As a professional Reiki Practitioner it's important for me to remember all the ways I can use Reiki on a daily basis-aside from appointments with clients and distant healing sessions. It's even more important to experiment with the gentle Reiki energy and try it on everything! It certainly can't hurt!

*When using Reiki on behalf of another, or when using the symbols of the 2nd Level Attunement, always ask the permission of the others involved first. If this is impossible due to one’s medical state for example; then always ask permission of the individual’s Higher Self, Guardian Angel, Soul, etc. I always say “May the highest good of “Jane Doe” be served in this act and should she choose to deny this energy, let it return to the universe for its highest good. In an act of transparency and integrity, permission is required as Reiki may not be on the path of the one it’s directed towards and is a matter of free will alone.*

Once attuned to Reiki, here are some ways Reiki can be used in daily life. These are just a few suggestions can be enjoyed by any level Reiki student:

• Bless and heal food as it’s being prepared
• Since the radiation threat after Japan’s tragedy, I channel Reiki energy into my families bottled water
• Channel Reiki energy into your car, after all it runs on energy too
• Offer Reiki to my pets to help strengthen our bond and allow them access to this beautiful pet friendly energy
• Plants enjoy the benefits of Reiki energy
• Any medicine, vitamins and herbal remedies can be channeled with Reiki energy to empower the benefits while reducing and eliminating negative side effects
• To comfort a colicky baby or an upset toddler
• It can be channeled into crystals, stones, or tools used in healing or self improvement
• Reiki energy can be channeled into books so that their benefits can be utilized fully by the reader

Since Reiki energy knows no boundaries of space and time, with a 2nd Level Attunement a Practitioner can channel Reiki into various places and situations, time frames and its uses multiply tremendously:

• Reiki can be channeled to the road ahead while driving
• Its energy can be sent ahead to a meeting, anxiety causing situation or appointment
• Its healing, calming, loving vibration can be channeled into the earth, the water, the universe
• The energy can be visualized and directed into group activities and classes
• Its peaceful energy can be channeled into frightening situations
• Most often it is used to assist in the healing of an individual at a distance
• It can be channeled into the past to help with the healing of old wounds and traumas from this life time as well as our Karmic energy forces

Reiki can be used in any positive manner one can think to use it. I have chosen to be of service; Reiki is one of the most joyful, practical, versatile ways I’ve found to do this! It’s never harmful and only functions in a capacity that is in the best interest of all concerned. It will never work in a negative or uninvited manner.

The uses for Reiki are unlimited. Try brainstorming the many ways it can be used in your own experience. Let Spirit bring you ideas for ways to make it a full time part of your life. I can surely say that my life improves every time I use Reiki for the highest good of all!

** When used to heal past issues, Reiki does not change the issue; it will however help heal the pain, energy and negativity of the experience or feeling. **

***The use of Reiki is in no way meant to be as a substitution for medical treatment, both physical and or mental. Seek qualified assistance when dealing with medical or mental health issues. Request the advice of qualified personnel when seeking alternative assistance. ***

Author's Bio: 

Mary Winslow is a healer, mentor and coach who is a Professional Astrologer, Certified Life Skills Coach and Reiki Practitioner. She uses the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or tapping) and the energy of crystals in her healing/coaching/mentoring work, not to mention a very large amount of insight, intuition and experiential wisdom all mixed with humor. "Laughter is not only good medicine, it's good energy!"