a snippet of my story | Can I tell you a little more about who I *really* am?
Can I tell you a little more about who I *really* am?
We often receive little nudges along our paths of becoming and to freedom unknowingly. Shrugging at the breadcrumbs being thrown our way to affirm and motivate forward movement on our journeys on this Earth, in our societies, in our families, in our bodies...
When I think over my life, or have chats with others about theirs, it always being a tear to my heart and ping of pain to my spirit when I notice the times we deny ourselves the indulgence of receiving those gentle nudges of upliftment and recognition.
It's like seeing someone reject a compliment.
Shying away from truths that ultimately set us free and allow us to be whole in this world is a tragedy.
In my youth, as a lil' chubby Black girl being raised between the 'hood of Detroit, dilapidation of Gary, Indiana, and northwest surburbs of Chicago, I often received confirmations from school teachers that I was different. What other students could get away with, I could not. There was always this singling out with higher expectations over my heard no matter what school I transferred to...there were 9 in 10 years of formal education.
In church, I'd often get prophecies about my callings — they'd always talk about wealth, leadership, healing and community connection. They always assured me that I had a destined trajectory with my life, that I could run and I could hide, but I'd never be able to deny the heart and soul I have for healing and freedom. So how 'bout dat!?
In my dreams, I'd speak with Spirits. I'd ask for things from my past lives, like the time I stood staring out of my bedroom window while reaching back and ordering my brother to "bring me my scepter!" — I was about age 10 and fully asleep during this demanding exchange. One would think my brother was messing with me, telling silly stories to fuck with my head when I awoke had he not recorded on our family's relic video camera. In the same "scene" I spoke about ancient codes, referring to them as my ciphers.
a scepter is a ceremonial staff, often used by kings and ruling monarchs. With its jewels and ornamentation, a scepter is a symbol of power, authority and sovereignty.
a cipher is a secret or disguised way of writing; a code, ancient secret writings and scrolls.
More recently, I've communed in ceremony and ritual for connection, guidance and healing with the elemental spirits, aka "Little People", of the West African Dagara tradition, called the Kontomble and received the same messages of affirmation and confirmation as my childhood.
And let's not talk about the countless tarot readings, ancestral divinations and other occult experiences for seeking truth within oneself. They all gave me clues and confirmation that I had a bigger purpose that need be pursued and lived this lifetime. They all gave me more small pieces to the same big story I've always known but kept squirming away from...
I'm here to heal.
I'm here to inspire.
I'm here to lead by living.
I'm here to make things beautiful, help people feel beauty within.
I'm here to wade through the mush that are the troubles and pain so we can emerge with one understanding.
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I've traveled a many a life times over kazilions of galaxy to arrive here.
I'm reminded that over and over again when I stare up and into the skies at night, tears forming in my eyes when the stars twinkle back at me. They circle my head and beg me to straighten my back after rest, and to continue on in my agreement and assignment to be here.
I know that nature, specifically the Elements, bring us solace and support when Earth and People get too hard. On those days, you'll find me at the Oceans — speaking to my ship, the Whales; my guides the Dolphins; and my Mothers, the Mermaids.
And my name is actually Andromeda, not Ash(ley).
You may be saying to yourself right now, "well that's great for you Ash, but I've never been affirmed or tipped off to my greater calling at all, much less out of this world experiences like that, for a more easeful trek into my becoming"... or something like that.
But I assure you, you're wrong.
(and I don't usually speak so strongly, but this I know a human fact of our spiritual being).
These are snippets of my story, the parts of me that have been re-gathering and reassembled for my time here. Because I sought to find them and I opened myself to seeing and receiving their messages in my seeking.
Your nudges will look different, but you've had them, you're having them.
Think back... what's been the recurring story and themes that people share with you, about you, no matter where you are? No matter what age? No matter what state you're in?
Have you had readings and spiritual tap ins? What did they tell you about your soul origins?
We have so much happening here on Earth, and we have so much inside of ourselves to help us do what we need to here, including surviving, that I just wanted to share the things I've come to learn / remember, in hope that it will inspire you to seek all the parts of yourself too.
Our lives are not only out own.
And they are far beyond the physicality of our human presence.
May your Higher Self and Ancestors guide you back into the fullness, and greatness, that is YOU.
with love, trust and in devotion to my path,
Ash x
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WHAT’S INSIDE:
DAY 1 REPLAY: How I walked away from corporate to pursue a better life (when corporate was "better" in the eyes of my family; applicable if you have a day job not corporate too)
DAY 2 REPLAY: How I figured out my business, business model, offers and pricing to THRIVE
DAY 3 REPLAY: How I developed consistency and discipline that felt good to (and for) me
DAY 4 REPLAY: How I started attracting and dating better men who serve, protect and provide for me (and healed my relationship to masculinity)
DAY 5 REPLAY: How I grew my business to multi-six figures in less than 2 years (and what I'd do differently if I started over)