For years I deliberately stayed away from learning detailed anatomy, so I could honor the principle that it's the client's mind/body wisdom that directs the flow, not MY knowledge and ego, just my willingness to act as a channel.
Learning techniques creates that temptation -- "oh, I know a good technique for this symptom, so I can be the rescuer of this person." Always have to be mindful of that temptation, now that I have learned anatomy for emergency medicine.
So many times, a person has come to me complaining of a specific issue, which turned out to be connected through a unique physical and emotional chain to a source that neither of us would have suspected. Surrendering knowledge and ego to Reiki lets that happen.
When I have gone into a session with a specific intent of solving a client's, say, back problem, I have always been distressingly reminded of this principle -- I'm not the "fixer"!
Technique is wonderful, there is a rich trove of approaches that bring great benefit to people. In learning techniques, always be mindful of their source, and honor the divine Gift.
I need this reminder myself, often -- thank you!
Blessings,
Aronaya
