Symbols

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Hi Reiki Monkey

It is your back and it is up to you to decide what you want on it, CKR is just a Japanese word, there is nothing mystical about it, you could put abracadabra in its place and it would be as effective 🙂

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Hi Reiki Monkey,

I don't see why you shouldn't use it in your tattoo. It's your body, it's up to you. Some people may say that the symbols shouldn't be made widely available & should be kept "secret" from those who don't do Reiki. I don't really see why to be honest. Most people won't even know what it is when they see it anyway. The only negative thing is you may experience other Reiki practicioners not "approving" but if you don't care about that then go for it! Tattoes should mean something to the person who owns it so other people's opinions on it aren't really relevant.
I don't have a tattoo but I have thought about it & if I ever did I think I would get the word "Reiki" in the japanese symbols. The only problem with that is that that kind of writing in tattoesare quite common (& no one except the owner or people speaking the language know what it means!) & I like things like that to be as different & unique as possible.

Love & Light,
SS
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Hi there Reiki Monkey,
I agree its your body. Just go for it. Actually I've been wanting another tattoo u just gave me a great idea. Thanks!:)
Liz

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I have been thinking about having a tattoo done on my back and was thinking of using the first Reiki symbol incorperated into it. Do you think this would be ok? or would it not be recommended?

I must be honest and say that my first thought was ..grow up. 😀

Haven't had a second thought.
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Well, you did ask. Nothing personal. 😀

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ORIGINAL: Mr_Firstlight

I have been thinking about having a tattoo done on my back and was thinking of using the first Reiki symbol incorperated into it. Do you think this would be ok? or would it not be recommended?

I must be honest and say that my first thought was ..grow up. 😀

Haven't had a second thought.
😉

Well, you did ask. Nothing personal. 😀

Well, Mr Firstlight, I must be honest too and say that MY first thought was that your reference to "grow up"comes across asreally rather unkind, and perhaps not well thought out, even if an attempt at humour.

Do you have a problem with tattoos? Are you associating them only with the kind of people we might perhapsnot expect to find on HP?

If you're not aware that body decoration is one of the most ancient of arts, you could put the key words into google, and find some very interesting history.

With respect,

Holistic

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Reiki Monkey

Although I don't have any tattoos and no desire to have any, I have no problem with other people having them if they want to.

I'm interested and curious ... if you have a tattoo on your back incorporating the CKR, is there a reason for thisthat you would like to share with us? Something to do with empowering yourself perhaps? The CKR can be used in so many ways, that's why I'm asking. But you can tell me to MYOB if you like! 😀

Holistic

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LOL Holistic.
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Do you have a problem with tattoos? Are you associating them only with the kind of people we might perhapsnot expect to find on HP?

This has nothing to do with tattoos or the kind of people here on HP.

My thought is simply this...an adult, one who knows themself, their own mind and what they do or do not want,does not ask (directly or indirectly) permission to have a tattoo. They just go out and get a tattoo.
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So...

I have been thinking about havinga tattoo doneon my back and was thinking of using the first Reiki symbol incorperated into it. Do you think this would be ok? or would it not be recommended?

I would say...make your own mind up as an adult. It has nothing to do with you or me.
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I think it was just a question concerning a Reiki symbol on a Reiki site.
Just be absolutely certain, before you go ahead and get this tattoo; i have six.

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I think it was just a question concerning a Reiki symbol on a Reiki site.

Well, if that's the case, call me old fashioned but I would hold the Reiki symbols as sacred and not to be used for some sort of "decoration". Respect.

Maybe I'll get a special Tee shirt made...

I'm a Reiki Master
Kiss my Aura

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It really doesn't matter. Do as you please. But in this case, I would examine my motives. That would teach me more about myself than having or not having a Reiki symbol tattoo.
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'Kiss my aura',

Charming!!

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'Kiss my aura',

Charming!!

LOL Energy3 😀

Old fashioned and charming!!

Being as my aura is as big as my ego, you'd only have to get within 50 feet or so of me to kiss it. That shouldn't be a problem! No close enounters required!
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Even my aftershave goes out that far as well!
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Life is funny. It's one big laugh..if we don't get too personally involved in our own lives.

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ORIGINAL: Mr Firstlight:

My thought is simply this...an adult, one who knows themself, their own mind and what they do or do not want, does not ask (directly or indirectly) permission to have a tattoo. They just go out and get a tattoo.

I don't see the original questions as "asking permission". I see them as bouncing thoughts off other members of HP and getting feedback,which is what these forums are largely all about. IMVHO.

Admittedly, the diversity of opinions in the replies could have the potential to leave the original poster more confused than when they started, but I really don't think that's the situation in this thread.

Well, if that's the case, call me old fashioned but I would hold the Reiki symbols as sacred and not to be used for some sort of "decoration". Respect.

Perhaps you could explain what you find unsacred or disrespectful about wanting to incorporate Reiki into one's person in this way?

I don't believe Reiki Monkey used the word "decoration". And until I (hopefully) get a reply from RM about the possible reason for wanting the tattoo, born of my genuine interest, who is any of us to judge?

Holistic

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I don't see the original questions as "asking permission". I see them as bouncing thoughts off other members of HP and getting feedback,which is what these forums are largely all about. IMVHO.

Ok..but if that's the case, I wonder why you ask this....

I'm interested and curious ... if you have a tattoo on your back incorporating the CKR, is there a reason for thisthat you would like to share with us? Something to do with empowering yourself perhaps? The CKR can be used in so many ways, that's why I'm asking. But you can tell me to MYOB if you like! 😀

That seems to me more than bouncing thoughts..whatever that means. 😀

Perhaps you could explain what you find unsacred or disrespectful about wanting to incorporate Reiki into one's person in this way?

No. I don't care to explain. 🙂

I don't believe Reiki Monkey used the word "decoration".

No...you used the word decoration...

If you're not aware that body decoration is one of the most ancient of arts,...

I don't think there's anything more for me to "bounce" now.
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I guess you weren't too interested in looking for the deeper spiritual meanings of "body decoration" then, which have existed since many years BC.

That said, when a thread degenerates into minute pieces of a post dissected and put under the microscope for close examination in endless quote boxes, on what appears to be an argumentative or provocative basis, I figure it's time for me to send Reiki to it all, and leave it, at least for the time being.

Holistic

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No, Mr Firstlight, YOU were the one to introduce the word "decoration".

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Introduce the word...?

If you're not aware that body decoration is one of the most ancient of arts, you could put the key words into google, and find some very interesting history.

That's your post...my post comes later...

Well, if that's the case, call me old fashioned but I would hold the Reiki symbols as sacred and not to be used for some sort of "decoration". Respect.

So you introduced the word into the thread...I used it after you introduced it.

No amount of Reiki will change a fact.
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That said, when a thread degenerates into minute pieces of a post dissected and put under the microscope for close examination in endless quote boxes, on what appears to be an argumentative or provocative basis, I figure it's time for me to send Reiki to it all, and leave it, at least for the time being.

I think you are being unkind now Holistic. And yes..my original post was well thought out too. 😀

Well, Mr Firstlight, I must be honest too and say that MY first thought was that your reference to "grow up"comes across asreally rather unkind, and perhaps not well thought out, even if an attempt at humour.

There..we've gone full circle now. What goes around comes around.
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It's just a game.
Nothing serious.

Truth remains..irrespective of who is right or who is wrong.

I'm just a sad lonely old geezer who knows nothing. Humour me.
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I totally agree with you that is incorrect, but if you check back you will seethat has now been edited out by me. You replied BEFORE my edit, which was made after I carefully re-read the thread. You're quite right ... I did mention "decoration" in relation to my findings on google regarding an ancient spiritual art.

Other than that, I feel the thread might just be going a little off topic.

Holistic

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I guess you weren't too interested in looking for the deeper spiritual meanings of "body decoration" then, which have existed since many years BC.

Nope. Not at all interested.
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Won't be posting to this thread anymore either. That will hopefully help keep things on topic.
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So, Monkey, did you get it? Do you have a picture of it? 🙂

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Why would you want a tattoo of the Reiki symbol? Seems pointless to me, plus shows a lack of respect for the Reiki symbols.

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Thank you for all the responses 🙂

Ilove reiki i have been doing it for 4 yrs now and i just wanted to know others opinions on having a symbol as a tattoo. Why would it be pointless to have a symbol as a tattoo? People have tattoo's of there pet etc for goodness sake!

Is it so wrong to ask others advice? yes i am an adult and can think my own mind, but isn't it also good to find out what others feel and think about things? the world would be a very small place if we didn't express ourselves and ask questions and grow with the help of others. At the end of the day i know its down to me what to do 🙂

Thanks again to everyone who replied i value your thoughts and yes i mean all of them.

Reiki Monkey xx

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Ahhh its a shameI missed this thread. It looked like fun...

Interesting how a query as to whether a group find something offensive is deemed a request for permission. If nothing else, it suggests anoddmindset from the individual -a misplacedarrogance -revealing more about the respondant that the original enquirer.Combine that with a smug smile :Dand its a charming attempt at what on other sitesmight be considered psychic vampirism...

Anyhoo, my question to Monkey would be whether they are concerned with feeling supercharged all the time. As a thought focus for charging, does it serve a purpose or is it purely ornamental? If ornamental, maybe consider combining it with something emotional and meaningful. For example, I have a wolf (my totem) that i have combined with the symbol for fire (my element).

Just a thought...

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I'm not sure how to take you Mr.Light. Are you being funny (joking), or just nasty??

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I'm not sure how to take you Mr.Light. Are you being funny (joking), or just nasty??

Don't know kind lady. Maybe you can decide for me? Others can and already have decided.

But as I said earlier...truth remains, irrespective of who's right or who's wrong or what we think or what we believe. Much of what we say on these posts is more about mental activity and our wrestling with ideas and beliefs. It is "personality" based. Who and what we truly are is beyond all of this "talk".

Words can offend,honesty can offend..but there is no nastiness intended in my contributions.There is only my honesty...if it offends or is misinterpreted that's ok. Truth remains in spite of me...or you..or others..and we all also are that truth in spite of ourselves or our interpretations.

When we are truly "open to receive", resisting nothing, nothing can offend us, for we see ourselves in all beings and all beings in ourselves.
:D(smug smile) ;)(knowing wink)

Bless

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ORIGINAL: Mr Firstlight

Words can offend, honesty can offend..but there is no nastiness intended in my contributions. There is only my honesty...if it offends or is misinterpreted that's ok.

Speaking personally, Ican and will accept that there is no intentional nastiness on your part, and thank you for posting that, which I'm sure will be appreciated by other members.

Nonetheless, both personally and as a moderator, I cannot agree with your statement "if it offends or is misinterpreted that's ok."

There is nothing wrong with honesty, but one can take a little care in how one phrases such honesty, don't you think?

Can we now get back to the topic of Symbols, please.

Holistic

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ORIGINAL: Mr_Firstlight
Well, if that's the case, call me old fashioned but I would hold the Reiki symbols as sacred and not to be used for some sort of "decoration". Respect.

Well I guess it depends on the reason for using the symbol within the tattoo. If it's done with respect for the symbol then what it wrong with that. The symbols are sacred, not secret. They have "decorated" temples for many years.

I can't see any reason not to use the symbols if that is what is wanted.

Love and Reiki Hugs

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Nonetheless, both personally and as a moderator, I cannot agree with your statement "if it offends or is misinterpreted that's ok."

Well Holistic I said I'd not reply to this thread anymore but anyway here goes..

You've taken the comment above out of context to suit your "interpretation".

There is only my honesty...if it offends or is misinterpreted that's ok. Truth remains in spite of me...or you..or others..and we all also are that truth in spite of ourselves or our interpretations.

My honesty is me, who I am. I say again, if my honesty offends it's ok. It's their problem not my problem. Just my being alive might offend someone who takes a dislike to me. Does that mean I should top myself because they find me offensive?

We chose to take offense. It is not my intention to offend only to be honest. I cannot compromise that or wrap it up in sweetness and light. That is hypocrisy and there's enough of that around as it is.

Please let me be me..or throw me off the board.

Your choice..no offense. Nothing personal. Truth remains in spite of the choices we chose to make.

Who's complaining anyway?

Interesting how a query as to whether a group find something offensive is deemed a request for permission. If nothing else, it suggests anoddmindset from the individual -a misplacedarrogance -revealing more about the respondant that the original enquirer.Combine that with a smug smile :Dand its a charming attempt at what on other sitesmight be considered psychic vampirism...

I don't take any offense whatsever to this post above directed obviously at me..without the courage to say so.
Here it is suggested I am arrogant, smug and a phychic vampire. But I find it rather funny and very sweet.
So who's getting at this person? Why not?

:D(smug smile) ;)(unknowing wink)

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Very profound!![sm=soapbox.gif]

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We seem to be going [sm=offtopic.gif]again.
Please return to the topic of the conversation.

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I would probably equate tattooing a reiki symbol with tattooing a crucifix. I know reiki is not a religion, but i think it equates, and there is no problem with tattooing a crucifix... A tattoo, like any other ornament (ring, necklace etc),should always be something that is meaningful to you as the wearer. I don't think that the symbol itself has power, and if you don't either, i wouldn't worry too much about whether using it upsets a minority.

on the 'other subject', dear oh dear.I want to get an ego like that. Can you buy them inflated that big or only specially commissioned?

If all this was simply other people's misinterpretation of your words, poor wronged Mr Firstlight, explain how telling some stranger to 'grow up' wasn't meant as offensive.In fact it was you that misinterpreted Reiki Monkey's words. But hey ho, the truth remains,regardless ofperspective has to say about it.

As for me being

...without the courage to say so.

Er... it was clearly directed at you... do you need a flag and banner or something? 😉