Have you ever realized that every second, our bodies are exposed to various types of energy radiation? In fact, this exposure begins from the moment we wake up until we fall asleep again.
Scientifically Measurable Radiation
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), modern humans are exposed to electromagnetic radiation from everyday electronic devices. Research from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) notes that the average person spends 4-6 hours per day in front of smartphone screens, which emit radio frequency radiation. Not to mention exposure from laptops, WiFi routers, and cell towers around us.
Meanwhile, our bodies also receive ultraviolet radiation from the sun. NASA data shows that every day, Earth receives approximately 173,000 terawatts of solar energy—part of which is absorbed by our skin, affecting vitamin D production and circadian rhythms that regulate sleep patterns.
Subtle Energy: A Cross-Civilization Phenomenon
More interestingly, thousands of years before modern technology existed, ancient civilizations around the world had recognized the concept of vital energy that is invisible yet has real impacts on health:
Although this energy cannot yet be measured with conventional instruments, millions of practitioners worldwide report tangible benefits. A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that 83% of patients who underwent energy therapy reported improvements in their health conditions.
Reiki: Combining Tradition and Modern Practice
Reiki (霊気) comes from two Japanese characters: “Rei” (霊 – spiritual/soul) and “Ki” (気 – energy). Developed by Mikao Usui in 1922, Reiki is now practiced in over 800 hospitals in the United States as complementary therapy, including at Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) notes that while research continues, many patients report benefits in reducing stress, anxiety, and chronic pain.
Conclusion
In this modern era, we live amid various layers of energy—from those scientifically measurable to those still mysterious to science. What’s certain is that your holistic health is influenced by the balance of these various energies. Isn’t it time we opened ourselves to a more comprehensive approach to health?
The accurate history of Sensei Usui is written on a stone monument built in memory of Sensei Usui at Saihoji Temple, Tokyo, Japan.
The stone monument was written by Juzaburo Ushida, a senior disciple of Sensei Usui, and the first chairman of Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai, in February 1927, one year after Sensei Usui passed away. , here is the translation:
What you naturally realize through self-development and training is called “wisdom” and is called “goodness” when shared in a method of leadership, healing and practice. Therefore, a person who has much goodness and new wisdom can be called a great founder. Anyone who starts a new teaching, be it prophets, philosophers, geniuses and others since ancient times are people who have much goodness and wisdom. Sensei Usui is one of them.
He started a new method to improve the body and soul based on REIKI in the universe. Hearing this, many people wanted to learn it and people who wanted to be healed gathered from all over. It was a very busy day.
Sensei Usui, known by the name ‘MIKAO’ and his pen name ‘GYOHAN’ came from Taniai village, Yamagata district, Gifu prefecture. His ancestor was Tsunetane Chiba, a military commander in the late Heian era and early Kamakura era (1180-1230). His father’s name was Taneuji who is often known as Uzaemon. His mother came from the Kawai family
Sensei Usui, born on August 15, 1865, when he was little he had difficulty in learning and had to study very hard which made him have abilities that exceeded his friends. When he was older he went to Europe, America and China to study. Although he had various skills and abilities, he was not always successful in life, and often he was forced to live in poverty. He struggled hard to train his mind and body so that he would not run away from difficulties.
One day, Sensei Usui climbed Mount Kurama, where he began fasting and meditation. Suddenly on the 21st day, he felt a huge Reiki energy above his head and at the same time he experienced spiritual enlightenment and gained the ability of Reiki healing.
He thought “It would be better if this ability is given widely to the world community and enjoyed with them rather than keeping it exclusively within the family”. Thus he moved his residence to Aoyama Harajuku, Tokyo in April 1922 and established an institution where Reiki healing was taught freely to the community, here Reiki therapy was also given. Many people came from all over asking for guidance and healing, they made a very long queue.
Tokyo experienced a great fire caused by the great earthquake in the Kanto district in September 1923. and caused many people to be injured everywhere. Seeing this incident, Sensei Usui felt very concerned, so he went around the city every day and tried to help them by giving REIKI healing therapy. We can’t count how many people were saved from death because of his devotion. His comforting and comforting activities, in which he extended a loving hand to all those who suffered in the crisis, are summarized in the above account.
Therefore, his training center became too small to receive visitors, so he built a house in Nakano, outside the city in February 1925 and moved there. As his reputation grew, he often received invitations from all over the country. In accordance with these invitations he traveled to Kure and Hiroshima, then reached Saga and came to Fukuyama. Where in an inn, he was struck down with a very serious illness and died at the age of 62.
His wife was from the Suzuki family and was named Sadako, and had a son and a daughter. His son was named Fuji and he became the successor of the Usui family.
Gentle and very careful were the natural characters of Sensei Usui, and he did not take care of his appearance. His body was big and fat, a smile always radiated from his face. When he faced difficulties, he would face them with strong will and caution. He was a person with strong talent and a lover of books, his knowledge included history, biography, medical knowledge, Christian and Buddhist scriptures, psychology, magic of fairy land, art of curse, fortune telling and physiognomy.
In my opinion, it is evident to anyone that his self-development and training came from his career in the arts and sciences. This was his inspiration in developing the REIKI healing method.
Examining these facts, I understand that REIKI healing aims not only to cure diseases but also to heal the mind based on the wisdom of the spiritual ability given by God, to keep the body healthy and to enjoy the welfare of life. When teaching someone, we must first make them aware of the last instructions of the Meiji Emperor and recite the 5 admonitions every morning and evening to keep them in mind.
The 5 admonitions are:
1. Do not be angry today
2. Do not worry
3. Express gratitude
4. Work diligently in all your activities
5. Be kind to others.
The above are important prescriptions for self-development, just as the wise men of the past reminded themselves. Sensei Usui emphasized “This is a secret process that can bring good fortune and miracles that can cure all kinds of diseases”. In this way he made the purpose of his teachings clear and precise. Furthermore, he tried to make his guidance as short and simple as possible, so that many people could easily understand. Every time you sit and join your hands to pray every morning and evening, recite the 5 admonitions to build a clear and strong mind, this maximizes what you can achieve every day of your life.
This is why Reiki healing is so easy to spread to everyone. Life is changing very easily nowadays, and people’s views will change with the times. If we succeed in spreading Reiki everywhere, then we have succeeded in preventing society from experiencing a decline in morality. There is no other benefit of Reiki-ho other than providing healing for chronic diseases and bad habits.
The number of people who have learned from Sensei Usi has reached more than 2000. Some students who live in Tokyo gather at the training center and continue their work, while other students all over the country are also doing everything they can to popularize REIKI healing. Although our teacher is no longer with us, we must do everything we can to continue REIKI healing to the general public forever and spread it even wider. Ah! What a great thing he did by giving to others what he had gained and realized himself.
As a result of the discussions and meetings of the students, we decided to erect a monument at his family grave so that we can bring the wisdom of his actions to the public and pass it on to the future. Therefore I was asked to compose a writing on the monument. Because I was amazed by what he had done and the urging of the warmth of the hearts of other students who had a spiritual bond with the teacher, I did not dare to refuse the request, and wrote a summary.
Therefore I hope from my heart, that future generations will not forget to see this monument with amazement.
Ushida
February 1927
Edited by Masayuki Okada
The Junior 3rd rank, the 3rd Order of Merit,
Doctor of literature
Written by Juzaburi Ushida
The Junior 4th rank, the 3rd Order of Merit, the 4th class of services,
Rear Admiral
(Translated into modern Japanese by Hiroshi Doi, Ashiya City, on 1 January, 1998)
(Translated into English by Tetsuyuki Ono, Takarazuka City, on 19th June, 1998)
(Translated into Indonesian by Yonathan, 5 February 2009)
Reiki Attunement: Reconnecting With Your Body’s Natural Energy Blueprint
What is Attunement?
The term “attunement” in Reiki—or “alignment” in Indonesian—perfectly describes a scientific principle we’re only beginning to understand: our bodies operate at specific vibrational frequencies, and when these frequencies become disrupted, health problems emerge.
The Science Behind Energy and Matter
Einstein’s famous equation E=mc² proved that matter and energy are interchangeable. In fact, according to quantum physics, the solid matter that makes up our bodies is 99.9999% empty space—what we perceive as “solid” is actually vibrating energy held together by electromagnetic forces.
Research published in the Journal of Consciousness Studies suggests that the human body emits a measurable bioelectromagnetic field. When this field becomes imbalanced—through stress, illness, or environmental factors—it manifests as physical and emotional symptoms.
Think of it this way: just as a piano gradually goes out of tune from regular use, our body’s energy systems can fall out of alignment from daily stresses, trauma, and environmental factors. The result? Disease (literally “dis-ease”), chronic pain, anxiety, and various life obstacles.
The Historical Development of Attunement
According to documented historical records and the official text “Gendai Reiki-ho,” here’s how the attunement process originated:
In 1922, after his profound spiritual experience on Mount Kurama in Kyoto, Mikao Usui made a revolutionary decision. He stated: “If this power remains only within my family, it cannot benefit humanity at large. I must make it accessible to everyone.”
Usui didn’t stop at his personal revelation. As a dedicated researcher and scholar, he:
In 1922, Usui founded the Usui Reiki Ryoho Gakkai (Usui Reiki Healing Method Society), which still exists in Japan today. He offered Shoden (初伝 – beginner level) training to anyone seeking healing abilities.
From Japan to the World
The first public Reiju ceremony was held in Harajuku, Tokyo. The practice later spread to the United States in the 1930s through Hawayo Takata, where “Reiju” was translated as “attunement.” Today, variations include terms like “initiation” or “chakra opening,” though these don’t fully capture the original meaning.
The Attunement Process: A Technical Overview
Based on traditional teachings, during attunement, a qualified Reiki master:
Research from the Center for Reiki Research indicates that after attunement, practitioners show measurable changes in their biofield, including increased coherence in heart rate variability—a marker of improved stress resilience.
The Modern Perspective
While Western science continues to study these phenomena, over 1.2 million Americans practice Reiki, and it’s offered in more than 800 U.S. hospitals as complementary therapy. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has funded multiple studies on biofield therapies, recognizing their potential impact on patient outcomes.
Conclusion
Attunement isn’t about gaining something new—it’s about remembering and realigning with your body’s natural energetic state. Like tuning a musical instrument back to its correct pitch, attunement helps restore your body’s optimal vibrational frequency.
The question isn’t whether energy healing works, but rather: are you ready to explore what happens when your body’s energy systems operate in harmony?
