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is one
of a series
where I give my ideas on aspects of Reiki and/or energy work. The pages
are intended to give some "food for thought" and some are only my
viewpoint. While a number of facts may be included, you should decide
for yourself how much (if any) of the content feels right to you.
Most likely a part
of your Reiki 1 class was the presentation of what used to be called
the Usui precepts or principles. If you had a Japanese style class
then they might have been called the Gokai (go-k-eye -- 5 steps). Those more
aware of Usui's original
document (the Usui Gainen) have come to know it as his concepts ("gainen"
in Japanese) which Usui presented as 3 guidelines to daily living.
It
is surprising
then to discover that some teachers seem to ignore these suggestions
and fall into the pitfalls of anger, dissatisfaction, worry, concern,
or trying to control their students. Perhaps this surprises you
that there are some Reiki masters who have these traits. As a
sort of justification for such actions, I suppose it may just be the
result of "Reiki in action;" Reiki energy working to bring the qualities of a person
into balance, not just the physical but the emotional, mental and
spiritual traits as well.
今日丈けは
Rather than encouraging students to learn a
healing methods, something he had acquired through years of spiritual
pursuits, instead he
taught people to try to be mindful of their actions throughout the
day.
怒るな 心配すな
Simply put, he taught to observe moments when you were in a sudden state of anger or worry. As you developed his style of being mindful or aware of events or things, from each moment to each moment, then in such situations you simply chose in the next moment to be not in a state of anger, or to be not in a state of worry. Obviously this was something that required practice for most (including me), but if taught to children at a young age, perhaps might be more easily integrated into their lives. 感謝して 業をはげめ
He also tried to make you aware of what you were grateful for in your life,
and to pay special attention (be mindful) to those moments of appreciation.
This might cause you to look for such experiences more and more in
your life, thus making gratitude a natural way for you. Modern day teachings on the "Law of Attraction"
suggest that this kind of practice tends to draw more and more positive
moments and experiences like this into your life. Usui seems to
have been ahead of his time in this area.
人に親切に
Finally, Usui suggested you pay attention as to how you interact with others,
and especially to how you thought of and treated yourself. Demonstrating
understanding and compassion towards yourself and others, as well as
appreciating it when received from others, adds this daily habit to your "Law of
Attraction" as well. You may not always agree with what others
are doing or saying, but if you try to understand things from their
point of view or experience, then you might at least feel some
compassion for those who normally you would not.
In all of these cases, since we do have Reiki training and ability, or at least have come to learn the idea of working with Light, we can certainly send these energies or feelings to each situation and person involved in order to try to help improve the natural balance in each others' lives. 
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