Vlog: Intention

A Morning Ritual...

There is nothing quite like quiet time in the early morning. When first I wake up, I gradually adjust to the light that is pouring in through the windows. I am awake to greet another beautiful day - and with deepest gratitude I offer up a Thank You.

I have noticed after the past few months that I have started an early morning ritual without even being fully conscious of it. Each morning when I awake, I light candles, offer up prayers and close my eyes to center and focus in on my goal for the day. My practice doesn't last for hours on end, it's not the same each and every day. I do not have to bow down and walk one hundred steps forwards and backwards, I just have to be. My morning ritual is always fulfilling, usually familiar and I've grown to love and look forward to it.

So my friend, today I ask you - What is your daily practice?

Have you been making time for yourself and for the silence that greets you each morning?

Have you been asking yourself what do I need to make this day beautiful?

I hope this post finds you taking the time, honoring the moment and breathing your brilliant light out into the infinite awesome universe.

xoxo,
Erica

A miracle is simply a shift in perception....

I recently saw Gabrielle Bernstein speak with Kris Carr at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Connecticut and she was absolutely inspiring. Her work is based mostly around the spiritual text A Course in Miracles but I think it is applicable to anyone who is open minded and ready to receive some wonderful advice. Check out her video - I couldn't agree more with what she shares about friendly romance. In the past few years especially, I feel so grateful to have nurtured and harvested my friendly romances with others. I have been lucky enough to build more intimate bonds with friends, nature, my artistic journey, animals, plants, spirituality, myself....I feel so blessed.

xoxo, Erica

Little Altars....all around...

Altars are sacred but can be placed all over the home. You can have altars in little nooks and crannies as reminders of your daily practice, focus, meditation. Here is one of my favorite little altars in my home. I hope it inspires you to create your own with personal blessings, prayers and intentions! If you say a mantra over and over again each morning it will soon soak into your spirit and you will live it... write out your prayers, mantras, dreams and hopes and don't forget to envision greatness because after all, greatness is what you are destined for!

xo, Erica

The Bride

, a photo by Esage7 on Flickr.

A new trading card that I recently finished... more to follow :)
xo, erica