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Summary: Buy it.... And decide for yourself...
Review: In reading the "not so good" reviews below, I could swear that I hear a little entrenched dogma rearing it's head.Having been in various forms of energetic healing now, including Reiki (3rd degree), and having taken the time to compare, I did find Reiki to be "missing something"... and that "something" (lack of client participation) is zeroed in on like a laser in this book. (Do Reiki "masters" really just want clients to walk in, lay down, remain silent, and leave as soon as the session is over? What about the client making conscious decisions and participating in their own recovery... gaining the experience of finding out how to empower themselves in the process...?) It's a simple concept, which takes only a few words to explain, which is why this book is so short. As much as I like what the book has to say in that regard, I'm not a trusting fan of channeled information, having seen some real "quacks" channel. So you'll get no polyanna "it's celestial!" from me. And I found myself skimming over most of the "enthusiastic criticism" of current Reiki by "Wei Chi". (The truly enlightened people I've met stay focused on the good and let the "bad" fall by the wayside...) So, I'm not so sure about the authenticity of the "source"... but the message speaks volumes that all energy workers would benefit from paying attention to.
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Summary: Will the real Wei Chi stand up?
Review: Reiki is a real healing process. One problem with being an open minded light seeker, is we are afraid to question the absurd. We are too accepting of anything couched in the trendy terms of the day. Yes I saw one of the authors in his robe do live channelling of Wei Chi with revelations as vague as a political candidate. We are to revere this information which ignores the slave existence of Tibetan peasants of that era, who gave all to the Temple. Why would a monk from a hazily identified time choose to visit Emery and Hensel, two unlicensed New Hampshire counselors with buy-by-mail degrees? Tell us fellas, the world awaits your wisdom.
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Summary: Not very useful
Review: The amount of useful information in this book could have been condensed into a booklet of a few pages. I'm sure it must be thrilling to channel material directly from someone who claims to be one of the inventors of Reiki, but the authors essentially use their book to postulate that they have the real secrets of Reiki and that attending their workshops is the only way to get the correct techniques as they were originally intended. The only new information that the book provides is based in common sense and obvious to anyone who has practiced much, anyway: First, clients must accept responsibility for their own health --Reiki is intended to be a helping step, not an ongoing "crutch" for people who want someone else to "fix" them. Second, the symbols don't inherently contain any power, they are only a technique for the practitioner to focus his or her energy. Neither of these ideas are a big surprise to anyone who works with the body and healing energy, of any technique or school, whether it is Reiki, Healing Touch, or even simple prayer therapy. It isn't that I dislike this book so much, it just isn't particularly helpful. And if the authors are going to condemn the Usui school for using Reiki to make money, they should at least provide a little more useful information in the books they are selling, rather than promote their own business endeavors. The irony is too obvious to ignore.
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Summary: Very informative and helpful to all Reiki people!
Review: The Lost Steps of Reiki is a wonderfully written book by Rev. Thomas A. Hensel and his partner Rev. Kevin. It was a thorough joy to read as it is written in a way that keeps you wanting to read more! Rev. Tommy has outdone himself with this book that is a *must* for every Reiki person's library! Those more experienced with Reiki, such as Masters and Practitioners who are wondering if there was more to Reiki will find the lost 'answers' in this book that I highly recommend! Congratulations to Revs. Thomas A. Hensel and Kevin Ross Emery! Looking forward to reading more future books from you on Reiki!
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Summary: Well written incredible new material regarding Reiki healing
Review: This book contains exciting "new" information regarding how Reiki energy healing was first performed in the world 5000 years ago. The material in this book is presented by an entity calling himself Wei Chi, and is channeled through Rev. Kevin Ross Emery. Wei Chi says that he was incarnate in the part of the world now known as Tibet during the time when Reiki was first introduced to the world, and that he was one of the people responsible for bringing the energy through and working with it. Written clearly and concisely, "The Lost Steps of Reiki" serves as an excellent introduction to what is now refered to as the "Wei Chi Reiki Method". It can be especially useful to traditional Reiki practitioners wishing to expand their knowledge. At the same time, it can also serve as an excellent introduction to Reiki for a person not yet familiar with this method of healing.
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Summary: Well written incredible new material regarding Reiki healing
Review: This book contains exciting "new" information regarding how Reiki energy healing was first performed in the world 5000 years ago. The material in this book is presented by an entity calling himself Wei Chi, and is channeled through Rev. Kevin Ross Emery. Wei Chi says that he was incarnate in the part of the world now known as Tibet during the time when Reiki was first introduced to the world, and that he was one of the people responsible for bringing the energy through and working with it. Written clearly and concisely, "The Lost Steps of Reiki" serves as an excellent introduction to what is now refered to as the "Wei Chi Reiki Method". It can be especially useful to traditional Reiki practitioners wishing to expand their knowledge. At the same time, it can also serve as an excellent introduction to Reiki for a person not yet familiar with this method of healing.
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Summary: Insightful Information
Review: This book is on my suggested reading list for my Reiki classes. As a Reiki master-teacher, I have sought out any material that supports more self participation and responsibility of clients in a healing event. It is easy to place the fate of our own health into the hands of a healer, and I find this channeled writing refreshing and full of positive information for healers as well as their clients. Considering that all Reiki masters are "channels" of Reiki energy, I am comfortable with channeled materials when they come with the highest of intentions. All I had to do was pick up this book and feel the good energy coming from it to know that the material is authentic.
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Summary: Insightful Information
Review: This book is on my suggested reading list for my Reiki classes. As a Reiki master-teacher, I have sought out any material that supports more self participation and responsibility of clients in a healing event. It is easy to place the fate of our own health into the hands of a healer, and I find this channeled writing refreshing and full of positive information for healers as well as their clients. Considering that all Reiki masters are "channels" of Reiki energy, I am comfortable with channeled materials when they come with the highest of intentions. All I had to do was pick up this book and feel the good energy coming from it to know that the material is authentic.
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