We are experiencing the changing of the ages and this has more meaning than just a number on the calendar. Great change is taking place in the world we are in the middle of a global transformation that is affecting every aspect of life. This process is creating fear and uncertainty for some, but for others, it presents a wonderful opportunity. The world as we have known it is dying and a new one is emerging. Those who are able to let go of the old ways will enjoy the process and will be able to contribute to the greatest experience the world has ever known - the birth of a new age.

As part of this process ancient knowledge is becoming available to assist us. Reiki is technique that can foster the qualities in us necessary to make the transition easily and create the unity and love that will be the essence of the new millennium.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Wonderful feelings of peace, harmony and joy are experience from a treatment. It can be used to treat oneself or others and can also be sent at a distance. Because Of this Reiki can be sent to help people in other parts of the world and positive effect upon a crisis situation.

In this book a wide range of topics are addressed that explain reiki and show how it can help the user in the new millennium. Much of the material in this book first appeared in the Reiki News.

William Lee Rand, founder of the International Centre for Reiki Training is a Reiki master of the Usui lineage. He has 25-year experience in metaphysics and healing work and was initiated into reiki on the big island of Hawaii in 1981. He is the author of over forty articles and tapes on Reiki, is editor of the Reiki News, and teaches Reiki classes worldwide.