Channeling Erik

July8th

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Good News from Elisa and a Personal Request for Spiritual Help

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Hey all, I wanted you to know that Kim had a cancellation, allowing me to book an extra session. I’m hoping other slots will open up, but this one for July 21st will help me get many of your questions answered. I encourage you all to visit her site (the link is on my home page) and at least sign up for a free channeling session. That way you can get more questions answered and in more depth.

On a sad note, I just visited the Huffpo site and and read some of the comments. Although some people had nice things to say, many made cruel comments, including ones suggesting if I had communicated more with Erik while he was alive, he might not have killed himself, some suggesting I’m a kook, whatever. This has shaken me a bit in my still fragile state, but I am committed to helping as many people as I can regardless. My question to you is why? Why are people so nasty and skeptical sometimes? I feel like the wind has been let out of my sails a bit, though. Perhaps you can take some time and read those comments too and let me know if I’m over-reacting.

I’d like to spread the word and write more articles for Huffpo, as it’s been an excellent vehicle for spreading this hopefully healing information, so if you feel you want to help, perhaps some of you would be kind enough to contact The Huffington Post to let them know how the blog and Erik’s insight has effected you. If you can’t do that because of time constraints or whatever, know that I will always be there to help you and love you nonetheless.

One more thing, one reader, Donna, shared such a beautiful quote from Mark Twain, I just had to pass it along.

Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. –Mark Twain

Lovely, isn’t it? And it couldn’t have come to me at a better time, because, as I read the cruel comments, I will keep these poignant words in my heart.

  • http://WebsiteURL Mary

    Pleasure don’t torture yourself by reading those comments. There are incredibly hateful posts on every topic, no matter how heartbreaking, on every website that posts comment. These comments aren’t about you or your spiritual journey, they are about the hate and anger that fill the hearts of those who would write such horrible things (anonymously, of course). You have been a blessing to me, I am trying to understand why the love of my life died and have just opened up myself to the possibility that life continues. Thank you for helping me. I think we should send out love and light to those who would be so cruel so that their hearts can heal and be open to love and compassion.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      You are absolutely right, Mary. I will send them all prayers of love tonight.

  • http://WebsiteURL amy

    They’ve got a long way to go on their journey. Don’t let them derail yours.

  • http://WebsiteURL amy

    I went to read the comments, and it seems that much of the negative responses refer to something that I can’t find here…a politically related posting that upset people. I hope that it was not true, because I can’t find it anywhere on here now. It would naturally polarize folks to read that Erik would report that God felt one way or another about politics when he doesn’t feel one way or another about particular religions.
    Those of us that read Huffpo regularly would find that type of posting difficult.

  • http://www.dogsinvadingmylife.blogspot.com Donna

    Hi Elisa,
    I agree with Mary. Every single time I have ever looked at any comments on any topic/story/video, etc, there are always horrible things said by people. It is just representative of our population here on earth. There are so many cruel, lonely people out there. I consider myself very “normal”. :) My husband and I both teach at a large christian university out here in California. I know many people who wouldn’t even be slightly open to what you and I are experiencing and discovering. I see it as one of those things that people have to experience themselves in order to believe it or consider it. I’m at the end of the second year since my mother’s passing. Every day is a new day of reminding myself I cannot talk to my mother like I used to. Then I remember my “signs” from her and it allows me to go on. Your blog has helped me so very much. I can’t wait to check it each day to see what is new. I don’t know how I can let you know just how much it is helping me. You are no “kook”. I am so happy you are a physician and a mom and just a regular person like me, because it only gives me more reason to believe that this all is really true. We are so lucky. I am sorry those people hurt your feelings. They will have to see how hurtful they were in their review. God Bless and if you need a transcriber to save you time, I would be happy to do it for free and for fun. I have the summer off (yay for teaching!) ha. Donna

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      You’re awesome, Donna. I love you!

  • http://WebsiteURL Melanie

    There will always be hateful and judgmental people in the world. Just keep in mind that you don’t need to prove yourself to anyone. As long as you conduct yourself with the love and integrity that I see comes naturally to you, you can still walk with your head held high. Whatever this blog is or isn’t, you have helped people heal and that is wonderful thing. Having said that, Mary’s right, don’t read those comments.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      I’m just hoping Huffpo doesn’t take them seriously, because I really want to write for them again. I love trying to reach people the way Huffpo gave me the opportunity to do. If they read all those scathing remarks, they might think, “Let’s not publish anything else from that crazy woman.” I don’t want any more obstacles to helping others if that can be avoided.

  • http://WebsiteURL Rania

    Please know that the good you did with the HuffPost article is far more than you will know. Every posting on every site attracts its share of bitter people who feel the need to spill their vitriol – maybe it is a safety valve for them, and keeps their bitterness from turning to those around them.

    I am one of your new readers from that article, and I read every post you made within the first two days. I have been on a learning journey recently, after losing my father and three other people I loved very much, and have been reading so many books on what happens after we die. I strongly recommend The Biology of Belief, a great book by Bruce Lipton, a cellular biologist who ties wave function with the fundamentals of how our cells communicate. This book actually blew my mind, and it was the key for me to relate how our souls can survive, and even how a soul can be “reborn” on earth.

    Your blog has resonated so deeply with me, literally it feels like a vibration that matches something I recognize as true – I just know you are on the right path to something.

    You are already blessed, don’t let anything take away from the gift you are providing for others. I hope that time will lessen the pain you are feeling, and I will pray for you and your family, and Eric. Thank you

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Dearest Rania, Your comment about their vitriol being a safety valve…I never thought about that! How insightful. It makes me feel sad for them, compassion for them. You are right; these people need our patience, our understanding, and our love. You are surely an enlightened soul and I’m so grateful for what you’ve taught me. I feel we are connected forever and will learn so much from each other. I just orders The Biology of Belief. It sounds amazing. I’ll let you know what I think! I’m so sorry about your loss. Since you’ve been on a learning journey since, I’m wondering if their deaths were meant to nudge you to that path? I welcome you to the family with a big warm hug.

  • http://WebsiteURL Debbie B

    Elisa,
    I read the first page of comments and decided that was enough. In my opinion these are comments from people who are not gracious enough to know when not to comment. Your blog will be controversial. The subject matter deals with things we cannot touch, taste or see(most people anyway). Hopefully some of these readers, skeptics that they are, may start to think twice about what they have read, and maybe, just maybe over time they will be able to “feel” and “hear” those things that they cannot quantify. Remember no one believed Christopher Columbus when he said the world was not flat! You are not a crazy woman. You are providing an invaluable opportunity for people to share and heal, and in that you are also healing yourself. I would think the Huffpo would like the controversy, isn’t that what brings more readers? And if Huffpo doesn’t want to publish you again, other doors will open. BTW-I have thought several times that “Oprahs” couch would be a great seat for you! I would really like a front row seat in that audience when it happens. :)

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Thanks, Debbie. You are such a friend. I want to be strong for you all and I will. Just a meaningless setback I need to learn from. One of my big mottos throughout my life, and one that I’ve tried hard to teach my kids, is this: “Those who are hardest to love are often the ones that need it the most.” I need to follow my own tenets. I need to love and forgive even those who wish to see me fail. But to fail would be to fail you all” my babies, my friends. I will NOT do that. We are linked forever in this journey to learn together, to learn from each other, and to help others seek the same comfort and enlightenment we seek. Love you, girl.

  • http://WebsiteURL Pilar

    Elisa, take heart. Every person sees through their own filter and often that filter is fear. Fear, as you know, can make for a lot of ugliness.
    On a personal note… I used to perform. Critics have written reviews that were so surreal, if I hadn’t been there myself… wow! One time our group got a standing ovation from a huge audience. The review in the morning paper said that the audience “rejected” the performance. Another time, I spent several hours being interviewed by a famous journalist. We chatted over lunch, while she shopped for shoes, etc. Her article, a supposed “profile,” got every single fact wrong. I mean, what are the odds? (A friend translated the column into English and put it in frame.) A well-known writer for a popular magazine wrote that it was a shame I was being forced to leave a certain city because it was inhospitable to avant garde talent. But I was neither leaving, nor was I avant garde and the city in question is a magnet for all sorts of artists!
    Point being… media is rife with distortions and recipients are prone to projection.
    So keep the light on in your heart and in your belly. YOU know what’s true.
    P.S. Huffpo reaches many people, but it may not be the best venue for what you have to say.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Dear Pilar, thank you for the encouragement. I admire your strength in the face of criticism. Usually, I hold my own and understand the fear behind the bitterness, but I think grief has created some holes in my resolve that, though healing, leave me more vulnerable than usual. You are a person who exudes love. I feel it all the way here in Houston. Where do you get that power? Pilar, Force of Nature!!!!

  • http://WebsiteURL Geneva

    I will tell you as I tell myself; the general public who chooses to respond in a harmful way is on my auto delete button. I just stop reading those things that are written and move on. I am where you are and have been but just two weeks past the event – my little brother. Nothing prepares you. However, Kim and I have been friends for a long time, and she does provide a way to communicate and validate channeling I do so I can confirm that I am hearing what I am hearing. It is a personal decision to share, and you have shared with us. Thank you and stay strong.

    Geneva

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      I’m so sorry about your little brother. How are you doing? Is there anything I can do to help? You sound like a very strong person and I know Kim must be a pillar of strength for you to, but I’d like to be in your corner, too. Please email me. I would like you to keep my home and cell number handy in case you need a friend to listen. My email address is emedhus@gmail.com. Sometimes it’s hard to talk to family and friends who are grieving over the same loss. Thanks for your kind words and encouragement.

  • http://WebsiteURL Betsy

    Dear Elisa,

    I find it interesting that some folks would actually spend their time writing mean/insensitive/hurtful ramblings. When I read something that doesn’t ring true for me I am usually on to the next thing, don’t get worked up about it just have no use for it.

    My hunch is these folks have a lot of hurt, anger and negative feelings in their life and use this as an avenue to release their personal pain. I think it has very little to do with what you have shared and more to do with profound unhappiness.

    You are reaching so many people in a positive and enlightening way…please keep that as your focus and let the rest go.

    HUGS!!!!!
    Betsy

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      You are a rock, Betsy! I’m so lucky to be surrounded by souls who are so enlightened and strong. If Erik had not taken his own life, I’m wondering if I would ever have had such gifts from others? Maybe it’s his gift to me/us. Still it’s hard. I’m so grateful for your wisdom and insight, Betsy. Big warm hug.

  • http://WebsiteURL natasha

    Elisa,
    Think of it this way-while these tactless people are attempting to disprove your experience, oddly enough they go to churches, mosques, temples and whatever, praying to a God…based on faith, alone.
    Obviously, they cannot wrap their minds around something that they will never experience. I can assure you that these individuals represent a very small percentage of the entire human population.
    I know that some of the things that they said were hurtful, that may have put some doubt in your mind – DO NOT go there. Look at human history for a second….OMG, how many women were put to death in Salem, what about the Spanish Inquisition…What about Jesus?
    The greatest thing about the “now” in our history is that nobody is going to condemn you to death.
    Keep believing and doing what you are doing – there is nothing imaginary about it.
    Don’t worry, I will defend your honor any day. I did write a few responses…The big question is whether they get approved or not…

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Too true. We’re all like the Galileos, Copernicuses and Columbuses of the 21st century..on the bleeding edge. Glad I have such wonderful company, though!

  • http://WebsiteURL Johanna

    What you are sharing is such a gift…I feel privileged to receive it.

    To me, it seems possible that some individuals are naturally discomforted in the presence of a being so illuminated by integrity…all the more so, when it is in stark contrast to their own lack of personal integration …conflicted by the stain of human imperfection.

    I’ve found the following quote soothes my soul, I hope it will comfort you as well…

    To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don’t worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest.” —Anonymous

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      That quote brought tears to my eyes! I’m saving it forever!

  • Shannon

    Oh Elisa! I really think that the responses to this post have said it all. I understand things this way: the only way we can know joy, love, happiness, warmth, etc. it to experience it’s contrast. There are people in this world whose sole purpose is to provide that contrast. To revive a quote from the ’70′s, “Don’t let the turkeys get you down!” Not everyone is vibrationally capable of connecting with you and your work. So be it. We love you regardless of what the “contrast workers” have to say.

    Giant hugs and blessings to you!!

    Shannon

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Ha! I remember that quote! Thanks, Shannon.

  • http://WebsiteURL Craig

    Elisa,
    Don’t give it not one more thought. Your turning your tragedy into something something much more powerful than you can even imagine. What you’ve started is a movement and it’s gonna be HUGE. It doesn’t matter if 99% of the world thinks your nuts, those of us in the 1% will be changed for the better. And guess what…1% is a huge impact. Those you help heal will in turn help others and it will grow exponentially. Healing is your lifes work and doing it medically was just the dress rehearsal. I work with kids like Erik and it can be incredibly stressful, emotionally draining, and unappreciated. The pay is downright pathetic and sometimes I need to remind myself why I’m doing it. We’re saving the world one person at a time. So lets keep our eye on the ball here, and focus on the mission at hand.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      It’s weird, Craig, because today I was wondering if being a doctor was like a dress rehearsal. That and raising five kids has made me a better person…more nurturing, understanding. These were all gifts to me. Thanks for your wisdom and for what YOU are doing fighting the good fight.

  • beau

    Hello Elisa,
    I read your article on Huffington Post and since then I have not only read almost every article, but have felt attached to your life and Eriks life, both on Earth and in Heaven.

    When I was 16, I was diagnosed with Manic Depressive order and for years struggled simply waking up. After years of trying just about every medication “cocktail’ with no prevail, I attempted suicide by taking all of my many medications at once. I woke up unable to breath and frantically crawled to my roomates room. I spent the next three days in a psyciatric ward in mid-Manhattan.

    From that scare, I moved cross country to be with my father and found a doctor who gave me my “cocktail” that has been AMAZING for the last three years.

    Eriks feelings and his nature when he was alive was so similar to how I was through the years and how I AM off of medication. Perhaps it wasnt MY destiny to leave Earth at that time of my overdose, although I desperatly felt there was nothing else to help me.

    Reading about Eriks spirit in Heaven and his experiences, and looking his smile in the pictures you post, bring me to tears almost everytime. Partially because I know how close to was to commiting to desperate thoughts, partially because reading about your feelings as well as his siblings mirrors the love I have to my family, and vica versa, and lastly because I have happy that Erik feels relief because I know living with bipolar/manic depressive disorder is extrodinarily hard, each and every day.

    I am sorry if I am writing in circles, but Thank you Elisa and Erik. This makes me wonder if I had past lives and maybe I am making up for them in this one.
    (for another time I guess…)

    If you could please tell Erik, that I think he is a super cool spirit :)

    Thanks,
    Beau :)

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Hey, Beau. I’m glad you’re part of the family now. Email me at emedhus@gmail.com. I want you to have my home and cell phone number in case those desperate thoughts come back. If you want me to ask Erik about your past lives, I can, once I catch up with the questions piled up. I wrote a post today about this very subject! Love you, Sweetie. I know we don’t “know” each other, but I already feel connected to you.

  • http://WebsiteURL Pam

    Elisa, I am so sorry for your loss. I am a mother and I can only imagine what you are going through losing Erik. I lost my only brother last year in the same manner. I have been so moved and touched by all you have experienced and shared so generously.

    Please take heart and do not let yourself be touched by any of the ignorant and cynical people who posted on Huff Post. I read Huff Post regularly and the level of maliciousness never ceases to amaze me… and this is on every kind of item under the sun. Whether it is politics, celebrities or California awarding a 20 million dollar settlement to the victim of a heinous crime, there are always cold, callus people making the most hateful remarks and attacking personally. I normally can only read the first page before I get so angry I have to stop. Please don’t let any of these people in their blindness affect you. You are courageous and amazing, giving hope to so many of us. Sending you love, Pamie

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Oh, Pam, I’m so sorry about your brother. Has he communicated with you since?

  • Christine

    Elisa

    After my son died, I remember reading about Marie Osmond’s son. The comments were inappropriate and cruel. I remember being so sad for her – she tried to help her son also and people were so judgmental about her faith, her career and called her a kook. Try not to let these folks hurt you. They know nothing of your circumstances, and will never understand. Please keep writing!

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Wild horses couldn’t stop me, Christine!

  • http://WebsiteURL Lyn

    Elisa,
    It has all been said here, but I just have to add more of the same. I read HuffPo regularly, and I am apalled at the vitriol people spread. It does happen on every single article, and sadly it does show the level of cynicism and anger in our world. But I know you have touched many more people with your beautiful article and wonderful sharing of your story with Erik and your willingness to share your time and Erik’s with others. You may never know the full positive impact you are having on people’s lives every day with what you are doing. It is so selfless and so beautiful!

    I chat regularly with my guides, but I am so touched by the deeper knowledge and insight that you and Erik have brought to me and others. Don’t ever lose sight of the spectacular gift that you are sharing with the world.

    My blessings to you, Erik, Kim and all of your family. You are all a gift to us all!!!

    With love,
    Lyn

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      And you are a gift to me.

  • Denise

    I was drug through the “Holy roller” type church as a child. 40 years ago someone handed me a cpoy of “There is a River” and it’s been non-stop research since. Remember conflict creates growth; for you it is a huge step to open up to such a large audience such as Hufpo and the reaction is just an indication of the “growth” opportunity you have provided for the commenters.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      That’s true. All struggles are teachable moments and opportunities for growth. We can let it bring us down or we can use it to make us stronger. Thanks, O Wise One!

  • Debbie Williams

    Elisa:
    PLEASE do NOT let those negative comments get to you. What you (and Erik) are doing on this site is amazing. There are now and always will be people on this earth who will never be happy and will always be critical of others trying to do good. In a short period of time you have gone through a horrible experience and turned it into something that has helped to heal not only yourself but many, many others. There are a lot more of “us” who believe in the work you are doing than the naysayers who are critical, so keep your chin up and put that smile back on your face. You are awesom!!!
    Hugs to you,
    Debbie Williams

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      MMMWWWWAAAAHHHH!!

  • http://www.whitepupsmom.blogspot.com Karyn

    Oh GOODNESS I was afraid that would happen … some people aren’t open to certain things. I have a blog too and I posted around the election of Obama. I am a Republican but SO MANY of my friends were saying so many hateful things and sending out all these offensive emails – when the election was over, I blogged that I was SO ashamed – that these are supposedly Christian people who are forgiving and loving and yet, they were emailing out information about Obama being a muslim and not being born in this country- outright LIES. My mother in law of all people was fowarding some of that stuff … and saying she didn’t want a black President. I was so so so upset … I had no idea that people I surround myself felt this way. I really let them have it and BOY did I get some feedback. A few nasty blog comments – but tons of personal email … attacks, etc … it was horrible.

    People feel the need to press their opinions on us … I can’t help but thing the OPPOSITE of what some of your commenters on the HuffPost site said … maybe Erik was just not equipped to handle the kinds of people that are CLEALY in the world. Maybe he was a gentle and loving soul and people like the people who commented trying to tear you down were just too much for him to take. I am 100% positive that you had nothing to do with it and when he says you made me stay longer, it was 100% the truth. I think some people are just not built to take on and witness the horrors of this world- murder, cruelty to children and animals, how we treat our elderly, wars … it’s too much.

    My thoughts have been with you for the last few days as I read this blog and have gotten to know you…. and my thoughts have been with Erik and that nice lady’s son Jacob … I know they are all around us.

    Ignore, if you can, the naysayers. Imagine if they devoted half the amount of time to some sort of volunteer activity as they did bashing others. The world would be a better place!

    with love,
    Karyn

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      YOU ARE AWESOME!

  • http://WebsiteURL Debbi Radford

    Do not waste your time reading negative comments. I read many blogs, about many diverse things, and I am always somewhat amazed at negative comments posted about things that do not really matter. It is not about the subject matter or the author in the long run. I very much doubt Huffington Post even gives such posts the time of day. Do not doubt yourself! I have read most all of your blog. You are a good and kind woman; you were and are a very good mother to Erik.

  • http://WebsiteURL Melanie

    Just wanted to let you know I read the comments and left my opinion. I just know that you have touched me to the core of my being and I will never forget that. All I can say is thank you and never stop. You are an amazing woman so keep your chin up and know that we are also here for you.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      You are amazing, too Melanie!

  • http://WebsiteURL Nate

    That’s horrible Elisa. I actually considered it a gift that I found your article, which led me to this blog…sometimes I feel that there’s something pushing me towards these kinds of topics. Since I was a child (I’m 32 now), I have been interested in what I guess could be described as paranormal. I remember being a little kid and having conversations with my Mom about time. “Why does time go by quick when we have fun…or slow when we’re bored?” I almost seemed to have this intuitive sense that there was something more there. I’ve also always been extremely interested in exploring subjects such as quantum physics, meditation, buddhism, life after death, etc. I’ve hid this interest from most people since I understand they are topics that are considered a bit ‘out there.’

    What you’ve shared here on this site with your postings is truly wonderful. Your son reminds me of a friend I had in college who was one of the best friends I’ve ever had. I watched him go from a bright, happy, intelligent person to one who was deeply troubled. He ended up being diagnosed with schizoprenia and I believe he was bi-polar as well. Like your son, he was naturally gifted at music. He could pick up almost any instrument and play it. I think we connected so well because of our empathic personalities and our interest in having deep, philosophical discussions. I cannot even begin to tell you how troubling it was for me to see him change. I could give countless examples, but the one I vividly remember the most is sitting with him and having a discussion and him telling me that he thought he was the second coming of Jesus Christ. It’s almost embarrassing and painful for me to write that (not sure why). Most of his friends ended up kind of leaving him as he increasingly became more sick (many thought it was the drugs he did and didn’t realize that it went beyond that). I stayed with him b/c I really cared for him, but I too ended up breaking ties with him after a troubling incident. My last memory of speaking with him was not a good one. After college I thought about him a lot and I ended up looking up his name on the internet to find that he passed away in March of 2005 at the young age of 25. I’m not sure exactly how he passed. It’s still a bit hard for me to believe that he’s gone.

    I also feel a bit weird sharing this as it probably means nothing at all and I attribute it to reading the majority of the posts on your blog the other day. Yesterday I was doing my morning meditation and suddenly I remembered a dream. In the dream I was snowboarding. Now…I don’t remember anyone else being there with me…although I do suppose there could have been. What I do remember is even being in the dream thinking it was strange b/c it was so vivid, but very unusual. For example, I was going down a hill, but there were these huge turns…almost like I was on some weird snowboarding track or something. I can’t even explain it other than it having this video game quality and me even having the realization in my dream that this would never be a ‘normal’ way to snowboard. Also, I particularly remember looking at my toe because it hurt and seeing that there was a clamp holding down my foot (kind of like a cross-country ski rather than the typical boot binding) and me thinking ‘why on earth is my foot locked down like that?’. Again…probably nothing as a lot of your posts shared that your son liked to snowboard, so I kind of attributed to that, but for some reason I felt compelled to share. Right after that dream came to mind I also had the word dragonfly pop into my head. No idea what that means and I feel very weird even stating it here, but thought I should mention it.

    At any rate…please don’t let any negative comments get you down. Having said that, I certainly understand. I consider myself a very sensitive person so I can see how that would make you feel very bad and even lead you to question yourself. Definitely don’t. What you’re doing here is wonderful.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Whoa, Nate, that dream is so cool! You (your consciousness) obviously was projecting into the afterlife or some dimension. What’s even weirder is that “Dragonfly” popped into your mind, because the I was wakeboarding with the rest of the family in Austin a few weeks ago and as we were floating behind the boat anchored out in the middle of Lake Travis, a dragonfly appeared. He kept landing on us and didn’t seem the least bit frightened. When we began wakeboarding and tubing again, the dragonfly hung out with us the entire time. We’ve never seen dragonflies around us on the lake before. I see butterflies and other bugs all the time, but this is the first time it felt like Erik’s presence. Also, Erik had terrible problems with an ingrown toenail that always made slipping into those wakeboarding boots torture. He also loved to cross-country ski, and his toe bothered him then, too. When did you have that dream? Erik has visited two other readers recently, so if it’s been since October 6, 2009, maybe he’s sending a message to me through you!

      I’m sorry about your friend. I’m wondering why people choose to have schizophrenia? What happens to the soul when they do? Do you think their brains just become defective and can’t act as a healthy receiver for the soul?

      Thanks for your kindness!

  • Zelda

    I found your site via the HuffPo story and have been looking at it. Doesn’t your web traffic speak for itself? After the nay-sayers have moved on to something else you’ll have a statistic of steady traffic to report to HuffPo. Their ‘Living’ section publishes weirder stuff than this. I’m no computer geek but it just figures.

    A most wonderful friend of mine recently committed suicide and I would love, of course, to know why he couldn’t have hung on (seemed to all of us to have been on the road to recovery). After the suicide (we were all so spectacularly devastated) I went everyone online for suicide information and there’s so little on it. Deepak Chopra wrote that suicide follows a “psychotic depression” and that these souls go into “hibernation” until they figure out what to do next. Your son clearly isn’t hibernating! Good luck. Good for you for building the site.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      I’d love to ask Erik those questions for you, Zelda, whenever we catch up with some of the questions we’ve mounted up. Can you tell me your friend’s age, first name, and city of death? Also, it might help to know your approximate and and the city you live in. This helps Erik get his information more quickly. He’ll try to find your friend and bring him forward during channeling. I did book an extra session with Kim and am trying to get more. Thanks for your lovely thoughts of encouragement.

  • http://WebsiteURL Zelda

    Whoops: [correction] I meant to write that “I went everywhere online for suicide information.”

  • http://WebsiteURL Jodi

    Elisa, whenever you put yourself and your heart out there for the world to see, there will always be people that disagree with what you have to say, even being downright mean about it. Some are just mean people, they can’t see anything positive in this world. Some are ignorant but think they know it all. A very few can disagree with respect, which leaves the doors open to discussion and understanding. Do not let the “stinkers” get you down. You have experienced a devastating loss that no one can understand unless they have been there. I, like many of your readers, do understand clearly what you are going through and are with you all the way. Just as you focus on Erik’s energy for comfort, please focus on all of us that care and are sending our positive healing energy to you. You are making an amazing positive difference, girlfriend!!!
    Hugs to you, Jodi

  • http://WebsiteURL Mary Beth

    Elisa

    I’m sure it cannot be easy to read those comments but stay strong in your spirit for you and Erik have done and will continue to do wonderful things. If you “stay” or go from Huff Post it will be because it was meant to be. Nothing more, nothing less and certainly not because of the comments.

    Take care and thank you and Erik for sharing.

  • http://WebsiteURL Nate

    Hi Elisa -

    Nate here again. No, I literally had the dream the other night. So, I woke up and was doing my 30 minute morning mindfulness mediation and the remembering of the dream popped right into my head from the previous night…kind of a ‘hey – that dream…wasn’t that crazy?’ Keep in mind, this isn’t some normal occurrence for me and it was weird how vividly I remembered it. Again, I kind of attributed it to reading the majority of your blog the previous day and reading about some of the comments about Erik snowboarding. I don’t snowboard myself, but I used to downhill ski quite a bit. It’s absolutely one of my favorite things to do, but unfortunately I haven’t done it for years. Then the word dragonfly just repeatedly popped in my head…I have no frickin’ idea why. I actually didn’t make it through my meditation b/c I was a bit weirded out by it although I am completely open and extremely interested in this kind of stuff. I was even kind of embarrassed to share..especially the dragonfly thing since I really honestly chalked it up to nothing. Lastly the toe thing is weird, because I do distinctly remember in the dream my toe hurting (not just my foot) and looking down and seeing that my foot was locked down on the snowboard in a completely unormal way and I was thinking ‘why is it like that?’ It seems that there could possibly be some connection there, which I find very interesting and quite cool!

    Back to the schizophrenia. I have no idea why people would choose this, as I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. Barry, my friend who passed from this, was such a beautiful person. Amazingly smart, charming, musically gifted, athletic….I mean, he had everything going from him and the schizophrenia and bi-polar disease (not sure I like calling it a disease) just kind of hit him. We would have such amazing discussions about the nature of reality and other spiritual and philosophical discussions. Unfortunately, he got heavily involved into substance abuse. I really am not sure why…if it was to numb some of what was happening or to expand it. This is bringing out some dark stuff I don’t like bringing up b/c to me it really overshadows what a great guy he was…but he would drink bottles of cough medicine and then lock himself up in his room. I’m not sure what it did…I think it produces some sort of hallucinations or something. One thing I can say, is that it certainly didn’t help matters. I really conveyed that I disliked him doing it…but, probably not enough, which bothers me.

    One of the lowest points was when I came back to our apartment after visiting my family for Christmas. I found all his clothes sopping in the bathtub and his room shut and locked. So, I discovered he had been there the whole time and didn’t go home to visit his family like he said. His parents had even called. At some point I even talked to them. Initially, I think they didn’t want to believe anything bad was going on with him. Almost like they were in denial or something. I didn’t tell his parents about the cough medicine…and I regret it terribly. I didn’t want to ‘tell’ on him, or overstep my boundaries, but I’m sure it would have helped. Something even more disturbing happened a few months after that..but I think I’ll leave that out for now. I think I’ve kind of blocked a lot of this out b/c I wish there was something I could have done. To me…it seemed nobody was there for him. Most of my other friends distanced themselves from him, but I just couldn’t. I felt that I needed to take care of him, but in the end I kind of feel like I failed because I ended up abandoning him too. I don’t even know the nature of his passing. If it was suicide or some other complication.

    I want to add that I’m so glad you are getting such a positive response to this blog. It’s really quite amazing and wonderful. I really hope to contribute here some more and look forward to hearing more from you. I probably shared most of the details of my dream, but if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask. I’m more than happy to help out in whatever way possible.

    Nate

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      I think Erik was definitely connecting with you. Maybe he sees you as someone who can contribute greatly to all of this. Maybe you two were connected in previous lives. I don’t know, but I’d like to find out, if that’s okay with you. I’d like to ask Erik if that dream was an attempt to communicate with you and if so why? I’d like to ask if you two were connected in the past, too and what role you play in all of this. Lastly, I’d like to ask about Barry. How did he die? Why was he schizophrenic? Was this his destiny? Was he hear to teach something? Learn something? Both? How is he doing now. If you’re okay with me asking Erik these questions, can you give me your approximate age, the city you live in and Barry’s age and city of death? It might take a couple of months for me to get to these questions, but I feel on a gut level that these are crucial questions. The whole thing about the toe and the dragonfly–I never wrote about that in my blog–EVER. Let me know if you’re cool with this. Much love, Sweetie.

  • http://WebsiteURL Pam

    How like you to be so concerned about someone else when you are hurting. You are so precious. No Elisa, he hasn’t communicated with me directly but he did sing a song to our sister, in a dream, that only had meaning for me. Since we were estranged, it was very comforting. I am trying to learn channeling and eagerly read everything you, Erik and Kim have to say. You all have added so much to my healing and understanding. By the way, my 24 y/o son’s name is Eric…..Hugs and Kisses to you all.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      What song did he sing. Pam? Were you estranged from him or your sister? And I also want to say how much I adore you. I’m so grateful that you’ve given Erik and I such a wonderful opportunity. Say hi to Eric for me. Big warm hug, precious angel. And you are just that. Know that I don’t say things like this unless they’re true!

  • Ingrid

    Elisa, you are amazing!! Do not let these comments get you down or distract you from what YOU know to be true. Like everyone else says, no matter what the topic of conversation is in an online article, there are ALWAYS unnecessarily mean and thoughtless comments. The thing is these comments have more to do with the people writing them than anything to do with you. Martha Beck said something I will never forget and often tell myself when I’m feeling negative: The opposite of love is fear. If we are not acting out of love, open and embracing and supportive of others, then we are acting out of fear, closed off, negative, and judgmental. Unfortunately there are so many human beings who unknowingly live their lives with fear instead of unconditional love. I am so grateful that you are not one of those people. The amount of comfort and joy your blog has brought to people is so much more powerful than any thoughtless comment left on an article. Shine on, Elisa!!

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Ingrid, you’re so sweet! I totally believe what you say. Fear is a denser vibration as is grief and hate (which I guess are both types of fear.) Love is the opposite: a lighter vibration like elation and joy. I hope we can help more people abandon their fear and hate to join us in the light. I’m sending them thoughts of love because that’s all I know to do. Thanks for your friendship, sweet girl. Do you live in Stockholm?

  • http://WebsiteURL Ingrid

    P.S. I have a friend who writes periodically for an online newspaper here in Stockholm and he doesn’t even read the comments people leave anymore. So like we said, these comments pop up everywhere. You just keep on going and we all love you!

  • http://WebsiteURL Stanley

    Hello Elisa,

    It’s been quite a wild ride for me the last 6 months or so. Been making one discovery about myself after another. More so thanks to you, Kim and Eric. For many years I had stopped believing in god. I was beyond angry that if there was a god, why would he let such horrible things happen to me. But I realized it doesn’t work like that. That we are all here to learn and he, and the others in the afterlife will be there to help us recover from whatever we went through. Likeing family being there in the recovery room after a surgery. It’s funny how a little bit of information totally changes the way we look at one thing or another. And the comments, don’t give them another thought. I run a website as well and from time to time get people who just will say anything to hurt someone else. And about writing, even if you couldn’t write on Huffpo, there is another site that I post articles on from time to time. The site is called Hubpages.com. It’s totally free and easy to make a page. Though mine are pretty long winded. Anything about child abuse get me all hot under the collar and can talk forever it seems. It’s the one thing I truely can’t stand. I have no patients for it. But yea, lots of people posting tons of great articles there. But yea, try not to let the comments bother ya. Besides, that’s what the delete button is for….lol. :) Have a great weekend.

    -Stanley

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Stanley, you’re so funny and loving. Can I adopt you? Please? Bring the papers over when you can. ;-)

  • http://WebsiteURL Nate

    Hello Elisa

    I absolutely have no problem with you asking those questions, and in fact, I feel quite honored that you would ask – thank you!

    Here is the info you requested above:

    My age is 32 and I live in Chicago, IL

    Barry was 25 when he passed in March, 2005. I’m not sure of the city of death. The obituary said a memorial service was to be held in Key Biscayne, FL and then another one in St. Louis Park, MN. So…he wasn’t originally from the Minneapolis area, but that’s where his family lived while I knew him in college and he went to high school there. I think his dad had a place in Florida so he may have spent some time there and perhaps that’s even where he passed away since the initial memorial service was held there.

    Absolutely feel free to ask me for more info (personal) if you need it. I can e-mail it directly to you. His dad even set up a foundation in honor of Barry to support research, support and awareness of schizophrenia. I can forward that website to you as well if you’d like.

    I find this all very interesting b/c I was definitely drawn to this blog…not sure why. I saw your article on the Huffington Post the other week and I didn’t read it right away, but I noted in my mind that it sounded interesting and I did want to read it. I finally did read it and after that I noted again that I really needed to check out the website. I didn’t right away, but it kept popping into my head that I should really check out the website, which I ended up doing a few days after actually reading the article. Now, it’s not unusual that I would read a blog like this since I have always been extremely interested in exploring the nature of our reality as I have always felt there was something more than this earthly existence…but, I do find it unusual that I felt so compelled to keep coming back to make sure I looked at this blog. I’ve had this happen in the past with other things in my life where I’ve just kind felt this pull towards something. Sort of the same feeling here. Ok…just rambling now!

    Take care and let me know if you need anything else. Peace, Nate

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Don’t stop! I love when you ramble because you’ve got such cool things to say! I think when we’re pulled to something like you were, it’s our guides/guardian angels or someone in spirit nudging us. Sometimes mind need to hit me on the head with a two by four, because I’m a little thick headed and ADHD, but eventually I listen. I’m glad it took less than a two by four to get you to be a part of my life.

      I’ve recorded all of your information. It’s on the list and I can’t wait to find out what Erik says.

  • http://WebsiteURL Stanley

    Hello Elisa,

    Aww, that’s sweet. I don’t think I would have minded to be in the mudhus clan. Reading your book “hearing is believing”, you gave a few looks into the daily fun in the mudhus home…lol. I don’t think you ever had a boaring day in your home. Haha. I think it would have been fun. Papers for adoption in the mail!…lol. Have a great weekend Elisa.

    -Stanley

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      You are officially a Medhus. (Poor you.) MMMMWWWAAAAAHHHHH!

  • http://WebsiteURL Nora

    Elisa, I haven’t read the HP notes and won’t bother because I’m well aware of how vitriolic people can be when they’re defending their beliefs. I know too that we’re only unkind when we ourselves are in pain, so I’m sending a big old blessing to them all, and wishing them well on their path to an open mind. Please know that you have so many more of us embracing you warmly with our love. We are a fast-growing many who are inspired and touched by what you and Erik are creating here.
    And P.S., you’ll probably get to write for HP again (and other media) because “our” comments + “their” comments = controversy, which the media loves, so maybe it’s a good thing? On to Oprah next!!
    Much love to you.

  • http://WebsiteURL Nora

    Elisa,
    I haven’t read the HP notes and won’t bother because I’m well aware of how vitriolic people can be when they’re defending their beliefs. I know too that we’re only unkind when we ourselves are in pain, so I’m sending a big old blessing to them all, and wishing them well on their path to an open mind. Please know that you have so many more of us embracing you warmly with our love. We are a fast-growing many who are inspired and touched by what you and Erik are creating here.
    And P.S., you’ll probably get to write for HP again (and other media) because
    “our” comments + “their” comments = controversy
    which the media loves, so maybe it’s a good thing?
    On to Oprah next!!
    Much love to you.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      I feel the love and give mine back! (Plus I’m taking you all on Oprah’s set with me.)

  • http://WebsiteURL Ingrid

    Hey Elisa! Yes, I am “Stockholm Ingrid” lol. The one who emailed with you about week ago:) I listened to Kim’s teleseminar on guardian angels and I am excited to follow her tips! Much love to you and Erik!

  • http://WebsiteURL Debbie De La Cruz

    I read the comments on the HP and people were upset about Erik saying things about Palin and Beck. HP is a liberal site through and through and they were not happy about what Erik said. I’m looking forward to see if what he said happens. I’m like Nate in that I was drawn to your article and the blog. I’m not sure if i can be called a true believer but the posts have given me goosebumps and teary eyes more than once. Keep up the good work!

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Thanks, Debbie.

  • http://WebsiteURL Pam

    Oh Elisa, you made my day. I adore you too!!!!

    I was actually estranged from my brother and two of my three sisters. His death brought the sisters together and we are working on maintaining a relationship or a least now everyone knows that they are loved and no one is mad or anything.

    Fred, my brother, sang “Happy trails to you, until we meet again” the theme song from the old Roy Rogers show. But the significance is that my husband and I moved our family to a small town in the high desert that just happened to be the place where Roy Rogers retired, and my house is off Happy Trails Hwy. No one in my family knew any of this, just that we had moved. When my sister said that I started crying hysterically and it was five minutes before I could explain. It really helped because I felt he sent that message especially for me, so I would know he was at peace and that he loved me and knew I loved him.

    When I found your blog it was like a miracle. You, Erik and Kim have confirmed so many things that I have always thought and felt to be true. It is such a comfort. Hugs and Kisses to you and Erik.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      What a story! Gosh, it seems like the relationships with our loved ones can continue to get better and better. Love knows no boundaries, does it?

  • http://WebsiteURL Nicole

    Elisa,
    I started reading this blog after finding the Huffington Post article. I have read every entry on this site and Erik has confirmed so many things that I believe to be true (past lives, God, our loved ones being with us after they have passed, etc.) but was never able to get confirmation on before. As hard as it is to ignore people who make hurtful remarks, this site is bringing hope to so many and I love each entry! I can’t wait to keep reading :)

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Welcome to the family, Nicole. Can’t wait to hear more from you–your insight, experiences, etc. We all learn from each other. Love, Elisa

  • http://lindanewmnart.com Linda

    I found out about you via Huff. Post, and have been very interested in your writings and experiences with your son. Many , many years ago I was enveloped by a book called SETH SPEAKS and it is full of channeled information from the spirit realm to ours. I actually get more from your experiences, though as they are raw and human . Thank you for sharing your very personal experiences with the outer world. Your writings ARE very healing for others who read them and if there are mean reactions, understand it is the fear of death itself, more than likely, that is behind the attacks. Blessings to you, Erik and your family.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Hey Linda. You know, I never thought about that before. You’re completely right…I think it is all about the fear of death! Since Erik’s passing and perhaps because of all that I’ve read, I’m no longer afraid of death at all, so it never entered my mind that the vitriolic comments might be the fear of mortality. I suppose uncertainty is difficult for many, especially if it threatens a belief system they’ve taken for granted. Thanks for your wisdom. I’m glad you’re here. xoxox

  • http://WebsiteURL Suzy

    Elisa, I have been reading your blog over the past several weeks (since the HuffPo article), and just HAVE to comment on this. First, I wanted to say that I appreciate that you were brave enough to write the article and share your experiences with the ‘webby world.’ For about the last ten years, I have gone through a period of intense skepticism – what I called rationalism – of all the things I had ever once believed — the afterlife and communicating with those who have passed over, reincarnation, etc. (I had even written off experiences that I myself had when growing up!) I wanted you to know that it was YOUR article and YOUR blog postings about your experiences that have made me rethink and reconsider it all. I have once again opened myself up to the belief that this is all possible.

    Since I have had several family members die, I’ve never once been contacted by any of them. It was heartening to me to read Erik’s comments that so many don’t even consider making the effort to contact people on earth. of course, I was never close to my family (for the longest time I believed that I had simply been with the wrong people… I have joked often that I got off on the wrong planet.)

    Even though I have not experienced what you have, that you have shared your experiences, thoughts and feelings in the way that you have has touched me greatly — a self-described hard-core skeptic. (No more, I suppose.) And that my husband has also been reconsidering the same things because of what you shared, should truly negate any rotten, uncalled-for, nasty comment that any person might dare leave on your wonderful article. Anyone who spends their time actively spreading negativity is not ready to hear what you or Erik has to say, and you should not listen to what THEY have to say. (Easier said than done, I know!)

    Please continue doing what you’re doing. It IS helping, inspiring, and transforming others.

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      Hey Suzy, Thanks for your lovely comments and for joining our family and our journey. I, too, was a pretty hardcore skeptic, but this experience, Erik’s death and his visits to me, made a small dent in my previously rock solid belief system. Over the months, I played tug of war with my skepticism and the knowledge Erik delivered through channeling. Have you read “Your Eternal Self” by R. Craig Hogan, PhD? I think it’s in the second chapter where he talks about why we’re skeptics, how science and religion has made us that way, and how science, particularly quantum physics, is opening our minds again. You can even read the whole book online for free, but I bought the book because it’s amazing and the author deserves our support.

      About you not feeling like you belong in your family…Stanley felt the same way! Erik told him that sometimes parents are just the Greyhound bus that gets us here, and he told Stanley that he was a “walk-in.” He volunteered to take over a body because the soul occupying it gave up, thinking it was too hard and overwhelming. I think that’s why Stanley felt adopted and alienated. Have you read that entry?

      Another great book I’m reading is “The God Theory,” which discusses the whole quantum aspect of everything too. Cool stuff, but I have SOOOOOO much to learn.

      Love you both!

      Elisa

  • Suzy

    Thank you, Elisa! I will be sure to check out those books, and there are other books that have been mentioned that I plan to check out, too. (My Big TOE, The Biology of Belief, and The Wisdom of Your Cells are also on that list!)

    Yes, I have read all of the posts and the comments. :) I did read about Stanley’s experience and mine doesn’t seem to be similar to his in that I remember my childhood. I just never felt connected to my family and always wondered how I ended up with them. In fact, at the age of 15, I ran away from home and we were estranged for the majority of the time that spanned between my leaving home and the death of my parents and brother. I did certainly feel adopted and alienated! If I WERE a walk-in, I would sure feel a lot better about it! haha Maybe one day when you are able to again turn on the Ask Erik button, I can pose that question!

    Beyond what I said in my earlier post, I forgot to mention how admirable and amazing it is that you also take the time to respond to comments! After everything you’ve been through, that you are so open, kind and loving shines through brightly.

    Thank you for the welcome, and much love to you!

    Suzy

    • http://drmedhus.com Elisa

      You are most welcome, Suzy. :-)

  • budddyboy

    Elise I think those nasty people will just have to deal with their karma another time around. I for one feel so fortunate to have read about you (and Erik) on the Huffpost website. I’ve turned a couple of friends on to your blog and they are thrilled. So try to think that those poor ignorant people are really missing a highly evolved thing that is happening here. Keep up the good work!

  • http://www.merlin-digital.com hiro bachani

    dear Elisa – pls let huff post know that we have found your blog very profound and healing- in fact i have retweeted this to my 42,000 followers on twitter and on facebook too- rgds- hiro

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