“The Five Reiki Principles: A Path to Inner Balance and Everyday Healing”
Article by Sue - Holistic Healer Earth Walk Therapies
At Earth Walk Therapies, we believe that healing is not only something that happens in a session, it’s a way of living. The Five Reiki Principles, shared by Reiki founder Mikao Usui, offer a simple yet powerful framework to guide us on this journey. These timeless teachings are more than affirmations; they are a spiritual compass for cultivating peace,
presence, and integrity in our daily lives.
Whether you are receiving Reiki, learning the practice, or simply seeking a gentler way to be in the world, the Five Reiki Principles can support your path.
1. Just for today, I will not be angry.
Anger is a natural human emotion, but when held onto, it becomes toxic, clouding our judgment, tensing our bodies, and blocking the flow of energy. This principle invites us to acknowledge anger without letting it take root. By observing our triggers with awareness,
we can respond rather than react, and gently return to a place of calm.
Letting go of anger doesn't mean suppressing our feelings, it means choosing peace over conflict, moment by moment.
Worry takes us out of the present and into imagined fears of the future. It drains our energy and leaves us feeling ungrounded. This principle reminds us to come back to the here and now, where healing occurs. It encourages trust in the unfolding of life, and in our own ability to navigate what comes.
Even in uncertainty, we can choose steadiness over fear, just for today.
2. Just for today, I will not worry.
3. Just for today, I will be grateful.
Gratitude is a powerful healer. It shifts our awareness from what’s missing to what’s already here. When we practice gratitude, we open our hearts, raise our vibration, and create space for more light to enter our lives.
This principle invites us to notice and appreciate the small blessings: a kind word, a warm cup of tea, the quiet beauty of nature.
In gratitude, we find richness in the simple.
4. Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
This is a call to integrity, to show up in the world with authenticity and purpose. It doesn’t just refer to paid work, but to the energy we bring to all that we do. Whether we’re caring for loved ones, creating, or simply tending to daily tasks, this principle encourages us to do so with honesty, humility, and wholeheartedness.
When we live in alignment with our truth, healing happens naturally.
5. Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.
Kindness is the essence of Reiki. It connects us to each other, to the Earth, and to the deeper wisdom within. This principle reminds us to approach ourselves and others with compassion, to soften our judgments, to act with gentleness, and to recognise the sacred in all beings.
Even the smallest act of kindness ripples outward in powerful ways.
Living the Principles
The words “just for today” are key. They bring our attention to the present moment, reminding us that we don’t need to be perfect or have it all figured out.
We simply start where we are. By living these principles, day by day, breath by breath,
we begin to create a more peaceful inner world, which radiates into our outer world as well.
Whether you are on a path of healing, spiritual growth, or simply seeking more balance in your life, the Five Reiki Principles offer a gentle but profound guide.
At Earth Walk Therapies, we incorporate these principles into our healing sessions and everyday philosophy. They are part of the foundation of Reiki, and of a life lived with presence, compassion, and connection.
You don’t need to be a Reiki practitioner to benefit from these teachings. You just need to begin, just for today.
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If you’re finding it hard to prioritise your emotional care or don’t know where to start, I’m here to walk beside you. At Earth Walk Therapies, I offer a range of gentle, heart-centred treatments designed to support your emotional and energetic wellbeing.
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