Today I'm reviewing In Focus - Reiki - Your Personal Guide by Des Hynes.
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Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an contemporary witch. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts nearly 400,000 views.
I'll being with a review of the physical book. Overall a good sized book to toss in a bag or backpack for reading on the go. The cover is vibrant and colorful. The book includes a set of oversize cards in an envelope in the back cover that review the principals of Reiki. Over the years my work with Reiki, I have always kept a copy of the principals near where I can see them each day. Even if you do not work with Reiki, I find these to be a way to lift the spirit and help you manage a stressful day.
This book is dedicated to healing and after the brief introduction at the beginning the author delves directly into getting the reader up to speed on its fundamental use for this practice. Each chapter address specific areas of focus such as Common Causes of Illness as the very first chapter and then broadens into understand self healing from the physical to the spiritual realm.
Chapter four takes us directly into self healing. I mean we can't love anyone else if we can't love ourselves, right?
While providing the steps for us to work to find the KI within ourselves this book offers meditations, mantras as well as tips and tricks to keep us on track in our Reiki practice. The author even provides personal stories called out to help us understand the process and fully come into our own as Reiki practitioners.
The chapter on healing others includes detailed illustrations to show exactly where each position would be and how we should be providing the connection to our clients be they adult, children or our furry friends. The principals of Reiki are amazing to me. I love the fact that we only deal in the here and the now. Just for today, I will let go of anger. We're not worried about the past, the past is gone. We're not worried about the future, it isn't here yet. Just for right now, right now I will let go of worry. We can bring these principals into all aspects of our lives as we even address doing our work honestly, just for today. While all are important the fifth, resonates with me on a personal level. Today I will be kind to every living creature. To me this speaks directly to not only the pets I have in my home but to what food I eat or what car I drive. I am vegan so I do my best not to harm any living creatures to the best of my ability. After all, how can you have a calm, centered life, if you are feeding on the suffering of others. No matter how big or small those others might be.
The author continues with sections dedicated to the chakras and auras leading directly into angles and guides. While maybe not the go to for everyone, I found these sections to be highly enlightening and worth the time to read, even if you do not agree with specific language of the text. For example, some may not wish to work with angels due to their Christian influence however, I do not believe that it is necessary to always associate angels with a specific religion or deity.
This book is filled with grids, inspirational quotes and antidotes as well as direct process for cleansing auras. Overall this is a great book for the beginner and offers some new ways of looking at Reiki for the seasoned pro. The addition of the cards in the back are a great way to focus on specific principals at a glance and still benefit from the authors experience with the subject.
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson |
Author Links - Link
Amazon Book Link
Good Reads Book Link
Good Reads Author Link
My Good Reads Profile
My Facebook Page
Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an contemporary witch. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts nearly 400,000 views.
I'll being with a review of the physical book. Overall a good sized book to toss in a bag or backpack for reading on the go. The cover is vibrant and colorful. The book includes a set of oversize cards in an envelope in the back cover that review the principals of Reiki. Over the years my work with Reiki, I have always kept a copy of the principals near where I can see them each day. Even if you do not work with Reiki, I find these to be a way to lift the spirit and help you manage a stressful day.
This book is dedicated to healing and after the brief introduction at the beginning the author delves directly into getting the reader up to speed on its fundamental use for this practice. Each chapter address specific areas of focus such as Common Causes of Illness as the very first chapter and then broadens into understand self healing from the physical to the spiritual realm.
Chapter four takes us directly into self healing. I mean we can't love anyone else if we can't love ourselves, right?
While providing the steps for us to work to find the KI within ourselves this book offers meditations, mantras as well as tips and tricks to keep us on track in our Reiki practice. The author even provides personal stories called out to help us understand the process and fully come into our own as Reiki practitioners.
The chapter on healing others includes detailed illustrations to show exactly where each position would be and how we should be providing the connection to our clients be they adult, children or our furry friends. The principals of Reiki are amazing to me. I love the fact that we only deal in the here and the now. Just for today, I will let go of anger. We're not worried about the past, the past is gone. We're not worried about the future, it isn't here yet. Just for right now, right now I will let go of worry. We can bring these principals into all aspects of our lives as we even address doing our work honestly, just for today. While all are important the fifth, resonates with me on a personal level. Today I will be kind to every living creature. To me this speaks directly to not only the pets I have in my home but to what food I eat or what car I drive. I am vegan so I do my best not to harm any living creatures to the best of my ability. After all, how can you have a calm, centered life, if you are feeding on the suffering of others. No matter how big or small those others might be.
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson |
The author continues with sections dedicated to the chakras and auras leading directly into angles and guides. While maybe not the go to for everyone, I found these sections to be highly enlightening and worth the time to read, even if you do not agree with specific language of the text. For example, some may not wish to work with angels due to their Christian influence however, I do not believe that it is necessary to always associate angels with a specific religion or deity.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson |
This book is filled with grids, inspirational quotes and antidotes as well as direct process for cleansing auras. Overall this is a great book for the beginner and offers some new ways of looking at Reiki for the seasoned pro. The addition of the cards in the back are a great way to focus on specific principals at a glance and still benefit from the authors experience with the subject.
 |
| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson |
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