As a Reiki Practitioner I immediately recognized the Universal Life Force Energy at work in Affirmative Prayer when I was introduced to it at Center for Spiritual Living. Connecting to the Universal Mind for a Spiritual Mind Treatment is no different than connecting to Universal Energy for a Reiki session.
As I got comfortable with Affirmative Prayer and began to see the difference it was making in my life, it just seemed natural to incorporate it into my healing practice. I began to set the tone for my sessions by engaging in prayer as part of my preparations and it has worked wonderfully for me.
What is Affirmative Prayer?
Affirmative Prayer is a practice in New Thought philosophy, focusing on affirming the truth of divine presence and power in every situation. Rather than asking or pleading for help, we use Affirmative Prayer to recognize the divine perfection already at work and align our thoughts with the highest truth. This practice, when combined with Reiki, can raise the vibration of the session, enabling you to tap in even deeper to universal healing energy.
Why Combine Reiki with Affirmative Prayer?
Both Reiki and Affirmative Prayer work with the flow of universal energy. Reiki allows us to channel this energy through our hands, while Affirmative Prayer connects us to the divine presence through our words and intentions. When we bring these two practices together, we align our thoughts, words, and energy with divine purpose, we can create a more powerful healing experience.
For example, as you begin a Reiki session, you might use an Affirmative Prayer to set a clear intention for the healing. Rather than focusing on the condition that needs healing, the prayer affirms health, peace, and divine wholeness as the truth of the person receiving the Reiki energy. This combination helps create a space of alignment, allowing healing to occur more deeply on emotional, mental, and spiritual levels.
How to Incorporate Affirmative Prayer into a Reiki Session
Here are some practical ways to blend Reiki with Affirmative Prayer for a more profound healing experience:
Set the Space with Intention: Before beginning your Reiki session, take a moment to center yourself and connect with the divine energy that flows through you. You can do this with a simple Affirmative Prayer, such as:
"I know that divine energy flows freely through me as I give this Reiki session. The person receiving this energy is already whole, perfect, and healed. I affirm peace, love, and light as the truth of their being, and I trust the highest good to unfold."
This sets a clear, positive intention for the session and help you align with the flow of divine energy.Use Affirmative Statements During the Session: As you channel Reiki, silently affirm statements of truth and healing. For example, as your hands hover over the heart chakra, you might say internally, "I affirm love, compassion, and healing in this moment. The heart is open, whole, and radiant with divine energy." This keeps your mind focused on the positive outcome and adds an extra layer of spiritual intention to the Reiki energy.
Close the Session with Gratitude: After completing the Reiki treatment, close the session with a brief Affirmative Prayer of gratitude. Thank the divine energy for the healing that has taken place and affirm the continued unfolding of peace, balance, and wholeness in the person’s life. This helps solidify the healing and sets the tone for ongoing transformation.
The Benefits of Combining Reiki and Affirmative Prayer
By incorporating Affirmative Prayer into your Reiki practice, you create a more intentional healing space. Some of the benefits of combining these two spiritual practices include:
Greater Spiritual Alignment: Affirmative Prayer helps to align your mind and heart with the universal truth of health, peace, and wholeness. This allows the Reiki energy to flow more freely and purposefully.
Deeper Connection with Clients: Speaking affirmations of truth during a Reiki session can help clients feel more supported, comforted, and empowered. It reminds them of their innate divine nature and encourages their active participation in the healing process.
Amplified Healing Energy: The combination of Reiki energy and the focused intention of Affirmative Prayer can magnify the healing effects, creating a ripple effect that reaches beyond the physical body and into the emotional and spiritual realms.
Experiment with What Resonates
Different practitioners may feel more drawn to certain methods than others, and that's perfectly okay. Experiment with different affirmations and styles of prayer to find what resonates with you and your clients. The key is to keep your heart open and trust the flow of divine energy through you.
As you incorporate Affirmative Prayer into your Reiki practice, you’ll likely notice a deepening in your own spiritual awareness and a greater sense of peace in your healing work. The spiritual power of these two practices combined is limitless, allowing you to serve the highest good and support healing and growth for yourself and others.
By using both Reiki and Affirmative Prayer, you are bringing unique element of healing to your practice. Whether you're working on yourself, with clients, or sending distant healing to the world, this combination of modalities works wonderfully together.
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