Hey guys, I hope you're all! I know I've been taking large breaks on my blog but please forgive me. I've been working on something special and I'm finally ready to share it with the world. I am both excited and petrified to announce the release of my first self-published book “A Warriors Reminder”, available … Continue reading My first self-published book! 8th April 2021
Author: Ash Alves
People are Mirrors to Ourselves
"When we realise that our relationship breakdowns (platonic/ romantic) are mirrors to ourselves, we receive the lesson quicker so that the healing work can begin." - Ash Alves One thing that I've been exploring recently is the notion that people are mirrors to ourselves. After reading the work of Debbie Ford, Iyanla Vanzant and Jung, … Continue reading People are Mirrors to Ourselves
Lessons I’ve learned in 2020
Hello guys, I hope you’re all well and staying safe! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on my blog. I've missed you all and can't wait to catch up on all the amazing posts. This year has been heavy for the collective but in many ways a blessing for some of us. This is … Continue reading Lessons I’ve learned in 2020
The pressure of being in your 20’s
Long are the years where your 20s were the age for you to discover who you are and want you want to make of your life. the age of social media there's pressure to have your life together- financially, materially, physically so that you can grace the ages of your 30s and finally settle down. … Continue reading The pressure of being in your 20’s
How to strengthen your Intuition
Have you ever received a nudge to do something or follow a path that you knew was in your best interest? From time to time, you may receive a deep, unexplainable inner knowing that you’re being led towards something that’s in your greater good. I believe as humans we all posses inner wisdom and if … Continue reading How to strengthen your Intuition
Holding Yourself Accountable
Do you know someone who just cannot seem hold themselves accountable for their actions? Or is that person you? They convince themselves that they did nothing wrong and even see themselves as victims to the actions of others. Holding yourself accountable forces you to see how you may have contributed to an undesirable outcome or … Continue reading Holding Yourself Accountable
Benefits of being Vulnerable
Have you ever opened up to someone only to have your trust broken? When you've experienced being hurt by someone you trusted, it can be difficult to allow yourself to be vulnerable again. To protect ourselves from being hurt, we may end up putting up a wall to guide our hearts. “Vulnerability is not winning … Continue reading Benefits of being Vulnerable
Be clear about Who You Are!
Hey loves, It's been a few weeks since I stopped by. I'm attempting to balance other priorities whilst giving myself space for my creative expression without imposing a deadline. I'm giving myself permission to go off schedule. We are still in a pandemic. I'm letting go of the idea that I need to constantly produce … Continue reading Be clear about Who You Are!
Healing is a Social Justice Issue
Within a society that is anti-wellness, it's not enough to avoid talking about social justice issues. Healing is more than just self-love quotes and breathing exercises. It's a deep introspective look into the social ills that are the causes of people's pain and distress. "We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating … Continue reading Healing is a Social Justice Issue