When Dr. Mikao Usui first discovered the practice of Reiki in Kyoto, Japan, he created a set of 5 precepts, or core beliefs that all who practice Reiki must live by.

#1 "Just for today, do not worry."

Especially in today's world, there's always something to worry about, whether we see this on the news or it takes place right in our own homes. When we worry or grow anxious about situations, oftentimes this creates roadblocks for healthy, positive solutions to that which we are worried about. Don't worry about yesterday or tomorrow. And just for today, do not worry.

# 2 "Just for today, do not anger."

How often in society are we still angry about something that happened years ago? Or perhaps the sting of something that happened yesterday remains. Much of the things that we are angry about aren't important and often goes away on their own or are already resolved. Work on not being angry for just today, and let yesterday be in the past, and tomorrow comes what may.

#3 "Honor your parents, teachers, and elders."

For us to learn about this world we need those who are more experienced to help guide and shape us. These individuals should be honored, even in the most difficult relationships. Although we don't need to remain in a relationship which is harmful or hurtful, we can honor those individuals from afar by simply appreciating the lessons they have provided us.

#4 "Earn your living honestly."

It takes more work to earn a living through dishonest means than it does through an honest days work. At the end of the day, when we have done all we can, we can look back with pride in what we have accomplished.

#5 "Show gratitude to every living thing."