Make Your Heart Smile.

It's been a week since my most profound moment in the Momentum Basic. I am reflecting on this week and I see the changes in me. There were a few moments where I would give up and I kept going. There were moments when I set an intention and yield a usual outcome. However, I am more accountable and  I am reflecting with Grace and Acceptance. I made a commitment to authenticity, and to treat myself a framework of Grace. So, What does grace mean? I looked it up and it is described as "simple elegance or refinement of movement." To take a leap in the spiritual realm, Grace from God is " unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification." I love this idea.   Virtue is less common in this world. Call me a Utopian, but, imagine a world where everyone was gracious? It would radiate and reflect in the way they treated his or herself and how they treated others.  This is what I want to kick up in my life.  I am that person, but it...

The birds are chirping, the sun is shining and my head is pounding. I have been caught up in the momentum and the flow of life; taking more action then I am used to a sit is increasing everyday.  Today, I am physically less energetic then I was yesterday, but I have the ability to push myself to do what needs to get done.  What's on my mind today? Grace and acceptance. Allowing myself to just be and giving myself the space to rest and rejuvenate.   I've heard it's the journey that strengthens your character. Right now, I am being tested, and I have and will only get stronger.  My anxious mind was at war with my grateful heart. I had to tell it to shut the HECK up. I have good problems, the freedom of choice. I am grateful for that.  I am grateful for supportive loved ones..But, choices are freakin' expensive. NYC is expensive.  The reality is you have to compromise somewhere. Compromising and settling are not one in the same. It has i...

I usually not a fan of roller-coasters, but I sure do enjoy the ride. (Or at least, now I do)  The past year and a half has been radically about getting to know myself. After long romantic relationships, challenging family relationships, I chose to move to a location where others accessible but not within close proximity. I was afraid at first, but it has been such a blessing and a gift for me.  I have moved four times in two years and I am close to moving again, yes, for the fifth time. It may seem that I am crazy, but this won't be my last move. While the process may seem annoying, from my own unique perspective, it is opportunistic for several reasons:  1. We accumulate a lot of stuff- so I am constantly in a state of reassessing my belongings, my clothes, and also, my relationships.  2. We are creatures of movement- While it is good to settle down, I used to be so afraid of this idea. I wouldn't even hang anything on the walls. I'd say to the...

With eyes of love, I see people with broken spirits, broken hearts, physical scars and immobilized by fear. My heart cries out for them. I can feel their pain. Why? Because for a very long time, I was one of them. I am committed to posting once a week about what makes my heart smile. This is the beginning of my healing and transformation, I want to openly share this with you. I recently reset my heart by taking a very intensive workshop at Momentum Education. It was a four-day mix of lecture, experiential learning involving numerous exercises in dyads and groups. This safe environment allowed me to face the weight on my heart with courage and conviction. I was re-minded (I phrase it this way purposely) of honesty, trust, integrity, choice, and to be love. These are all concepts that I have intellectualized but have longed for with my heart. By putting in 100 %, I was able to re-define what these principles mean to me. I had the opportunity to speak to those who have...

Ahh! It's summer!! (Yes I know, it's August 9th but it's still summer until September 21st!) Tonight, I have the opportunity to sit and pause to reflect on the exciting events and people that has crossed my path within the past few months. This summer has been especially remarkable; I have made myself my main priority in a healthy and positive way, and I am blessed to see how far I have truly come. Summer time is a very active season, and through close observation, of the world around and within me, one of tremendous change and expansion. I have been fortunate enough to connect with many different people, those I never knew, used to know or thought I knew. I have taken many chances, and have valuable lessons that have been applied and now I can share with others. God (substitute your word of choice here, the Universe, Life, etc) has spoken to my heart on several occasions, and has revealed Himself in mysterious ways, through the forms of situations, and messengers ...

Look up to the sky, And surrender to the night. Don't ask how or why Just let go, enjoy the flight Comforting clouds- fade away Radiant moon, guiding the way. Exhale - the brilliant wind... Forgive- Your sorrows, Your sins. Surrender to the night.

Alas! I have rejoined the blogging world in trust, in faith and with no clue how or what I will write about. Life's all about taking chances and most importantly, as I have learned the hard way, taking consistent and massive action. I have been writing on and off for the past thirteen years. I started with journaling, then I advanced to writing poetry, songs, stories, and personal essays. I have taken up screen-writing and have like 5 pages of a script (Hey, that's 5 more than you have!.) Most recently, humor writing. I felt like I connected mostly with that. Although I have had dry spells, through life experience, I was always fine-tuning my observational and listening skills. I have learned to use my intuition wisely and most importantly, that I have a special voice. I am a writer, and a medium. My experience and unique perspective allow me to share, create and hopefully to inspire.I hope you enjoy and follow me on my journey. Xoxo,Erika