Just For Today...

The Reiki Precepts, as they are often interpreted or presented, begin with the words, 

 Just for today...

 In other words, it can be daunting to take on a task or project, or commitment for the whole year -  for the duration of your whole entire life - or even for a week sometimes...

 But we can always undertake a task or commit to something for just a day...

 We can decide to do a juice fast for a day, or do a spiritual practice - just for this one day...

 And then the next day, we can do the same - that is - commit again just for that day...

 In time each day will accumulate on a bed of other days, creating a cushioning in our lives. A spiritual practice will flourish and nourish. A change to more healthy ways of eating and/or exercising will contribute to our well-being...

 At this time of year, we tend to take on more than we can ever accomplish realistically. So instead of a monumental undertaking - say to yourself, "Just for today..." Plant seeds, and in the springtime, marvel at the nascent blossoms of what you have sown...
Just for today...
Be grateful

Just for today...
Be kind

Just for today...
Nourish your body

Just for today...
Nourish your soul

Just for today...
Practice

Just for today...
Forgive

Just for today...
Love

Just for today...
Offer your time

Just for today...
Reach out

Just for today...
Smile

Just for today...
Trust

Just for today...
Pay it forward

Just for today...
See the beauty in all things...

Just for today...
Be who you are

Just for today...
Embody simplicity

Just for today...
Heal

Just for today - 
Do whatever you need to do,
And whatever is asked of you,
Knowing that in the end,
All is as it needs to be - 
And all shall be well!

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