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…
Caretaker Extraordinaire No More: Confessions from a Recovering Caretaker
I am participating in Diane DeBella’s #iamsubject project. Here is my #iamsubject story. There is no agony like bearing an untold story inside of you. —Maya Angelou At times I…
Love Every Day™… and Radical Self-Care
A few months ago, I awoke with an idea. Perhaps it's not the most original idea, but it was one of those don't-let-me-go, write-this-down-now types of concepts that I knew…
Manifesting Mr. Partner
With Christmas recently here and gone once again, I received the gift I've requested the last few years: Mr. Partner. In these last handful of years, when my mom and…
Why *Not* Make Someone’s Day?
No, we're not talking about Dirty Harry today. Ponder the last time you were surprised, smiled and told someone, "Thanks---you just made my day!" Now consider the last time you…