builders, all of whom need to reach a certain stage of perfection to get that grading.

Here we see people asking for attunements and after the first three usui levels they are at master level (not teacher but master). For me though, that is master in name only.

In relation to this thread and this subject, I see the original posting as being a very sensible warning to go slowly and accept that this skill or gift takes many years to get to a level where you may choose to call it perfection. Master is not to be taken as an ego boost, it is a term only. My teacher who has performed my attunements is just that, a guide and teacher. A master signifies subserviency, not applicable in this case.

I choose to stay at usui level two for a good while yet.

Blessings all

T0ny

rev.guy · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2006, 03:36:18 PM »

Although I Am Not A reiki Master Yet. I Also Would Agree That You Should Take The Attunments One At A Time. And Waite For A While . I Am At The Second Level Of Reiki. After I Had Gotten The Second Level I Thought I was Ready To Get The Third Level Real Quickly. The Reiki Master Told Me To Wait For At Least 6 Months. I Was Not Happy About It. But I Am Now Glad That I Will Waite For The Six Months. At This Moment I Am Going Through Some Real Extream Emotional Situations That Are Being Cleansed At This Time. It Has Been Very Hard For Me To Observe Them
And Not Be Judgmental About Them. But As Time Goes On They Are Becomming Less And Less. And When The Six Months Are Up I Know I Will Be Ready For Level lll

Reiki-Reiki · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2006, 05:23:36 PM »

hi hope you re fine!! patience is gold my friendÂ

good luck for the level III !!! I am still waiting for my attunement, eager to experience it!!!! always day dreaming like this little smileyÂ

love and peaceÂ

Jenn · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2006, 05:03:57 AM »

You know, sometimes in this day and age taking something slowly is akin to eating a wonderful dessert ... to be tasted slowly savouring each and every element that comes with the eating of it

Its not many people these days that admit to having the time for such a thing. We, who do, are extremely lucky aren't we

Psyjenn

js · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2009, 05:08:39 PM »

I agree with you Jenn. Things are meant to be enjoyed.

You know it's funny. I was gone for a long time from the board and when I came back, I changed my profile. I removed the word "Master" from my profile and just said "Reiki III and Imara 5". Then I found this thread and I just had to laugh to myself. Obviously, I agree, but I had the thought in my head when I came back.

It's funny how things happen. I believe that everyone here on this thread is on the right track. Good discussion everyone.

Serendipicite · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2009, 12:03:29 PM »

I have been a Reiki Master since June 2007...

I use Reiki daily on myself and in general everyday life...as of yet I have not attuned any one...for some reason I still don't feel ready...for awhile I didn't use Reiki and I wasn't sure why...I saw a Medium about year ago and she said that I shouldn't do it as it wasn't my time...a while later I felt the urge to start up again....when I went back to the same medium she said it was now the time to restart....

My Brother wants me to attune him to Reiki one...but for a nagging reason it doesn't feel right and I'm not sure what to do...I have tried explaining this to him so we have put it off for now...Im not sure if or when I will be ready

Naropa · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2009, 12:30:01 PM »

Hi,
Are you in the position to teach him ? Give him a course on level one. Have him practice hand positions and energy exercises. Watch and see what natural abilities he has etc. Take him to Reiki shares or start your own and have him assist you. I don't know. Teaching is the other side of attunement. Go over the motions of attunement with him over a period of weeks if you like ( for your good ). What do you need to lean grow and develop in this situation and use it to get those things for your self while helping others.
Many people never attune others. If you want to attune people, you may need to work through your trepidation. Write out the event, like planning a wedding or party. Having a plan helps even if your never use it.
That is my suggestion to you. Plan how you would take a student for an attunement. Do you teach some,what, how long, just give them the attunement and go, are you available for help later, how much, etc.
At any rate.

Enjoy !
Naropa

Serendipicite · « **Reply #19 on:** June 14, 2009, 12:57:41 PM »

Thanks for the advice Naropa....

I think the problem with me is I need to be more confident...I do treatments and don't seem to have a problem with that...Iv'e had positive feedback from people that I have done Reiki on...so I feel comfortable with that...

I just don't feel ready to teacher...maybe I will never be ready $:-\$ , but if i do then it has to feel right and at the moment attuning my Brother doesn't....I have friends who are also Reiki Masters. They have been doing it alot longer than me and have done attunements already. I suggested going to one of them to my Brother but he says he doesn't want to pay...I think maybe he is taking advantage that I wouldn't charge him...

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