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The ultimate test when practicing a spiritual life is acceptance of and love for yourself and others. Being kind acknowledges that spirit is present in every living being. I had the opportunity to visit Japan for a scientific conference before I studied Reiki. One thing that impressed me was that people I passed in the street bowed to me, and I bowed to them. I was told that the concept behind this practice is that “the spirit in me sees the spirit in you.”

As a starting point for having more compassion in your life, you can try these suggestions:

 Practice random acts of kindness. This great concept couples the act of compassion with humility. You need not tell anyone what you’ve done. An act of kindness can range from letting someone go ahead of you in the supermarket line, giving an anonymous gift, or maybe adding payment on expired parking meters.

 Listen to people. Showing love for others is giving them what they want, not what you think they want.

 Start by being kind to yourself. You can’t really love others if you don’t love yourself. By loving yourself, you also demonstrate to others how you expect to be treated.

By practicing this and the other Reiki Principles, you begin to see all beings as manifestations of spirit. Even if you have petty disagreements with someone else, being kind means practicing from the deeper knowledge that love is behind all people, even if they’re not aware of it. The funny thing about cultivating loving thoughts is that they have a way of growing and making the world a place filled with love and light.

Love is the essence of Reiki.