Embracing the Unknown Me: A Journey into Reiki and Consciousness

Daivi
Jun 11
5 min read

What happens when you embrace someone?

Do you feel closer - more connected, sharing one space? Good vibes, we say...

Or perhaps the opposite - something contrary, incompatible? Bad vibes…

Or maybe a sense of complementarity? Harmony…

What makes the difference in these experiences of embrace?

And what about embracing yourself?

When you hug yourself, do you enter a field of comfort and knowing - or the opposite: not knowing?

One evening, freely dancing in front of a mirror, a shocking realization turned my existence upside down.

I was startled by my body - particularly my arms.

They moved gracefully in waves and circles, tracing the ornament of the music, my fingers forming sparks of amusement.

The music played, the body moved, and I - who I thought I was - stared at the image of someone I met for the first time that night:

Unknown Me.

She looked familiar - same shape, color, size, age - yet I was perplexed.

Was that really me?

How was my existence engineered, flowing, and so extraordinarily orchestrated?

I kept dancing and watching, with less and less understanding of who I truly was.

I was hypnotized by Unknown Me.

I realized - I didn’t know anything about myself.

Why was my name Tatiana?

Why did it feel no different if someone called me another name?

Why did I look and speak a certain way?

Do I see myself the same way others perceive me?

How do I know my right side is right, not left?

Who gave these names, and why do I trust them?

Questions streamed through my mind in less than a second.

I felt like I was falling into a black universal hole with nothing to hold onto.

I suddenly stopped and hugged myself tightly - to make sure I existed.

And I did.

I was alive.

Totally unknown.

Overwhelmed with a bursting love - for myself and the force that allowed me to be alive: to breathe, move, hear, see, touch, embrace, be amused, laugh, and love.

I was a teenage girl then.

That embrace marked the beginning of a twenty - year quest to understand the force behind life’s ornaments and experiences - known as Life Force Energy, or Reiki in Japan, Prana in India, Ki in China, and Biofield in modern science.

As a result of this quest, I answered the question: Who is Unknown Me?

And I formed this conclusion:

“I am Pure Consciousness - aware of my true self, projected through the mind by various energies, condensed into a physical body, expressed through emotions to develop ideas and beliefs, and to continually experience myself, others, and the world - infinitely and creatively.”

It’s even more complex than that.

And I don’t want to simplify it - because there’s nothing simple about being human.

It’s all incredibly miraculous.

I want as many people as possible to be amused by who they are -

To celebrate their existence, and to develop a never-ending desire to discover the deepest levels of themselves.

Through my journey, I learned that my hands can channel and transmit energy - healing and transforming myself and others.

I discovered that we all come from the same source, and through the play and transformation of Life Force Energy, we are each unique and special.

Reiki, as one method of working with this energy, allowed me to see the complexity of human beings and taught me how to improve life situations by elevating consciousness and expanding the mind.

What Is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese healing technique developed by monk Mikao Usui in the late 1800s.

It spread to the U.S. through Hawaii in the 1940s, reached Europe in the 1980s, and has grown rapidly worldwide in recent decades.

Energy healing has existed for centuries in various forms.

It works with the energy fields around the body (aura) and the energy channels within the body (nadis), transferring universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to the recipient.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines energy as:

“A fundamental entity of nature that is transferred between parts of a system in the production of physical change within the system and usually regarded as the capacity for doing work.”
“The capacity of acting or being active.”
“Usable power.”

Thus, Reiki - Life Force Energy - activates and empowers the body to be fully alive.

The energy is channeled through the practitioner’s hands to initiate healing and restore physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

It may be hard to believe in its power at first, as Reiki is subtle and not visible to the physical eyes.

But with experience, the body becomes attuned to energy sensitivity - recognizing its flow and presence.

What Can Reiki Offer You?

It depends - on your personal needs and your demand for Life Force Energy.

Reiki is intelligent.

It flows to the areas of your body - physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual - where it’s most needed to restore wholeness and expand your experience.

Energy is measured in vibrational frequencies.

Different people, places, and experiences affect your Life Force Energy.

As in the example of embracing, each interaction leaves a unique energetic imprint.

With some people, we feel uplifted. With others, drained.

Even within ourselves, we fluctuate - wondering what has shifted.

A Reiki practitioner activates energetic channels and centers, allowing Life Force Energy to flow freely and harmoniously.

Through Reiki, you’ll gain deeper self-awareness and learn how to remain in a blissful flow - even in challenging situations.

You’ll embrace yourself with growing love, day by day, experience by experience.

You’ll begin to create your desired life from a place of deep understanding - guided by the wisdom that naturally arises when intelligent energy flows through your body.

If you choose to heal and help others, classes are available for attunement and education.

Reiki is not reserved for the chosen few.

Anyone can receive, be attuned, practice, and transmit this energy.

(Please read more in the “Reiki School "section.)

My Reiki Journey

I received my attunements for the 1st, 2nd Degrees, and Master Reiki, as well as a Holy Fire III initiation in Frederick, Maryland, from Harriet Shager at her Center for Reiki Healing and Training.

Harriet is the most humble, gentle, compassionate, thoughtful, and inspiring person I’ve ever met.

She holds space for every feeling and experience - an embodiment of love and life in all its capacities.

A gifted teacher and healer, she shares Reiki with passion and deep gratitude.

Class after class, I gained deeper understanding of the human body and its layers beyond the physical.

I witnessed miraculous healings - from weight loss to recovery from late-stage breast cancer.

I saw people transform their lives - healing emotional trauma, navigating divorce, job loss, and generational wounds.

I experienced my own transformation:

New romance after heartbreak, moving to a better home, career advancement, spiritual expansion, and the discovery of new gifts and talents.

I cultivated more loving and trustworthy relationships.

Through practicing and teaching Reiki, I feel immense gratitude and respect for all who share this healing path.

I am committed to continuing this journey - of healing, expansion, and creation.

DAIVI: A Collective of Healing and Creation

DAIVI is the outcome of powerful Life Force Energy flowing through a few talented beings, manifesting in collaborative work.

Our goals are:

- To contribute to a healthy and creative humanity by sharing positive energy

- To initiate and spread knowledge of energy healing, primarily Reiki

- To welcome and train new Reiki practitioners

- To introduce other energy teachings, such as Tantra

- To offer spiritual retreats and healing journeys across the planet

- To deepen self-knowledge, foster healthy relationships, and beautify life experiences

- To serve as a platform for specialists to come together in DaiviPranaVidya - a holistic healing discipline that addresses the entire person (body, breath, mind, behavior, emotions, and spirit) in an interconnected way

Please browse our website and discover what else we can share with you in our loving embrace - beyond Reiki.

Let it flow with Daivi, in the grace and beauty of life’s creation and discovery.

Hugs from our team.

What happens when you embrace someone?

Do you feel closer - more connected, sharing one space? Good vibes, we say...

Or perhaps the opposite - something contrary, incompatible? Bad vibes…

Or maybe a sense of complementarity? Harmony…

What makes the difference in these experiences of embrace?

And what about embracing yourself?

When you hug yourself, do you enter a field of comfort and knowing - or the opposite: not knowing?

One evening, freely dancing in front of a mirror, a shocking realization turned my existence upside down.

I was startled by my body - particularly my arms.

They moved gracefully in waves and circles, tracing the ornament of the music, my fingers forming sparks of amusement.

The music played, the body moved, and I - who I thought I was - stared at the image of someone I met for the first time that night:

Unknown Me.

She looked familiar - same shape, color, size, age - yet I was perplexed.

Was that really me?

How was my existence engineered, flowing, and so extraordinarily orchestrated?

I kept dancing and watching, with less and less understanding of who I truly was.

I was hypnotized by Unknown Me.

I realized - I didn’t know anything about myself.

Why was my name Tatiana?

Why did it feel no different if someone called me another name?

Why did I look and speak a certain way?

Do I see myself the same way others perceive me?

How do I know my right side is right, not left?

Who gave these names, and why do I trust them?

Questions streamed through my mind in less than a second.

I felt like I was falling into a black universal hole with nothing to hold onto.

I suddenly stopped and hugged myself tightly - to make sure I existed.

And I did.

I was alive.

Totally unknown.

Overwhelmed with a bursting love - for myself and the force that allowed me to be alive: to breathe, move, hear, see, touch, embrace, be amused, laugh, and love.

I was a teenage girl then.

That embrace marked the beginning of a twenty - year quest to understand the force behind life’s ornaments and experiences - known as Life Force Energy, or Reiki in Japan, Prana in India, Ki in China, and Biofield in modern science.

As a result of this quest, I answered the question: Who is Unknown Me?

And I formed this conclusion:

“I am Pure Consciousness - aware of my true self, projected through the mind by various energies, condensed into a physical body, expressed through emotions to develop ideas and beliefs, and to continually experience myself, others, and the world - infinitely and creatively.”

It’s even more complex than that.

And I don’t want to simplify it - because there’s nothing simple about being human.

It’s all incredibly miraculous.

I want as many people as possible to be amused by who they are -

To celebrate their existence, and to develop a never-ending desire to discover the deepest levels of themselves.

Through my journey, I learned that my hands can channel and transmit energy - healing and transforming myself and others.

I discovered that we all come from the same source, and through the play and transformation of Life Force Energy, we are each unique and special.

Reiki, as one method of working with this energy, allowed me to see the complexity of human beings and taught me how to improve life situations by elevating consciousness and expanding the mind.

What Is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese healing technique developed by monk Mikao Usui in the late 1800s.

It spread to the U.S. through Hawaii in the 1940s, reached Europe in the 1980s, and has grown rapidly worldwide in recent decades.

Energy healing has existed for centuries in various forms.

It works with the energy fields around the body (aura) and the energy channels within the body (nadis), transferring universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to the recipient.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines energy as:

“A fundamental entity of nature that is transferred between parts of a system in the production of physical change within the system and usually regarded as the capacity for doing work.”

“The capacity of acting or being active.”

“Usable power.”

Thus, Reiki - Life Force Energy - activates and empowers the body to be fully alive.

The energy is channeled through the practitioner’s hands to initiate healing and restore physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

It may be hard to believe in its power at first, as Reiki is subtle and not visible to the physical eyes.

But with experience, the body becomes attuned to energy sensitivity - recognizing its flow and presence.

What Can Reiki Offer You?

It depends - on your personal needs and your demand for Life Force Energy.

Reiki is intelligent.

It flows to the areas of your body - physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual - where it’s most needed to restore wholeness and expand your experience.

Energy is measured in vibrational frequencies.

Different people, places, and experiences affect your Life Force Energy.

As in the example of embracing, each interaction leaves a unique energetic imprint.

With some people, we feel uplifted. With others, drained.

Even within ourselves, we fluctuate - wondering what has shifted.

A Reiki practitioner activates energetic channels and centers, allowing Life Force Energy to flow freely and harmoniously.

Through Reiki, you’ll gain deeper self-awareness and learn how to remain in a blissful flow - even in challenging situations.

You’ll embrace yourself with growing love, day by day, experience by experience.

You’ll begin to create your desired life from a place of deep understanding - guided by the wisdom that naturally arises when intelligent energy flows through your body.

If you choose to heal and help others, classes are available for attunement and education.

Reiki is not reserved for the chosen few.

Anyone can receive, be attuned, practice, and transmit this energy.

(Please read more in the “Reiki School "section.)

My Reiki Journey

I received my attunements for the 1st, 2nd Degrees, and Master Reiki, as well as a Holy Fire III initiation in Frederick, Maryland, from Harriet Shager at her Center for Reiki Healing and Training.

Harriet is the most humble, gentle, compassionate, thoughtful, and inspiring person I’ve ever met.

She holds space for every feeling and experience - an embodiment of love and life in all its capacities.

A gifted teacher and healer, she shares Reiki with passion and deep gratitude.

Class after class, I gained deeper understanding of the human body and its layers beyond the physical.