Healing Past Trauma with Karuna Reiki
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”
— Rumi
I used to think that I needed to be perfect to be a Reiki practitioner, that I needed to have it all together. I am only human and will go through challenges from time to time. That does not mean that my scars need to be hidden; they will heal, and so will I. I strongly believe that healing begins when we feel our emotions and are open to being vulnerable, even if it seems scary.
I faced some very deep pain a few years back when I had my dark night of the soul experience that shook me to my core and opened my eyes. It brought about significant transformation and served as a sacred ground for my growth, including my spiritual awakening.
You are probably wondering, " What is the dark night of the soul?”
It is an event in your life that shakes up everything that you have believed in and thought you knew. It is the death of your old identity or even ego. It can be intense and sometimes described as a total cut off from the Source or the Divine. I have felt it myself and went through the waves of that deep feeling, as many describe a likeness to depression. There was a feeling of sadness that came in waves and was hard to explain. At first, it might seem scary, and there might be a lot of resistance, but when you just let everything go, let go of fear of the unknown, purification and transformation are waiting to greet you. This event could follow a trauma, a great loss or disillusionment. It strips away the false bubble of comfort you have been hiding behind and brings out your most authentic self. This process is not always easy, and it’s always good to have someone who understands and supports you. If you are going through this, please remember that you are not alone. You are brave. Something wonderful is waiting for you.
Everyone experiences this big event differently; for me, it was a mental breakdown due to many factors that I did not see clearly at the time, which left some trauma in my body. Self-Reiki helped a lot in moving the stagnant energy that was still a bit present in my body. But I knew that taking a deeper look was what I needed.
As someone who loves to grow and continue learning about spirituality, energy healing and everything in between, I’ve discovered that there is a form of Reiki that can help me release the last tidbits of trauma that I did not realize were still present within me. I was ready to take action to alleviate my suffering and bring in more compassion for myself and others. Karuna Reiki® does just that, providing deeper spiritual and emotional healing. It has a high vibrational frequency that is so beautiful and profound. Trust me when I say it goes deep, gently but quickly. This energy means business! I have felt it work through me since taking the class in 2025, with an amazing and lovely Reiki teacher. I’ve been working with the energy of Karuna Reiki® for over a year now. I can say confidently now that the trauma has dissolved and transformed into something magical. It has shown me that out of the ashes of my past, a phoenix will rise.
Maybe you have been wondering about this incredible energy but are still unsure. I’d like to share some ways that Usui/Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki® can support you:
Helps resolve past and present karmic patterns
Enhances spiritual awareness and intuition
Develop a deeper self-love and compassion towards yourself and others
Connects you with your higher and most authentic self
Aids in healing trauma (past and present)
Brings awareness and healing to the shadow self
Supports the body in healing stubborn, long-term, or chronic physical conditions.
Empowers goals and manifestation by removing emotional blocks
The key to this healing energy is to continue working with it and watch it bloom within you and outside you. There are so many wonderful possibilities, and I am completely open to them.
