"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
Author: Ash Alves
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
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
The Gratitude Journal: June 20′
It's June, I’m so grateful to be alive, experiencing a new month. I’m thankful that despite being in a pandemic, I have remained safe and so have the people around me. I know that blessing is not afforded to everyone. I wish I could be ecstatic about this upcoming month but we are currently in … Continue reading The Gratitude Journal: June 20′
How to Overcome Feeling Envious at someone else’s Success
Does other people's success trigger feelings of inadequacy? You may find that you are genuinely happy for them but can't seem to stop thinking about what's going wrong in your life. I think it's safe to say that we've all gone through a period where we've been unhappy or unsatisfied with how things are going … Continue reading How to Overcome Feeling Envious at someone else’s Success