The Reiki Principles
All Journeys Begin With A Single Step! Let us continue this Journey!In a previous article, we coverred the Reiki Principles. In this article we will go just a little deeper into those principles. Try starting your day by reminding yourself of these precepts. If you try to make them your way of life, you will find that your life will be much better than ever before. Try to go along with nature, not against it. Initially it may not be easy to adjust emotionally and mentally, but as you go along with belief and faith, you will start to experience positive changes.
The Reiki Precepts (Principles)
Traditional history says that Dr Usui received inspiration about the healing of the spirit through a decision to take responsibility for one's own health and well being in order for Reiki to have a lasting effect. One of the most important aspects of the principles is the phrase, Just for Today. Living in the moment, being aware of what is going on around you, causes you to live in the present. Consider the thoughts that you have going through your mind. Are they centered in the present? Are you thinking about the past or future? The past is gone and the future has not arrived yet, so just for today, try to stay in the moment you are in.
JUST FOR TODAY DO NOT WORRY
To worry is to forget that there is a divine or universal purpose in everything. Worry is often our usual response to something that we think is going to happen in the future (not the present) but often doesn't happen. When we are aware that we have lived each day the best we can, we know that the rest is up to the Universe. When we worry we separate ourselves from the Universal wholeness. In addition, we also are not trusting that all is in divine order. To worry creates more limitations in our lives. Surrender to the plan of our higher self. All is in divine order, learn to release and to trust. Letting go of worry, brings healing into the body.
JUST FOR TODAY, DO NOT ANGER
Anger is a destructive emotion. Anger is tied to expectations about what we believe should or shouldn't happen or may be a response to the past. Just for today, it's about holding an attitude of forgiveness and understanding rather than anger, misunderstanding, and confrontation. If one does find themselves angry, it is important to acknowledge your anger and not keep it bottled up without finding some safe release for it. Anger at yourself, others, or at the whole world, creates serious blockages in one's energy. It is the most complex inner enemy. Reiki is an excellent tool to remove anger blockages, which we have accumulated in the body over years, but it cannot remove the residue of current anger, which occurs daily. Letting go of anger brings peace into the mind.
HONOR YOUR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND ELDERS
Honor your parents, honor your teachers, and honor your elders. Being kind brings love into the will of the person. Truly we are all of one source. Any positive energy, whether directed at ourselves or others, helps to heal the whole planet. Each person, animal, plant, and mineral is included in the whole planet. To show love and respect to all others, is to love and respect ourselves and our Mother Earth. This means we should learn to honor and be grateful to everyone for the part they play in our lives; friends, neighbors, children, spouses, and colleagues, everyone we come into contact with throughout our day. I believe what goes around comes around. So just for today, if you honor and respect others they will do the same.
EARN YOUR LIVING HONESTLY
To be honest with yourself is to face the truth in all things. Support yourself and your family respectably, without harming others. Earn a respectable living and live a life of honor. Every one of us is valuable and special, we all play special roles in each other's lives, and we all impact each other in many different ways. All work is valuable and we should honor ourselves for doing it and receive satisfaction from what we do. Stay in the moment and enjoy what you are doing. Be honest with yourself; accept yourself for who you are. Working honestly brings abundance into the Soul.
SHOW GRATITUDE TO EVERY LIVING THING
To live in gratitude is to live in abundance. When we are constantly in the attitude of gratitude, feeling thankful not only for what we have received, but for what we know and trust will constantly be provided, we begin to magnetically attract abundance. Remember, if you feel subconsciously unworthy of the riches and the wealth of the Universe, you will block the flow of abundance to you. You need to feel able to accept the abundance that is rightfully yours. Just for today, be grateful from your heart inward. Inner intention is the important element in this principle. Simple things such as thankfulness, forgiveness, a smile, kind words, and showing gratitude can improve others lives and make them happy. Being thankful brings Joy into the Spirit.
Dr. Usui directed his students to say these principles aloud morning and evening, as a means toward integrating them into the fabric of their lives. He realized the importance of a person's participation in his or her own healing process. He believed that a person had to want and then ask for a change or a healing to make a real difference in their own life. The five principles that Dr. Usui taught emanate naturally from a person in his or her proper flow. At the same time, trying to live the principles also helps put a person in that flow, because again, what you think is truly what you are.
As was mentioned in October's Newsletter, Zeffi on occasion goes to Japan to teach Reiki. In turn, several times a year her Japanese clients also come to Sedona to see her. Well, before Zeffi left for her retreat in India, some of her Japanese clients came to Sedona to see her and some desired to take Reiki II while they were visiting. So one beautiful mid-October day, Zeffi took her little group to Sugarloaf and taught Reiki in the red rocks of Sedona. Here are some of the testimonials from that beautiful October day when Zeffi's Japanese clients took their Reiki attunements from her.
Hi Zeffi,
It was wonderful that we spent time with you in Sedona, even very limited time. I attach some impressions from Reiki class members below!
Love,
Hiroko
The Testimonials:
-- I felt strong energy. I wanted to learn it more. I am improved and (want to) advance.
-- I was happy and tears overflowed.
-- After I took Reiki class, my hands are always very hot. Amazing!
-- I was OK after taking Reiki II from Zeffi. I feel Reiki like a waterfall comes from universe to my head. I look forward to taking Reiki III from Zeffi.
-- I felt very good and improved (after taking the) next level.
-- I felt heavy right after I got attunement. Then I learned how to use symbols and practice, I got some powerful energy from my hands and getting very hot. It was wonderful! Cannot compare feel strength of energy with time of Reiki I.
-- I didn't understand it very much right after taking Reiki, but I felt very strong energy from my sole like "Is this energy of the earth"? I can feel energy when I turn consciousness. I am very happy. I was a person who couldn't feel before.
-- I took Reiki I in Japan before, but had uneasiness not to be able to feel anything. However, I got Reiki II from Zeffi this time, I could feel that I can do Reiki to other people. Thank you. -- Katsumi
-- It is not compared with one time (Reiki I) after having been popular and feels energy from a palm.
-- At first while heal oneself, and parting with the thing which is a negative little by little of the circumference. I want to get possible (be able) to heal a person.
-- I was surprised not tired with joined my hands together in prayer. I feel strong energy in my palm after I was attuned. Especially, when I used the symbol.
-- I could make sure Reiki comes in my body.
-- I took advantage of the energy of the all of you who took Reiki, and I may have been able to watch a lot of pictures. (seen a lot of things)
Remember, if you wish to take a Reiki workshop with Zeffi please email her and/or her assistant to set up an individual session. Consider attending with a group of your friends and/or family. Individual packages are suited to your needs. Zeffi will teach one client or a group. If you are considering coming to Sedona for this workshop, a private apartment may be available for your use. Please contact us for more information.
Note: Locations can be organized closer to you if you have a group of 6 - 10 people that wish to take the class.
May Your Month of November Be Wondrous, Blessed, and Healing!