It is eleven years since I first wrote and used this teaching manual and in that time I have changed and so has my approach to Reiki. I am much more likely to use the word allowing in place of Reiki which I find makes the practice less esoteric and much more accessible to any and everyone. It takes away the mystery and puts the power in the hands of the people--where it belongs. --Maia Kumari Gilman Reiki Master Teacher & Registered Architect