Historical Changes in Japan and Reiki’s Connection To It

Article by Muniqui Muhammad

Greetings to you from Japan the place one period is coming to a detailed and one other is about to start. The start of this new period is stuffed with alternatives for Reiki practitioners in ways in which we couldn’t have imagined.

In Japan, when a brand new emperor ascends the throne, a brand new calendar period begins with a brand new identify.

On Could 1, 2019, Emperor Akihito (Emperor Heisei) will abdicate after 30 years on the imperial throne, and his son, Crown Prince Naruhito will turn into the brand new Emperor. This may mark the start of the brand new Reiwa (令和) period in Japan.

Many individuals “…appeared to fortunately welcome the identify, which suggests “auspicious” (rei)and “peace” or “concord” (wa).” ¹

The “Rei” in Reiwa (令) and Reiki (霊) are Japanese homonyms. Homonyms are phrases that sound the identical however have totally different spellings and meanings (bore and boar; seer & sear.) Due to the same sound of the Reiwa “Rei” (令) and Reiki’s “Rei” (霊) and since “Ki” (気) interprets as power, it’s potential that some Japanese folks could turn into fascinated by studying about or even perhaps working towards Reiki merely due to the way it sounds. It’s potential that some folks may assume “Reiki” is written “令気” which might translate as “Auspicious Power.”

Wouldn’t that be attention-grabbing?

Now could be an thrilling time for Reiki practitioners to deepen their connection to the land of Reiki’s Delivery. Why? As a result of the sound of “Rei” has turn into a optimistic cultural pressure in Japan and to Japanese folks. They may hear the “Rei” sound on a regular basis and it has turn into part of Japanese historical past and tradition. Wherever we’re, this is a chance for practitioners of Reiki to make use of our distinctive connection to Japan to take part within the Reiwa commemoration actions or plan a few of your personal.

Listed here are just a few sensible options. When you have one other concept that makes your soul vibrate, go for it:

• Be clear about your intention. Take time to take a seat with your self and ship Reiki to your self and to your need to take part in Heisei Period Closing/Reiwa Period Starting actions. If you’re a Degree 2 and above practitioner of Usui Reiki, use the Distance Image to ship Reiki to the Reiwa period that begins Could 1st Japan time/April thirtieth to all within the Western Hemisphere
• Attain out to native Japanese organizations, Japanese college students’ organizations at native universities, Japanese Chambers of Commerce in your metropolis, state/province/prefecture, and so on. Ask them will there be any occasions to commemorate the ending of the Heisei period and the start of the Reiwa period.
  

  Picture by Kouji Tsuru

• If there are commemorative occasions deliberate, ask how you might take part. Present curiosity and need to assist if there are plans within the works. Whether it is requested why are you , inform them:
  • “I’m a Reiki practitioner and my craft originated in Japan so I need assist honor the nation of Reiki’s Delivery.”
  • Be ready to reply the query “What’s Reiki?”
  • I take advantage of, “Reiki…