WOW!! This is great info! I haven't popped in for a while, but I really love this thread
!! It's always great to find like-minded people.
My reiki lineage is brief - I've only done Level I in Traditional Usui/Tibetian Reiki and that was under a Master at the Academy of Reiki (in Brisbane, QLD, Australia) named Dorothy White.
I struggle with the fact that people charge a crazy amount of money for what is a universal energy. I certainly believe it is worth something to know how to use Reiki effectively and be taught about the history, etc. But it shouldn't cost $10 000 to become a Master.
As for distant healings - I do believe that can work. Just as I believe in the power of intent, pray and manifestation.....I guess the distant healing could be considered one or more of those things.
I am going to check into these books and courses you guys are suggesting. I'm so grateful for all of this information!!
Leela - a good place to find 2nd hand tables are natural therapy colleges. I don't know if you've got one nearby, but I know they go fairly cheaply there. I have insurance through a Complimentary Therapies insurance company here in AUST that covers me for a number of modalities. I have it primarily for the Heal Your Life and Angel workshops I facilitate - but it does cover reiki too.
Just for interests sake - my family lineage is Scottish/English maternally and English paternally. I have a great interest in that part of the world. I haven't been there yet - but will one day. I strongly believe I have past life connections to Scotland particularly.
OK, it's 6:50am here - time for me to get my kiddos some breakfast and one organised for school! I hope you all have a great day!!!