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Reiki Level III
Caring For Others
Our lives are dominated by confusion, conflict and the need for gratification
The mind is often compared to an iceberg because most of it lies hidden beneath the surface in the unconscious.
In many ways we are like three people trying to live together in one body. Our primal nature is the biological self
that wants to make life pleasurable; good food, plenty of rest, enjoyable sex and a good bowel movement. It
lives by the pleasure principle; if it feels good, it is good. The reality is that good food has to come from the flesh
of living organisms, somebody has to make things, not everyone is willing to have free sex and there isn’t always
a toilet handy.
Natural urges, impulses and fantasies cannot always be readily satisfied. They have to be modified or delayed
which can make them powerful engines of frustration and inner conflict. The psychoanalyst, Dr. Sigmund Freud,
believed that primal urges were the cause of persistent conflict in the mind. As children we are taught to obey
principles that guide behaviour and ensure social conformity. These rules of right and wrong are internalized and
become part of the dynamic of future growth. Conscience is the moral self that emerges out of the ego at 3 to 5
years of age.
Ego is the mask we wear. It is the decision-making part of personality
whose role is to satisfy primal urges in a responsible way. It is guided
by the reality principle which seeks to delay the gratification of desire
until it is suitable and appropriate to satisfy it. A healthy balance is
needed for a healthy personality. The truth is that everyone has issues
surrounding their needs and wants. Dr. Freud considered internal
battles between the primal, real and moral parts of the self to be
routine and the cause of all anxiety. Although inner conflict is normal,
sexual and aggression issues are considered far more important
because of the potential consequences.
Sexuality and aggression are complex issues that are not often dealt
with openly and honestly leading to prolonged and difficult problems
relating to guilt, shame and fear. People need to share these problems
because of the difficulty of resolving them on their own. Listening is
Figure 1: Psychology, Themes and Variations, Weiten
the first step to effective therapy.
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The Basics
We are a construct of heart, mind, body and soul – a biosphere of consciousness, intention and matter. The word
psyche describes the mind, which is considered to operate on three principles; the interplay between them being the
dynamic of life. In religion, the moral or higher self competes with a lower or primal nature while the essential purpose
of spirituality is to bring the three into harmony. It is a lifelong task.
Primal Self
The id or primal self is considered to be the unorganized part of us that contains basic drives and instincts. It is the
proverbial beast of bibliography; the mind of our biological animal; the purely physical need to stay alive and
reproduce. The mind of a newborn is said to be ruled by the need for immediate gratification of biological (bodily)
needs; food, water, stimulation, rest and bowel movement.
The primal self contains the evolutionary past and is said to be the amoral and selfish part of us that is ruled by the
pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain. It is seen to be the reservoir of the libido1 or the drive to create. In
spirituality this is sometimes referred to as the Goddess energy, spirit or Mother Nature. It is considered to be the
unconscious aspect of the self and by some, the instinctual, intuitive right-side. Often distorted by fear, ignorance and
overzealous control, the natural, clean energies of the primal self become twisted and distorted into the demons of
emotional and mental disease. The energy of basic, raw desire is the passion necessary for developing personal
strength and spiritual power. Rather than abusing, apologizing and disowning it, we need to accept and embrace the
body and its primal, evolutionary brain.
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Moral Self
The moral part of us aims for perfection and the attainment of our ideals. In effect, we carry a dual perspective
everywhere we go; judging the real against the ideal. The superego is highly organized but mainly unconscious,
holding an overview of personal ideals, spiritual goals and conscience. It is the inner critic that brings judgment
to desires, fantasies, feelings and actions. It controls self-acceptance, the sense of right and wrong and the way
reward and punishment operates within the psyche.
“Many social norms regarding morality are eventually internalized. Internalization means that we truly accept
certain principles and then put pressure on ourselves to live up to these standards. The superego emerges out of
the ego at around 3 to 5 years of age. In some people, the superego can become irrationally demanding in its
striving for moral perfection. Such people are plagued by excessive feelings of guilt.” (Weiten, 1989)
A common problem with morality is that principles are easily discarded by primary demands. This can make life
a confusing path of inner conflict between actions and beliefs. At some point in life, accepted moral standards
are usually challenged and transformed into a more mature view. Transforming one’s self is difficult and often
stems from a personal loss, disappointment or trauma.
Ego Self
The ego is the person you’ve been named and trained to be. As the conscious you it’s the part that manages
what the other parts need. In fact, your role is secondary. As the decision-maker, you mediate between primary
demands like hunger, thirst, arousal, fatigue and elimination and the environment. How do I get what I want?
The ego works on the reality principle which entails delaying gratification until appropriate. It wants to stay out
of trouble and avoid painful experience by creating realistic and rational strategies of behaviour.
The reality is that life is overflowing with stressful situations where conflicting desires, actions and judgments
collide. The effects can leave us confused, unbalanced and dysfunctional. Relationships are a prime example.
Open and honest communication creates a foundation of trust, yet so many relationships suffer from a lack of it.
Advertising is another example of how hard it is for people to be honest with one another. It is the task of your
ego to find a way of making life a personally pleasurable and socially responsible experience; culminating in a
good reputation and a happy afterlife. In a spiritual context, it is to surrender to knowing the whole self.
At some point in life, we discover the medicine of self-importance. The roles we play and the images we project
become the mask we wear to protect a vulnerable spirit. Unfortunately, knowledge of the core self is forgotten.
Defensiveness stems from the unconscious mechanisms we create to protect us from unpleasant thoughts and
feelings. We react when these protections are threatened. Displacing anger and fear is commonplace. Blame,
justification and rationalization are caused by the failure to reconcile thoughts and feelings. Life is about getting
to know you. With self-acceptance the need for approval disappears and belonging becomes a right rather than
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a social reward. With personal responsibility, there is nothing to hide. Healing begins with the knowledge that
the individual is at the centre of life. A healthy balance restores the sense of worth, power and choice.
5. Self-actualization
This is the need to fulfill one’s potential. It is the highest need and the last one to be met. This requires the time
and inclination for self-examination. Maslow summarised this concept with the statement ‘what a man can be,
he must be.’ The idea here is that people will be dissatisfied until they discover and learn to use inherent gifts
and talents.
The first four needs are grouped together as physiological or functional. The fifth is associated with human
psychology. Deficiency or lower needs must be met first after which the desire to satisfy personal growth takes
over. Higher goals come into focus when lower needs are satisfied. Once someone moves to the next level, the
needs in the lower level are no longer a priority but if, at some point, lower needs are not being met, a person
will temporarily re-prioritize by focusing attention on them. They will not permanently regress to a lower level.
For instance, a businessman at the esteem level who learns that he has cancer will spend a great deal of time
concentrating on his health (physiological need), but will continue to value his work performance (esteem need)
and will likely return to work during periods of remission.
The first four layers of need are said to be deficiency needs. If not met, the body gives no physical indication but
the person feels anxious and tense. Deficiency needs are: survival, safety, security, love, belonging, and self-
esteem. People want consistency, order and fairness to predict what will happen in life. (Weiten, 1989)3
2 Eastern Body Western Mind © 1996, 2004 by Anodea Judith, Celestial Arts, POB 7123, Berkeley California USA
3 Psychology – Themes and Variations © 1989 by Wadsworth Inc. Belmont California USA Brooks/Cole Publishing
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Fear is endemic to modern society and is used as the principal motivational tool to
stimulate consumption
consumption. It bears little relationship to rational flight-or-fight
flight response
conditions. Life has become increasingly stressful and complex.
complex Personal issues are
often blown out of proportion. Reiki helps to bring a person back into their bodybod in a
pleasurable way. Caring human touch is perhaps the most comforting and powerful
off all medicines. It aids in everything from digestion to elimination and encourages
relaxation and expansion. People are better able to deal with their problems and
resolve past issues when they feel safe and accepted.
Sei Hei Ki symbolizes difficult healing tasks that help others find spiritual composure.
It involves mental/emotional issues that include anxiety, stress, fear, depression and
Figure 2 Sei Hei Ki Symbol
addiction. Treatment is for helping the person regain a sensese of balance, serenity and
composure. It could be a person experiencing a marital breakdown, someone grieving the loss of a loved one or
a friend adapting to the diagnosis of a serious illness.
Giving a Treatment
Reiki level III represents the difficult transition from personal to public practice. The practitioner soon learns that
there is a steep learning curve to helping others. There will be mistakes. As in all things, a good
g plan helps. Stay
within prudent and reasonable boundaries
boundaries;; you are touching someone’s body. That will raise trust issues for you
and the other person. Reiki requires a genuine passion for helping but in a disciplined, organized way.
Some practitioners are skilled in other healing systems, including acupressure,, reflexology,
reflexology intuitive readings,
numerology or astrology. They may combine any of these with Reiki treatment. The saying - first do no harm -
comes to mind. Touch therapy is a powerful tool on its own and is very healing. Add to it only what you know
will be beneficial. As an example, I use a mechanical massager,, foot reflexology and intuitive reading as part of
my Reiki treatment.
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The illustrations above are the nine traditional Usui Reiki hand positions. These correspond to the main energy
centres in the body. You may spend extra time at certain positions.
1. Before a client arrives you should have your home and Reiki room in good order. Your hands, fingernails,
table and equipment should be cleaned and sanitized, a candle lit and soft music playing. Use common
sense; the first impression is important and will set the mood for treatment.
2. Start on time. Warm your hands. As a rule, allow 3 minutes at each position (1-9). Leave 10-15 minutes
for discussion at the end of the session.
3. Be sensitive to the client’s situation yet maintain good boundaries. Finishing on time gives the client an
opportunity to process their feelings. It gives you a chance to rest.
4. Practitioners charge from free/donation upwards to hundreds of dollars. The value of treatment is what
people are willing to pay. Doing the work is rewarding and will be healing for you. The fee will have to be
your decision. The caveat is the understanding that something is valuable when it is valued by its owner.
If you view your treatments as being worth nothing then others will see the same.
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Treatment Room
A treatment room is a comfortable space that has been set aside for
a deeply personal experience. If you make it a shrine unto yourself it
isn’t likely that the client will be able to make it theirs. The room
should be clean and cared for. It may be in a quiet area in your home
or a rented space. If it is in the family home there will have to be
rules. Like any home office, it’s a place of business. Pets shouldn’t be
bothering clients. Spouses and children need to be respectful and
quiet. The house needs to be tidy and the washroom has to be clean.
Incense, candles and music are personal choices that should reflect
the client’s preferences. Lamps are better for intimacy. People are
coming to focus on their lifestyle – not yours.
Business cards and mints are good to have. Incense is problematic if it makes breathing difficult. The same goes
for air fresheners and scented candles. The atmosphere is the platform for a client’s journey within. Your room
should make you happy as well.
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Chakra 1
• Read the paragraph titled Chakra One on page 47 then turn to pages 52-53.
• Under ‘Issues’ (page 52), try to assess which ones the client needs to work on. View balanced characteristics
(opposite). Reread the chapter topics where necessary.
• Look under ‘traumas and abuses.’ Has their issues resulted in deficiencies or excesses?
• What healing practices are required?
Chakra 2
• Read the paragraph titled Chakra Two on page 47 then turn to pages 104-105.
• Under ‘Issues’ (page 104) try to assess which ones the client needs to work on. View balanced characteristics
(opposite). Reread the chapter topics where necessary.
• Look under ‘traumas and abuses.’ Has their issues resulted in deficiencies or excesses?
• What healing practices are required?
Chakra 3
• Read the paragraph titled Chakra Three on page 47 then turn to pages 166-167.
• Under ‘Issues’ (page 166) try to assess which ones the client needs to work on. View balanced characteristics
(opposite). Reread the chapter topics where necessary.
• Look under ‘traumas and abuses.’ Has their issues resulted in deficiencies or excesses?
• What healing practices are required?
Chakra 4
• Read the paragraph titled Chakra Four on page 47 then turn to pages 222-223.
• Under ‘Issues’ (page 222) try to assess which ones the client needs to work on. View balanced characteristics
(opposite). Reread the chapter topics where necessary.
• Look under ‘traumas and abuses.’ Has their issues resulted in deficiencies or excesses?
• What healing practices are required?
Chakra 5
• Read the paragraph titled Chakra Five on page 48 then turn to pages 286-287.
• Under ‘Issues’ (page 286) try to assess which ones the client needs to work on. View balanced characteristics
(opposite). Reread the chapter topics where necessary.
• Look under ‘traumas and abuses.’ Has their issues resulted in deficiencies or excesses?
• What healing practices are required?
Chakra 6
• Read the paragraph titled Chakra Six on page 48 then turn to pages 338-339.
4Eastern Body Western Mind, Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self, Copyright© 1996, 2004 by Anodea Judith, Celestial Arts
P.O. Box 7123 Berkeley, California 94707 www.tenspeed.com
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• Under ‘Issues’ (page 338) try to assess which ones the client needs to work on. View balanced characteristics
(opposite). Reread the chapter topics where necessary.
• Look under ‘traumas and abuses.’ Has their issues resulted in deficiencies or excesses?
• What healing practices are required?
Chakra 7
• Read the paragraph titled Chakra Seven on page 48 then turn to pages 390-391.
• Under ‘Issues’ (page 390) try to assess which ones the client needs to work on. View balanced characteristics
(opposite). Reread the chapter topics where necessary.
• Look under ‘traumas and abuses.’ Has their issues resulted in deficiencies or excesses?
• What healing practices are required?
Summary
In the Strength card of Tarot/Numerology, we see the growth of self-confidence coming from a
conscious choice to accept and respect the instincts of inner nature - the primal self. It brings
courage, confidence, magnificence, patience and perseverance to those who master it (Greer,
2002). Power is found within rather than by overpowering others.
The power of a female is said to come from the ovaries - thus her natural inclination is to feel
the environment and intuit whether it is acceptable and safe (creation and sustenance of life).
She cannot see her power; it is instinctual, hidden in the unconscious, so she must sense it. She
controls this power by staying connected to her feelings and communicating them. The female
voices them to know her power is still there. Her world is built on the merit of intuition.
A man builds the world based on power he exerts over the environment; what he conquers (provision) and the
structures he builds (protection). He can see his power; it is structural, logical and based upon reason. The male
offers substance while the female gives essence. To build a better world, the two must be balanced. What does
it matter if a man owns a mansion that holds no love? What does it matter if a woman has children that have to
be raised in poverty, squalor and suffering? The truth is that one cannot prosper without the other.
An experienced, devoted Reiki practitioner can bring a lot of balance to a community. There is much to do and a
lot you can offer. Let your life be a testament of self-respect, appreciation, gratitude and service.
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conscious you, 5
consistency, order and fairness, 7
A consumption, 7
H
acetylcholine, 7 core self, 6 hand positions, 9
actions, 5 counselors, 8 health issues, 6
acupressure, 8 heart/lung function, 7
addiction, 8 D heart’s fire, 7
adrenal glands, 7 homeostasis, 7
Advertising, 5 decision-maker, 5 hormone activity, 7
air fresheners, 12 decision-making, 2 hunger, 5
amoral, 4 Defensiveness, 6
angry, 6 demons, 4
ANS, 7 depressed, 6
I
anxiety digestion, 8 id, 4
cause of, 3 disease impulses, 2
Anxiety, 6 mental, emotional, 4 Incense, 12
arousal, 5 Dr. Sigmund Freud, 2 inner conflict, 5
astrology, 8 drinking water, 11 inner critic, 5
atmosphere drive to create, 4 instincts, 4
mood, 11 dynamic internal battles, 2
avoidance of pain, 4 future growth, 2 intuitive readings, 8
dysfunctional, 5 intuitive right-side, 4
B issues, 2
E sexual, aggression, 3
balance issues/conflicts, 6
healthy, 2 Eastern and Western Philosophies, 6
basic drives, 4 Eastern Body Western Mind, 12
beast, 4 ego, 5
J
behaviour, 2 Ego, 2 judgment, 5
beliefs, 5 elimination, 5
biological animal, 4 Energy Challenge, 7, 8, 11
biosphere of consciousness, intention environment, 5
K
and matter epinephrine, 7 Kleenex, 11
heart, mind, body, soul, 3 evolutionary brain, 5
Blame, justification and rationalization,
6 L
body, 5
F
Level I, 12
boundaries, 8 fantasies, 2 Level II, 12
bowel movement, 4 fatigue, 5 libido, 4
Business cards, 12 fear, 3 Life, 6
Fear, 7 Lifeforce
C first do no harm, 8 Creative, Sustaining, Regenerating,
food, 4 12
candles, 12 foundation of life, 7 Lighting, Heating and Air
Chakra 1, 12 foundation of trust, 5 Conditioning, 11
Chakra 2, 12 frustration, 2 Listening, 3
Chakra 3, 12 Furniture, 11 Love and Belonging, 6
Chakra 4, 12 love, warmth and affection, 7
Chakra 5, 13
Chakra 6, 13
G
Chakra 7, 13 Goddess energy, 4
M
Cleanliness, 11 gratification, 4, 5 mask, 2, 6
combat or escape, 7 of desire, 2 Massage Table, 11
communication, 5 guilt, 3, 5 massager, 8
conflict, 2 mature view, 5
mind, 2 mechanisms, 6
Conscience, 2 mediate, 5
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