The Reiki Principles
March 7, 2010 by Lisa Guyman
Filed under Articles by Lisa, Reiki
What are the Reiki principles and where did they come from?
Some sources state that the principles were created by Dr. Usui others state that they were created by the Emperor of Japan. Either way, Dr. Usui was said to have recited these principles on a daily basis.
There are various versions of the Reiki Principles. I believe that in life we need to choose expressions, principles and affirmations that resonate with us. Here are three different versions that incorporate the essence of the Reiki principles:
Traditional
For today only
anger not, worry not.
Be grateful and humble.
Do your work with appreciation.
Be kind to all beings
Modern Reiki Principles:
Just for today, I will not worry
Just for today, I will not anger
Today, I will live honestly
Just for today, I will respect the oneness of all life
Just for today, I will be kind to everyone I meet
Just for today, I will show gratitude to all living things
Reiki Principles in Affirmation Form (my version)
Today, I choose to live in the now and let go of worry
Today, I choose to be free of anger and judgment
Today, I will live honestly and with integrity
I respect and honor the oneness of all life
I choose to be kind to everyone I meet and also kind to myself
I choose to feel and show gratitude to all living things
In gratitude to Dr. Usui for following a path of the heart and bringing Reiki to the world.
If you are drawn to Reiki know that you are drawn for a reason. I encourage you to explore Reiki. Receive a treatment and take a workshop. It’s am amazing form of energywork. While I teach courses in Colorado and Michigan, there are many wonderful Reiki teachers all over the world. Be sure to find a teacher that resonates with you.
Wishing you light and love,
Lisa
hello, i learnt reiki first level yesterday and i am very glad!
but it is getting very difficult for me to follow these 5 simple rules,.. they seem simple but indeed tough to follow.
I get angry very soon, i lie sometimes and and that is being dishonest.
i need to come out of it
Instead of rules think of the Reiki Principles as intentions. Rules can be broken whereas intentions can’t.
Self awareness is the first step toward change so I commend you being aware. Know that Reiki (self treatments and receiving from others), meditation, being in nature and anything else that makes you feel connected will help you release stress. Stress is often what causes anger, impatience and dishonesty. As you release stress you’ll naturally find greater calm and find yourself being able to be more truthful and authentic.
So perhaps….you can say “I intend to….” instead of “I will…”
Enjoy the journey. Keep exploring.
Lisa