Did My Reiki Attunement Work?

Christian | Standing Stones Healing Co.

I had my distance attunement last night but I wasn’t able to sit in a quiet space and meditate during it. I definitely felt things happening with my body/mind during the time frame and after I felt light and floaty. Does me not having the ability during that time to meditate mess with the attunement? I did try to make myself as open minded and accepting of any energy coming my way during the timeframe.

Thank you for this question, and yes, you are still attuned despite not sitting quietly during the attunement. And no, it didn't "mess" with the attunement, so definitely don't worry about that. 

Reiki attunements can be done in a number of ways, including in-person, through distance at a set time/place or live, or even setting the intention that someone watching a video with the intention to be attuned is attuned. This is often how mass online Reiki course Teachers will attune. I personally attune each of my students individually and live because I value the student's experience.

For those who don't know what attunement is, it's called different things in different traditions, including "placement" or "initiation." Some say that the Teacher opens the student up to being able to be a funnel for greater amounts of universal life force energy (Reiki). Others say it's simply a reminder of what we already can do.

Whatever your beliefs and no matter how you are attuned, yes, your attunement is valid. 

However, sitting in a quiet place and meditating brings a level of intention and increased openness to the experience. It also shows a level of commitment to your own growth, healing, and Reiki journey. Life happens, and we can't always make it stop, but it may be helpful to ask yourself what was stopping you from taking that time out for yourself. Please know that this question has no judgment, and Reiki is not judging you. I just want to encourage you to reflect on your Reiki journey and what it means to you at this point. Again, without judgment...each Reiki journey is individual and unique and ever evolving. 


So yes, you are attuned, no, you didn't mess anything up, and congratulations on your attunement!