I wrote the following biosketch for my application to be ordained as an inter-faith minister.  It’s a deeply personal story, but I decided to share this with you for two reasons.  First of all, if you are struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, it helps to know that you are not alone.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is (800)273-8255.  Please consider reaching out to friends, family, a therapist, or a medical professional,  Maybe even consider trying Reiki.  The second reason I want to share this with you is because I want you to know why Reiki is so important to me.  I did have friends, family, and coworkers trying to help me.  But I felt like I was in a thick fog; their voices couldn’t reach me.  I hate to think about what today would be like if I hadn’t experienced Reiki.  I don’t want to spend another moment of my life in that much darkness.  Continue reading →