This precept traditionally relates to
your work, obligations, responsibilities and ultimately your mission in life.
Do what you have to do and do it to the best of your abilities. Try not to see
work as a chore; take pride in what you do. Be joyful, share your knowledge and
serve you fellow man. Live for today. Do not worry about the past or project
your fears and worries into the future. Be present; be mindful of the task in
hand.
Most importantly, I feel the main
message here is to be authentic. Step into your own power, not someone else’s.
Live your own dream, not someone else’s. Seek inspiration but do not copy
someone else because what will work for you is not necessarily what works for
someone else. Find your own path. Connect with spirit and ask for guidance.
Notice what brightens you and lifts you up and puts a smile on your face.
To do this you must know what it is in
your heart – what do you want to be, what do you want to do, what do you want
to share? This is important because it is all about service. How can you serve your
fellow man and contribute to society. Now make a plan to bring your heartfelt
goal to fruition. At this point you may well make changes in your working life
or daily routine. Your work should always reflect who you are and your own unique
talents and passions.
If you feel good about your work, you
are sending positive energy into any role, project or business you undertake.
This positive energy will be returned to you by the universe many times over.
You can only fail if you are under-prepared – either yourself or your
knowledge. Just take corrective action – improve yourself or your knowledge and
try again.
If however you do not enjoy your work,
think of the energy you are giving out into your workplace and into your own
particular role. This energy is absorbed into the working environment and only
serves to deplete you further. Tiredness, anxiety and under-achievement will
result. Re-assess the situation. You can either change your perspective and
improve things where you are or accept that it is time to move on. If you feel
resentful or are lazy, skipping corners or being deceitful, you are not on the
right path and not living in your truth. It is all too easy to let things ride
and continue on a familiar path for years when you should have moved on long
ago. Disillusionment and frustration can only result from this non-action.
Ultimately this Reiki precept means
that whatever work you do, you should do it from the heart with an open heart.
This incorporates kindness, co-operation, consideration and respect for others.
Be honest about how you feel about what you are giving and what you are
receiving. Be honest and open in your interactions with others but also be
honest with yourself. After all, the work we do is just an extension of
ourselves. Are we reflecting the best possible aspects of ourselves? Whatever
you do, make sure your actions portray the best possible aspects of you and you
will live a much more contented life.
Helen
Shortland is a Reiki Master Healer/Teacher, Meditation Teacher and Holistic
Therapist based at 15 Wheeler Gate in Nottingham city centre. Helen offers
several healing treatments such as Reiki, Angelic Reiki, Faery Reiki, Angel
Therapy and Fairy Blessing Guided Journey, as well as Usui Reiki and Faery
Reiki training courses. She has been on the spiritual path for 15 years and has
extensive knowledge of healing and the healing journey. For further
information about her Reiki courses, therapies and workshops, please visit her
website http://helenshortland.com or visit and ‘like’ her Facebook page Helen Shortland
Holistics & Enchantment.
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