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Title: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: tgirlamg on March 06, 2024, 01:52:23 PM
Hey All,

I have decided to revive my small storefront here along Member's Blog Avenue after my old one was lost to the great crash at the beginning or 2024! 🌻

As a fairly longtime member of the forum here (since 2016) many of you know me and thus...the general philosophy and positive attitude I apply to the process of transition and the building of a new life that most of you reading this have found yourself considering or fully engaged in! 🌻

This forum, like the world, changes by the day... So, for those that don't know me... Hello!... I began on a fast track to transition 10+ years ago at age 52...  In opposition to the U2 song... I have found what I am looking for! and... It is far too good to keep to myself!!! 💕🤗💕

My goal, is to help all those out there to find what they need in all of this as well... To see past the fear that comes with change... To move towards a true connection to life, to yourself, to others and to the world around you🌻

It all begins with a simple decision... The decision to be yourself...🌻

I am not sure what my little corner of the world here will look like yet... When I finally began moving towards a life that reflected the truth within me... I found that everything meant more to me... art... philosophy... history...poetry... spirituality... quantum physics... the nature of consciousness and reality because, these things are the very stuff of life and, my life now meant something real and true to me...

I found myself finally excited and hopeful about what life had in store for me... Here I am... over a decade later and my enthusiasm has only grown... I think this place will reflect all those aspects of life's journey and... I hope, some good conversation that will encourage and lend hope to all who come here in days yet to be... seeking hope that they too, can decide to be themselves... I am going to skip to the good part... YES!!!... You can!... All fears can be conquered... All challenges can be navigated... An amazing life patiently awaits your arrival! 🌻

I will close out this first post with a video I posted a few years back... it is based on an ancient poem of unknown origin called Thunder Perfect Mind...  (some think it may reach back to 350 BC Greece) It explores the paradoxes, themes and depths of the feminine experience... In this case it was brought to life by Ridley Scott on behalf of Prada!... Enjoy! 💕

https://youtu.be/8hvB_2ElxaM

Onward We Go!

Ashley  😀💕🌻
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: LoriDee on March 06, 2024, 02:05:18 PM
Wow, Ashley!
I am speechless. You said it so well.
Hit me right in the feels.
You go, Sister.

Hugs!

Lori
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: davina61 on March 06, 2024, 02:26:46 PM
Happy days Ashley is back giving it 200%.
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: Northern Star Girl on March 06, 2024, 04:41:45 PM
@tgirlamg 
Dear Ashley:

I am so very happy to see that you have revived your small storefront
here on the Forum along Member's Blog Avenue.

You, me, and many other members lost a lot of our postings, pictures and
shared conversations, HOWEVER we will always have our memories of the
relationships that we had built with other members here on Susan's Place.

We have all been given a reset button so that we can start afresh with
building up the relationships and friendships that we had but also it is
an opportunity to start establishing new relationships with long lost and
new members.  As you stated, our Forum changes continuously as members
come and members go.

Along with your other followers, I am looking forward to frequently visiting
your "storefront" as you continue to share your life endeavors and your sharing
of your encouragement that I have known you for.  Our blog threads are our HOMES
here on the Forum where our friends can easily find us and share their comments
and thoughts.

Again, Ashley, thank you for taking the effort to start building your Forum HOME
once again.


Many HUGS,
Danielle
[Northern Star Girl]
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: imallie on March 06, 2024, 07:33:02 PM
So glad to have you back hanging out a shingle, Ashley!

There is no question in my mind that giving people the opportunity to mirror someone so filed with positivity is a real gift to all who spend time here at Susan's... so thanks for that!

Love,
Allie
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: tgirlamg on March 06, 2024, 09:52:18 PM
💕LoriDee!... 💕Davina!... 💕Danielle!... 💕Allie!

Many Thanks to all of you for the sweet words my beautiful sisters!... I have been meaning to get back set up here for a while so I have a good place to tuck away little things I resonate with and like to share...

Like.... This little short that I love... We all have value and a place at the table of life... 💕🐑💕

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52gD_Y8bJms&t=1s

Onward We Go!

Ashley 😀💕🌻
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: tgirlamg on March 16, 2024, 04:18:28 PM
Hey All!!!

Natures beauty has been all to glorious on my daily walks along our coast to keep all to myself...Enjoy! 💕🤗💕

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53589264132_143e96c4af_4k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/42ZUbe32mX)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/42ZUbe32mX) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590584770_1a674c4ed3_4k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/85dVP2g458)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/85dVP2g458) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53589264252_5a3dd3ddf9_4k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/zMRSG64te4)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/zMRSG64te4) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590344573_dea51445bc_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/9V1d6KZW3B)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/9V1d6KZW3B) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

I see this fine fellow almost every day... Egrets always remind me of a Dr Suess bird...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590456984_2dcda33e78_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/6ji0956rp1)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/6ji0956rp1) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590139271_c218c5f258_4k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/LR673y06mq)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/LR673y06mq) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590139456_a7a4f36c4a_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/4qEZ6t785z)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/4qEZ6t785z) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590584840_e3c7032bb9_4k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/5g99Pg64nL)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/5g99Pg64nL) by Ashley  (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590139486_44d96cd149_4k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/4YR1unm080)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/4YR1unm080) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590457054_c7b31d19f7_4k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/W4U5RAz4T8)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/W4U5RAz4T8) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590139491_bb8fb80770_4k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/87y32B5850)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/87y32B5850) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

i don't think a day ever passes in which I don't feel blessed, thankful and appreciative to live around so much natural beauty... I have been around here for most of 30 years now and it never ceases to move me

Onward We Go Brave Friends!

Ashley  :) 💕🌻

Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: Oldandcreaky on March 16, 2024, 07:34:12 PM
Your home fits you. Both beautiful.
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: LoriDee on March 16, 2024, 07:37:13 PM
Wow, Ashley. Those are beautiful shots. You have a good eye.
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: Jessica_Rose on March 16, 2024, 09:24:38 PM
Quote from: LoriDee on March 16, 2024, 07:37:13 PMWow, Ashley. Those are beautiful shots. You have a good eye.

You've seen photos of Ashley. I think she has many excellent parts, not just one good eye.

Great photos Ashley, quit making me jealous!

Love always -- Jess
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: Gina P on March 17, 2024, 08:07:13 AM
Very beautiful pictures Ashley. The lost sheep story was so cute. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: Stéphanie.FR on March 17, 2024, 10:33:02 AM
Very nice pics of a very nice location. The proof nature didn't fail everything making me a boy :-). Kidding. When I have a bad day, when I feel blue, sad, I always try to find something around me to cheer me up, to comfort me. Art, or landscape, or something to admire who makes me feel good. I call it the "little joys". They remind me the wonderful side of life and how I like to live. Thanks for that "little joy" of the day, Ashley, for that beauty some try to kill. 
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: tgirlamg on March 17, 2024, 03:29:16 PM
O&C🌻 Lori🌻 Jessica🌻 Gina🌻 Stephanie🌻

Thanks to each of you for the sweet words my beautiful sisters!

Quote from: Stéphanie.FR on March 17, 2024, 10:33:02 AMVery nice pics of a very nice location. The proof nature didn't fail everything making me a boy :-). Kidding. When I have a bad day, when I feel blue, sad, I always try to find something around me to cheer me up, to comfort me. Art, or landscape, or something to admire who makes me feel good. I call it the "little joys". They remind me the wonderful side of life and how I like to live. Thanks for that "little joy" of the day, Ashley, for that beauty some try to kill. 

I very much like your approach on days when life is not quite what you want it to be little sister... I think there are joys to be found in every day... some days they are small and some days far far larger... knowing that... being open to that and keeping our eyes, heart and mind on the lookout for them will always pay off! 💕

I have always believed that even when our other connections in life... to others and to ourself... are a bit elusive... Our connection to nature is always there waiting for us... It can be as small as a flower growing through a broken concrete sidewalk or as big as an ocean 💕

Onward We Go Brave Sister!!!

Ashley 😀💕🌻
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: ChrissyRyan on March 17, 2024, 03:37:06 PM
I am looking forward to revisiting Big Sur, Carmel, Monterey, and all those nice beaches again one day.  Pretty places for sure, and to return to Nepenthe for a fabulous meal and view.  Now if coastal California Road 1 did not fall apart at times, that would be even better!

Chrissy
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: tgirlamg on March 17, 2024, 05:03:52 PM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on March 17, 2024, 03:37:06 PMI am looking forward to revisiting Big Sur, Carmel, Monterey, and all those nice beaches again one day.  Pretty places for sure, and to return to Nepenthe for a fabulous meal and view.  Now if coastal California Road 1 did not fall apart at times, that would be even better!

Chrissy

Hey Chrissy!

We will keep the light on in the lighthouse for ya sister!!!  :) 🌻

Hugs!

A 😀💕🌻

Hey All...

After many years of being on cruise control as far as my daily look and not changing things up too much as far as hair... I found myself moved by an adventurous spirit a couple months back... I took things a few shades darker overall... I am liking the look and my husband does too! I am also forgoing the blue contacts most days and liking the look with the darker hair as well!

I am afraid my wardrobe hasn't changed much...jeans, hoodies, tanks, cutoffs and swimsuits at the beach are my friends... I dress for comfort unless we are going somewhere fancy!

Anyway... here are a few pics of this old lady and her new hair color...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53589280822_183209c81d_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/U308Fc9B2p)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/U308Fc9B2p) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53589292907_ee09301b5a_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/97w1yD68UY)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/97w1yD68UY) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53589292877_56babf8d1a_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/77pEBH9R68)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/77pEBH9R68) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590601205_42d303ef9a_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/8Pw0e69x0T)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/8Pw0e69x0T) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590373343_92a15804d6_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/Du863SJL3G)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/Du863SJL3G) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr


Onward!

Ashley  :) 💕🌻



Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: LoriDee on March 17, 2024, 05:46:42 PM
Gorgeous!

I love the new hair! I think it suits you just fine. Great pics. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: Iztaccihuatl on March 17, 2024, 11:19:18 PM
Hi Ashley,

I really like your new hair color, I feel it looks more natural. And, especially in the pics with that cute red polka dot bikini it falls really nicely.

Hugs,

Heidemarie
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: davina61 on March 18, 2024, 04:25:39 AM
Ashley as lovely as ever, when I look out my window and see the Malvern hills that sets me up for the day.
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: Stéphanie.FR on March 18, 2024, 10:09:24 AM
Oh my! I wish I could be half as pretty as you are, Ashley.
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: tgirlamg on March 18, 2024, 03:40:07 PM
Lori🌻  Heidemarie🌻 Davina🌻 Stephanie🌻

Many Thanks to all of you for the kind words on Ashley 2.0 beautiful sisters!🙏💕

Stephanie!... Your avatar makes my smile but, I am hoping in the days to come, it will say "The Very Visible Woman!" 💕

Onward We Go!

Ashley 😀💕🌻

Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: imallie on March 18, 2024, 07:56:00 PM
Quote from: tgirlamg on March 17, 2024, 05:03:52 PMHey Chrissy!

We will keep the light on in the lighthouse for ya sister!!!  :) 🌻

Hugs!

A 😀💕🌻

Hey All...

After many years of being on cruise control as far as my daily look and not changing things up too much as far as hair... I found myself moved by an adventurous spirit a couple months back... I took things a few shades darker overall... I am liking the look and my husband does too! I am also forgoing the blue contacts most days and liking the look with the darker hair as well!

I am afraid my wardrobe hasn't changed much...jeans, hoodies, tanks, cutoffs and swimsuits at the beach are my friends... I dress for comfort unless we are going somewhere fancy!

Anyway... here are a few pics of this old lady and her new hair color...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53589280822_183209c81d_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/U308Fc9B2p)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/U308Fc9B2p) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53589292907_ee09301b5a_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/97w1yD68UY)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/97w1yD68UY) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53589292877_56babf8d1a_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/77pEBH9R68)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/77pEBH9R68) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590601205_42d303ef9a_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/8Pw0e69x0T)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/8Pw0e69x0T) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53590373343_92a15804d6_3k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/Du863SJL3G)Untitled (https://www.flickr.com/gp/156388176@N05/Du863SJL3G) by Ashley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156388176@N05/), on Flickr


Onward!

Ashley  :) 💕🌻





Ashley -

Thanks for posting the photos, I guess.. but you are an AWFUL photographer.

You promise photos of some "old lady" but the way you've cropped them, we can't see her at all!

There's this gorgeous young woman who, apparently, is standing directly in front of your shot in each picture and completely blocking her.

Please.. try to do better in the future. ;)

Love,
Allie

P.S. Yowsa, sweetie. You look amazing!!!!
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: tgirlamg on March 18, 2024, 10:50:59 PM
Quote from: imallie on March 18, 2024, 07:56:00 PMAshley -

Thanks for posting the photos, I guess.. but you are an AWFUL photographer.

You promise photos of some "old lady" but the way you've cropped them, we can't see her at all!

There's this gorgeous young woman who, apparently, is standing directly in front of your shot in each picture and completely blocking her.

Please.. try to do better in the future. ;)

Love,
Allie

P.S. Yowsa, sweetie. You look amazing!!!!

Allie!

😅 Ha!!! Thanks for the kind words beautiful sister and, of course, the no holds barred critique of my photographic approach... honest feedback is the only way I will grow my photographic skill set!...

You're the best girl!... Thanks again!

Hugs!

A 😀💕🌻
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: Oldandcreaky on March 19, 2024, 08:20:12 AM
Allie, I think the old lady is there, but the young woman kept photobombing her. I blame the young woman, not Ashley.
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: imallie on March 19, 2024, 09:54:30 AM
Quote from: Oldandcreaky on March 19, 2024, 08:20:12 AMAllie, I think the old lady is there, but the young woman kept photobombing her. I blame the young woman, not Ashley.

Yes, I was too quick to blame. It's that hair trigger judginess of mine. Need to work on that...
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: Stéphanie.FR on March 19, 2024, 12:18:32 PM
Quote from: tgirlamg on March 18, 2024, 03:40:07 PMStephanie!... Your avatar makes my smile but, I am hoping in the days to come, it will say "The Very Visible Woman!" 💕


Thank you for your words of encouragement Ashley. Those days sometimes seems so far away. So many things are holding me to take the step. Starting with my fear to never look feminine enough. I guess it's a common feeling with lots of sisters, and perhaps did you struggle with it yourself. Anyway, might sound stupid, but I fear that if that woman become visible, she will still look like a man wearing a dress. Anyway, your blog page is certainly not the place to discuss my issues and questionings... Just saying thank you, and hope I will go... Onward!
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: tgirlamg on March 19, 2024, 01:31:10 PM
Quote from: Oldandcreaky on March 19, 2024, 08:20:12 AMAllie, I think the old lady is there, but the young woman kept photobombing her. I blame the young woman, not Ashley.

Thanks for releasing me from the burden of blame sister!... I feel liberated!💕🤗💕

Quote from: imallie on March 19, 2024, 09:54:30 AMYes, I was too quick to blame. It's that hair trigger judginess of mine. Need to work on that...

Don't change a thing girl... We love you just how you are... Good Ol' Hair Trigger Allie!💕😅💕

Hugs!!! 🤗

Quote from: Stéphanie.FR on March 19, 2024, 12:18:32 PMThank you for your words of encouragement Ashley. Those days sometimes seems so far away. So many things are holding me to take the step. Starting with my fear to never look feminine enough. I guess it's a common feeling with lots of sisters, and perhaps did you struggle with it yourself. Anyway, might sound stupid, but I fear that if that woman become visible, she will still look like a man wearing a dress. Anyway, your blog page is certainly not the place to discuss my issues and questionings... Just saying thank you, and hope I will go... Onward!

@Stéphanie.FR

Stephanie!🇫🇷

This is as fine a place as any to talk about anything and everything on your mind about what lies between where you are now in your life...and where you would like to be in the days, months and years to come... 🌻

The main reason I am here on this forum is to help others see that what they seek is well within their grasp to make happen... it usually lies on the other side of some deep fears but, all fears can be navigated and as we come to see that we can conquer those fears... we come to understand our own personal power within our own life... Our lives are no longer things that happen to us... our lives are what we make them to be.🌻

I think that everyone here who has moved forward has had fears in the area which currently concerns you...how we will look and how we will be treated by others because of how we look... yet take a look around this forum and you will see the stories and pictures of your sisters who have made it all work... Who have built glorious new lives and are so glad they chose to try.🌻

The path of transition touches every part of our life and our interplay with others and the world... I think that at the beginning we tend to focus on the outer body/face journey when truly, I believe, the lions share of this consists of the inner journey and changes with how we process emotions and see ourselves and our place in the scheme of life. I think as the changes happen within.. they begin to be seen by others in our face... our expressions... the way we move etc🌻

No one here went from their male life to living in whatever level of feminine expression they chose overnight...it all takes time but, I believe you'll find it to be the best spent time of your life... We are all unique and your answers of how to best express yourself to the world will be as unique and beautiful as you little sister.🌻

In my own case, I was very determined to make it all happen as quickly as possible... my realization at age 52 that I must remake my life, and the decision to do so, was almost made on the spot without much pondering whether I should or not... I knew it was really the only path available to me that could lead to a life that held true meaning and connection for me... Within a few short months I was on hormones, engaged in hair removal, had dental work to fix my smile (because I knew I would be doing lots of that) ...having a trach shave and living fulltime femme except at work... just past the one year mark of hrt, I started 2015 with 11.5 hours of FFS... GRS 4 months later and another 11.5 hour FFS 6 months after that... 2015 was a workout! 😅

Anyway... all those things I did and yet, if I hadn't been able to do any of it... I would still be living my true life... in the end.. all there is to all this is walking out the door each day, and being yourself... 🌻  I think we tend to go into this viewing the changes we imagine in the most complicated terms... but, it is only as complicated as we make it... I would love to help you find your way with all this stuff Stephanie... Your answers are out there and will be worth all your efforts expended to find them 💕🤗💕

Onward We Go Brave Sister!

Ashley 😀💕🌻

PS... A snippet of Walt Whitman's Song Of The Open Road to fuel your travels... It is about finding yourself... Your place in life... Your place in the world and Your place amongst others along life's journey...

From this hour I ordain myself loos'd of limits and imaginary lines,
Going where I list, my own master total and absolute,
Listening to others, considering well what they say,
Pausing, searching, receiving, contemplating,
Gently, but with undeniable will, divesting myself of the holds that would hold me.
I inhale great draughts of space,
The east and the west are mine, and the north and the south are mine.

I am larger, better than I thought,
I did not know I held so much goodness.

All seems beautiful to me,
I can repeat over to men and women You have done such good to me I would do the same to you,
I will recruit for myself and you as I go,
I will scatter myself among men and women as I go,
I will toss a new gladness and roughness among them,
Whoever denies me it shall not trouble me,
Whoever accepts me he or she shall be blessed and shall bless me.

🌻


Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: Stéphanie.FR on March 19, 2024, 06:25:49 PM
Thank you for your words and your kindness, Ashley. In all of the words you wrote, I like the part about the dental work. Doing it knowing you were taking a road who will make you happy, smiling a lot...
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: tgirlamg on March 19, 2024, 06:37:20 PM
Quote from: Stéphanie.FR on March 19, 2024, 06:25:49 PMThank you for your words and your kindness, Ashley. In all of the words you wrote, I like the part about the dental work. Doing it knowing you were taking a road who will make you happy, smiling a lot...


Stephanie!

You are so welcome little sister... There is much to ponder in the remaking of a life into one that is more livable and a true expression of who we are... If we never show our true self to others...we never truly connect with them and that is a sad thing indeed... I think one of the greatest strengths is being able to drop the armor we have worn for so long and be vulnerable to life... I hope you let your mind explore and plan some small steps in whatever direction you you choose... These small steps end up taking us to amazing destinations.

I am always here and available by PM as well if I can ever be of help making sense of all this!

Hugs!

Ashley 😀💕🌻
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: ChrissyRyan on April 01, 2024, 08:42:18 PM
Gosh, another slip-out (destroyed part of the road with a cliff falling under the road) on California 1 in the Big Sur area this weekend!  I wonder what the California road engineers will do to fix this problem and how long it will take to make the repairs.

This will make it tough for many residents and businesses and visitors.

I hope to visit again one day!

Chrissy

Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: Oldandcreaky on April 01, 2024, 09:12:13 PM
QuoteThis is as fine a place as any to talk about anything and everything on your mind about what lies between where you are now in your life...and where you would like to be in the days, months and years to come... 🌻

^This^ is really lovely. You are so welcoming, Ashley. Thank you. And now you can welcome some more, as in, "You're...."
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: tgirlamg on April 02, 2024, 10:03:44 AM
Quote from: ChrissyRyan on April 01, 2024, 08:42:18 PMGosh, another slip-out (destroyed part of the road with a cliff falling under the road) on California 1 in the Big Sur area this weekend!  I wonder what the California road engineers will do to fix this problem and how long it will take to make the repairs.

This will make it tough for many residents and businesses and visitors.

I hope to visit again one day!

Chrissy



Hey Chrissy!

Yes, I saw there was some trouble down there near Rocky Point... sounds like there is still one lane so they will let residents in and out during the repairs so at least they aren't totally cut off like they have in the past down that way!... The price of paradise! 💕😅💕

Hugs!

Quote from: Oldandcreaky on April 01, 2024, 09:12:13 PM^This^ is really lovely. You are so welcoming, Ashley. Thank you. And now you can welcome some more, as in, "You're...."

O&C!!!

Thank You So Much Beautiful Sister!!! This space is here for all who might find benefit from it!

Onward We Go!

Hugs!

Ashley 😀💕🌻
Title: Re: Ashley’s Corner 🌻
Post by: tgirlamg on April 06, 2024, 02:39:09 PM
Hey All...

Just a song for a quiet and beautiful Saturday... Blessings to all 🌻

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB1xozI3BMs

I'm Miss America
I'm Miss World
I'm all alone
There's no place like home

I'm the dog that has to eat
I'm the hand that feeds
Am I only the things I've seen?

I want to know
What it's like
It's all mine
(It's all mine)

I'm Miss America
I'm Miss World
I'm all alone
There's no place like home


Onward We Go!

Ashley 😀💕🌻