Erika Marie RoseMay 1SandpipersI love to watch sandpipers walking along the water's edge, poking their long beaks into the sand to look for food. It's interesting to...
Erika Marie RoseApr 4Gratitude for What IsSo often we wish things were different in our life: I wish I were in a relationship, I wish I had a more loving partner, I wish I had...
Erika Marie RoseMar 5ImagineRecently, we offered a New Moon in Pisces sound healing, which was focused on committing to personal goals -- specifically projects that...
Erika Marie RoseFeb 4Pat Yourself on the BackAt a recent sound healing event, we talked about how we are often there for others and are quick to praise them, but then we asked the...
Erika Marie RoseJan 2Faith and HealingFaith and Healing This past month has been quite a challenge for me and my husband, Skip. Just a little over four weeks ago, on November...
Erika Marie RoseDec 5, 2021Hope and GratitudeIt was a shock to me to hear my doctor say, "You have cancer of the uterus." Who me? But, we don't have any cancer on either side of the...
Erika Marie RoseNov 4, 2021ImpermanenceIsn't it true that when we are happy and enjoying ourselves, time seems to move much too fast, and we wish that the good times would...
Erika Marie RoseOct 4, 2021KaleidoscopeRemember that fascinating feeling when you were a kid, and you looked into a kaleidoscope? You marveled at colorful bits and pieces...
Erika Marie RoseSep 4, 2021JellyfishJellyfish are some of the most beautiful creatures in the sea. They come in so many different shapes and sizes, some even looking like...
Erika Marie RoseAug 1, 2021A Drop of Water in the OceanWe've all heard the expression, "It's a drop of water in the ocean." This is often said to mean that something is insignificant compared...
Erika Marie RoseJul 1, 2021Carry a TorchTo "carry a torch for someone or something" means to be passionate about someone or something. This is true for us when we are living...
Erika Marie RoseJun 1, 2021Recharge Your BatteriesSummer is fast approaching! What better time than now to be outdoors. When we are out in nature, our energetic system gets rebooted. The...
Erika Marie RoseMay 2, 2021 A Helping HandThe other day, I was feeling overwhelmed with all of my duties and responsibilities while working toward manifesting my intentions. So, I...
Erika Marie RoseApr 4, 2021Cutting Energy CordsIt’s a good idea to remember to do an energetic house cleaning on a regular basis. Every day, we connect with people, whether in-person...
Erika Marie RoseMar 2, 2021Courage and Inner StrengthCourage and Inner Strength Question: What do you think might be holding you back from tapping into your courage and inner strength?...
Erika Marie RoseFeb 2, 2021Peace for Body, Mind, and SoulA lot of people, including myself, spend a great deal of time indoors, like at the office, or nowadays working from home. Being indoors...
Erika Marie RoseJan 1, 2021Beauty in TransformationWe all love to delight in the beauty of a butterfly, and this makes me think that we humans can also become more beautiful after our...
Erika Marie RoseDec 2, 2020Raising the BarI have been thinking that when we feel ready to move on to higher goals in our life it is similar to doing the high jump in track and...
Erika Marie RoseOct 29, 2020CourageWhat is courage? Nelson Mandela once said: "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is...
Erika Marie RoseOct 3, 2020Radical Self-LoveIn her book Radical Acceptance, therapist and Buddhist meditation teacher Tara Brach writes about how we have become culturally...
Erika Marie RoseSep 1, 2020Shadow WorkHere we are at the start of September, and it seems that there is a shift in the air. The beginning of September is always an evocative...
Erika Marie RoseJul 30, 2020Time to Dust"The heart is like a mirror. When we dust it off, we're able to see ourselves. The dust is all our stuff – guilt, anger – this stuff is...
Erika Marie RoseJun 30, 2020Love BalanceA wise man was once asked: "Which is more important, to love or be loved?" To which he replied, "Which is more important to the bird, the...
Erika Marie RoseJun 1, 2020Internal SummerHappy Summer Solstice! The summer solstice marks the first official day of summer. It's the longest day of the year, with the most...
Erika Marie RoseMay 1, 2020Peace for Body, Mind, and SpiritBeing indoors all day can get a bit one-sided after awhile, so if I feel out-of-sorts, I make sure to get out and go for a long walk. The...
Erika Marie RoseMar 30, 2020I Am Grounded; I Am CenteredWow, what time of transition we are in! So much has changed for so many people in such a short time. More than half of the world is now...
Erika Marie RoseFeb 27, 2020Good GriefGoing through the loss of a loved one can be a confusing time for the person grieving as well as friends and family. Quite often, people...
Erika Marie RoseFeb 18, 2020Love BalanceA wise man was once asked: "Which is more important, to love or be loved?" To which he replied, "Which is more important to the bird, the...
Erika Marie RoseFeb 9, 2020Inner StrengthAt the Full-Moon in Leo sound healing yesterday, I was talking about how this full-moon will support us in removing blocks to our courage...
Erika Marie RoseFeb 2, 2020StoplightSometimes, it seems to me that there are stoplights in our life. We're all gung ho about something and steaming straight ahead to our...
Erika Marie RoseJan 28, 2020Quieting the MindSometimes, we have so much going on in our life that our brain creates an endless stream of mind chatter that doesn't even stop when we...
Erika Marie RoseJan 23, 2020Time OutWhat can we do to shift the energy when we are feeling down in the dumps? I have noticed that when I'm feeling out of sorts, if I stay in...
Erika Marie RoseJan 19, 2020Raising the BarI have been thinking that when we feel ready to move on to higher goals in our life it is similar to doing the high jump in track and...
Erika Marie RoseJan 15, 2020Helping HandAs we were practicing for Kirtan tomorrow, my friend and I decided to start with a chant honoring the Hindu deity, Ganesh, the Elephant...
Erika Marie RoseJan 10, 2020StrawberryAs I was meditating this morning, I saw an image of a strawberry. Upon closer inspection, I started noticing everything about it using...
Erika Marie RoseJan 7, 2020Monkey MindSometimes, we have so much going on in our life that our brain creates an endless stream of mind chatter that doesn't even stop when we...
Erika Marie RoseJan 4, 2020SnowflakesI have been thinking about snowflakes and how each individual snowflake has its own unique design. When I see enlarged photos of...
Erika Marie RoseJan 1, 2020Opening the HeartIt's a new year and a new decade! It feels like right now there's a lot of strong energy to help shift us into a more supportive way of...
Erika Marie RoseJan 1, 2020Clear VisionGoing forward into the new year and new decade, I am inspired to reflect on what it is that I really want to bring into my life. Often,...
Erika Marie RoseDec 28, 2019DorothyIn my meditation, I saw an image of Dorothy, from the Wizard of Oz, walking along the Yellow Brick Road with her dog, Toto. Then, I heard...
Erika Marie RoseDec 28, 2019SandpiperIn my meditation, I saw a bird walking along the water's edge, poking its long beak into the sand to look for food. I heard the word,...
Erika Marie RoseDec 25, 2019PropellerIn my meditation, I saw a single engine plane, and I heard the word, "Propeller". I understand this message to serve as a reminder of...
Erika Marie RoseDec 23, 2019AnnouncementIn my meditation, I saw a trumpet blowing, and I heard the word, "Announcement". I understand this message to mean to pay attention to...
Erika Marie RoseDec 20, 2019LoveIn my meditation, I saw a field of flowers that all looked like red hearts growing on green stems, and I heard the word, 'Love'. I...
Erika Marie RoseDec 18, 2019What's in a Name?In my meditation, I saw a field of purple flowers, and I heard the name, "Heather". I understand this message as a reminder that I used...
Erika Marie RoseDec 17, 2019PlayIn my meditation, I saw dolphins frolicking in the ocean, and I heard the word, "Play". I understand this message to mean to remember to...
Erika Marie RoseDec 13, 2019SeedsIn my meditation, I saw the tiny sprout of a pea plant, and I heard the word, "Seed". I understand this message to mean that when we set...
Erika Marie RoseDec 10, 2019Love Is a RoseIn my meditation, I saw a beautiful pink rose, and I heard the song, "Love Is a Rose" by Neil Young. The lyrics are: "Love is a rose, but...
Erika Marie RoseDec 8, 2019DustingIn my meditation, I saw a mop cleaning the floor, and I heard the word, 'Dusting'. I understand this message to mean it's time to do some...
Erika Marie RoseDec 7, 2019Sweet NectarIn my meditation, I saw a beautifully-colored hummingbird hovering in front of a flower, sticking its beak into it. I heard the word,...