Author Archives: ashley

I often hear inspiring calls inviting us to open ourselves to experiencing the interconnectedness of existence, to be a part of a larger whole. We are invited to turn our attention beyond ourselves, honoring and embracing our role as servants to a greater good. We are encouraged to let go of selfish constraints that trap […]

Inspiring invitation from an anonymous friend The thought just came to me – to share with you… The reason I exposed myselfso nakedlyinfront of everyone..was because I feel thatwe allought to be a lot more naked –in what and who we really are..where we really are..How we feelWhat troubles usWhat pleases us..Where we feel our […]

The sun shining on my face as I type arrests my attention. Frozen in the sensation of this warmth, of this divine moment in a cloudy sky in which I am illuminated with light. What a blessing. A spotlight shining on the blessed. The sun fades… my eyes soften… my breathe takes on a different […]

Quotes recieved in a newsletter from Joel and Michelle Levey: “Ethics is how we behavewhen we decide we belong together.”–Brother David Steindl-Rast “Wisdom tells me I am nothing.Love tells me I am everything.And between the two my life flows.”–Nisargadatta Maharaj “Why are you unhappy?Because 99% of the things you do, think, and feel are about […]

?…feel how precious it is to have grace walking beside you…holding your hand… loving you now…flow through your heart…the seeds in your hand…bloom in the land.? A song of grace that emerged around a camp fire at No Mind Festival and was brought to us by Making Good. As Michael said, how lucky to be […]

I’ve been appreciating the song Marching Bands Of Manhattan by Death Cab For Cutie. Some lyrics that speak to me: I Wish We Could Open Our EyesTo See In All Directions At The Same TimeOh, What A Beautiful ViewIf You Were Never Aware Of What Was Around You Sorrow Drips Into Your HeartThrough A PinholeJust […]

I stare at a blank screen… what to write? How do I jump back into this blogging world?(and now the screen isn’t blank anymore! Easily amazed!!) It seems that early May was the last time that I offered a post of personal content… Here’s a taste of what I’ve been up to: Facilitated a parenting […]