The workshop is going to be held on Saturday, April 17 from 9am to 5pm at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.  We’re limiting this first workshop to just 50 people so if you want to come, register right away.  It’s going to be interactive, intensive, and educational.

I’ve got all the details on the Intuition Workshop page.  If you have any questions about what to expect, let me know.  Hope to see you there!  It’s going to be awesome!

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

You can download the program as an MP3 and stick it on your iPod, put it in iTunes, or burn it to a CD. Or you can purchase the CD itself which is shipped via U.S. Postal mail and will take 1-2 weeks to receive.

Reviews and responses so far from the people who bought advance copies at the Conscious Growth Workshop have been very positive. One person told me he started crying (for the first time in many years) while listening to one of the meditations. The first meditation is a love meditation, and the second is all about gratitude. If you’re a fan of guided meditation, you’re really going to love these two. Each is less than 10 minutes and designed to bring you to a high vibration quickly. They’re also designed so that you can do them repeatedly and get different results.

The mp3 version is $19.97. You’ll receive a link to download the zip file immediately (88mgs)

The CD version is $29.97 and comes in a slimline jewel case. Free shipping is included to everywhere in the world.

I invite you to purchase this program today!

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

Polyamory
Last year was a strange year for me.  When Steve and I announced we were going to try polyamory there was a firestorm of response, which was expected, of course, but the degree was off the chart.  I can recall headlines on other blogs that said something about “Steve Pavlina Cheats on Wife” and the like.  I think what bothered me most were the lies being told about us.  I don’t mind when people write factual things about us, but when people tell bald-faced lies based on no research of the facts, and then their readers believe them and make judgments based on those lies, then I cry foul.  I learned last  year how celebrities in tabloids must feel and I developed great empathy for them.  I say to you now, don’t believe what you read unless it comes straight from the source or the source’s representative.  You don’t want to go through life believing lies.  I know I don’t.

The truth is that polyamory was awesome.  Not because either of us actually slept with someone outside our relationship (for the record, neither of us ever had sex with another person at any time during our 15+ years together), but because we opened ourselves up to greater emotional intimacy with others.  I was blissful during the first 9 months of 2009 as we explored polyamory.  We learned that compromise just makes both people unhappy.

Separation
So if I was so blissful for the first 9 months, what happened to cause a separation?  Steve and I realized we had developed incompatible lifestyle goals that were making it difficult for us to have a life together.  To generalize a little, Steve is always wanting to push the edge, to explore, experiment, grow, and change.  He gets bored with routine.  I, on the other hand, prefer routine and stability.  I like to build on what I already have, not tear down the monument and start building again.  While Steve loves to travel, I can take it or leave it.  Steve wants to see the world.  I’d like to see England, Ireland, and Scotland, but other than that I feel no strong desire to travel.  Wish I did, but I don’t.  Steve wants to immerse himself in different cultures, and I want to set down roots in a single community and get to know everyone for years.  I’d also like to keep my kids in one school instead of moving them around so much.  Kyle is only 6 years old and he’s lived in 5 homes.  I loved stability growing up and wanted to provide that for my kids too.

Steve and I are great friends and probably always will be.  To preserve our friendship, and to preserve our relationship, we had to end the marriage contract; the contract that says we stay together no matter what, no matter who we become or what our preferences are.  It became like shackles around our ankles, where neither one of us could grow in the direction we wanted.  So we decided to separate, amicably.  We basically freed each other of the shackles so we could each explore what we want without compromise.  And that has felt great to both of us.  We don’t hate each other, and we didn’t separate because we were fighting all the time.  On the contrary, there was so much love between us that we recognized we would each be happier outside the marriage.  The resentments are gone, the restrictions are gone, and now we can go back to connecting in the areas where we are compatible, and not feeling honor bound to connect in ways we don’t want to anymore.

Health Goal
At the beginning of 2009 I set a health and wellness goal.  I learned a lot this year, like never to announce a health and wellness goal in a public blog.   I was overloaded with contradictory advice that served only to confuse me.  I had moderate successes in my health goal.  I ended the year at roughly the same weight I started.  My overall health improved, however, as in 2008 I was a real mess of problems that are all fixed now.  I’ve had to start working out from home as now that I have the kids full time I can’t spend 2 hours every morning driving to and working out at the gym unless I want to cut 2 hours out of my work schedule for the day.  I’ve started doing my old Tae Kwon Do workout which is intense, and I’m lifting weights at home thanks to a weight set Steve got me for Christmas.  I will not be blogging about health and wellness this year.  Just watch the Facebook photo to see how things are changing.

Business Goals
My main focus this year is going to be to ramp up my business.  Right now I’ve got the blog and the intuitive readings.  The blog is free and the readings are up there in price.  I’d like to create something in the middle.  To that end, my plans include creating CDs, doing teleconferences, a workshop, and an audio program.  I will continue blogging, and I’m planning to do at least 4 YouTube videos each month (subscribe to my channel now). I will be on stage with Steve during the Conscious Growth Workshop coming up January 15-17, and I may be involved in future workshops he produces, depending on many factors.

Currently, I’m working on a CD that I intend to release this month.  If you signed up for my newsletter you received my free ebook, 10 Ways to Raise Your Vibration in Under 10 Minutes, which people seemed to really love.  Due to high demand, I’m recording an audio version of the ebook that will include two guided meditations that are under 10 minutes each that you can use to raise your vibration very quickly.  It will be available on CD and as an MP3 download.  If you want to know when the CD comes out and you’re not used to visiting my site daily looking for a new blog entry, be sure to sign up for the newsletter right away.

Personal Goals
My personal goals are related to courage, power and authority, the side of the TLP triangle that is weakest for me.  My new motto this year is “just do it.”  I have a tendency to shy away from things that require boldness and courage, so this year I’m going full steam ahead.  If it’s fun, I’m doing it.  If it’s exciting, I’m doing it.  If it’s crazy, I’m filming it!   Going to the gun range with a friend was an example of something I’ve always wanted to try but never did.  We’ll be going back soon to try an automatic rifle. I know, it’s crazy right?  Which is why I’ll be filming it!  I’m also joining the local Improv Troupe, which is something Steve did years ago that he says really helped him with his public speaking, so now it’s my turn.  I’m going to plug into my power and do all the things I want to do but have been too nervous or afraid to try.

Since our separation I’ve been spending more time socializing with friends.  That’s been really awesome!  I started a game night with friends that we host at Steve’s house.  So far we’ve done this twice.  We played poker the first time and Cranium and Charades the second time.  Our friends are all professional speakers, and some are comedians, and that makes for some really funny stuff at game night!  In a few weeks I’m going to play basketball with another toastmaster friend who found out I used to be a really kick ass basketball player.  I don’t know if I’ve “still got it” but it will be fun seeing if I do.  I also might get back into role-playing games (the pen and paper and dice kind).  I’m particularly fond of the Heroes Unlimited system, so if you’re in Vegas and you’re keen on role-playing let me know.

Summary
I think the year ahead is going to be fascinating and joyous.  I’ll be spending less time on correspondence and email (that just never ends and I can’t possibly help everyone who emails me) and more time on product creation and spreading my message to more people.  Thank you to everyone who has been so incredibly supportive to me this year.  I may not be able to respond to everyone, but as of now, I’m still able to read all the correspondence, so know that your messages to me have been wonderfully touching.  Love to you all!

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

I’ll be there helping to facilitate the workshop, and I’ll be up on stage during several segments.  Steve and I like hanging out with our attendees so chances are good you’ll meet us both face to face at this workshop and have some time to chat with us.  At the last workshop we even tagged along with a group going to lunch.  I’d love to meet you in person!

Special Pricing On Readings for Workshop Attendees:
I’m offering a special discounted in-person reading rate attendees at the Conscious Growth Workshop. Take advantage of this special and rare offer! 

30 minutes for $297 (regular price is $597)
60 minutes for $447 (regular price is $897)

To book one of these sessions, contact me directly to check for availability.  Let me know what your travel schedule is and what hotel you’ll be staying at.

Registration Info:
$497 until December 15, 2009
$597 after December 15, 2009

For more information and to help you decide if this workshop will benefit you:
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© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

Mutual Decision
Our decision to end the marriage was definitely mutual.  I haven’t been kicked to the curb, cast out, or anything like that.  Our desires in life are no longer as compatible as they were in our early years.  We both want to live in ways that the other is not interested in, so we were constantly compromising what we wanted to make the other person happy, which left neither of us truly happy.  I urge you to examine your own situation to see if anything like that is happening in your relationship.  Do you have to quell your strongest desires in order to be with your committed partner?  While there is something to be said for honoring a commitment, there is no way to know long ago what you might want today.  When you’re no longer compatible or desire the same things in life, I think it’s time to let go and find your true happiness.

What We Still Share
Steve and I are still friends.  We enjoy each other’s company, and still have a lot in common.  We both share a strong desire to help raise the consciousness of the planet.  For me, I want to help people reconnect with their higher selves, remember where they came from, and realize that we are all connected and we are all One.  Our life purposes are still quite compatible.  That isn’t enough to maintain a marriage or living arrangement though.  This is why, at least for the time being, we intend to continue working together and helping each other with our goals and missions in life.

Did you see it coming?
Some people want to know if I saw this coming because I’m psychic.  I saw this coming because I was there.  It didn’t take foresight to see that we were both compromising our desires to meet in the middle.  But it did take courage and conscious thought to realize our commitment to the institution of marriage wasn’t nearly as important as our commitment to our passions, desires, and goals.  The marriage had to go so we could both express ourselves freely and fully.

But aren’t you sad?
I’m sad about some things and very happy about others.  My friend, Vicki, helped me see that what I was grieving was the old story, and how I thought that story would end.  Metaphorically, it’s like I was writing a book and someone just took the book out of my hand and handed me a blank set of pages.  I have a new story to write.  Doesn’t mean the old story wasn’t great, I just need to take the story in a new and more powerful direction.  I’m not depressed and I’m not spending my days in tears.  There is a definite relief in the fact that we are keeping what’s best about us and removing the thorns that caused us to bleed.  If sadness wants to come, I will let it and honor it.  If anger wants to come, I will let it and honor it.  I will keep myself open and let the emotions run through me and not bury them.  I have the most amazing friends who have been supportive and loving, and I truly appreciate all the well wishes I’ve received since we made our announcement.

What about the kids?
We know that separation is hard on children.  We believe that staying in a marriage with lots of conflict is worse.  We believe we’ll both relate to the children better because we’ll both be happier people.  I am keeping a close eye on the children.  We’re doing a lot of talking and processing.  In the coming weeks I’ll be looking for resources and information on how to help children cope with divorce.  They will be loved and nurtured.  And if they need more help, they’ll get it.  Their teachers and school counselors are aware of our situation and I’m communicating daily with them to make sure the kids are doing okay.  There is a lot of laughter in our home, and I’m making sure the kids can openly express their true feelings towards us both so they feel heard.  We’ll do the best we can with what we’ve got to work with.  And we will heal.

What about plans for your business?
Like Steve mentioned, it’s business as usual here.  I’m helping him plan the logistics for the upcoming workshop.  I’d like to speak at the next workshop, especially to share what we’ve learned in the relationship segment.  I’m still doing readings, I’ll still write blog entries, and I’ll probably finally get around to writing a book or making that audio program that’s been languishing in my mind for eons.  The kids are in school during the week, so my working hours will remain largely the same.  I’ll be keeping my married name as that is what I’ve built my brand on.  And who knows what else lurks on the horizon for me.  The possibilities are endless!

Love and Support
I want to thank everyone who emailed me or posted their support in our forums, facebook, and twitter.  It means a lot to me to have your love and support.  I’m especially touched by the people I’ve helped over the years who are reaching back to help me now.  I gratefully accept your kindness, love and support.  Like I mentioned I have the most amazing friends, including my Toastmaster friends and the ladies in my mastermind group.  My family has been very supportive as well. 

Yes there is some sadness for what will never be, but there is also great joy in the endless possibilities that await me.  The story continues, though some of the characters may change.  The river draws me in a new direction and I will explore it daringly, while still remembering where I came from, and that I am always loved.

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

Developing Psychic Abilities – An Interview with Erin and Steve Pavlina

This was my first filmed interview, and we had a lot of fun doing it.  I’ve been wanting to foray into more speaking and interviews, so between this interview and the radio show I did a few days ago, plus the workshop coming up in Vegas, I’m manifesting my goal nicely.  I can be a lot more expressive and connected with my audience by doing interviews and workshops, so that’s something I want to do continue doing.

Hope you enjoy!

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

Blog Talk Radio Show – Sept 7
I will be on the Janice Marie Wilson radio show on Monday, September 7 at 9am Pacific time.  You can listen in live and even call in with a question.  On that day just go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Janice-Marie-Wilson and click on the play arrow to the right of her photo.  We’ll be talking about how to keep your vibration high, how to communicate with your guides, and anything else that comes up, for a full hour.  This will be my first radio interview on these topics so we’ll see how it goes.  I’m excited! 

If you can’t listen to the show live, you’ll be able to hear it later in the archives.  If you want to email me a question to answer on the show, send it through my contact form but be sure to mention it’s a question for the radio show.  Put your name and location so we can announce it on the air.

Visiting Los Angeles and Anaheim – Sept 22-26
Steve and I are taking the kids on a Disneyland trip in late September.  I’m available for 1-hour in-person readings on the following dates:

Tuesday, Sept 22 in Anaheim, CA
Thursday, Sept 24 in Anaheim, CA
Friday, Sept, 25 in Los Angeles (San Fernando Valley), CA

If you’d like a reading, please contact me first to check for availability before you order.  Current prices can be found on my Order Page.  To help defray the cost, if you bring someone with you I will do 30 minute sessions with each of you, back to back.

October 2-4 – Conscious Growth Workshop in Vegas
You’re probably already keenly aware that Steve is doing his first workshop here in Vegas on October 2-4.  For those wondering if they’ll see me on stage, that’s a big yes!  This is Steve’s gig for sure, but I’ll be up there supporting him with stories and information periodically throughout the weekend.  If you’re coming, please don’t be shy and come say hello to me.  If I’ve read for you before, let me know.  I’ll be doing in-person readings on Thursday, October 1 and on Monday, October 5 for those who are coming and would like a reading.  For pricing and info, see my Book a Reading page.

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

If you aren’t already a subscriber to my Spiritual Wisdom for Conscious People newsletter, you’re missing out on content not found on the blog.  I also include an exercise in each newsletter, plus news, announcements, travel info, and more.  The exercise is designed to help raise your awareness.  Based on the feedback I’ve gotten, people really love the exercises.

So if you aren’t already a subscriber, now’s a good time to sign up.  There’s an easy unsubscribe link at the bottom of each newsletter so if you don’t want to receive it anymore it’s very easy to get off the list.

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

The dates are October 2-4 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and the event will be held at Harrah’s Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.  All the information you need to decide whether this would be a good workshop for you to attend can be found here:  Conscious Growth Workshop Information

I’ll be at the workshop to help facilitate it.  I’ll also be doing a limited number of in-person readings the day before and the day after (Oct 1 and Oct 5) but I won’t be doing readings during the workshop.  If you’re coming to the workshop and would like to book a reading with me, use my contact form to check my availability first.

The workshop is going to be intense and interesting, and I think you’ll come away with some shifts in your thinking that will help you move forward in the areas of career, relationships, health, spirituality, and more.  I’d love to see you all there and meet you in person!  It’s going to be an awesome workshop.  Don’t miss out!

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

But fear not, I’ve transformed it into an ebook as I’ve had a lot of demand from people overseas who want the book but for which shipping was prohibitive.  The best thing about the ebook format is that you can either print out the entire book or just print out the recipes you want to make.  I keep my favorite recipes in a folder in my kitchen.  It doesn’t take up as much room as an actual book, and I can just pull out a recipe and lay it flat on my counter.

Vegan Family Favorites contains about 200 recipes that are easy to make, sinfully delicious, and just so tasty.  The recipes were sent in by vegan families all over the world and were tested by other vegan families to make sure they were all good.

You can view photos of every recipe in the book to whet your appetite:  Recipe Photos

Even if you’re not vegan I truly believe you’ll love these recipes.  Non-vegan family and friends go crazy nutso for many of the recipes in the book.  This is an especially good cookbook for those flirting with or transitioning to a vegan diet.  Comfort foods, simple normal ingredients that you have in your kitchen, and most recipes can be made in just minutes.  And if you have children, this book is excellent for helping them eat healthier versions of old family favorites.

The cost for the ebook version is just $14.97.  You can order it here and have it lickety split!  You can pay by credit card or Paypal very easily.

Don’t delay, get it today.

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

You can bring two people to a one-hour reading, where each of you get 30 minutes, thus cutting your individual cost.  So think about that as an option if you’d like.  Otherwise, in-person readings are one hour for one person.

We’re looking forward to meeting with friends and checking out Cafe Gratitude.  And we love the Exploratorium so we’ll probably spend at least half a day there.  We also plan to roam around Berkeley a little as well.  If anyone has any other bright ideas for what to do there, please drop me an email.

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

First of all, before I went to this conference my guides said this to me:  “This will be the last conference you attend as a student.  After this, you will teach.  You’re ready, and you’ll see it at this conference.”  I wasn’t so sure before I went, but by the end I understood that I am indeed ready to teach.  More on that later.

On the drive to Phoenix I listened to the CD’s from the Las Vegas I Can Do It conference, which are a great way to pass the time while also learning something of value.  I listened to Sonia Choquette on the way there, and Dr. Darren Weissman and Bruce Lipton, M.D. on the way back.  All good stuff!

On Friday I eagerly got my seat for the all-day James Van Praagh workshop.  James turned on some music and had us all dancing.  It was lively and energetic and fun.  In the morning, we learned about chakras and James also answered a lot of questions.  What occurred to me in that moment was that I would have answered the questions in much the same way he did.  This has been happening to me for the last 2 years or so.  I realize that I do indeed have a lot of knowledge and I felt myself very eager to answer questions for others.  While doing a chakra/body scan on the woman sitting next to me (who was to be my partner for the day), I started picking up on some of her “stuff.”  I can’t help it.  When I’m already in someone’s energy that closely, the clairvoyance just comes.  I told her she was going through a sad break up and not to blame herself.  She was shocked that I knew both of those facts, but it was very much on her mind, sort of at the forefront of her aura, and I was right up in there.  I didn’t probe more deeply though.

James took us through several meditations.  One was to meet our guides.  My conduit guide, Bob, sat next to me the entire time I was in the workshop.  I thought that was sort of odd, but he seemed to want to be present and attend.

James next took us through a psychometry exercise.  We were told to give our partner something that had a lot of our energy on it.  I gave my partner a ring and she accurately picked up that it belonged to my grandmother and that there was both love and sadness attached to the ring, which confused her.  She didn’t know it when she read for me, but I wear my grandmother’s ring because my wedding ring was stolen.  So every time I see my grandmother’s ring there’s a part of me that still feels sad that my actual wedding ring is lost forever.  The item my partner gave me to hold was a small zippered case, like a makeup case.  I wasn’t getting much on it though, and that really surprised me because I’m usually at least decent with psychometry.  All I got from it was that she was alone when she bought it and that she kept really important items in there.  She told me that this was the very first time she was using the purse (thus the lack of imprinted energy) but that indeed she was alone when she bought it and that day she had something extremely important inside it that she really didn’t want to lose.

Next James took us through a telepathy exercise.  Oooh, what fun!  I don’t have much experience with trying to be telepathic.  My telepathic moments are usually with Steve and they come unbidden, so to do this on command seemed really neat.  James thought of an object and cast the thought onto the ceiling.  In my mind’s eye I saw a white rocket, with the pointy end on top and a wider base, like the space shuttle or just a white rocket.  James was casting the Eiffel Tower at the group.  So I definitely got the shape and probably the color but not the exact object.  In the next round I saw a ball of light, and he was casting a baseball at us.  Shape correct, object not.  Next he cast us a red convertible car, and I didn’t actually pick up anything at all.  He did a fourth object which escapes me at the moment but I didn’t get that one either.  Still it was really neat.

We broke for lunch and when we returned he said we were going to work on mediumship.  This was what I came for!  He gave us a few techniques but I already knew the techniques from my own work as a medium, so all that was left was to try it out on my partner.  When I tuned in I saw two separate people but she didn’t recognize either of them.  Talk about a shock!  I was so sure they were there.  All I can think of is that everyone in the room was contacting dead relatives and I suppose it’s possible I was picking up on someone else’s deceased.  But to say I was disappointed is an understatement.  On the next round he told our partners to give us the first name only of a specific relative they wanted to hear from.  She gave me the name and the floodgate of info just opened.  I picked up on so much correct information.  Nothing I told her was incorrect.  I was flying!  I could have kept right on going too, this spirit was coming in very strongly.  I think having a name to tune in to was very helpful in pinpointing the specific energy in a room full of people contacting the deceased.

Then James did readings for several people in the room.  The most interesting thing that happened was that while he was reading for someone else I realized the messages coming through for that person were also for me.  Everything he said related to me and my family and my personal situation.  And the message that came through for that other woman … “It’s time for you to teach.  You’re not a student any longer.”  That was my first synchronistic moment.  He mentioned that, on the other side, teaching is considered one of the most honored things you can do with your life.  The message hit me square in the head.

The workshop was fabulous.  James has a very caring heart and spirit.  His compassion came through the entire day.

The next morning Wayne Dyer was giving a presentation I’d seen before so I decided to skip it.  But while I was sitting in my room I got a strong message from my guides to go get a toe reading.  A toe reading?  Yep, that’s what I thought.  Sounds pretty hokey.  But they had a group of people doing free toe readings for all conference participants and my guides were adamant that I go.  I figured that with everyone else watching Wayne there might be no line, so I got off my keister and went downstairs to the vendor area.

Sure enough, no one was in line, but the two women manning the toe reading booth told me they weren’t allowed to do readings during sessions.  But I just knew I had to have the toe reading so I pleaded, cajoled, and persuaded and one of the women said, “I’ll do your reading but if I get in trouble you have to bear the karma.”  She said this jokingly and I agreed.  I took my feet out of my shoes and placed them flat on the mat and she started the reading.  What I thought would be really hokey turned into my second synchronicity.  Some of what she told me was this:  “You have a straight connection with the other side, but you must share the knowledge of this gift with others.  You are not a student any longer, you must now teach.”  Sound familiar?  She told me I had tremendous presence and she could see me speaking on a stage, teaching about psychic abilities and other spiritual wisdoms.  She had no idea who she was talking to, but she accurately picked up on many things in my life.  She knew that I had a hard time grounding myself.  And she knew that money was not an issue for me.  She also told me I had a relationship with someone else who would draw me onto the stage with him.  (Hmm, anyone we know come to mind?).  She didn’t even know what I did for a living yet she accurately picked up on that as well.  She mentioned that besides being a toe reader she was also a psychic and she was picking up on a lot of information about me.  So, the toes have it.  I left feeling like I had been smacked on the head with yet another message.

I went to a couple of really great sessions after that.  First up was Gregg Braden.  Gregg is an incredible speaker.  He could have been talking about making a peanut butter sandwich and it would have been fun, captivating, and stimulating.  But he was talking about the shift that’s coming in 2012, how the earth is changing, and the spiritual awakening or transformation that’s coming.  If you ever get a chance to hear Gregg Braden speak, take it.  I wasn’t bored for a second and sincerely could have listened to him the entire day and then some.  I immediately decided I need to read all of his books.  I met Gregg at the author dinner in October at the Hay House conference, but at that point I hadn’t really heard him speak.  If I had known I was sitting near a god I would have spent more time picking his brain. :)  Sigh.

That day some other interesting things happened.  There was a guy in James’ workshop from the Omega Institute and my guides told me I had to talk to him about something, but I wasn’t sure what.  I kept walking past this guy but since I didn’t know what the guides wanted me to discuss with him I never stepped up to talk to him.  Finally on Saturday afternoon I was headed up an escalator to go back to my room in between sessions.  As soon as I got to the top of the escalator my intuition told me to turn my little self around and go back down.  Why?  As soon as I got to the bottom of the escalator I saw the Omega man again.  I walked right up to him and introduced myself and then I just let nature take its course.  At some point during our conversation I mentioned Steve, Hay House, Steve’s book, and speaking and he became very interested.  By the time we were done, he had asked for my card and told me he would be in touch.  I’m not sure, yet, what the Omega Institute is but perhaps I laid some foundation for something. 

When I left him I ran into John Holland, so I went up to say hello and give him a hug.  We chatted briefly but he was actually on his way to his own workshop and was lost so was in a bit of a hurry to find the room he was supposed to be speaking in.  He figured out his map and was on his way.  Just as I was getting ready to head into my own session, with James Twyman, I saw Cheryl Richardson and James Van Praagh head to the elevators.  I really wanted to go introduce myself to James, thus completing my dream of actually meeting all the famous psychic mediums practicing today (John Edward, John Holland, Lisa Williams, Sylvia Browne, and Colette Baron-Reid) but my ego said, “He’s standing by the elevator.  You’ve got, what, maybe 30 seconds to chat with him?  Not worth it and how awkward would it be if his elevator came while you were still introducing yourself.  Don’t do it.  You’ll just embarrass yourself.”  But my intuition said, “Go, go now.”  So I walked boldly up to the duo and said hello to Cheryl, who remembered me from the Hay House dinner as well.  Then I introduced myself to James who was very friendly, and we talked about whether he had any advanced medium courses I could take that would give me more of a one-on-one instruction.  Somehow, their elevator just didn’t seem to want to come (thank you guides!) so I ended up chatting with them for probably 5 minutes.  I finished saying what I had to say and walked off.  Just then I heard the “ding” of their elevator arriving.  So in the span of 15 minutes I had spoken to the Omega Institute man, John Holland, Cheryl Richardson, and James Van Praagh.  And silly me was on my way upstairs to rest in between sessions.  Pffft.  Always go with the gut ya’ll.  It was in that moment that I realized how far I’ve come, and that I am indeed ready to teach.  I feel totally comfortable around people I used to idolize a few years back.  And I know I’m a vibrational match for this next step.

The next day I saw John Holland, Gary Zukav, and Byron Katie.  All quite enjoyable experiences.  I noticed John Holland sitting in the same row as me for the panel discussion at the end of the conference, so I got a chance to say goodbye to him as well, which was a nice way to end the conference for me. 

This conference was the cap on the transformational experience I had at the last I Can Do It conference.  I realize that I’m ready for a one-to-many approach now.  Even though I still have some fear of public speaking, I am feeling a strong desire to teach this work, and that’s a far stronger feeling than my fear.  I’m going to be stepping up my speaking by doing longer speeches in my Toastmaster club and doing a workshop locally on psychic development.  Please continue to let me know if you’d like to me to come to your city and do a workshop.  And make sure you’re signed up for my newsletter to find out when I’m doing a workshop here in Las Vegas.

I’ll also be working on audio products over this next year as well. Stay tuned because it’s going to be a wonderful year!  And hey, I just realized I’m posting this on 11-11.  How appropos!

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

Travel Schedule
How would you like me to come to your city to do a workshop, seminar, or for private readings?  Request it!  I’ve put up a form you can use to indicate what city you’d like me to visit.  As I plan my travel schedule for 2009 I’ll take into consideration areas with the highest concentration of requests.  Perhaps Steve and I will do a workshop/seminar together as well.

Newsletter
I’m going to be sending out my newsletter more regularly now.  The newsletter is going to contain news, articles, exercises, inspiration, and information not already found on the blog or site, so if you’re not already signed up you can do so here.  Don’t miss a newsletter!  I’ll probably send them out once or twice a month.

Products
I know I’ve been talking about putting out an audio program or other product for more than a year now!  Wow, time flies.  But I’ve finally nailed down the product due to the high demand for this information.  I’ll be doing an audio program all about spirit guides: who are they, how to contact them, and it will include meditations for you to use on your own so you can talk to them yourselves.  It’s going to be thorough, wonderful and affordable! 

Thank You
I really enjoy the wonderful and positive feedback I get from my readers.  It really warms my heart to know I’ve connected with so many of you and that the articles on my site are inspiring and helpful.  It’s rare that someone will send me negative feedback, so I feel very blessed to receive such positive communication.  For those of you who have sent me loving emails that encourage me to continue this work, thank you!  To everyone who emails me with questions, sometimes I need to refer you to the forums and sometimes you catch me at just the right time to get a long in-depth answer.  I do read all of my email, but sometimes there is just too much, or the questions would require a book to answer properly.  Thank you for your understanding.

Transformation
I mentioned briefly in my blog entry, Transformational Weekend, that I’m going through, well, a transformation.  I’m becoming more clear about the message I’m here to express, and I’m discerning new paths and new ways to express that message.  As I process it all, I will share it, but I’m seeing some really interesting things coming up for myself in the future.  Stay tuned and join me on the journey.

Forums
I want to encourage you to visit the forums and to participate if you feel like it.  I have found the Personal Development for Smart People forums to be quite unlike most discussion boards.  You will find a mature group of intelligent people who are highly aware and eager to explore life.  Maybe you’ll get some help with a problem you have, or perhaps you can help another with a problem.  It’s a great community.  Don’t be shy, jump on into the conversation.

Have a blessed day.  Spread some joy!

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.

If you haven’t heard about the I Can Do It conference, you may be quite interested in attending.  Dozens of great speakers and workshops too.  Steve will be doing a presentation on Sunday, October 5 at 11am that you don’t want to miss.

In November, I will be in Phoenix, Arizona attending the Celebrate Your Life conference.  There are a lot of Hay House speakers doing presentations.  Mainly I’m going for the James Van Praagh workshop on Friday, November 7th.  Plus I’ll get to see many of my favorite authors including John Holland and Gary Renard.

If you’d like to book an in-person reading during either of these conferences, please use my contact form to let me know you’re interested and to make sure I can fit you into the schedule.  And if you’re planning to attend but don’t want a reading, you can still say hi when/if you see me.  Steve and I love meeting our readers.

© 2009 by Erin Pavlina.