How to Infuse Everyday Life with Reiki
Infusing Reiki into Everyday Life: Starting with the Reiki Precepts
Did you know that regardless of your Reiki attunement status, you can bring Reiki into your daily life by following the Reiki precepts or tenets of philosophy?
If you’re unclear about what Reiki is or want a reminder of its benefits, I encourage you to check that out first and then return to this post.
What Are the Reiki Precepts?
The 5 Reiki precepts are core tenets of Reiki philosophy that all Reiki practitioners are taught & encouraged to integrate into their daily lives. Each day, we’re meant to meditate on these precepts, focusing our intentions on their teachings. It provides the opportunity, when said, to be aware of your body and mind; looking for any dissonance or disagreement with any of the five statements.
Why Start? What Will It Do?
Your initial “why” might simply be curiosity after reading this or hearing about Reiki from someone else. When I was learning Reiki, part of my coursework involved working with the precepts daily for at least 30 days. My initial “why” was straightforward—I had to!
But after those 30 days, I was amazed at how much the precepts impacted me. Reading back through my daily journal entries (another requirement at the time) revealed a profound transformation. Fast forward five years, and these principles remain my go-to for setting intentions and checking in with myself.
what do the precepts do?
Each time you say or think about the precepts, you’re setting the intention to align with them for that day. That’s why each statement begins with three powerful words:
“Just for today”
These three words are powerful and significant. When life is chaotic, stressful, overwhelming— it’s easy to feel trapped by the prospect of tomorrow. “Just for today” changes that. These words help avoid setting unrealistic expectations for tomorrow and instead turn focus on what we can do in this moment.
If you’re reading this, you’ve been through loss or trauma at some point in your life. You know how fragile life is. Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed; all we have is today, this moment. Within each day, all we can control is ourselves and our behaviors.
Living by the Precepts
By practicing these five precepts, you’ll start to feel a shift (even if you’re not attuned Reiki). All you need is a few moments when you start your day. While you’re brushing your teeth, driving to work, or even right after your alarm goes off—before diving into emails or scrolling, take a deep breath and say the precepts out loud (or in your mind):
Just for today…
I will not worry
I will not be angry
I will give thanks for my many blessings
I will be kind to every living being
I will do my work honestly
There’s room for interpretation, and slight variations exist, but that’s it. No need to overcomplicate it; just start now. Remember to say “Just for today” before each statement. Say each precept with intention and notice how your energy begins to shift.
Are These Different from Other Affirmations?
Yes and no. The precepts are unique to Reiki’s frequency and philosophy, but like other affirmations, they focus your mind and set positive intentions. When paired with regular Reiki practice—whether through self-Reiki (if you’re attuned) or sessions with a certified practitioner—the effects can be even more transformative.
If you’re tired of waking up with a sense of dread, feeling weighed down by stress, anxiety, or sadness, let’s talk. I’m offering a free 20-minute consultation. Sign-up for a distance Reiki session and take the 1st step in showing the universe you’re ready for change. Align with the frequency of self-love, transformation, & transmutation of blockages.
Resistance as a Sign
You might feel some resistance to one or more of the precepts as you say them—this can actually be a good sign. It reveals an incongruence that surface-level affirmations alone can’t address. If you feel a deep disconnect while working with the precepts (or other affirmations) and aren’t seeing the results you’d like, it’s a strong sign to receive Reiki to help clear those blocks.
My gift to keep Reiki with you
Let’s be honest—most of us still check our phones first thing in the morning despite all the advice not to! So, one way to successfully integrate the precepts each day is to set them as your phone background.
I made a phone background for you with love so you can start infusing Reiki in your daily life today. You can find more phone background affirmation designs on my IG page under “affirmations” story highlight. Feel free to screenshot them and follow me for more :)
