The Karuna and Tera-Mai systems of Reiki are just
two of many new systems of Reiki that have emerged over the past decade. It can often be
overwhelming to people new to Reiki when seeing the number of different systems of Reiki
and reading the different claims that each of these systems makes. While certain beliefs
and practice's change from system to system, the primary difference between the different
systems is going to be the frequency of the energy that is channeled. This change in
frequency causes the energy to have a different feel to it, while also causing different
systems to target slightly different aspects of ourselves. While all systems of Reiki work
on the totality of who we are, certain systems will inevitably work better on certain
areas than others due to the frequency at which they operate.
The majority of these systems are wonderful examples of the nature
by which Reiki works in the life of the practitioner. The Reiki energy always works toward
the highest good of the person, be that the client or practitioner. This means that the
Reiki energy will adapt to fit what is in that person's highest good. It is my belief that
it is this adaptation of the energy that has brought about the various systems in use
today. Most practitioners, who seriously work with the energy for any length of time,
begin to make it their own. They add a bit of themselves to what they do and find what
works best for them. This often includes new techniques, symbols, and sometimes even an
altering of the attunement process. Often the practitioner decides to give the system of
Reiki he or she teaches a name to differentiate it from the traditional system of Reiki
and the other systems being taught. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this, in fact,
I believe this is doing a service to those interested in learning Reiki because they will
know that what the practitioner is teaching is not the traditional system. Unfortunately,
what often happens is that the practitioner's ego begins convincing him or her that their
system is superior to all others, their judgement becomes clouded, and they stop working
from a place of love and begin being driven by ego.
It is important for us to realize that these systems are gifts from
Spirit and should be treated accordingly. In trying to control these gifts, in essence, we
are trying to control Spirit.
Before deciding to learn any system of Reiki, I would highly
recommend experiencing it. While I believe that the vast majority of these systems are
quite valid and worthwhile, some systems will have a more profound effect than others, and
you will find that you resonate with the energy and teachings of certain systems more so
than others.
I hope this information has helped to clear up some of the confusion
about the numerous systems of Reiki currently being taught. |