I took my 10-year-old to a hair salon that wasn’t designed for her. All of her friends had been. They’d come back with stories and I’d watched my daughter file that away the way kids do — quietly, without complaint, but you know they’re keeping track. She has beautiful, very curly hair - we take … Continue reading Cloud and the Hair Salon
One day, I was late picking up my daughter from ballet class. When I arrived, the ballet teacher is standing outside with my daughter and I start explaining why I was late -- I left the house a little later than usual, I had to pick up dinner, there was a line for pick up … Continue reading The Dictionary Nobody Gives You
There are seasons when spirituality feels close — almost conversational. Insight arrives unannounced. Meaning feels woven into ordinary moments. Life seems to speak back. And then there are seasons when it doesn’t. No downloads.No clarity.No sense of being guided or held by something larger. Just life, unfolding without commentary. I've experienced this many times. When … Continue reading When Spirituality Goes Silent
Reading the Kybalion was a game changer for me. I re-read chapters regularly and derive a more profound insight each time. One of the principles, the law of rhythm, has been on my mind lately. In short, it states that life is a pendulum, swinging back and forth. Those who are closer to the bottom … Continue reading Life’s Pendulum
Do you remember the movie “Little Man Tate”? It was about a gifted kid that went to college at some insanely young age, and it followed his trials and tribulations. It really resonated with me. When I was in third grade, I had my IQ tested, at the request of one of my teachers. Because … Continue reading Your Authentic Self
In life and in work, I tend to take the scenic route. For me, it’s not the destination, it’s the journey. It’s the reason I dislike people saying, “Ashley, I need you to tell me exactly what you need me to do. I don’t care about the why.” The “why” is the journey for me. … Continue reading Scenic Routes and Shortcuts
