Last Updated on June 24, 2025 by Ishilta
Are you one of those people who find themselves wandering off the path, despite your dedication to healing and growth?
Are you tired of the constant relapses after all the healing work you’ve done on yourself?
I get it. I’ve been there too. I know how deeply frustrating and disheartening it can be, especially when you’ve put so much effort into bettering yourself. It feels like all the healing you’ve done has been undermined, and there’s no hope left.
But here’s the thing: it’s not your fault. It never is. Keep reading—the answer may lie within the nature of the soul.
First, let’s define what the soul is.
There are many definitions of the soul. In this context, I refer to the soul as the divine spark that resides in each human being, carrying our unique identity, history, and purpose. It is the life force that animates us and keeps us alive. Because the soul is a part of the Creator, God/Goddess, or whatever name you choose for the Divine Source, it is complete, whole, wise, and infinite.
Yet despite its inherent divinity, the soul isn’t immune to the challenges of living in the physical world. It can experience fragmentation as a result of trauma. It can also drift into a spiritual slumber.
As the soul enters human life, it experiences a kind of spiritual amnesia. Inhabiting a physical body carries this risk, yet the soul chooses it anyway as part of its journey to grow, evolve, and attain self-mastery. This idea is beautifully reflected in Greek mythology, where the soul drinks from the river of forgetfulness to erase its memories before being reborn.
But not all memories fade immediately after birth. Babies and young children often carry traces of soul memory from before they entered physical form. These are not conscious memories, but subtle impressions: a sense of familiarity, natural inclinations, or talents that seem to arise effortlessly. Early childhood interests and hobbies may hold clues about the soul’s intentions for this life.
As the child grows, these traces are often muddied by family expectations, cultural conditioning, and the noise of the world. By adulthood, the soul has likely forgotten what it is, where it came from, and why it is here. Like a curious house cat, it gets easily distracted by life’s glittering temptations, losing sight of its true path and purpose.
Eventually, the soul buys into the illusion of separation, believing itself to be apart from the rest of creation. Its once-bright light gradually fades into the background, buried beneath layers of false beliefs, trauma, and unhealed pain. Drowned out by the noise of the world and the voice of the personality, its connection to the Divine Source becomes blurred, like a body of water cut off from its source.
The daily grind, obligations, and worldly demands take a toll on the soul. Over time, it can feel so drained and exhausted that it slips into a deep slumber. When the soul is asleep, we feel lost and powerless, unable to access its infinite gifts and resources. Many life challenges arise when the soul is in this catatonic state.
Like nature, the soul moves through rhythms, cycles, and seasons. It can be unpredictable. One day it is on fire—wide awake, and ready for the next stage of growth. Next, it slips back into forgetfulness and feels sluggish, weighed down by earthly distractions. It is simply the nature of the soul.
So, how do we care for the soul and keep it awake?
There are many ways to nourish the soul, but the system of Japanese Reiki offers us a unique and direct soulution: Reiju.
Reiju means spiritual blessing or empowerment. It is a ceremony conducted by a spiritual master or teacher to provide energetic support for the spiritual seeker on their journey to rediscover their true self. Rei translates to “soul,” and ju means “to grant.” In that sense, you could say Reiju is to grant the soul the energy to wake up and remain awake.
But this empowerment isn’t what many people think it is. The master does not bestow any special powers on the student. Rather, the ceremony helps the seeker remember their divinity, awakening the soul in the process. Once the soul is awakened, the seeker already has everything they need to walk their path.
In this way, Reiju differs from the concept of “attunement” found in Western Reiki. It doesn’t give you VIP access to some rare divine energy. Instead, it peels away the layers of trauma and limiting beliefs that have covered your inner light, allowing that light to shine through once again. It doesn’t fix you; it reminds you that you are already whole. This is the beauty of Reiju: it doesn’t force anything—it simply reveals what has always been within you.
Reiju is one of my favorite spiritual practices due to the many miracles and profound shifts it brings. I’ve seen clients redirected to a new, better path. Those who once felt lost found a renewed sense of purpose and direction. I’ve witnessed even the most challenging personalities soften and experience real growth. I’ve watched individuals heal, rise, and reclaim their inner power. These are just some of the many blessings I’ve witnessed within this energetic container—all thanks to Reiju.
Because of the soul’s habit of falling asleep, Reiju is offered regularly rather than as a single event to help keep the soul awake. In traditional Japanese Reiki, the master gives Reiju to the seeker each time they meet (sometimes monthly), providing energetic support through the various stages of the seeker’s spiritual development.
For this reason, I’ve made a commitment to offer Reiju at least twice a year, particularly at the beginning and middle of each year, to ensure continued support for all the seekers out there.
Are you ready to awaken your soul and reclaim your light? Your soul is ready; the only question is: are you?
