Just For Today Work Hard
Mikao Usui‘s “Just For Today Work Hard” principle is a reminder to work honestly…
Honesty means different things to different people.
Many people feel it is fine to take home a few pens from the office,
The company earns millions in profits each year,
So they can afford to lose a few items of stationery.
Another person will judge the same incident as an act of theft,
And,
Believe that anyone found stealing stationery should be dismissed and charged with theft and even prosecuted.
At some point, everyone is dishonest.
You may not steal from another person or company, but instead steal from yourself.
For example, if you a have a talent to help people and you choose not to,
Then you are stealing from yourself by denying your gift.
You are also stealing from the people who could benefit from your talents.
Wasting your time on meaningless pursuits is stealing from your sacred and special time on Earth.
Try to live your life to the best of your ability as honestly as you can.
Honesty lives inside of you and doesn’t care about being placed where others can view it.
Emperor Meiji said: ‘You have a pure soul if you have nothing to be ashamed of in front of God, whom you cannot see, who knows you all.’
Doing our work is not just about how we “earn a living”,
But how we are “living”,
How we understand relationships, how we relate to people, how we talk to each other, how we love ourselves and then others…
Take Home Message
The “Just for Today Work Hard” principle, part of Mikao Usui’s Reiki teachings, emphasizes the importance of honesty in work and life.
It challenges individuals to be honest not only in tangible matters like theft,
But also, in using their talents and time.
This principle encourages living honestly to the best of our ability,
Recognizing that honesty is internal and should not be contingent on external observation.
The principle reminds us to approach work as a means of “living” and to consider our relationships and reactions, promoting overall well-being.
Embracing diversity and respecting others’ free will can help in overcoming anger and fear…
