Why Reiki?

Good afternoon,
The first question I am met with when I share with people that I am a Reiki practioner is, what is it and why would you need it?  When I explain that practicioners are using the universal life force energy to help the person they are working with by working with the sacred Reiki symbols to help guide that energy to where it is needed.  It's too vague of a description for most people and I can see some "check out" as they make a decision in their head about it without even trying.  For some, it is just too "foo foo" or not believable even though it has been practiced for thousands of years. I do not try to convince people.  I share my own experience and without disclosing names, the experience of those I work with.  I try hard to not find this disappointing.  I find that we as humans believe in so many things that are either or a hoax, a gimmick or something that is truely not good for us.  When it comes to things like meditation, Reiki or hypnosis, people are more quick to be skeptical. I am not trying to say that you should just beleive in someone without educating yourself, you should.  However, when it comes to something that can help you and something that has no deterimental effect why wouldn't you try it?  The only thing you need to bring to the Reiki session is an open mind, the belief that it can work and the time for the session.  
I do not try to convice anyone because, just as with hypnosis, if you do not believe it will work for you, your are controlling that.  You facilitate your own outcome.  
I worked with one hypnotherapy client who told me straight out, you can do all of this, but I "know" I am going to keep doing what I am doing.  I was astonished because why are you here then?  I cannot change what you know, believe or desire.  If you are not willing to believe you can stop the bad habit you came to me to stop, then there is not point in trying.  Not to be rude, but if you don't truly "want" the change, it will not happen.  I can only work with the things people want to change.  The same is true for Reiki.  If you belive whatever you are dealing with can change, *medical conditions excluded* and you are willing to use that belief in your mind and body, we can make the change.  
So, is there a habit that you would like to stop or a fear/phobia that you would like to address and eliminate?  Contact me for a FREE phone consultation.  Why wait, to live the life you aspire to live?
Take care,
Mindy