There are several versions of the Principles of Reiki, which were adapted by Dr Usui possibly from the Meiji Emperor's precepts or other sets of ethical precepts. Dr. Usui encouraged people to read the poetry of this emperor regularly.

There are different translations and interpretations of the Principles.

• I give thanks for my many blessings
• Just for today I will not anger
• Just for today I will not worry
• I will do my work honestly
• I will be kind to people and every living thing

A more literal translation

• The Sacred method of Inviting Blessings
• The Spiritual Medicine of Many Illnesses
• Today only, do not anger; do not worry.
• Do your work with appreciation.
• Be kind to people.
• In the morning and at night hold your hands in prayer,
• meditate and chant these words.

Other versions of the principles

• Just for today.
• Do not rise to anger
• Do not succumb to worry,
• Express Gratitude for all your blessings
• Apply yourself diligently
• Manifest Compassion to all beings

• Just for today I will give thanks for my many blessings
• Just for today I will not worry
• Just for today I will not be angry
• Just for today I will do my work honestly
• Just for today I will be kind to my neighbor and every living Thing
• Just For today,anger not and worry not. work from the heart and be kind to people

Expounding the Reiki Principles

- I give thanks for my many blessings

This doesn't appear in all the Reiki Principles, however, being optimistic and appreciative and cultivating an attitude of feeling blessed for 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 to solve a problem there is no point in worrying

If you can do something to solve a problem do it and you will have no reason to worry

If we worry we may forget that we are one with the energy of universal love

The more we allow that energy to flow through us the more we open to experiencing ourselves as part of a safe and loving universe.

- Just for today I will not anger.

This doesn't mean anger should be suppressed and bottled up inside or that we should pretend it isn't there. Just don't let anger consume you. When you look calmly at situations to which you react with anger you can often uncover useful information about yourself and your expectations.

- I do my work with appreciation

This principle is not just job related but 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 that we are 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 lives and work we will naturally be kind. The repeated call Just for today reminds us to live in the present, to be aware of the here and now.

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