Linda Boyd, BS, ARMT
I chose this career path because
I have been in Ministry through Madonna Ministry for 10 years. It is a Global ministry, mine is also mobile, focused on disseminating energy and following spiritual guidance. I was also a healthcare educator, at first dealing with the geriatric population as a recreational therapist and educator. I decided to to ask to work with adolescents so I could get to them in the mental health field and work at preventing problems I had seen when working with the Geriatric population.
My sister was doing her own ministry in New York for decades. I was in NY at the time and she called me to meet her at a woman's apartment who needed an attunement. They wanted me to participate and gave me an attunement and a book about Reiki. Another level opened up for me then that led me to various levels of Reiki until I became a Reiki Master Teacher.
I prepared for this career by
I am an Advanced Reiki Master Teacher through the International Center for Reiki Training and facilitate attunement workshops Level I through Master levels.. As a Healthcare Educator , I received a BS in Therapeutic Recreation and Educator through Shaw University. I am an Ordained Minister through Madonna Ministry. I am currently enrolled in a course for certification as Spiritual Healthcare Clergy through the National Healthcare Chaplaincy Network.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
My biggest challenge is myself and getting out of my own way, dealing with fears of past traumas, and clearing.
My greatest strength(s)
I am able to assist people in calming down, taking a breath, and in my work with the elderly.
My greatest accomplishment to date
My greatest accomplishment is being an excellent facilitator and teacher.
My personal/professional goals
I want to receive my Spiritual Clergy certification and use it to plug into venues calling for chaplaincy and connect on a part time basis to some agencies so I can still do my independent work.
What/Who has inspired me the most
The energy of my Mom who passed inspires me most. Her spirit is always with me. She said,"God has special plans for you and you must allow his Divine guidance to guide you".
I most want to be known/remembered for
I want to be remembered as a daughter of the most Divine and God, who served to her capacity, God, herself, humanity and nature.
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
- Circle of Sisters Global
- The International Reiki Association
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
- Co-Founder of Village Keepers
- Council of Elders for Female Rites of Passage Program
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
I love going to the ocean and spending time outdoors in nature.