Intelligence isn’t something we possess, it’s something we access. When we feel safe, grounded, and connected, our minds and bodies open like channels, allowing insight and creativity to flow. When we are tense or closed off; when vulnerability feels unsafe, our access to intelligence narrows. In that state, our innate brilliance can feel unreachable.
Howard Gardner initially proposed that there are 7 types of intelligence. In the early 90s he added an 8th, and later, a 9th, each reflecting a unique way of perceiving and interacting with the world: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, interpersonal, intrapersonal, bodily kinaesthetic, naturalistic, and existential.
Reiki and the Flow of Intelligence
Reiki as a guided energy, or life force, supports the restoration of balance in all forms of intelligence. When energy flows freely, we naturally think, feel, and move with clarity and creativity. Each type of intelligence can awaken with Reiki.
Linguistic: freedom in self-expression & honest communication.
Logical-mathematical: problem solving and organization.
Musical: deeper resonance with vibration & sound.
Spatial: enhanced visualization and intuitive perception.
Bodily kinaesthetic: body awareness and graceful movement.
Interpersonal: authentic empathy and emotional intelligence.
Intrapersonal: self awareness and inner dialogue.
Naturalistic: a sense of unity with the rhythms of nature.
Existential: the awakened understanding of your souls purpose and the inner-connectedness of all Life.
The Existential Dimension
Existential intelligence is the quiet awareness that asks “Why am I here?” – “What is my role/purpose?” Reiki nurtures this intelligence by helping us tune into the frequency (the feeling) of Truth rather than fear. In a Reiki session, as the body relaxes and the nervous system settles, we gain access, not just to intellect, but also, to wisdom. A timeless knowing you can feel.
Through Reiki, many rediscover that intelligence is not confined to the mind – its the guiding intelligence of life itself, in constant communication through AND as energy, sensation, an synchronicity. When we create flow and release the resistance and trust the experience, our access to higher intelligence through awareness becomes natural and effortless.
Reiki invites us to experience intelligence as something we exercise, upon accessing and then putting to practice. The language that implies that intelligence is a mental concept, or most commonly understood as a gauge for IQ or how smart a person may or may not be, occurs as limiting; move from thinking about intelligence to feeling intelligence. When we create safety within, through alignment, presence, & compassion, we open the portal to all forms of intelligence, including the one that connects us to the greater mystery of existence, ‘aka’ Life as a Human Being.
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