I just want you guys to know that I in no way condone taking Ecstasy recreationally. People have died from it, but I do think it will have a place in using it under the guidance of a professional who is knowledgable about its dosing, who can administer it in a safe place, and who...
Again, use this poem as a reference point for this post! 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...
I’m putting myself on a limb here because this is a very controversial topic. I wonder if knowing that we are all eternal beings influences opinions out there, but that being said, the jury is still out for me. Me: So, what about the death penalty and it’s consequences? What do you think about it, Erik? Erik...
This beautiful soul made me realize that this has all been worth it. Thank you, Michael. I love you.
From what I’ve learned from Erik and various spiritual gurus, scarcity is an illusion, but when I look at my monthly American Express bill, I think, ‘You could have fooled me!’ Throughout my life, I’ve asked questions about whether I’ll have enough. ‘Will I have enough money to put all of my children through college...
All of us come into the world with a high self-esteem, but slowly over our lives it gets chipped away by various people in our lives: friends, family and even strangers. Our culture claws away at if even more. You know those Calvin Klein commercial, right guys? And what about those runway models, girls? Here,...
As with all Tuesdays and Thursdays, this is a “Best of Erik.” I post this because I was thinking about M.J. off and on yesterday and how sad it was to see him destroyed by the public. Me: Why do we slaughter the unicorns? Why do we destroy people like Michael Jackson and, well, all...
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...
This one gets to a slow start. Sorry! Me: Hey Jamie! Hey Erik! Erik: Mom, you must have a timer or something. Me: Huh? No. Erik: I’m amazed how you’re always on time! Me: I know, I know. It’s an OCD thing. Actually I’m one minute late today, because I have my grandbaby here so...
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...
I have another quick poll for you guys. As you know, I post Monday through Friday, and I was thinking that this might be information overload for you all. I’m sure it’s hard to take the time to read them daily. How many days a week do you want to read posts on the blog?...
Now that I’m almost finished with using sessions for gathering material for the next book, I’m going to start channeling famous figures again. This time, Erik will be asking the questions because I don’t want him to be excluded from the interview. After all, it is “Channeling Erik.” I’ve randomly picked a few for you to...
I picked up my little grand daughter from the bus stop yesterday, and the first thing she did was drop her backpack, grab a Post-Note and write this. It gives new meaning to the phrase, “Out of the mouth of drunks and and children.” Since the age of 18 months, I’ve played a game with...
Emotional resilience. The ability to adapt to adversity. This is a topic that’s very close to my heart. Some of us can bounce back when we get beaten down while others of us can’t. When I was young, I wasn’t very resilient, but after suffering one setback after the next over the course of my...
Sometimes it’s so hard to look inside and ask yourself, “Am I really being honest with myself?” I know I have that problem. Sometimes it’s because I’m afraid I won’t like what I find out about myself. Sometimes it’s about whether I’m being honest with others. Sometimes it’s about trying to get out of doing...
Sorry it’s taken a few days for me to get to this next part. I held off so we could enjoy a celebrity interview, you know, break it up a little. I have a couple of announcements to make, First, I’ll be on Thanksgiving holiday until Monday so after today, posts will start then. Second,...
Yesterday wasn’t the best of days. I reflected on my situation, as all of us do from time to time, and my thoughts drifted towards what I do here on the blog. It’s very tough, because every minute that I work on it is a reminder that Erik is dead. Over and over I think, ‘He’s...
Although I don’t listen to opera that much now, there was a time when I was younger that it was a part of my daily ritual. La Boheme and fresh pasta. Tosca and fresh pasta. Carmen and fresh pasta. (We bought a pasta machine around that time. Man, did it get a workout. I’m so sick of...
