Reiki Principles

The principles or ideals of Reiki were developed by Dr. Usui, to guide the practitioners and students on the way of healing and positivity. Actually, these principles are the byword of the ideals that must be sought by every healthy person. Reiki, a spiritual art of healing, makes the grounds for these principles. Over the years, slight variations have been done to the traditional or original principles. These principles are believed to be an important key to Reiki healing and are believed to be vital to this system. The principle is a spiritual medicine to many problems and a secret way of inviting blessings. Here are given the principles of Reiki, along with their meanings.

Just for today, do not anger
Anger can cause serious blockages to one's energy, whether it is at oneself or others. It is the most complex inner enemy, which can harm the practitioner as well as the object of the anger. One must not remain angry since it can create both mental and physical illness. The phrase 'Just for today' suggests that one should not consider about yesterday or tomorrow and just focus on today. Releasing anger brings a sense of freedom that leads to healthy living.

Just for today, do not worry
The past and present events are dealt by anger, whereas worry deals with future events. Though worries don't always represent negative, continuous worries might overpower one's consciousness. Whatever has been done in the past, one cannot change it and what would happen in future, is not known to anyone. If we think about future, we get worried and unknowingly waste our energies. Leaving all worries would bring peace of mind and help in healing the body.

Honor your parents, teachers and elders
The third principle deals with Karma, what we are doing or have done, as per the Hindu philosophy. Giving the due honor to your parents, teachers and elders emphasizes the idea of respecting all those who bless you. Actually, we should respect everything that has been created by our ancestors or the people who came before we arrived on the earth. Blessings are very powerful and their appreciation or thankfulness makes them more effective. It brings love into your soul and helps in healing the world.

Earn your living honestly
This distinctive principle suggests that one should earn a respectable living, without harming others. Work at a place where you are happy with the environment and your work. Only money cannot suffice the purpose, since you are following the path of holistic healing. Satisfaction is the utmost consideration while working and money alone cannot serve the purpose. Satisfying work will bring health, happiness and abundance to the soul.

Show gratitude to every living thing
It is a famous phrase that "whatever you do - whether good or bad, comes back to you with twice the force". This is the only principle in Reiki that deals with the theory of Karma. When you do good deeds, you will get rewards and when you engage in bad ones, you will earn punishment. If you are kind to every living creature, you will be rightly treated by all of them. On the other hand, if you are not good to anyone, you will get negative Karma & may end up in illness or other such things. Do simple things like saying thanks, asking pardon, giving smiles, repeating good words, showing gratitude and feeling happiness of the inner soul!