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[Erin Pavlina]

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[The Probabilist]

I'm most interested in your entries about lucid dream(world)s, astral projection, psychic abilities, spirituality and other intriguing 4th dimentional occurrences because this is the area of my life I'm most distant from.

[Algernon]

Erin,

Thanks for asking.

I really could vote for all the choices, but that would be almost like voting for none of them. You have a good mix of topics. At the moment I'd like to see more "paranormal, lucid dreaming, psychic development, etc." But just as important is "more podcasts." Your voice is delightful and deserves to be heard more often.

Perhaps you could do guided meditations. I imagine that many of us would enjoy them.

[mviara]

Erin, I would like to hear the messages the spirits have for us. Something like Steve's recent post on desire that he got from channeling.

I would also like a series of posts that attempts to describe the "worlds" beyond our worlds. What/who else is out there? What is the big picture? What is the grand purpose of all of these worlds, how do they all fit together? For example, what is the back-story behind spirits incarnating/re-incarnating as humans - what exactly is this spiritual growth they are seeking from their earthly experiences - to what end?

You have given us some answers through your posts on your astral experiences, but what I am asking for is the whole story - write an epic book like the Bible or the Mahabharatha if you have to . I know I am asking for a lot, but you are one of the rare people who actually has access to this knowledge, and it would be a great gift to all of us.

Thanks.

[The David]

I've always been most interested in your personal experiences with astral projection and lucid dreaming, as well as insights into the afterlife. Also, these are the topics that Steve doesn't emphasize as much.

[BillPerry]

Erin,
I honestly like what you write. I think you've got a nice mix as it is. The truth of the matter (for me anyway) is that you should write whatever comes to mind. I have yet to find something that you (and Steve for that matter) write that I don't enjoy. If, however, you write something that totally offends me, I can just move on and wait for the next thing you write. sorry for all the parens.

At the risk of sounding a bit clichè, You and Steve have touched my life. I am one of the many who got into blogging because I saw how passionately Steve does it and is rewarded handsomely for it, financially and spiritually.

As for you, my friend, I credit YOU with reigniting my joy of lucid dreaming. Don't believe me? Check out the alt text for your link on my blog

Keep writing. I love it all.
Bill Perry
LucidBlog

[Henri J]

Originally Posted by The Probabilist

I'm most interested in your entries about lucid dream(world)s, astral projection, psychic abilities, spirituality and other intriguing 4th dimentional occurrences because this is the area of my life I'm most distant from.

I second this, emphasis on the Lucid Dreaming part! I want to know if you used any techniques like reality checks etc.

I am having trouble just doing the things you are advocating in the Audio on Steves site but I have only been at it for 2 weeks so my sample size isn't reliable

[BeetrootChessElf]

Just to say I also enjoy what you write. Write what you wish. I've enjoyed it all.

[insatiabl3]

Hi Erin!

I would love to read more about your paranormal experiences.. That's what got me hooked onto your blog in the first place. I'm not sure why, maybe because of the way you write and express yourself, but I've trusted you from the beginning and known that you wereren't just some scam artist.

And because of that trust, your paranormal experiences are just as true to me as if I experienced them myself, and that seriously alters my perspective. (Too bad I've never experienced it firsthand!) I'm sure a lot of your readers feel this way too.

That being said, I think everything you've written so far is worthwhile and helpful. Keep blogging!

<3 Jenny

[Romeo Foxtrot]

I have to vote for lucid dreaming, psychic phenomena, and astral projection (we still didn't get the story of you and the demon!)

[Gratin290]

I love all your blogs, Erin. I am most interested in meditation, contacting the higher self and spirit guides and ways to achieve better "communication" with these beings. I also enjoy your personal stories. I really have no complaints about what you have blogged thus far, and find I get something spiritually out of each and every one. I am thankful for the day in October when I happened upon this site. It has transformed my life and validated many of the beliefs I held silently for so long.

[Erin Pavlina]

Originally Posted by Romeo Foxtrot

I have to vote for lucid dreaming, psychic phenomena, and astral projection (we still didn't get the story of you and the demon!)

The demon story would take an entire book to explain if I wanted to do it justice. I wrote a fictional account of my experience in a book entitled The Dark Goddess, but never published it. I debate whether releasing it as an ebook would be of benefit since the real story is embedded in the fictional account. I wonder if people would rather read the fictional version than no version at all, since I don't plan to write that story as non-fiction any time soon.

[Lola]

There is an amazing synchronicity in your writing as it is. Both you and Steve have a knack for telling me what I need to hear when I need it. (Funny how that works! )

That aside, like Gratin I am most interested in hearing/learning more about meditation and achieving better communication with my higher self and spirit guides.

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by Erin Pavlina

The demon story would take an entire book to explain if I wanted to do it justice. I wrote a fictional account of my experience in a book entitled The Dark Goddess, but never published it. I debate whether releasing it as an ebook would be of benefit since the real story is embedded in the fictional account. I wonder if people would rather read the fictional version than no version at all, since I don't plan to write that story as non-fiction any time soon.

For some reason, fiction just doesn't do it for me. Perhaps it is less exciting than real life, or perhaps it is just my own daily preoccupation with fiction and stories through singing. Real life is fascinating.

[Dan.Linehan]

Originally Posted by Erin Pavlina

I wonder if people would rather read the fictional version than no version at all, since I don't plan to write that story as non-fiction any time soon.

I definitely, definitely would

I like the idea of a seperate blog for fiction, but a seperate catagory would have the same net effect.

I was surprised how few people are voting for "3rd dimensional" posts, like politics. Personally, I would like to see more of that, rather than the compassion or love posts. Politics seem so far removed from spirituality, yet they are such a large part of our culture and our society, that I'm always interested to hear about them from a spiritual perspective.

[Jeremy Bennett]

Hi Erin,
Jeremy Bennett here =)
I would echo the general above comments - re: your blog, love your 4th dim. stuff, spirit guides, personal experiences, and stories about love and compassion.

How about creating a seperate blog (on this site) that would be for your fiction /short stories (I think it scored low because not many have read your fiction work, incl. me =)

..from what I've heard, re: blogging, that's the way to do it: create different blogs for different subjects, thereby keeping your fan base for your current blog (and expanding it, for other areas, w/other blogs) as well.

Keep up the good work!

Jeremy

[Kelly]

Hi Erin,
I voted "other" in the poll, but not because I don't enjoy all that you write about -- I do! But like some of the others have mentioned above, I also love to hear about ways to apply these things to my life. Breakthroughs, a-ha moments, enlightening experiences are also wonderful topics to hear about, imho. Thanks for the blog, it's wonderful!
Kelly

[aelle]

What I enjoy most on your blog is your personal stories, whether they're about your paranormal experiences, your own personal development or above all your approach of kindness and compassion (this last topic is what feels most aligned with my purpose). I also feel they give more ideas for direct application (without going through your archives, the articles about why you don't watch the news or about when you made a compliment to an angry woman in a crowded shop are the ones who come to my mind as very inspiring stuff)

I don't think you need to write more fiction because when you write about personal stories, your style is already very lively and "novel-like". You have a talent for finding a morale and inspiring ideas to your own anecdotes.

Regarding articles about paranormal, they always make me feel a bit perplex because I haven't been able to experience any of this things first hand yet. This is where your personal experiences are useful.

As suggested, you could also write tutorials, or more informative articles such as the one on chakras, or the one on spirit guides. An "organization chart" of the astral world would be useful : you sometimes take for granted that everyone knows who guides and angels and higher selves are, but for beginners it can be confusing.

I hope you find the feedback useful!

[Slade]

Erin,

I think your best post ever was Placing Your Order With the Universe. Even had this been only a written article and not a podcast, this piece does what the best blog posts do:

it was very personal
it approached a difficult concept [manifesting] which is hard for a lot of people to grasp
the metaphors you designed were fun and user-friendly

What I liked most about that post was the way you led the audience in a very practical way through your own process and success, while acknowledging your own difficulty.

You never spoke from a place of "I'm an expert, I know, you wish..."

You win the hearts of your audience by showing your vulnerability combined with a working strategy for moving forward.

It was sweet, kind, witty, and wise.

I say, keep focusing on Paranormal, Psychic Ability & Development, 4th Dimension - these are challenging, juicy, fascinating topics.

Your style and your voice as an author - who you are - teaches compassion and politics by example, whether you realize it or not.

Your continued success is as much about You as any topic you tackle.