Bruce,
My personal life experiences are just that and I am sorry if you need more of an explanation.
I believe what I believe and your opinion hasn't changed me to believe anything different. Nor, do I want to change your opinion. They are yours due to your own values and beliefs and I am not saying they are wrong on any level.
BTW.....I would never send you or anyone any Reiki without permission. I will have to think on how to send Reiki "with permission" for peace and universal calming, to plants and animals with no voice to verbally accept it.
Namaste,
Healing Hands