She Let Go… She Embraced… She Is Back…

… stronger than ever before!

I apologize for the short notice of the disappearance. There was some turmoil in my private life from one moment to another. The old story about letting go. I will tell you about my experience after A Big Thank You to all of you. I am so moved by how much you all cared. I had never ever expected that. Although I closed the comment section on my last post on Monday many of my wonderful friends sensed something and simply commented in the loveliest ways on a different post. Colleen, Ritu, Zee, and Michelle even stayed in touch with me via email. One year ago almost nobody knew me and today people say I was missed and they make the effort to get in touch with me in order to show me that I am loved… that was overwhelming! I am profoundly touched by so much love, compassion, and care. I don’t know how to thank you. I love you all from the deepest bottom of my heart! And believe me, I missed you all badly! My community rocks!!!

Now here is what I want to share with you:

On Monday I faced the fact that I had to kiss a beautiful dream goodbye. A dream that simply fell into place as the biggest gift a while ago. But it was not meant to be and on Monday I knew I finally had to let go which was sad but liberating too since I struggled with it for quite a while. On Tuesday I decided to read on in my Dyer book Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life.  It was the perfect time to grab that book and – as I was convinced – it was the perfect chapter to read. The book is about 81 verses of the Tao Te Ching. Chapter 20 says Living without Striving. I’d like to quote an important paragraph that might be helpful and healing for many:

Practice letting goes of thoughts about what’s not here now:
Just allow yourself to meld into the perfection of the universe you live in. You don’t need another thing to be happy; it’s all being provided for you right here, right now. Be in this moment, and free yourself of striving for something more or someone else. This is a mental exercise that will put you in touch with the peace of the Tao. Affirm: It is all perfect. God’s love is everywhere and forgets no one. I trust in this force to guide me, and I am not allowing my ego to enter now. Notice how free you feel when you relax into this no-fears, no-worries attitude.

I repeated I trust this force to guide me again and again and I felt like being embraced by someone or something. Tears were running down my face but this time those tears were a stream of everything that was overdue to let go. It was a peaceful and healing crying which comforted me with every tear that left my eyes. I felt a deep peace and love while just letting this all happen. Then I read on and Dyer wrote about Let Go and Let God. I repeated those words slowly over and over. The more I repeated them the deeper the meaning and the bigger the effect.

Let go……………. and let God.
Let go…………….. and let God.
Let go……………. and let God.
Let go…………….. and let God.
Let go……………. and let God.
Let go…………….. and let God.

Let go – and I let my broken dreams fly………….. let God – and I handed them over to a higher force. There is no pain anymore, no hurt, no anger, no frustration. What has been left is a clear view toward a new chapter to be written and gratitude. Gratitude for what was, gratitude and appreciation for the person who forced me to go through it. The most insightful lessons come from the most beautiful souls. Soul mates who provide themselves for our growth.

In Neale Donald Walsch’s children’s book, The Little Soul And The Sun a friendly soul agrees to teach the little soul an important lesson during its incarnation. That friendly soul asked the little soul for a favor: “At the moment that I strike you and smite you,” the Friendly Soul replied, “at the moment that I do the worst to you that you could possibly imagine ~ in that very moment…” “Yes?” the Little Soul interrupted, “yes…?” “Remember Who I Really Am.”

If someone forces you to face a big challenge and pain in your life, pause a moment, step back, and see the supporting angel in that person. Perhaps that person struggles her-/himself with their decisions toward us. But they agreed to support our way before we came here. Try to see the world not only through your own eyes. If you do, you won’t ever be able to understand others. And when you are not understood then because the other person is not able or willing to look through your eyes. But that doesn’t mean there is something wrong with you. There are many reasons why people act and react the way they do. Again: We are all individuals with individual histories, purposes, and life plans. But we all are there to teach each other in order to experience what we planned to experience before we came into this body. Let’s always remember what God said to the little soul at the end of the book:

“Always remember,” God had smiled, “I have sent you nothing but angels.”

A Process of Becoming

The bullet that left a shattered heart
Was hard pain when it hit me.
Looking at all the mess around
Made me break down and weep.

But after the tears had dried again
I looked at every single shard.
Some were old and dirty
Some were shiny and pure art.

I brushed the dirty ones all clean
And cleared out what was overdue.
I looked at how they would fit right now
And put them altogether new.

With this newly established heart
A new day can begin.
What was will never be forgotten,
It forced the growth – was not in vain.

The shards are all my memories
Which made me who I am.
Don’t want to miss a single one
I’d do it all again.

Whatever might look like an ending,
Is never meant that way.
The night may look dark and so scary
But there’s always another day.

We need silence and the darkness
To focus on our light.
‘Cause we are like the dawning sun
After a cold dark night.

The bullet helped me to evolve,
To bring the process to an end.
That’s why the one who shot the bullet,
Has now become another friend.

In Love and Light!


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The purpose of my blog is to inspire and shine a light on the beauty and power of the wonderful being inside your body. You came into this world to share what only you can give. Remember who you really are, conquer the world the way you always wanted to, and become the blessing to us all that you were meant to be.

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Honestly, Ritu, I had never expected that. It was only 2 – 3 days. That so many even noticed. I am so blessed! I don’t even know how to express how humbled I am. I couldn’t imagine to ever leave this blog! Thanks to you and all the others. That is indescribable.

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Welcome back Erika. I am so pleased to have you back again, with your wise words, sharing your light with us. I am so sorry you have had a tough time, but glad you cam through it just as strong and wonderful as ever, You were missed xx

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Yep, back with all the power and the glory…haha. It was painful but not tougher than challenges others have to face. But it was an insightful experience to say the least and I am so glad I can share this all with you. I missed you too, Judy. I am having a hard time believing this much love that comes my way. I had never ever expected that. I will never leave this blog!!! 😀

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Hi Janine, thank you! No worries about me. That is normal life. I am glad I went through it. I learned so much. And I am happy that I was able to go through it so fast when it was time to let go. An experience everybody has to face several times in life. I am glad I had something insightful to share wit all of you 😊

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Glad to see you back in full force. Thank you for sharing your experience and lighting the way for others. With letting go, it opens the gate to new possibilities.

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Although this was clear to me, it is amazing to experience this liberation again and again. A cleared mind, a healed heart and a path in front without any blockage. I missed our conversations, Syl. Glad to be back 😊

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It is the greatest gift that I can share here what I share, that there are people who are interested in what I share, and that they share their gifts with me. There is so much light around. Thank you for being one of the candles, Van 💖

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The following would appear to compliment your Post very nicely (Courtesy “Question of Balance” – The Moody Blues (1970)

And he thought of those he angered
For he was not a violent man
And he thought of those he hurt
For he was not a cruel man
And he thought of those he frightened
For he was not an evil man
And he understood…
He understood himself

Upon this he saw
That when he was of anger
Or knew hurt
Or felt fear
It was because he was not understanding

And he learned
~~Compassion~~

And with his eye of compassion
He saw his enemies like unto himself

And he learned
~~Love~~

Then, he was answered

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A beautifully inspiring article Erika. Just as expected from a greater writer as you.

And you already know how much we all love you. I”m glad you were able to let go. I know first hand how hard that could be. Since I haven’t been successful at it yet. I hope one day I have courage as strong as you to let go of what hurts the most.

I couldn’t be more happier to see you back !
Zee ❤

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I had to let go of a dream and accepted that I won’t ever fully understand why it happened what happened. In the end it doesn’t matter. We can drive ourselves crazy with the “Why”. Pondering is of no use at one point. There are so many open for our love, why spending it on someone or something who/which doesnt’ appreciate what we are willing to give? 🙂 I don’t mean that sarcastic. But there comes the time when we have to think of ourselves again and move on.
I am so happy too, having you back here on the blog sphere. Thank you for your wonderful comment as I missed them, Zee 😊

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Before anything, Erika, I must tell you that the poem is so so wonderful that I ‘wow-ed’ reading it.

We need the silence and the darkness
To focus on our light.
‘Cause we are like the dawning sun
After a cold dark night.

Such profound lines, my friend. I am so very glad to have met you here and lucky to have you as my one of the amazing friends on WP.

You are a strong woman, and undoubtedly a beautiful soul. I am so glad to read from you. Thank you for sharing such beautiful thoughts with all of us and letting us learn that it shall pass, and that things happen to make us stronger than ever before.

Sending you lots of love and hugs, my friend. ❤

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I couldn’t have said it any better, Kritika: “it shall pass, and that things happen to make us stronger than ever before.” That’s right it! The more we go with it the less hard we go through it. I am glad you liked the poem. To hear that from a sensitive and attentive person like you means even more. You sense the feelings and meanings in their depth. I am so glad, too, that we have met! Btw. way I love your new profile photo. You are so beautiful, Kritika.

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Glad you are back, Erika. 💗 It was quiet without your light shining in the blogosphere. I am so happy you are back!
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Awh, that is typically Colleen! Thank you so much, my Floridian fairy. It humbles me to hear that. I had never thought this would be noticed that much. I am so happy. Be sure the sun is back 🌞 🌞 🌞

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Thank you, dear Nimi! Your words are so lovely as always. I missed you!!! I am glad all is back to normal. I am happier than ever being here in this cloud of love. Have a nice day…. or actually soon evening, right?

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