Empowerment Through Reiki: The Path to Personal and Global Transformation

by Paula Horan

Dr. Horan, an experienced Reiki master describes exactly how Reiki energy works, the way it can be used and the effects that can be achieved with its help.

Genres: Spirituality, Health, Nonfiction

157 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Edy · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Much of the time, physical illness is caused by the mind being out of synchronization with the spirit.”

“Healing occurs through remembrance. Indeed, remembering who we truly are is the key to self-healing. Remembering where our emotions first got out of hand and reacted on the physical body is another important clue to discovering our specific misunderstandings which also relate back to the initial feelings of separateness.”

I liked that this book explains what reiki is in a short, readable format. I am new to this practice, but I am trying to find new ways of dealing with my anxiety.

[Hanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

The truth of one's soul is silent,
important only to oneself.
for my truths are not
necessarily your truths
so silent it will be
until in silence our truths
will meet and we laugh
to find that they are only
reflections of one another.
--- nari

Tao, the Way, the Path,
Energy work, Awareness Methods, Movement Forms, Image Oriented, Memory/Catharsis, Body Work, Free Movement, Action,

Observe my world through my actions. Bring them up to awareness. Look inside.
Just for today. Just for now.

[Erica Lyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was published in 1990, and a lot of what is written as fact is not actually fact. Much of it refers to other books in vogue at that time which do not fit the current paradigm. There are a few interesting charts and a useful visualization which saved this book from being a one star.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent primer on Reiki but very steeped in New Age idealism, a bit redundant and riddled with typos (at least my copy picked up from a used bookstore was).

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

First couple of chapters were interesting but after that it was really dry and pretty outdated (published in 90s)

[Alexis Rae · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great read for anyone who is certified in Reiki or wanting to have a better understanding of Reiki

[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are new to Reiki and looking for a good all-round book to bring you up to speed, then you’ll want to pick up a copy of Empowerment through Reiki. This is probably the most complete yet easy to comprehend resource that I’ve seen. Many of the beginner or general books on Reiki try to make the process seem much more difficult or complex than it is. This leaves the reader intimidated and confused. This is probably the reason that many people take a first course with gusto and then forget the whole experience.

Empowerment through Reiki goes through all the basics of Reiki: the history, the precepts, the way Reiki works, what is taught at each Reiki level, and how Reiki can be used in everyday life. This book also goes into some detail about somewhat advanced techniques that can be used to make Reiki more effective and how Reiki can be used in conjunction with other forms of healing.

[Shay · Rating 2 out of 5]

WHAT TO READ: chaper 1 - 6. then skip to chapter 16. which I won't read for a while because I already struggled enough tying ro get through 7 -15. Which I didnt.. But 16 seems relavent.

I will be honest, I finally gave up. The first half of this book was interesting. Then after that it got extremely boring. I don't mind things being a little esoteric or "woo woo". but this was touhh for even me! There wasn't much evidence or sources to site the claims.

I do know people who do reiki. I have had it multiple times and do believe in what it can do. I've felt it! I was suggested this book for study and was extremely let down. it rambles and talks about things near subject but seems like a chatty tangent. Again, without solid evidence, that even I, got tired of.

[Lee (of Shalott) · Rating 3 out of 5]

There are only a few sentences throughout the book about empowerment. Generally speaking, Reiki itself is a path to personal, & therefore global, transformation. Unfortunately I didn't find this book to be particularly inspiring.

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

There is a lot of new age woowoo, very little actual content. If you can stand it, what is in here is worth the searching. I'm hoping the same information can be found elsewhere though since I definitely won't be keeping this book.

[Mary White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very easy read yet informative.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's on my recommended reading list for Reiki 2 students.

[Sandra Shanti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for new Reiki I students. It does not give out the sacred symbols so I recommend this book.