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elainevdw · 11-06-2006, 02:41 AM

A few years ago I lost my childhood belief system, so I've been floundering, trying to figure out what I believe about the world and life. When I ran across Steve and Erin's blogs, they really got me thinking about energy in the universe, and that one could have a hopeful and positive spiritual system that works, rather than the depressing and cynical nonspiritual system that seemed to be the only alternative. To this end, I decided to take two Reiki workshops (second one is next weekend) to get a better understanding and experience of it. I've also picked up one of Barbara Brennan's books on energy work and human bioenergy (i.e. the human aura) that's fascinating and tantalizing.

It's been difficult becoming more sensitive to my personal energy and the energy of others because it's such a different paradigm than I'm used to. Even though there was definitely something good and powerful happening in my Reiki sessions, it's still hard for me to believe, or rediscover in my own self-Reiki sessions. Has anybody else gone from clueless to confident when it comes to personal energy? I feel like it's the missing piece in my life to understanding my personal health and emotional well-being, but I just don't "get" it sometimes, still.

So, I guess, what have been your personal journeys? What experiences have helped you to continue your spiritual growth?

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elainevdw Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reno/Tahoe, NV, USA Posts: 375	Energy work & how to go from clueless to confident A few years ago I lost my childhood belief system, so I've been floundering, trying to figure out what I believe about the world and life. When I ran across Steve and Erin's blogs, they really got me thinking about energy in the universe, and that one could have a hopeful and positive spiritual system that works, rather than the depressing and cynical nonspiritual system that seemed to be the only alternative. To this end, I decided to take two Reiki workshops (second one is next weekend) to get a better understanding and experience of it. I've also picked up one of Barbara Brennan's books on energy work and human bioenergy (i.e. the human aura) that's fascinating and tantalizing. It's been difficult becoming more sensitive to my personal energy and the energy of others because it's such a different paradigm than I'm used to. Even though there was definitely something good and powerful happening in my Reiki sessions, it's still hard for me to believe, or rediscover in my own self-Reiki sessions. Has anybody else gone from clueless to confident when it comes to personal energy? I feel like it's the missing piece in my life to understanding my personal health and emotional well-being, but I just don't "get" it sometimes, still. So, I guess, what have been your personal journeys? What experiences have helped you to continue your spiritual growth?