I grew up as the only child of a single mother in a small industrial town in Wisconsin, on the shores of Lake Michigan. My maternal grandmother lived with us, and we shared a special bond. She sparked my love for the outdoors—fishing, camping, and connecting with nature. While I wasn’t raised with formal religious instruction—church was simply for weddings and funerals—I always sensed a presence, a greater force offering me comfort, protection, and understanding. I didn’t fully grasp what it was, but I knew it was there.
In high school, I felt a strong calling to join the Coast Guard. It was a way to serve others while indulging my love for the water. As I embarked on my military career, the fast-paced demands of service pushed many of those childhood sensations to the background. That changed in the late 1990s when I was stationed in Texas and began attending church with my wife. Those old feelings of connection rushed back with intensity, awakening a part of me I thought was dormant. I didn’t understand it yet, but I knew something deeper was waiting to unfold.
It wasn’t until 2014, as I prepared to retire after 26 years of military service, that everything shifted. At the time, I was struggling with chronic lower back pain and seeking relief without drugs. My wife, Allison, began studying Reiki, which aligned with the healing ministry she had started years earlier. When she practiced on me, something incredible happened—not only did my pain lessen, but it felt as though a curtain had been pulled back on my life. That force I’d sensed since childhood awakened in full. It was as if everything was new again, and I reconnected with a profound presence that had always been with me.
Since then, I’ve developed a close relationship with the Collective, a group of loving Beings who have guided me throughout my life. They speak to me and through me, offering wisdom and direction. Through this connection, I’ve found my purpose: helping others awaken to their own potential, uncover their true path, and connect with the loving energies that surround them.
