Do any of you know of any super cheap (or free) modalities for video chatting that also records so I can videotape my sessions and post them on YouTube, Huffpo, and other venues? Also, do any of you have any ideas for a place in or around Austin, TX where Jamie and Erik can hold…
Let’s Help This Sweet Boy
Blog member, Wanda, sent me this heart-wrenching video about 7th grader, Jonah Mowry, who has been tormented by his peers since second grade. His wisdom shines through his pain like a graceful pair of dancers, causing me to wonder if he’s here more to teach than to learn. I’ve invited him to join our loving…
Helping Those Who Want Out
Here’s some advice from Erik that comes from a channeling session this past summer: Jamie: You know, your boy and I have been having some talks. Me: Oh really? Tell me, tell me! Jamie: Yeah, I got two emails asking him to hold back on the F#@*#s. And I said ‘I told you! I told…
Channeling Heath Ledger, Part Three
Me: Is there a past life you can share that most affected this last one? Heath: That’s a very clever question. Jamie laughs loudly. Jamie: That’s so smart! He’s comparing talking about other lives to the secrets in your closet. Heath: Like when you’re alive, your sexual orientation is kind of what you keep in…
Channeling Heath Ledger, Part Two
Me: Can you tell me a little about your transition? Heath: Aw, it was very peaceful. And it was totally unintentional. I had no comprehension that what I was doing would lead to death. Me: Yeah. Heath: I’m quite disappointed in myself, but in that state of mind—the lack of sleep—I’m sure you, as a…
Channeling Heath Ledger, Part One
Me: Erik, let’s see if you can get Heath Ledger for us. Erik: Yeah, sure. He’ll be pretty easy to reach. Me: Okay, great. (Long pause, then Erik returns with Heath) Jamie: Oh, yeah, I forgot about his accent! Me: Yeah, isn’t he from Australia? Jamie: Yes, that’s what he’s saying. I’m just used to…
Love and Trauma
Michelle and I have had our first session with our trauma and EMDR therapist last week. In that hour and a half, we both shared our war stories and filled out all sorts of assessment forms. We don’t start the actual EMDR until the third session, but already, I’ve encountered an amazing epiphany. I would…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
At long last, I’ve been urged (strongly) to seek treatment for my PTSD. Okay, we’re talking major arm twisting here, because I’m a typical mom who feels that everyone else’s needs must be addressed and nurtured before I tend to my own wounds. So, with five kids, a husband and friends (including cyber friends), I…
How to Rise Above Your Struggles
Me: Erik, there are so many people who are struggling in so many ways. Some of us grieve over a loss, some of us have trouble with a relationship, raising kids, making ends meet, dealing with bosses or co-workers, and even figuring out why we’re here in the first place. My god, the list of…
Missing a Loved One?
Many of you have found your way to this oasis of hope by following a trail of tears. Many of you grieve. Many of you have suffered under the heavy burden of loss. You find camaraderie here. Understanding. Unity. Friendship. Compassion. But it doesn’t replace the son, daughter, lover, friend or sibling that is no…
Happy Birthday Erik!
Ah, today is bittersweet. This, the day of Erik’s birth, conjures up joyful memories as well as a deep sense of loss. What do I give a boy who has given his life for us? What gift could possibly do justice to a young man who loved and still loves so deeply? He is not…
Shades of Light
Transcribing the post about twin souls sent me into a bit of a tailspin yesterday. Not that I need to be reminded, but I do feel like a big part of me has been decimated, the part of me capable of feeling joy. As I plod through the day, I force my smiles and fight…
A Son’s Message to His Mother After Suicide
As many of you know, we had a dime apportment during our family cookout right after Patrick and Gwen were talking about their “coins from Heaven.” Patrick shared that he would find dimes everywhere, even in other countries (which obviously have different currencies!) Through Robert, he found out that his grandfather, Frank, was the culprit…
More on Demonic Possessions
Day before yesterday, I sprained my ankle so I wasn’t able to enjoy my morning hike in the woods Tuesday. Being a restless soul, I decided to go to Academy Sporting Goods to just, I don’t know, look around. I love sporting goods stores, bookstores and yes, hardware stores. In each, I find evidence of…
How to Recover from Your Past and Skeptics
If you’re like me, you probably have made decisions that, upon reflection, make you cringe. How could I have been so naive? So petty? So clueless? So thoughtless? So lazy? So hurtful? So selfish? So irresponsible? Boy, my past is littered with some real stupid choices in my childhood, my adolescence, my young adulthood, and…
Incredible Crop Circles
Tracy sent me this amazing video on crop circles. Watch this and tell me you don’t believe. I dare you!!! I leave you now with a beautiful human interest story. This young man is an angel on earth, someone I aspire to emulate. Right before I came across this video, I was out weeding in…
Erik’s Atlanta Public Channeling Debut
Jamie’s assistant, Weedie, has very kindly written up the proceedings of Erik being Erik a few weeks ago at the public channeling event in Atlanta. Because of the power outage (which, as you will see, was probably orchestrated by Sir Erik, himself) the audio recording failed. Weedie took notes furiously, though, so this should give…