Reiki Principles: 5 Teachings for Peace and Harmony

Few people who make use of Reiki therapy know that this method goes far beyond energy healing through the hands.

Reiki, as a holistic therapy and as an art of healing and philosophy of life, brings with it some teachings that, if respected and practiced, prolong its benefits and the healing effects it provides, acting on all subtle bodies: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual etc.

These are the five Reiki principles, which should not be interpreted as a booklet of Reiki rules or laws, but as something deeper, an invitation to reflect on our own acts and our own conduct in everyday life, and something that leads us to a personal and, therefore, collective evolution.

To know a little more, also read our article with a brief summary of what Reiki is.

How and why did the Reiki principles come about?

The fundamental principles of Reiki, also known as Reiki Gokai, emerged after Mikao Usui, its creator, identified that many patients who were cured of certain health problems through Reiki energy later returned to seek treatment, but this time with problems. many different.

He deduced that for the physical healing of these people to be complete and effective, a mental healing was also necessary, since many times physical illnesses are just consequences of emotional problems that we end up somatizing.

So he selected five thoughts from Eastern culture and philosophy, turning them into the 5 commandments of Reiki and teaching us that if repeated in the morning, at night and as many times as possible during the day, they would promote, along with the energy of Reiki , the much-desired mental health and physical well-being we all seek.

Understand how the application of Reiki is done at a distance, for anyone anywhere in the world.

What are the 5 principles of Reiki (Reiki Gokai) and what lessons should we learn from each of them?

Just for today, don’t worry

The main lesson to be learned from this foundation of Reiki is that God has a purpose in everything that happens in our lives, and even if sometimes we don’t understand certain situations right, we must keep in mind that they happen so that we can learn lessons and become people. best; in short, it’s not worth regretting the past or worrying about the future, but living intensely today, which is the present.

Just for today, don’t be angry

Anger is a bad, unnecessary energy that causes harm to our physical body and soul, making it impossible for us to achieve the healing provided by universal energy; The lesson to be learned from this Reiki precept is that we must deal constructively with the energy of anger, controlling our emotions and reflecting on the reasons why we became angry.

Just for today, be grateful for the blessings you receive

One of the main teachings of the Reiki philosophy, this principle teaches us that only by being connected with the energy of gratitude do we attract abundance, because we focus on what we have and we are grateful to God for that, regardless of whether it is a lot or a little, is to be positively positive. aware of our worthiness.

Today and ALWAYS, earn your daily bread honestly

In order to have full harmony in our lives and the well-being of a clear conscience, this teaching tells us that we must work honestly to achieve our goals, without ever cheating or deliberately harming someone for our benefit; this Reiki principle is of paramount importance for us to have a harmonious life, and we must understand that being honest with others is being honest with yourself.

Today and ALWAYS, be kind and show gratitude to all living beings

Among the Reiki principles, this is perhaps the most difficult teaching to be fulfilled, in two different aspects: that of eliminating the tendency that humans have of subjugating nature and controlling it too much, and respecting all forms of life; and that of treating well and being kind to all people around us, whether they are strangers or not, because in this way we show love and respect for ourselves.

Check out the video below with the fundamental principles of Reiki (Gokai) recited in Japanese:

Now that you know what the 5 pillars of Reiki are, learn what they are and how to use the Reiki symbols, which are powerful energy keys. In our post we show each of them in several Reiki images. Check out!