Simply put, Reiki is a Japanese healing technique that promotes balance and relaxation. It is based on the idea that a universal life force energy flows through all living things and that this energy can be harnessed to promote healing and well-being.
It’s easy to feel like that stress comes from an external source, often stemming from past events or even about things that haven’t happened yet. Reiki maintains that it starts from within.
If you’re holding on to stress energy, thinking about past or future events can produce negative emotions. However, if you’re able to release this energy, you can have an easier time living in the moment and worrying less.
The Reiki Principles
The philosophy of Reiki is rooted in five principles. These principles provide guidance for healing and balancing your Reiki energy. As you can see, they are all focused on living in the present, not the past or future.
- Just for today, I release angry thoughts
Anger can be triggered by many scenarios, like dealing with a rude co-worker or getting cut off in traffic. This is normal.
But according to Reiki, anger doesn’t come from these outside events. Instead, it stems from angry energy already within you.
This principle aims to help you release this energy. It encourages you to recognize anger and to let it go, allowing you to invite happiness into your life.
- Just for today, I release thoughts of worry
If you’re holding on to worry energy, thinking about past or future events can produce negative emotions. However, if you’re able to release this energy, you may have an easier time living in the present moment and worrying less.
- Just for today, I’m grateful
This is a reminder to express gratitude for all that you have. By slowing down and recognizing the good in your life, it may help you foster more positive energy.
- Just for today, I expand my consciousness
In Reiki, actively practicing mindfulness is key to balancing your energy. This principle encourages you to be more conscious about appreciating the present moment.
- Just for today, I’m gentle with all beings
This principle focuses on how being kind to others lets you receive positive energy in return. It includes being gentle with yourself, which is essential for spiritual health.
“The secret art of inviting happiness
The miraculous medicine of all diseases
Just for today, do not anger
Do not worry and be filled with gratitude
Devote yourself to your work. Be kind to people.
Every morning and evening, join your hands in prayer.
Pray these words to your heart
and chant these words with your mouth
Usui Reiki Treatment for the improvement of body and mind”
The founder,
Usui Mikao