The principles of Reiki were established by Dr. Usui. He realized after treating people numerous times for the same affliction that principles were necessary. Dr Usui wanted people to take responsibility for their own health. 

• JUST FOR TODAY I WILL NOT WORRY

• JUST FOR TODAY I WILL NOT ANGER

• JUST FOR TODAY I WILL BE HAPPY AND FREE AND HAPPY

• I WILL WORK HARD ON MY SPIRTUAL GROWTH AND EARN MY LIVING HONESTLY

• I WILL HONOR AND BE KIND TO MY PARENTS, TEACHERS, ELDERS AND NEIGHBORS

• I RESPECT THE ONENESS OF ALL LIFE

• I SHOW GRATITUDE TO EVERYTHING