The Reiki Principles
Anger and worry are two of
the most corrosive qualities we might harbour.
Many illnesses are rooted and
grow in the culture of these attributes.
In studying Reiki, I am becoming aware of
anger and worry before they take a hold of my actual being.
This helps in dealing with them as they occur.
To give thanks for our many blessings is one way of getting out of the dumps
when we are hit with some bad news.
There is always someone in a worse plight
than us and if we accept that there is a message somewhere for us when things
seem bad, it helps to detract from the problem.
Doing work honestly is an awkward one. Are we honest in case we might get
caught? Or are we honest as a general aspiration? The problem for honesty is
that little acts of dishonesty lead to bigger ones. Bigger acts lead to an
anaesthetization of our moral fibre. We are all fine persons at heart but
dishonesty disguises this. Trying to be honest is a great help to clarity of
ideas and to getting to know ourselves.
The Reiki Principles (as presented by Mrs Takata)
Just for today, I will let go of anger.
Just for today, I will give thanks for my many blessings.
Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
Just for today, I will be kind to my neighbour and every living thing.
or a more simplified interpretation (My
favorite)
click the image below to move to a printable version of the reiki Principles
or a more modern interpretation
For Today Only:
Do not Anger
Do not worry
Be Humble
Be Honest in your Work
Be Compassionate to Yourself and Others
According to Frank Petter Dr.Usui
spoke respectfully of the Meiji Emperor.
The Five Principles were followed by the Emperor and adopted by Dr. Usui.
