On January 18th in Halifax, Nova Scotia, I had one of those somatic moments where my body vibrates and catches my attention. Often when I look back, it’s moments like that one that indicate my life is about to change. A friend and colleague was talking about the sabbatical she is on, her daily routine, […]
Category Archives: Awareness
The Woman is Sacred
Six months ago I met Pat McCabe, Woman Stands Shining, at a gathering on the Maternal Roots of the Gift Economy (and Giftival) in Rome, Italy. She showed up as a powerful and wise teacher and mentor for me… inviting me deeper into my own journey of being a woman honoring the sacred cycle of […]
When I Hear the Calling…
Life continues to be a roller coaster. I feel inclined to write… and tell you about parts of this journey I am living. I live a life of service. I listen for signs of where I am to show up… how I am to give my gifts in this world. And when I hear a calling, […]
The Old Trans-forming into the New
I write this post as a prayer… an invocation… one deep breath after another… allowing the prayer to fill my cells, creating spaciousness and love within me. I stand at the edge of my own personal universe. The rhythms and contours of being a human – the unique constellation of being me, Ashley Cooper, coursing through […]
Gifted and Creative Individuals
I would love to hear your thoughts on this perspective of gifted and creative individuals. The article is The Application of Dabrowski’s Theory to the Gifted by Kevin J. O’Connor and was published in the book Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children: What Do We Know?. Here are a few quotes from the article […]
At Home in the World
First train home, I’ve got to get on itFirst train home, I’ve got to get on it First train home, I’ve got to get on it First Train home(soundtrack for this post) So what? What matters to you?What are your strongest feelings? What is your central wish? What stirs your inmost being? Are you home […]
What Aisle Did You Find Your Serenity In
I went for a walk with a beautiful 4 year old yesterday. She had amazing skills for approaching strangers and inviting engagement. She quickly got to where her heart wanted to be… holding a woman’s hand crossing the street, petting a dog, offering a flower. The poem below invites me to step up my efforts […]