What is Reiki? (in 100 words), by Yolanda Bueno (Avanzado 2, 2009-10)
Last weekend I took a course on Reiki. Reiki means universal energy and it is about healing other people by using one's palms. It was developed in 1922 by Mikao Usui after three weeks of fasting and meditating on Mount Kurama in Japan. Reiki is used as a technique of alternative medicine in hospitals nowadays, especially in cases of cancer and chemotherapy. But it is most amazing because of its five principles:
Just for today:
Do not be angry
Do not worry
Be grateful
Work with integrity
Be kind to others and to yourself
We should always follow them.
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