Metta = loving kindness

As the two week mark to departure continues to approach I find myself having similar conversations with my closest friends. All of them with kind words and heartfelt insights. Their kind words are ones of excitement but help keep me grounded - as I am still here, now. In Canada. I am thankful to be right where I am.
My Family. A topic of importance. Friend's insights remind me to be light, compassionate and kind when speaking with them about my travels.
In the whirlwind of working and planning I have remembered that it is hard for them to watch me go.
So this post is just to simply recognize you, my sweet family and friends for your loving kindness.
...and a very special mention to my mama for this picture and her inspiration for this post.
Metta,
Ashley.

simplicity. and adventures from the heart

have not visited my blog in quite some time...and with an upcoming adventure on the horizon i thought i should write a few words.
changed the picture on the top of this page to better reflect the present feel of not only my current daily thoughts...but also to honour the last year of my life. change. growth. and grounding. pure gratitude. I am so grateful for the journey.
won't get too much into the wonders of my process...but it's lead me to really value simplicity.
Simplicity and being myself. Letting those two grounding forces affect what i do.
"Let your Being, affect your Doing" not the other way around.

looking forward to sharing my adventures of being.

Peace out!
-A