Melody Lynn Jenkins

I am a Licensed & Ordained Minister with over 33 years of experience studying World Religions, Metaphysical Science, and the field of Complementary Medicine. As a Claircognizant & Reiki Master, I have been gifted as an Intuitive Seer & Healer and am proficient in reading Runes & Runic Tarot. I received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from The Ohio State University and my Master’s Degree in Metaphysical Sciences from The University of Sedona & Metaphysics. I am currently studying for my Doctorate Degree at The University of Sedona & Metaphysics.

Living in America, but not brought up to follow any particular religious views, I celebrated all of the American holidays.  I banged pots & pans together at midnight on the New Year, received an Easter Basket, set off fireworks on the 4th of July, trick-or-treated on Halloween, ate turkey at Thanksgiving and opened a lot of gifts at Christmas.  But there was no mention of God or Jesus or any other deity in our home.  The only time I was ever in a church as a child was for weddings & funerals.

My parents were not opposed to God; I think they were just opposed to the idea of religion as they understood it.  Being raised in Eastern Kentucky, my parents had only experienced Old Regular Baptist church meetings. There was never a central teaching to bring instruction or inspiration, only a parade of sweaty preachers shouting about fire, brimstone and hell, preachers shaking everyone’s hands during said shouting, the singing of “sorrowful songs” (as my father called them), all delivered with  staunch judgment upon the congregation.  Playing cards in the house were forbidden, but using a pendulum was encouraged and even taught by my Mamaw.  Confusing? No wonder my parents did not want their children exposed to religion!

Even so, I experienced a vast amount of paranormal and psychic activity as a child. I had no context in which to express what was happening to me. My parents always told me I was dreaming or imagining or making things up. So I went almost 16 years until I had my first spiritual awakening in 1983. A few months prior to my 15th birthday, I had a life-changing spiritual awakening that would be the beginning of what would become a lifetime quest for spiritual understanding. My spirit and soul was forever transformed into an ongoing love and zeal for union with the Creator.

My path has led me from conservative/fundamental Christianity, to charismatic Christianity, to messianic/Judaic Christianity. I explored Druidism and Wicca. I read parts of the Koran and Vedic texts, as well as the tenets of Buddhism. I enjoy Sufi mysticism and Native American spirituality. I have found Truth in all Paths, but have found no single path that embodies All Truth.

There are many streams to The Divine, many tributaries to this Great River called God. Let us flow upon the creek or stream where we now find ourselves, entrusting ourselves to Spirit that we will all arrive at our place in the Great River of Love in perfect timing.

In addition to my education & professional training, I have participated in a variety of volunteer & staff positions including outreaches to Appalachia, New York City, Chicago, Coffee House Ministry, Home Church Pastor & Church Planter. I read & study the Christian Mystics, the Sufi Mystics, the Old & New Testament, the Pseudepigrapha, the Apocrypha, the Quran, and Other Sacred Texts. I am interested in Ley Lines, Energy Vortexes, The Paranormal, Crop Circles & Astrology.

Degrees, Training & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, The Ohio State University (1990)
• Vocational Ministry Institute, Vineyard Christian Fellowship (2001)
• Bachelor's Degree in Metaphysical Science, B.Msc., The University of Sedona & Metaphysics (2008)
• State of Ohio Minister Solemnization under The International Metaphysical Ministry (2008)
• Master's Degree in Metaphysical Sciences, M.Msc., The University of Sedona & Metaphysics (2008)
• Reiki I Certification, The Reiki Center (2008)
• Advanced Reiki II Certification, The Reiki Center (2009)
• Animal Reiki Certification, The Reiki Center (2009)
• SomaEnergetics Sound Healing Certification, The Reiki Center (2010)
• Akashic Records Level I Certification, The Reiki Center (2011)
• Reiki Master Certification, The Reiki Center (2011)
• Bach Foundation Registered Practitioner Certification, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, UK (2011)
• Shamanic Certification as a Cedar Medicine Carrier Level 1, The Reiki Center (2014)
• Shamanic Certification as a Cedar Medicine Carrier Level 2, The Reiki Center (2014)
• The University of Sedona & Metaphysics, Doctorate Degree in Metaphysical Sciences (in process)
• Druid Training (3 Year Program) with the Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids (in process)

2018 Online Training Coursework

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2018 Reading List 

• A Year with Thomas Merton: Daily Meditations from His Journals by Thomas Merton & Jonathan Montaldo
• The Highly Sensitive Person Workbook by Dr. Elaine Aron
  
• The Sufi Book of Life ~ 99 Pathways fo the Heart by Neil Douglas-Klotz, Ph.D.
• The Art of Being and Becoming by Hazrat Inayat Khan
  
• The Transformation of the Heart by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee
• Crafting Magick with Pen & Ink by Susan Pesznecker
• Yoga Nidra ~ A Meditative Practice for Deep Relaxation & Healing by Richard Miller, Ph.D.
• Runes for Transformation ~ Using Ancient Symbols to Change Your Life by Kaedrich Olsen
• The Book of Runes by Ralph H. Blum
• Oola ~ Find Balance in an Unbalanced World by Dr. Dave Braun & Dr. Troy Amdahl