The Five Reiki Principles and How to Live Them Every Day

Mikao Usui, the founder of Reiki, gave his students five simple sentences and asked them to repeat them every morning and evening. These five principles are the heart of Reiki, even before any technique or symbol. Reiki is a complementary practice, but its principles are a way of life that anyone can start practising today.

Just for today

All the principles begin with “Just for today”. The mind is afraid of big, permanent promises, but “just today” is possible. Every day is a new beginning.

First principle: Just for today, do not be angry

This principle does not say to suppress anger; it says to see it, name it and not let it lead you. When anger rises, take a few deep breaths and place your hand on your heart. Anger is a messenger telling you that somewhere inside you a wound needs attention.

Second principle: Just for today, do not worry

Worry means living in a future that has not yet arrived. Each time your mind runs to the future, gently say “I am here now” and return to your breath. Trust in the flow of life is built through practice.

Third principle: Just for today, be grateful

Gratitude is the doorway to abundance. Every night write down three things you are grateful for today. Soon your mind will notice blessings by itself.

Fourth principle: Just for today, work honestly

Honesty means harmony between what you think, say and do. Honest work keeps energy free and flowing; concealment makes it heavy.

Fifth principle: Just for today, be kind to every living being

Kindness begins with yourself. When you are kind to yourself, kindness toward others, toward nature and toward all beings becomes natural and effortless.

A suggested daily practice

• In the morning, repeat the five principles with eyes closed and hands on your heart
• During the day, each time you pick up your phone, remember one principle
• At night, review which principle was easy today and which was hard, without blaming yourself

In the Reiki Level 1 course, the five-principles meditation is part of the daily practice.

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