REIKI AND OUR BIRDS:
AN INTRODUCTION TO ADVENTURE
Jayne Meyers, assisted by Bink E Berde
What is Reiki: Reiki comes from a Japanese word meaning “Universal Life Force Energy.” This form of healing is believed to have begun in Tibet several thousand years ago and was then rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in the mid to late 1800s. He began an extensive 21-yer study of the healing phenomena of history’s greatest spiritual leaders. He also discovered ancient sounds and symbols that are linked to the human nervous system and activate the universal life-energy for healing.
AN INTRODUCTION TO ADVENTURE
Jayne Meyers, assisted by Bink E Berde
What is Reiki: Reiki comes from a Japanese word meaning “Universal Life Force Energy.” This form of healing is believed to have begun in Tibet several thousand years ago and was then rediscovered by Dr. Mikao Usui in the mid to late 1800s. He began an extensive 21-
This is the first in what will be a series about Reiki and how it can benefit our birds, as well as our selves and the other creatures with who we share our lives. As this is a new adventure for me, and one that I’m learning more about every day, these periodic articles will follow my progress and Bink E Berde’s adventures as well.
Reiki is an ancient form of healing that works with the body’s energy field (sometimes referred to as the “aura”). The knowledge and techniques are traditionally passed down from a Reiki Master to a student. There are three levels of training, each with its own set of symbols and body of knowledge.
During a Reiki session, the practitioner may actually touch the person or animal receiving Reiki, but it is equally effective for the healing energy to be transmitted by the practitioner holding her/his hands slightly above the body, in the energy field. To the practiced and trained eye, this energy field and its colors are visible, as are the areas of one’s body that need healing. The art and science of Reiki is predates most written accounts, especially those translated into English. From what I have read, I believe the written history of Reiki began to unfold during the early 1800s, but the practice itself is quite ancient. There are schools of thought that hold that Reiki, in some form or other, was (at least in part) the technique used by Buddha, and later by Jesus, in many of the healings brought about by these ascended masters.
Ever since my early childhood, I’ve been aware of certain gifts that I’ve been graced with – for example, I’ve always seen a sickly shade of chartreuse on either a person or animal’s body where they are in pain or are harboring some sort of illness. I just hadn’t been sure of how to develop and use this ability until Reiki, every so gently, appeared in my life. I had been aware of Reiki for quite a few years, but had never experienced it myself until quite recently when I was asked to join a weekly Reiki circle near my home. From the first evening, I felt that I had “come home” and knew that Reiki would come to play a large role in my personal and spiritual development. As I tote Bink E Berde with me to most happenings that I attend (and since he’d specifically been invited), his Reiki adventure began simultaneously with mine. I should probably mention that Bink E Berde has a background in animal assisted therapy and some of his happiest times have been when we’ve visited nursing homes, senior day care centers, pediatric wards, battered women’s shelters, etc. It’s my belief that all animals possess their own innate and very natural healing abilities, so it logically follows that Reiki fits right into the universal scheme.
As I’ve gotten to know the wonderful people in my Reiki circle, I’ve found that many of them have pets of various species, who are the recipients of this gentle and loving form of healing. From the first, I could see that Bink E Berde was no exception! It is customary in our group to have a short meditation prior to beginning our Reiki circle. The very first night, Bink E could be heard from the back of the room sighing and making those sweet little “aaahh” sounds our birds make when they’re totally relaxed and contented. Over the weeks, Bink E’s happy sounds continued and many times, he can be heard saying, “I love you. I love you.” It was clearly time to include him in the actual experience of a Reiki session.
Bink E’s first adventure was with me: I placed him over my heart and could feel him responding, much in the same way that I did, during our Reiki treatment. Over time, others in my group have chosen to have Bink E with them during their sessions. He has taken to this, much as a fish takes to water. As my “official” Reiki training and first attunement (which is when a Reiki master passes some of this ancient wisdom, including its language of symbols, to the student) will begin later this autumn, I will have a great deal more to share with you then.
Until that time, the photo included of Bink E after a Reiki session, is, as the saying goes worth more than 1,000 words.
Jayne Meyers is a writer, currently living in Palm City, Florida. Jayne is animal intuitive and is pleased to be offering animal intuitive readings (for all our critters who are having behavioral, health or other adjustment problems, as well as nutritional advice on how to support the liver, digestive tract, etc for animals who have been taking medications. These consultations are available in person, by telephone or via the Internet. Jayne will also be offering Native American-
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