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The principles of Reiki were laid down by Usui Sensei as the guiding light to all his followers and future practitioners. Reiki as a system devoted to the wholehearted fulfillment in life incorporates these simple principles, which are all effective for anyone to find inner peace and happiness. According to Dr. Usui, "The secret of inviting happiness, the spiritual medicine for all illness, is that just for today, do not get angry, do not worry, express your thanks, be diligent in your work, and be kind to others. Repeat them in the mind at the beginning and the end of each day."
Although the extension of principles vary from master to master, these basics are not specific just for reiki, but for practice in general life:
Don`t get angry just for today.
This guiding principle is much difficult to follow than the way it seems. One never knows what actions of others spark off this destructive negative feeling. One may remember the rule but at the heat of the moment might feel that he/ she is entitled to his /her own feelings. But this justification doesn`t hold much, as by this simple rule Dr. Usui wanted
to show just how downright trivial the things usually are that spark our anger.
And how indescribable the loss of vital positive energy force is while angry. Not only that, by constantly remembering this rule, we imbibe the idea of being master of our own feelings rather than being slave of Anger. On day-by-day basis, we will gather and respect the attainment of positive energy by applying this rule. Hence, this principle strikes a core chord with basis of Reiki.
Do not worry just for today.
This is another principle, which again prevents us from being slave of another destructive force in our life, namely worry. Worry is a natural and continuous process, sometimes without us being aware of its presence. Daily chores and pressures make a good dwelling place for worry. That is why it takes time for us to identify these trivial negative thoughts, and to refuse to get smitten by them. It is when our thoughts loose this negativity that we acquire positive force of action. One realizes with time that how fruitless worrying can be and how fulfilled life opens up with new possibilities by just following this rule.
Honor your parents and teachers. (Just for today be kind to your neighbor)
This rule deals with our crucial factor of "Ego" as it requires us to take the first step. The person should take the initiative irrespective of any apprehension of the reaction. Once taken, the ego by itself gets diminished, and is replaced by unconditional "human" love. Not to mention good relationships, positive atmosphere and feel good factor.
Earn your living honestly. (Earn your daily bread honestly)
This rule calls for Labour of Love. Finding a vocation that appeals you, and working devotedly day by day adds a feeling of zest to life. The process of being truly constructive in your actions yields far better materialistic and mental fulfillment. Or else one is left with the option of contributing the major part of one`s life, efforts and purpose into bitterness, discontent and disrespect. Just imagine how damaging it is for our happiness and positive life force.
Show gratitude to every living thing. (Be thankful for your blessings)
One seldom realizes how blessed one is until he/ she encounters underprivileged lives, and pain in others. The discontent with our lives and ourselves remain so much! By just being thankful to what we have, we not only become aware of our powers and possibilities, but a happiness sets in, as it gradually replaces disgruntle. This also helps us to be more kind, more human, less angry and worriless. In short this principle accounts for benefits of all the above principles.
As one can see, the Reiki principles have a profound wisdom that applies to all in each time. They point out our basic attitudes to life and the hang-ups that we tend to dwell on. They are not commandments in the biblical sense, but these rules guide us towards a greater understanding of ourselves, and a far better fulfilled life.
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