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
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
Another movie that I enjoy watching is The Truman Show. I know many people who enjoy it, and I think it speaks to our ego. We all have one. Thinking that everyone is watching you, and you’re obliviously unaware, is both thrilling and terrifying. There’s beauty in watching Truman begin to suspect that people are … Continue reading The Truman Show
I was talking to someone on Slack the other day, and I did something I never thought I’d do: use the edit button. It felt a little dirty, to be honest. It felt dirty because it wasn’t honest. I wasn’t perfect, but I was trying to put on an air of perfection. How could anyone … Continue reading Keeping Up With the Joneses
