You can call me Ash. Yes. That is my chosen name for myself. To me, the name Ash has a deep connection to the Phoenix, rising from the ashes. It represents rebirth to me. It represents nurturing growth. On more than one occasion in life, I have felt a change in my core. A change …
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What is Your Soul Name?
When we are born into this world, we already have a spirit within us. A pure spirit, with no attachments, no emotional hurt, and no baggage weighing us down. While I don’t remember my own birth, I have a knowing that I held nothing but love and curiosity within me. I didn’t know what hate …
Justice, Compassion, and Empathy
Justice is a dish best served with a side of empathy and a side of compassion. To my liberal friends. I love you. I am on your side. I want justice for Sandra Bland. I want equal rights for all of us, regardless of gender, gender identification or sexual orientation. I’m genuinely happy to see …
Two years in limbo
As I start to write this, I’m guessing most people won’t make it through the entire story. Primarily because I have no idea where to begin. There is no single clear message to convey with this story. I’m still sitting here in awe at what happened, trying to make sense of it all. However, I …
A benefit of recalling or recording your dreams : Less Bad Days
There is a common saying that people use when they start their day out a little grumpy, and proceed to have a really bad day all around. They will often say that they woke up on the wrong side of the bed…Imagine the power of…