Living in the "Prescious" Moment
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iving in the present moment, the “prescious moment” is enjoy life just as it is in the moment. We can also change what
being extolled as the newest lifestyle change we should is not working in the moment. The following translation of Dr.
be making to have peace of mind in our lives. However, Usui’s principles comes from the Center for Reiki Training ver-
in the late 19th century, Japanese physician Dr. Makao Usui sion.
brought the Buddhist concept of “mindfulness” to the world
through a healing method he called Reiki. • The secret art of inviting happiness
Reiki is a hands-on relaxation technique that helps to re- • The miraculous medicine of all disease
balance the body’s energy so that our immune system works • Just for today, do not anger.
better to help us regain good health. Dr. Usui rediscovered • Do not worry and be filled with gratitude.
this method when he discovered old Buddhist texts that told • Devote yourself to your work. Be kind to people.
of a protocol of hand positions to use on or over one’s body • Every morning and evening, join your hands in prayer.
to bring about relaxation and regain good health. He began to
use this protocol in Japan and taught others as well. Because of Pray these words to your heart and chant these words with your
Dr. Usui, Reiki has spread throughout the world as an effective, mouth. Usui Reiki Treatment for the improvement of body and
safe and affordable modality in the practice of energy therapy. mind. Makao Usui
(See Natural Nutmeg Magazine issue for 7/08 for Reiki general
information article.) JUST FOR TODAY, DO NOT ANGER
The Reiki Principles passed on by Dr. Usui’s are part of the
philosophy on living “just for today” in order to find peace and Living with anger is bad for our health. It creates blockages
harmony in our life. Obviously, if our body is in a harmonious in our flow of energy, causes muscles to tighten and makes us
state, healing of any illness is possible. These principles help breathe in a less normal way where our breath is shallow, fast
us to be mindful of our motivation and behaviors that could and ready to make us fight or flee. Once we get angry, we are
keep us from living a happy, healthful life. They remind us that not living in the “now”. We are reliving the cause of our anger,
we cannot know what will happen tomorrow, but that we can and it has over-taken us. We are not in charge of our life as the
anger can make us sick.
This precept can also mean do not anger others. Does this
mean that we become passive in everything we do, or can it
mean that we try to live in harmony with others by treating them
as we would like to be treated? Either way, if we are living in
the moment, we can take time to think and act more appro-
priately. We can dissolve our anger and perhaps stop relating
to another in a way that will be divisive rather than having a
meeting of the minds.
JUST FOR TODAY, DO NOT WORRY
Think of all the medicines taken around the world to free us
from worry! From anti-anxiety drugs to sleeping aids, we try to sup-
press our feelings rather than dealing with them in the moment.
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