"What has come into being . . . was life, and the life was the light of all people. . . The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world."
John 1:3-4, 9
"The path of Christian reiki begins and ends with the celebration of God's healing light as revealed in the Healer from Nazareth. God's light flows through our minds, bodies, and spirits. The divine light bursts forth from within each cell and guides our planetary journey. The light that became embodied in Jesus of Nazareth shines through every healing path and radiates through the healing touch of reiki. Gentle and quiet in nature, reiki enables ordinary people to do extraordinary things — to bring light and healing to their world. As we go forth joining the paths of the healer Jesus and reiki healing touch, let us live by the energetic love that will be our companion in unexpected adventures of health, wholeness, and reconciliation.
"We conclude with a meditative vision that joins healing of persons with healing of the planet.
"In a moment of quiet, relax and breathe in the peace of God which is our deepest reality. Let the breath flow in and out in gratitude for the gift of life and love, for the blessings of this lifetime.
"In the quiet, imagine a point of light deep in your own self, the place where your light and Christ's light meet. This light is as old as the big bang, and as timeless as the wisdom of God that brought all things into being. This light joins you with all the other lights of creation.
"As you breathe in and out, let the light shine within you. With each breath, listen to God's whispering words of affirmation: 'I am the light of the world.' Let the breath of light flow from you. Let it flow into your spouse, your children, a special friend, a stranger, an enemy... See the light emerging from each one. With each breath, let God whisper as you acknowledge each one's beauty and wonder: 'You are the light of the world.' Look beyond your immediate world. Look deeply into mountains, oceans, city streets, rushing rivers. Let the light of Christ flow forth from everything you see.
"As the light shines through you, experience it flowing from your hands, your thoughts, and your emotions. See it touching another, filling them with health, wholeness, and love. See the light joining you with all things.
"Let that inner light of Christ radiate from your heart and hands through your family, your community, your nation, the whole earth, the solar system, the galaxy, the universe.
"Again, let the light shine deep within you. It is the light of Christ, the light embodied in Jesus, the light of healing. Let your healing light shine. Embrace the energy of love that heals yourself and the universe. Amen."
