Mar '25 • 🪷 Reiki
🌟 Ethical Dilemma in Reiki: Seeking Permission from the Higher Self? 🌟
In Reiki practice, we are taught to always respect free will and obtain explicit consent before offering healing. But what happens when someone is unconscious, resistant, or unaware of Reiki’s benefits?
Some Reiki traditions believe that in such cases, we can ask the recipient’s higher self for permission to send healing energy. This approach is often found in Angelic Reiki, Shamanic Reiki, and Esoteric traditions, where the belief is that the higher self always knows what is best for the individual.
However, traditional Usui Reiki and professional organizations (such as IARP, UK Reiki Federation) emphasize that healing should only be given with direct physical consent, arguing that:
🔹 Respect for free will is a fundamental principle.
🔹 The practitioner’s perception of the higher self may not always be accurate.
🔹 Reiki should never be imposed, even with good intentions.
✨ What do you think? Should Reiki practitioners seek approval from the higher self when physical consent isn’t possible? Or should we always honor the person’s conscious decision?
Let’s discuss! 🌀💬
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🌟 Ethical Dilemma in Reiki: Seeking Permission from the Higher Self? 🌟
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