I’m amazed by all of the stories that we humans are living; all of the stories that we live together with so many others and yet don’t even realize it, believing that we live them alone; all of the stories that we float through together; all of the stories waiting for us to tell them… […]
Author Archives: ashley
Invitation
Oh do you have timeto lingerfor just a little whileout of your busy and very important dayfor the goldfinchesthat have gatheredin a field of thistles for a musical battleto see who can singthe highest noteor the lowest or the most expressive of mirthor the most tender?Their strong, blunt beaksdrink the air as they strivemelodiouslynot for […]
Breathing to Wake You Up
Do you ever feel tired, anxious or confused and just wish you could make it go away? Below my God-Friend demonstrates the pure joy that can come when you take a moment to take a few deep breaths. It can be that easy! Breathing will wake you right up! Video thanks to my new Flip […]
Fear, Nourishment and Beauty
Last week my heart was nourished as I spent 5 days in Atlanta with family and friends. A place of intimate relationship and comfort with a dear friend of mine was restored. I am beyond words with gratitude. I am touched with love’s grace. FearI also went to the oncologist with my dad and his […]
To Journal or Not to Journal (publicly)
In the past I haven’t used this webl explicitly as a personal journal. At times I journal about the learnings in my journey but I’ve tended to stay away from the details that involve my personal relationships. I’ve favored expressing my internal terrain. I’m nervous for this site to have a journal edge. I’m not […]
Developing New Habits
Can You Become a Creature of New Habits?By JANET RAE-DUPREE Rather than dismissing ourselves as unchangeable creatures of habit, we can instead direct our own change by consciously developing new habits. In fact, the more new things we try — the more we step outside our comfort zone — the more inherently creative we become, […]
A Song Can Lessen the Fear
Sderot, Israel is near the boarder with Gaza and is a city that experienced (experiences?) a constant threat of Qassam rockets being fired into the city. When a rocket is spotted, there is a “Red Color” alert that is sounded warning people to take cover. Residents of Sderot have about less than a minute to […]