Expanding on the Reiki Principles

Expanding on the Reiki Principles

Expanding on the Reiki Principles
I give thanks for my many blessings
This appears in some of the Reiki Principle lists but not all, in any case having optimism and
appreciation and cultivating an attitude of feeling blessed at all that you have and experience and
also feeling joy at the benefits and blessings of others is a way of life that will attract more blessings
into your life.
Just for today I will not worry
If you cannot do something about a problem there is no point in worrying.
If you can do something about a problem do it and then you will have no cause to worry.
When we worry, we may forget that we are connected with the energy of universal love.
The more we allow that energy to flow through us the more we become open to experience
ourselves as part of a safe and loving universe.
Just for today I will not anger.
This does not mean to keep anger bottled up inside or to pretend that it isn't there. But do not let
anger consume you. When you can look at the situation that you react to with anger you can often
uncover information about yourself and your expectations.
I do my work with appreciation
I see this as not just job related but as a call to live with integrity to make the best effort to do your
work and to live well in the sense of spiritual wholeness and honor.
Be kind to people and every living thing
Being aware of ourselves as part of an interconnected whole and understanding that what we put into
life is what returns to us. When we are not worrying or being angry and are grateful for our life and
work we will naturally be kind. The repeated call Just for today reminds us to live in the present .