Episode #85 Steve Gooch's Reiki Journey: From Spiritual Literature to Global Educator – Embracing Personal Development, Traditional Lineage, and Transformative Practices

What if the essence of healing lies not in treatment, but in personal spiritual development? Join us as we sit down with Steve Gooch, a distinguished artist, writer, and personal development coach, to unpack the profound and transformative journey of Reiki. Discover how Steve’s early love for spiritual literature led him to uncover the true potential of Reiki in 1996 and hear firsthand how he has shaped the Reiki landscape in Egypt, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia as a leading educator and practitioner. With three influential books to his name, Steve brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge and passion to the conversation.In this enlightening episode, Steve redefines Reiki beyond the common misconceptions of it being merely a healing therapy. He emphasizes the critical role of self-treatment and inward focus, illustrating how true spiritual growth places you at the still center of life’s chaos. We'll also delve into unique therapeutic techniques like those in Reiki Jinkai Do, and unravel the historical and cultural influences that shaped modern Reiki practices, including Madam Takata’s simplifications for American learners and Usui's core teachings on personal growth.Thinking of finding a Reiki practitioner? Steve offers invaluable advice on what to look for, stressing the importance of traditional lineage and grounded practice. He also shares insights from his books and previews his upcoming retreat in Luxor, Egypt, which uniquely blends Reiki, meditation, and art. Learn how Jinkei Do can transform your spiritual practice and listen as Steve reflects on his ongoing journey of personal and spiritual development. Don't miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of Reiki’s transformative potential!Steve Gooch With a background as a noted artist printmaker and sculptor and working with some of the leadingvisual artists of his generation, Steve moved into international education at the turn of themillennium, having a radically transformative and expansive impact on the art hubs under his watchin Egypt, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia.Passionate about his own personal and spiritual development he undertook studies and training inseveral spiritual disciplines and pursued interests in esoteric Buddhism, inter-religious studies,philosophy, and meditation.Steve has written three books: ‘Reiki Jin Kei Do: The Way of Compassion & Wisdom’, ‘MindfulnessMeditation & The Art of Reiki’ and ‘Manifesting Abundance with Reiki’, and is considered one of theleading authorities in this field. The perspective that he pursues through all three books is a radicaldeparture from the mainstream interpretations of this subject. He is regularly invited for interviewsand speaking engagements on the topic of Reiki and personal, spiritual development.In recent years he has been focused on developing his visual arts practice, meditation-based andspiritually focused courses, retreats, and workshops, offering them across the UK, Egypt, Cyprus,Jordan, and parts of Eastern Europe.He is now widely considered to be one of Egypt’s leading personal development coaches, workingwith celebrities, politicians, and media stars in the north African country. He routinely works as acoach with some of the leading fashion houses in Saudi Arabia.Find out more at www.readysetreiki.comYoga in El Paso, Texas? Reiki in El Paso, Texas Online and in-person www.feathersister.comSupport the showReady Set Reiki is a journey From the curious beginner to the Season Master Teacherwww.readysetreiki.comSend in your questions [email protected] you.