grailmaiden
umbigo said:I already have an attunment (here in Portugal we call it "level 1" - there are 3 levels), done with another teacher, but this one says that I lost my connection to Reiki. That's why my own treatments are not working - I am not "connected".
Hi umbigo - we have some connections here. I am also in Portugal (i am English) and i have level 1 Reiki that i do not use much. Sometimes i have felt i lost my connection to it as well, but as others have replied, it is not ever lost, just that i cannot feel it if i have not practised.
I had a great "master" that gave me level 1 initiation. She was of the "anything goes" school that suits me very well. She admitted she could never remember the symbols and had had a word with "him upstairs" (she was joking ) to make sure that Reiki would always work whenever she needed it, regardless of her messing up the symbols.
Thankfully, i have had times when i really needed it and sure enough i can feel it there.
I agree with the other comments that say you do not need to do another initiation or workshop but ideally join a Reiki sharing group, either in person or on the internet. If you practise your connection will come back.
I also agree that you should look to other sources to resolve your insomnia, like a doctor, herbalist or simply by changing your routine. Good luck for a quick recovery.