20/09/2025
You Are the Creator: How the 5 Reiki Principles Are Your Blueprint for a Better Reality
Have you ever heard the saying, "What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create"?
This isn't just a poetic phrase—it's a profound truth about how our inner world shapes our outer reality. And it's the very foundation of the Reiki principles.
The five principles aren't just rules to follow; they are a conscious practice of energetic hygiene, designed to align your thoughts, feelings, and intentions with the reality you want to create.
1. "Just for today, do not be angry."
What you think, you become. Anger is a powerful thought, and when you dwell on it, you become a person defined by frustration and resentment. This principle challenges you to choose a different thought. By releasing anger, you clear the mental space to think more constructively and become a more peaceful version of yourself.
2. "Just for today, do not worry."
What you feel, you attract. Worry is a feeling rooted in fear. When you live in a state of constant worry, you are sending a frequency of fear out into the universe, attracting more situations and experiences that confirm those fears. This principle invites you to surrender worry, allowing a feeling of peace and trust to take its place so you can attract better outcomes.
3. "Just for today, be grateful."
What you feel, you attract. Gratitude is the most powerful magnet for abundance. When you feel genuine gratitude, you are operating from a place of "enoughness," signaling to the universe that you are ready for more. This simple practice changes your feeling state instantly, attracting more blessings to be grateful for.
4. "Just for today, work diligently and honestly."
What you imagine, you create. Our work—the effort we put into our life's purpose—is the physical manifestation of our imagination. This principle reminds us that creation requires action. When you work with honesty and integrity, you are building a life that is truly aligned with your highest self, creating a reality that is both authentic and fulfilling.
5. "Just for today, be kind to all beings."
What you imagine, you create. Kindness is a creative act. It's the conscious choice to imagine a better world and then actively participate in building it. Every kind word, every compassionate gesture, and every act of service is a brick in the foundation of the reality you want to live in—a world of connection, love, and harmony.
These principles show us that we are not passive recipients of life; we are active co-creators. By mastering our thoughts, feelings, and intentions "just for today," we are consciously designing a better tomorrow.
Which of these principles feels most important for you to practice today? Share in the comments! 👇