Thank you, Janaki, Daizy, and Mel for your kind replies.
I recently enjoyed a lengthy telephone discussion with a lady from Wales, and she explained to me that she could feel blockages holding me back (this was hardly news to me, but a little surprising considering she could “feel” them over the telephone…), and that, indeed, my attraction to darkness/black was in no way helping matters. The only colours I am attracted to are lapis blue and gold, though, which does not make matters altogether simple…
I am very grateful to the three of you for assuaging the many doubts I had, particularly relating to being touched, my position for the treatment, and more so for ensuring me that I need not strip! Thankfully, nothing appears as if it would make me feel uncomfortable, and that is certainly pleasing.
I have been practicing something similar to what you suggested, Daizy; forming my hands into symbols and concentrating energy into specific parts of my body. I have meditated for some years now, and have only recently added Egyptian Healing Rods/Rods of Ra/Wands of Horus to my spiritual development “plan” which has resulted in some quite staggering experiences. I am wondering if it would be wise to meditate with the rods some time prior to the reiki session, and further, would it magnify the results if I attended the session on the third day of a fast?
I must admit that I am far more excited about the healing effects I may someday be able to have on others more than I am excited for my own regeneration, and it is definitely my plan to seek attunement, training, etc., and to delve as deeply as I possibly can.
Well, an appointment shall be booked as soon as possible, so hopefully within a few days I shall be able to share my very positive experiences with you all.
Thank you all again...you are too kind.