Most people have, at some point, spoken about someone else's illness or injury and instinctively pointed to themselves to indicate where and what hurts. This behavior often elicits a strong reaction, with responses like, "Don't point at yourself!" This warning highlights the potential dangers associated with this action.
This warning must be heeded by any reasonable person.
Understanding the Laying-on-of-Hands
At the heart of this popular omen is the well-known laying-on-of-hands effect, which is a sacrament. Waves and touches with hands are elements of contact magic, but only dedicated individuals understand them — those who perfectly control the energy of their own body.
The Risks of Pointing at Yourself
In contrast to these dedicated practitioners, the average person often underestimates the power emanating from their hands. Because of this, they can unintentionally harm themselves and others.
The key issue arises when a person shows someone else's disease on themselves. In this scenario, they do not focus on healing; instead, they dwell on the severity of the disease. This action strengthens the negative energies associated with the disease, potentially worsening the condition of both the patient and the individual who points at themselves.
It is particularly dangerous to display foreign diseases using the left hand, as it is more commonly associated with black magicians. In contrast, the right hand is well-developed and more actively engaged by white magicians.
