Originally Published: December 6th, 2019

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5 Principles of Reiki

Just for today, I will not worry

Just for today, I will not be angry

Just for today, I will do my work honestly

Just for today, I will be kind to all living things

Just for today, I will be grateful for my many blessings

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I often think about why I work so hard on myself to always be better.

I know how part of this is the shame-based belief there is something inherently flawed with me. That the harder I try to be better, I will eventually not be flawed.

Yet, it’s a truism that to be human is to be flawed.

To be human is to: make mistakes, struggle with addictions, hurt other people and ourselves. We can act selfishly and aggressively. We stumble and fall.

When I confront those actions and inner beliefs that do not align with my values, I demonstrate growth. This is how I move towards my best self.

But, I can also slow down, take a breath, and see the beauty already within me.

Today, I will not worry. I am not flawed. I am human.

I am beautifully imperfect.

S, 🌻️

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