What Is Your Biggest Ache?
I have a few people in my life who noticeably ask their clients and friends, "What is your biggest ache?" It's often a good place to start when one commits…
The Light Is Always There
“This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine….” Avis Burgeson Christiansen I talk a lot about light. We hear a lot about light. “Shine your light.” “Be the…
The Dead Parent Club and Four Big Things I’ve Learned in 15 Years Since My Father Died
I believe we join an interesting club when we lose a parent through death. Until you join this club, it's a tough journey to understand--and no one else's journey will…
What’s Your Thing? You Know, That Thing That Brings You Back to YOU and Calm
Most weeks on Sunday mornings, I'm off to an amazing spiritual, emotional and physical practice... yoga with most excellent teacher Jon Kolaska. And during the week, I'm on my yoga…
Centering in the Quiet Self
Some of you kindly read my recent blog post, "Resurfacing: Digging Out of the Dark Night." I continue to dig, as life continues to shift in surprising ways that demand…
Let’s Remember Love Every Day™—Valentine’s Day and 364 Other Days
Love Every Day™ Erika M. Schreck Love every day. (read love as verb) (Receive and Give) Love every day. (read love as noun) How can we…
Resurfacing: Digging Out of the Dark Night
It's been a particularly challenging year. Difficult news was revealed in all major areas of my life. My relationship. My dog. My finances. My work. My health. And we think…
Harley’s Heart… and Supporting Our Hearts with Essential Intentional Breath
Last month my dog Harley was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and dilated cardiomyopathy; he had suddenly been struggling to breathe and had other increasing symptoms. I was devastated when…
Beautiful and Necessary Grief Healing: Death, Reinvention and Support
Today I sat with another beautiful client during a grief intuitive coaching session. I recognized and remembered the ache and unstoppable tears as she told her story of loss. And…
Latest Poster Child for Bipolar and Its Pain: Our Beloved Robin Williams
Like many of you, I've felt the reverberation of grief and heightened sensitivity these last few days after losing the lovely and talented Robin Williams, who had bipolar disorder. This…