Category Archives: Spirituality

Amma’s Ashram in India (Part 2)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by erinparker75

Once inside the ashram, I am surprised to see it’s mostly Westerners. Wasn’t expecting that. We head to the information window and I’m feeling very Eat, Pray, Love all of the sudden. As we fill out our paperwork, I’m wondering … Continue reading →

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Retreat

Posted on March 20, 2013 by erinparker75

I leave today for an ILM meditation retreat in Bandera, TX and will be going offline for 5 days. Eeeeek! So excited. Kelsie and Mercedes will both be there. See y’all when I’m back. Have a beautiful weekend. ❤

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The Guest House

Posted on December 5, 2012 by erinparker75

one of my favorite poets (the other being Neruda!) The Guest House by Rumi This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. … Continue reading →

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C’mere regrets – let me hold you

Posted on November 29, 2012 by erinparker75

I’ve always had a strong reaction to the word “regret”. Back in college, I had a boyfriend who frequently told me that he had zero regrets, and how proud he was of this accomplishment. But every time he announced this … Continue reading →

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How Meditation Saved Me, part 2

Posted on October 9, 2012 by erinparker75

(read part one here!) So…that subtle conditioning over the years eventually trickled into my subconscious, settling there and birthing the belief that I should always hide my true self, because no one would ever approve. Plus, if I open my mouth, everyone will … Continue reading →

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How Meditation Saved Me, part 1

Posted on October 8, 2012 by erinparker75

I came back from Spain last year in a frenzy. A heaving, chaotic mess would be an understatement. I had gone through a horrific and emotionally violent breakup. I had wiggled my way out of an extremely uncomfortable living situation. … Continue reading →

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Power

Posted on September 4, 2012 by erinparker75

I’m walking through some pretty heavy stuff right now. Having good days and bad days. And I’m struggling with frustration, wanting to already be through and on the other side, instead of giving my Soul time to adjust and learn during this … Continue reading →

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Rihanna’s Wisdom

Posted on August 27, 2012 by erinparker75

I know, I know…a pop star saying something that resonates with me? But shame on me for judging. Wisdom can come from anywhere if you are open to receive it. Rihanna has a tattoo on her collarbone that says “Never … Continue reading →

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Acceptance

Posted on July 12, 2012 by erinparker75

(Source) This is my bread and butter, people. Turns out, I have problems accepting people for who they are. Ugh. There it is – my ugly side. I don’t accept you. Rawr. Well…wait. If you’re awesome, and sarcastic, and open, … Continue reading →

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Learning to love myself

Posted on July 6, 2012 by erinparker75

Learning to love myself. It took 30 years for me to grasp that point. Then, once grasped, almost a full year’s journey to really learn what that means, and to be able to live it. It all started while I … Continue reading →

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