The TULWA Morning Affirmation and Evening Reflection are daily practices designed to anchor Light Warriors in intention and self-leadership. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Reiki Master Mikao Usui and his Five Reiki Principles, these affirmations offer a way to transform the rhythms of daily life into moments of clarity, growth, and peace.
While rooted in the TULWA framework, these affirmations reflect the Reiki principles by honoring the sacredness of the present and the power of small, deliberate commitments.
Let’s explore how each “Today statement” in the affirmations aligns with its corresponding Reiki principle, showing the depth and practicality they bring to daily living.
TULWA Morning Affirmation
As the day begins to unfold, I find purpose in this moment, mindful of the path I walk.
Today, I will meet challenges with understanding, using calm and clarity to guide my responses. My strength will shine in my ability to bring light to whatever I face.
Today, I will release the grip of worry, trusting in what is beyond my control. I will remind myself that being present and intentional is enough.
Today, I will embrace gratitude—for the opportunities ahead and for the lessons that have shaped me. Each step will add to the story of who I am becoming.
Today, I will live with intention. Whether through quiet reflection or bold actions, I will honor the rhythm of growth that carries me forward.
Today, I will offer kindness—to myself and to others. Through my words, my actions, and my quiet moments, I will strengthen the connections that bring meaning to our shared journey.
As the morning light greets me, I carry these affirmations into the day. What lies ahead is unwritten, but I will meet it with courage, clarity, and the steady resolve of a Light Warrior.
The Five “Today Statements” and Their Reiki Foundations
1. Meeting Challenges with Understanding
- Morning Affirmation: “Today, I will meet challenges with understanding, using calm and clarity to guide my responses. My strength will shine in my ability to bring light to whatever I face.”
- Evening Reflection: “Today, I met anger with understanding, seeing it as a reminder of my ability to choose calm over conflict. My strength lies not in matching the heat but in finding the balance that cools it.”
- Reiki Principle: “Just for today, I will not anger.”
Connection and Expansion: The Reiki principle encourages letting go of anger, but the TULWA affirmations take it a step further, reframing anger and challenges as opportunities for transformation. This is the essence of emotional alchemy—turning reactive emotions into steady clarity.
For the Light Warrior, this is not about suppression but about choosing balance over conflict, making each challenge a reminder of one’s inner strength.
2. Releasing the Grip of Worry
- Morning Affirmation: “Today, I will release the grip of worry, trusting in what is beyond my control. I will remind myself that being present and intentional is enough.”
- Evening Reflection: “Today, I let go of worry, trusting in what is beyond my control. I reminded myself that being here, present in this moment, is enough.”
- Reiki Principle: “Just for today, I will not worry.”
Connection and Expansion: Reiki teaches us to trust the flow of life and let go of anxiety about the unknown. TULWA builds on this by emphasizing grounding in the present moment. Trust becomes an active practice—choosing to focus on what can be influenced while releasing what cannot.
This pillar reminds us that presence is power, and worry dissipates when we return to the here and now.
3. Embracing Gratitude
- Morning Affirmation: “Today, I will embrace gratitude—for the opportunities ahead and for the lessons that have shaped me. Each step will add to the story of who I am becoming.”
- Evening Reflection: “Today, I felt gratitude—for the moments of joy and the challenges that shaped my resolve. Each experience added to the story of who I am becoming.”
- Reiki Principle: “Just for today, I will be grateful.”
Connection and Expansion: The Reiki principle invites appreciation for the present moment. The TULWA affirmations deepen this by encouraging gratitude for both joy and struggle, recognizing that challenges are not obstacles but essential threads in the fabric of growth.
Gratitude, in this context, is a lens for transformation—allowing the Light Warrior to find meaning and strength in every experience.
4. Living with Intention
- Morning Affirmation: “Today, I will live with intention. Whether through quiet reflection or bold actions, I will honor the rhythm of growth that carries me forward.”
- Evening Reflection: “Today, I made room for living fully. Whether in quiet thought or bold action, I honored the small steps of growth that build a meaningful life.”
- Reiki Principle: “Just for today, I will do my work honestly.”
Connection and Expansion: In Reiki, “honesty” is about sincerity in work and action. TULWA expands this into living deliberately, aligning actions with higher values and inner purpose.
This pillar honors both quiet introspection and outward action as integral parts of growth, encouraging a balanced, intentional approach to each day.
5. Offering Kindness
- Morning Affirmation: “Today, I will offer kindness—to myself and to others. Through my words, my actions, and my quiet moments, I will strengthen the connections that bring meaning to our shared journey.”
- Evening Reflection: “Today, I offered kindness—to myself and to others. In my words, my choices, and even my silences, I nurtured the connections that tie us together.”
- Reiki Principle: “Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.”
Connection and Expansion: Reiki’s universal kindness flows naturally into TULWA’s affirmation, which emphasizes self-kindness as a foundation for outward compassion. This pillar reminds us that kindness isn’t confined to grand gestures—it is present in small, deliberate acts of care that ripple through our interconnected lives.
The Light Warrior nurtures relationships, beginning with the self and extending outward to others.
TULWA Evening Reflection
As the day comes to a close, I find peace in my rest, mindful of the path I walk.
Today, I met anger with understanding, seeing it as a reminder of my ability to choose calm over conflict. My strength lies not in matching the heat but in finding the balance that cools it.
Today, I let go of worry, trusting in what is beyond my control. I reminded myself that being here, present in this moment, is enough.
Today, I felt gratitude—for the moments of joy and the challenges that shaped my resolve. Each experience added to the story of who I am becoming.
Today, I made room for living fully. Whether in quiet thought or bold action, I honored the small steps of growth that build a meaningful life.
Today, I offered kindness—to myself and to others. In my words, my choices, and even my silences, I nurtured the connections that tie us together.
As the night wraps around me, I carry these truths into the stillness. Tomorrow waits unwritten, but I will meet it with courage, clarity, and the quiet determination of a Light Warrior.
Integrating the Affirmations into Daily Life
These affirmations are not prescriptive but invitational. They are meant to be spoken, reflected upon, or held silently in your mind and heart as a guide for living with intention. Over time, the intention and energy behind the words integrates into one’s being, strengthening resolve and deepening clarity.
In the morning, the affirmations act as a compass, setting the tone for the day with courage, purpose, and kindness. In the evening, they provide closure, helping you process and integrate the day’s experiences with peace and gratitude.
Honoring Master Usui and Closing Reflections
The influence of Reiki in these affirmations is a tribute to Reiki Master Mikao Usui, whose teachings on presence, intention, and daily living continue to inspire.
As someone educated in Usui’s Reiki system to the level of Reiki Master/Teacher, I have found it to be the clearest and most accessible healing system I have come across. Among the four healing traditions I have trained in, Usui’s system stands out for its balance of simplicity and depth, making it a powerful tool for self-transformation.
The TULWA affirmations build upon this legacy, offering a framework that invites us to live as Light Warriors—balancing clarity, gratitude, and kindness in our daily actions. They are practices not of perfection but of presence, reminding us that transformation begins with small, deliberate commitments made each day.
May these affirmations inspire you and light up your path toward greater courage, clarity, and connection—today and every day.
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