Myra Hodgson Reiki Master/Teacher & Holistic Therapist

HOW I BECAME INVOLVED WITH REIKI

Following a lifetime of interest in natural healing and spiritual matters I first came into contact with Reiki during 1999 at the age of 50 through what at the time appeared to be a chance meeting with Jagran, my Reiki teacher. I was a mature student at the time and carrying out social research into the growing popularity of complementary therapies for an undergraduate dissertation.  

My study  included interviewing practitioners and proprietors of natural health centres in Sheffield.  Jagran was one of these people and my meeting with him was set to change the course of my life!  I knew there and then that I had to learn Reiki.  It was the missing piece of the jigsaw puzzle - something that  I had been searching for all my life. My first treatment was a taster session given to me by one of the students at his training centre and although it only lasted fifteen minutes it was absolutely amazing.  There was music playing in the background and I went so deep within that the musical notes appeared to me as pure colour.

SYNCHRONICITY - REIKI FINDS YOU RATHER THAN THE OTHER WAY AROUND

Reiki promotes positive change.  It is a time of new beginnings (hence the name of my Reiki room) and both from my own personal experience and from my experience teaching others Reiki finds you rather than the other way around.  In fact it certainly found me when I needed it the most and  no sooner had I made the decision to learn Reiki than my teenage son started to get very ill indeed.  As his kidney function began to deteriorate rapidly  we began a programme of daily healing.

THE FIVE REIKI PRINCIPLES

Now Reiki heals on all levels and it helped me to cope mentally and emotionally by giving me somthing positive to do.  The Reiki principles began to show their true meaning here and although it was difficult at times I did learn not to worry too much and not get angry, taking each day as it came.  I tried to be kind to others and was very grateful for all the blessings life had bestowed on me - a supportive family, my own good health  etc etc but was especially grateful that within weeks my son experienced a dramatic improvement in his physical wellbeing.  His energy levels were soaring and Reiki soon eliminated his tiredness and all the other unpleasant symptoms.  Eight months later I had progressed to level 2 and was able to send him distance healing as well as give a hands-on treatment.

As soon as my son reached sixteen he decided to learn Reiki to self treat and I continued with his daily treatment while at the same time working hard on my own self-healing.

BECOMING A MASTER/TEACHER

As the years went by  I knew Reiki would always  play a major role in my life and Jagran accepted me on his training programme. I graduated as a  Master/Teacher myself during 2004 and since then have been assisting other students on their spiritual path.  I also attuned my son to level 2 to amplify his energy and empower him to carry out distance healing for himself.

HEALING TRANSFORMATION

Reiki became a way of life for both of us and from first starting the treatment my son's energy levels continued to improve.  Nevertheless,  his blood results proved he was far from well  althogh end stage renal failure came seven years later than predicted - amazingly without any of the sickness, bloating, tiredness, itching or  other symptoms displayed by kidney patients allowing him to complete his college course and gain his chef's diploma.  Truly a miracle.

Now Reiki is not just a healing system but rather a means of personal self-development and I continue to learn many things on my Reiki journey.  Our experiences demonstrate that healing and curing are two very different things and Reiki helps me to live in the 'now', drop the ego and surrender to the Divine accepting that what will be will be. 

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

My son has been dialysing for a year now but thanks to Reiki still retains some kidney function.  His diet has improved considerably without all the pre-dailysis restrictions  and as well as receiving healing from me he continues to self-treat daily and truly is an inspiration. 

Reiki continues to be a driving force in my life.  Every day it showers me with blessings and  like Jagran before me my teaching honours the Usui Reiki Ryoho.  However, Reiki training is a two-way  process.  The student learns from the teacher and vice versa and although without the teacher there would be no student, without the student there would be no teacher and I feel very grateful. Reiki is experiental and I have many  stories to share with my students.  In addition, they have stories for me and I never cease to be amazed at the wonders of Reiki. 

Therefore today only:

Do not anger

Do not worry

Be grateful

Work hard at your Reiki

Be kind to others

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