Otoharo!
Helen, your sharing reminded me of what our reiki consultant said as we were beginning to reiki each other, that when our energy was not smooth, we were to excuse ourselves, go to the bathroom and get clear before beginning. After a couple of weeks practice, I spent a day doing something that had me tired and tensed up. When my friend showed up for reiki, I assumed that she would have me be on the table first as usual and I would have my energy smooth by the time she was on the table. Well, she went first, so there I was, rattled and frazeled by my day, and I was in a spot! My internal conversation, was, this is exactly what she told us not to do. Well, lets put a good face on it anyway. So my hands were on my partner's face for a very long time while I attempted to get myself relaxed. During the week when we met with our consultant, she reported this strange energy and I had to tell my story of what had happened.
So, yes, yes. By all means, have your energy in order before being reiki with anyone!
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