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Believe

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I believe that people are inherently good.  That darkness and cruelty comes from hurt within – from our heavy and unhealed emotional wounds.  I believe that if we heal ourselves, and release our buried wounds, we can heal the world.  That if we can get to a place where we see others with our heart, rather than through our lenses of pain and insecurity, we will see the beauty and light within all beings.  I believe that once we can see that light, we will share our love, forgive our neighbors and walk the earth with renewed purpose.

I believe we are far more wonderful than we realize.  That we posses an infinite amount of love and that we are hopeful beings.  I believe we can all access this hope, love and light by taking the time to care for ourselves and by following our intuition.  Once we have begun to heal ourselves, we will begin to see a world of hope, love and light.  From this place we can work together toward building a peaceful and harmonious existence.  One in which all are loved, cared for and at peace.  I believe this is possible.  I feel this through every fiber of my being; from the depths of my soul, through the corners of my heart and within the folds of my mind.

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I believe that within all of us lies the magnificence of the Universe and the ability to feel the joy of it all.

Yours truly,

Erin Terese

Let the Journey Begin!

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I am taking a leap of faith and following my instincts.

Like a five year old child, unable to sleep, knowing that there will be presents under the Christmas tree in the morning.  Like the scent of rain on the wind, long before the forecast was checked or a dark cloud seen.  Like the moment just before your lips touch your lover’s for the first time, locking in a passionate kiss.  Yes, just like that, I can feel something good is coming.

For most of my life, I have trusted my logical mind.  When push came to shove and important choices needed to be made, logic won over emotions and feelings almost every time.  This type of thinking kept me safe and secure, but did not do a wonderful job of making me feel happy and satisfied.  I was still longing for more, without really knowing what more I was looking for.  Over the past few years I have tried to find a better balance of following my mind, my heart and instinct.  Not surprisingly, the main thing holding me back was fear.  Fear of change.  Fear of rejection.  Fear of being judged.  Fear of failing.

Thankfully I realized the fear holding me back could only be released by me.  After all, it was placed there by me, so it was going to be up to me to figure it all out.  That kind of work must be done within.  As much as I love the idea of throwing money at the situation to fix it or using a Band-Aid to cover it up, no dollar amount or bandage can fix the fear – it can only be released by the owner and operator, Yours Truly.

Right now I am in a really good place.  This past year I have been picking up speed like a snowball turning into an avalanche (just ask my friends). I am releasing my past.  Confronting my demons.  Facing my fears. Taking on challenges. Falling down, dusting off, and trying again! Listening to my body.  Quieting my mind.  Following my spiritual light.  I am learning to trust (and rely on) my feelings and emotions more than my logical mind.  This is huge for me.

So here we are on this journey.  And I do not say we just to engage you, dear reader.  I say it because we are all on a journey together right now – this is part of the change I feel.  Recently, I have seen strangers becoming kinder and more patient.  I have watched close friends and family become more open and vulnerable. I have witnessed physical, mental and spiritual transformations result from the simple thought of wanting a better life.  These changes are not a result of a longing for more money or fame.  These changes are happening because we as humans are awakening to an inner desire to become the truest and best version of our self – whatever that may be. We are trying.

“For those of you who don’t know, December 21st 2012 is regarded as the end of a 5,125-year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar otherwise known as the Mayan Calendar. New age interpretation of this date is that it marks the start of a time in which Earth and its inhabitants will undergo a positive physical or spiritual transformation, and that it may mark the beginning of a new era (Note: Various astronomical alignments and numerological formulae have pointed to this date though it’s still debatable).” – The Lotus Effect.

I am taking a leap of faith and following my instincts.  Something good is coming.

All I know for sure, is that it is my job to prepare for it.  Not the typical preparedness that involves formal education or purchasing emergency goods, but rather internal preparedness.  I have never been this focused or passionate about caring for my mind, body and soul and helping others around me.  I know with every fiber of my being, that now is a time to feed my body nutrient rich food, sleep well, exercise and purify my body of toxins. That now is a time to quiet my mind and be open to new possibilities.  Now is a time to be patient, forgiving and speak with more love than ever before.

Yes, just like that, I can feel something good is coming.

What have you been experiencing?  Any tips, advice or ideas to share?  Please, all thoughts are welcome.  We are in this together.

Yours truly,

Erin Terese

Hello, My Love.

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Hello My Love,

I am writing in hopes that your eyes land on this letter.  That you read my words and know that they were meant for you.  One small thing…  I do not know who I am addressing – partially yes, but not in the way most people mean when they say that they know someone.

Let me explain.

I can feel you.  I can feel your heart flutter when you are nervous and excited.  My cheeks warm as you become heated with embarrassment by a joke made at your expense.  My lips curl and twist as your mouth exhales laughter and sarcasm. Perhaps it is most apparent when I am outside and a breeze washes over me.   As it first sweeps over me, I become aware of the coolness.  Letting the brisk air roll over my arms and through my fingers, I ever so gently tilt my head back and allow it to pass through my hair.  It lifts and separates the strands, releasing the heat that was building beneath my long flowing locks.

These moments once escaped me.  I did not notice the beauty around me or the joy in that moment – the connection to you and the world around me.  Then one day, I felt it.  I felt you.  As I began to notice it was evidence you exist, I let myself embrace those moments.

Near a trolley station or in a park.  In a grocery store parking lot or walking to grab a cup of coffee from the local café.  When the breeze picks up, I know it’s you.  Whether you have sent it for me to say hello, or it is the ripple effect of your laughter or tears, I know it’s from you. I revel in these moments. They bring me such joy and peace.  Such hope and relief.  Knowing you exist, that you are out there, I send my love to you.

I send my love to you often.  With the purest intent, it is sent out into the universe to find you.  I quiet my mind and focus my feelings of love and care and send it your way.  Under my breath in a crowded room, I whisper it.  I cannot hold it in or deny that it exists.  I can feel you and know that you are there, sending your love to me.  Your intention for me. Thank you.

I wonder if we have met.  Were we in the same café in Europe?  Do we both read in the same park?  Have I passed you on the street?  Have we met?  Have we spoken?  Will we ever meet?  While I would love to know the answers to these questions, it is enough that I can feel you and know that you exist.  Whether or not we ever meet, I am so grateful that I am able to bask in your light.  You experience life in a way that makes my days brighter.  You are truly amazing and I adore you.  I send you my love and hope that you receive it.  I send you my love and hope that you feel worthy of it, and believe that it is true and honest.  I send you my love and hope that it warms your heart and makes your eyes sparkle and dance, the way you do for me.

Thank you.  Thank you.  I love and adore you.

Yours truly,

Erin Terese