“Essentially, reiki is more than a healing technique,” advises Goodman. “It is a way of living and spiritual practice. A set of reiki principles are integrated into your life, and you are encouraged to remind yourself of them when preparing to deliver a reiki session. These principles are:

Just for today I will let go of anger.

Just for today I will let go of worry.

Just for today I will honour every living thing.

Just for today I will give thanks for my many blessings.

Just for today I will do my work honestly.

By living and working by these principles, one can become more present and in tune with the life force energy, that is everywhere and a part of us all.”

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