... of Reiki recount their perspectives on the origin of this life force. This universal life force, hereafter called Chi, has the attributes of electricity, heat, energy, movement, and connectivity. Chi utilizes the natural cycles of death and rebirth to sustain life, and no amount of Chi is ever lost ... the cycles of Samsara (wheels of reincarnation) are reinforced. Not until a person choses to take responsibility can they begin to free themselves from the waves of Maya, and begin to walk the path to Enlightenment that will end the cycles of suffering for themselves (Stein 18). This is di...

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