Dr. Mikao Usui, the re-discoverer of Reiki energy developed a set of principles which he called "the secret art of inviting happiness." These principles are:
Just for today:
I will not anger,
I will not worry,
I will devote myself to my work,
I will count my blessings,
I will be kind to every living thing.
I will not worry,
I will devote myself to my work,
I will count my blessings,
I will be kind to every living thing.
Every morning and every evening, say these words with your mouth
and pray these words with your heart.
Not bad, huh? Even if you are not a reiki person, you can feel free to borrow. I find myself reciting these precepts often during the day, most often in NYC traffic.
And if you're non-reiki, you might consider another piece of advice that I got hold of today. If anyone knows the author, please let me know as I would love to give attribution.
On This Day
Mend a quarrel.
Search out a forgotten friend.
Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust.
Write a love letter.
Share some treasure.
Give a soft answer.
Encourage youth.
Manifest your loyalty in a word or deed.
Keep a promise.
Find the time.
Forgo a grudge.
Forgive an enemy.
Listen.
Apologize if you are wrong.
Try to understand.
Flout envy.
Examine your demands on others.
Think first of someone else.
Appreciate, be kind, be gentle.
Laugh a little more.
Deserve confidence.
Take up arms against malice.
Decry complacency.
Express your gratitude.
Worship your God(dess)
Gladden the heart of a child.
Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the Earth.
Speak your love.
Speak it again.
Speak it still again.
Speak it still once again . . .
