Dear Reader, Although Erik sometimes paints a rosy picture of the afterlife, time and time again he stresses that suicide is not the answer to one’s problems. If you struggle, please understand that the information in my blog and my books is no substitute for professional help. Please click here for a list of resources…
We got back from our wonderful trip to Ireland late last night. Everything went without a hitch until we got to Houston. There was a big-ass thunderstorm over the airport so we had to circle for 30 minutes to wait until the storm moved on. Unfortunately, it didn’t, so we had to divert to Austin…
I haven’t gotten many signs from Erik for a while, so I’ve been fussing at him a lot, threatening him with the notorious “black time-out chair” but my idle threats were to no avail. (That boy spent a lot of time in that chair. We gave it away, but I bet it has his butt…
Before I share this stellar insight from Erik (and I must say, he’s been on a roll. Lot’s of good stuff,) I want you to know that my sister and brother-in-law are coming into town so I won’t be posting anything from Monday through Thursday. 🙁 Hope this one makes up for it, though! Uncertainty…
Uncertainty is the root of fear Distrust is the root of uncertainty Scarcity is the root of distrust Hostility is the root of scarcity Sorrow is the root of hostility Attachment is the root of sorrow Fear is the root of attachment Chaos is the root of all Harmony is the equal opposite of chaos…
Maybe I’ve mentioned this in a comment, but I’ve been reflecting on my life and has come to the conclusion that I really only have one friend here in Houston that I can hang out with on a regular basis. All the others scattered after Erik died. I guess that’s natural because it’s uncomfortable to…
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We spent both days decorating the inside of our house. (It looks like Santa threw up in it.) We also put lights in the trees outside, so it’s very Christmassy. As for the results of the poll: Most of you want me to channel Abraham Lincoln. There…
Humans are complex beings. They are a tapestry of emotions that interweave with one another to create the fabric that is Us. The emotions that are birthed by struggle are engaged in an intricate dance that defines the human experience. This poem illustrates that moving ballet. Uncertainty is the root of fear Distrust is the…
Here’s something we can all learn from. Me: The winner of the first Ask Erik submissions is Marcie. She says, “I hope I am not too late to send a question to Erik. I had written to you a couple of weeks ago about my husband having schizophrenia and that he had almost killed himself…
