Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 The Path of Reiki
2 The Reiki Principles
3 Peace
“Just for Today, Do Not Anger”
4 Serenity
“Just for Today, Do Not Worry”
5 Gratitude
“Be Grateful: Show Appreciation”
6 Integrity
“Do an Honest Day’s Work”
7 Kindness
“Be Kind”
8 The Double Title
An Invitation to Happiness and a Promise of Miracles
Epilogue: The Spiral Path
Notes
Recommended Reading and Listening
Amy Z. Rowland is a certified Usui Reiki Master with 20 years of experience. She has taught Usui Shiki Ryoho (traditional Western Reiki) since 1994 and also teaches workshops on Reiki and intuition and the Reiki principles. Her previous books include: Traditional Reiki for Our Times and Intuitive Reiki for Our Times.
"Reiki for the Heart and Soul is a gift to us from a remarkable
woman who lives and breathes her work. The book literally loves us
into each and every precious principle, weaving its magic as we
read, bringing us into a deeper understanding. I feel it should be
required reading for all dedicated practitioners and teachers.”
*Mari Hall, founder and director of International Association for
Reiki and author of Reiki for the S*
"This excellent book shows how the five Reiki principles can be
used for personal development and spiritual growth. Suited to
practitioners of every level, it is packed with insights and
techniques invaluable to anyone wishing to deepen their
understanding and practice of Reiki."
*Chris Parkes and Penny Parkes, authors of 15-Minute Reiki: Health
and Healing at Your Fingertips*
“Amy Rowland’s compassionate journey into Usui’s world offers the
reader a catalyst for a deeper connection with Usui the man and his
Way of Being. She has captured the very essence of his spiritual
teachings, creating a bridge between Eastern and Western Reiki
teachings.”
*Dave King, Reiki instructor and author of O-Sensei: A View of
Mikao Usui*
“Amy Rowland elegantly and eloquently shares how we may each ‘walk
our talk’ by offering riveting, real-life examples of how
present-day Reiki Masters and esteemed Reiki Masters of the past
have utilized, and continue to utilize, the Reiki principles in a
dynamic and living way, every day. This is a must read for
humanity!”
*Sensei John King, R.M., D.D., author of Breathology: How To
Breathe Yourself To Better Health*
“This is a well-written Reiki book that weaves together many
important details with a wonderful spiritual sentiment. It grounds
one in the here and now and inspires practitioners to look deeply
into their own healing and to help others.”
*William Lee Rand, author of Reiki: The Healing Touch and director
of the International Center for Re*
“A joyful read! Amy Rowland provides a heartfelt guide for living
Reiki in our daily lives. This book will help you open to Reiki as
a spiritual path.”
*Carolyn Musial, teacher/practitioner with the International Center
for Reiki Training and author of*
“Amy Rowland has once again written an invaluable and insightful
book. Reiki for the Heart and Soul not only provides an excellent
overview of the Reiki system but also explores, for the first time,
the Reiki principles from a place of depth and authenticity. This
book exemplifies the very essence of Reiki and provides us with a
map of how we can genuinely use these teachings for the betterment
of ourselves and humanity."
*Lawrence Ellyard, author of Reiki: 200 Questions and Answers for
Beginners and Reiki Meditations for*
“An in-depth book on the principles of Reiki and mindfulness of
their values--recommended both to newcomers and established
practitioners.”
*Tanmaya Honervogt author of The Power of Reiki: An Ancient
Hands-On Healing Technique*
"As someone who was attuned to reiki almost two decades ago, I was
delighted as I read Amy Rowland's discussion of it as spiritual
pathwork. . . . Her account of what she learned is written clearly,
directly, and with a sense of joy."
*Anna Jediziewski, New Age Retailer*
" . . . Amy Rowland takes the practice of Reiki to the next level
by sharing the secrets behind really integrating the Reiki
principles into your personal and professional Reiki practice."
*Zach Keyer, author Reiki Marketing, Reiki Leadership, Nov
2008*
"Whether you use Reiki only for yourself, or if you have clients,
you will treasure this book and the energy it carries. It brings
the practice of Reiki to your daily life in a practical and
grounded spiritual way."
*New Spirit Journal, Vol. 4, No. 8, Dec 2008*
"If you are interested in going deeply into the Reiki principles
and aligning with them in your daily life, this book is a valuable
resource. I haven't seen any other Reiki book that devotes such
care and commitment to illuminating these principles and helping us
all appreciate their power."
*Jed Shlackman, reviewer, Nov 2008*
"Chapters cover the five core Reiki principles presented in Western
and Japanese traditions which can be used for both personal and
spiritual growth. New Age and general-interest spirituality
libraries will consider it a winning acquisition."
*The Midwest Book Review, March 2009*
"Anyone with a curiosity regarding Reiki should come away from this
book with a basic understanding and should know if Reiki is
something they wish to pursue further, or not. . . . Even a reader
that is not interested in learning Reiki could learn a great deal
about how to incorporate these principles into his own spiritual
practice."
*Rovena Windsor, The Henge of Keltria, Issue 82, May 2009*
"Rowland obviously does write from the heart, offering many helpful
suggestions and practical ideas on how to attune and deepen
ourselves--and thus discover a happier, healthier way of being in
the world."
*Keila Swan, Alaska Wellness, Vol. 15, No. 1, Jan/Feb 2010*
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