The five principles of Reiki The practice of...

The five principles of Reiki

The practice of Reiki was founded by Dr. Mikao Usui in the early 1900’s. It’s been argued as to whether Reiki is a spiritual system or a system of healing or both. At it’s very essence Reiki is simply a method for connecting to and staying connected with the Universal Life Energy that is constantly surrounding us. In doing so, Reiki helps its practitioners lead more focused, peaceful lives. So, maybe it is a spiritual system, and maybe it does heal us.
At the heart of Reiki are 5 Principles that any serious practitioner will meditate on frequently and practice daily. These Principles are not always easy to keep, but serve as an excellent guideline for conducting one’s life.

The 5 principles are as follows:

I - Just for today, I will not be angry.

Anger at others or oneself or at the whole world, creates serious blockages in one’s energy. It is the most complex inner enemy.
Reiki is an excellent tool to remove anger blockages which have accumulated in the body over years, but it cannot remove the residue of current anger which occurs daily.
Letting go of anger. brings Piece into the Mind.

II - Just for today, I will not worry.

While anger deals with past and present events, worry deals with future ones. Although worry is not always a negative phenomena, endless worries may fill one’s head, and each one bores a small hole in one’s body and soul. While anger requires a focused Reiki treatment to remove obstacles, worry requires the energy to be spread throughout the entire body.
Letting go of worry, brings healing into the Body.

III - Just for today, I will be grateful.

Be grateful from your hart inward. Inner intention is the important element in this principle. Simple things as thanks, forgiveness, smile, good words, gratitude can improve others life and make them happy.
Being thankful brings Joy into the Spirit.

IV - Just for today, I will do my work honestly.

Support yourself and your family respectably, without harming others. Earn a respectable living, live a life of honor.
Working Honestly brings Abundance into the Soul.

V- Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.

Honor your parents, honor your teachers, honor your elders.
Being Kind brings Love into the Will.