First I should mention that I'm a Graduate of the School of Hard Knocks. My mother used to say that whatever could go wrong for me did go wrong for me. At age 22, I buried my only child and Mom (intending to make me laugh) commented that whatever I did to offend the man upstairs, it must have been a doozy. Needless to say, her comment backfired & I developed nothing but contempt for the God of my understanding. As the hard knocks continued I began numbing myself with alcohol and prescription drugs. My anger grew, especially toward myself. I became an expert in the art of victimhood. Finally in my early 40's I was able to rid myself of my addiction to drugs and alcohol with the help of a 12 step program and start to see there just might be a Higher Power who wasn't cruel and vindictive. The final blow came when I was about 3 years clean. My mother died and my marriage to my 3rd husband ended at the same time. In my pain & rage I turned my back on my 12 step group and locked myself away from my friends and remaining family. Rather than turn to my old addictions, I went to bed and didn't get out. I was seeing a psychiatrist for depression and she encouraged me to go on retreat to Delphi University - a Metaphysical Center in North Georgia devoted to all things spiritual. In spite of my fear that I would be entering some sort of religious cult, I went for their Connecting with Spirit retreat and soon discovered there was nothing religious about them and they were anything but a cult. I learned so much during that short week that I had three great months after I got home. But self-growth and spirituality requires some commitment to continued learning and positive reinforcement. Eventually I slid back under the covers and stayed for a couple of years - doing only what I absolutely had to do and avoiding people whenever possible except for my spiritually aware psychiatrist.
Finally one day I got out of bed and decided it was time to go back to Delphi. While there, I realized I could commit to their course of study and grow or I could go back home and back under the covers until I died. Obviously, I chose growth or I wouldn't be writing this bio. Four years later, I continue my studies at my own pace ultimately working my way through their Doctorate Program. Through Delphi, other spiritual educators, and my continued spiritual therapy, I am now qualified to help others with their journey through divinely channeled energetic & inutivitive healing and psychospiritual therapy. It constantly amazes me how, no matter what my client''s problems are, the faulty thoughts and negative. reactive emotions are basically the same when we get to the core issues. Through meditation I have learned to step back and allow myself to act as a channel for Spirit to work through me for my client's greatest good. I have also rediscovered many of the Spiritual gifts and abilities we are all born with but forget along the way.
Today, I am reconnected to my family and have developed an extended family. I am no longer crushed when negatives happen, instead I look for the lesson. I feel self-love, acceptance and forgiveness now. I tend to live in my heart and enjoy my life today and it would be my honor to help you find the joy in yours. Please visit my website and feel free to contact me if you feel I have something you want or need.
In Love & Light
Rev. Karen McKnight
In the Eastern Religions the term "As Above, So Below" is often used to explain that you must go to your deepest, darkest self in order to rise to your highest, lightest self. My father used to tell me "how can you appreciate the good in your life if you never experience any bad." My father was wiser than even he knew.
I don't know who originally said this but today this has become my mantra.
"The destination is unimportant, it's the journey that counts". I no longer waste energy worrying about where I'm going to end up. Instead I try to focus on each day and just learning from and enjoying my journey.
The best way to start learning about me is to visit my website or give me a call. I'll happily be as honest with you as I am with myself. If you're interested in Delphi, you can read up on it at www.delphiu.com.
Rev. Karen McKnight
Tranquil Energy Healing
Mooresville, NC
karen@tranquilenergyhealing.com
704-663-6984