As I step into the threshold of my 45th year around the sun in my beautiful human expression, I am embarking on a profoundly personal philosophical journey that weaves my unique experiences with the intricate fabric of our world.
From the vast interactions, community involvement, and global work I've witnessed these last two decades, I've seen the struggle of our crumbling systems, societies at war often losing sight of what matters most - which have frequently failed to advocate for genuine humility for fellow humanity - as much as what I term 'planetary justice. ' This concept, encompassing the fair and equitable distribution of resources and opportunities for all living beings on our planet, is a crucial aspect of our shared ability to allow ourselves to be compassionate by honoring the shoes of another by the steps they walk forward with in life.
As I physically age, I appreciate my desire to observe the world around me, witnessing people's intentions before they open their mouths—uttering words of personal agenda—not always unity.
I truly feel the last decade, especially for me, has been the most impactful in a plethora of ways, emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually, and creatively.
Without adverse experiences in life, I honestly could not hold the tenderness of simple joy in laughter and sunsets with every new sunrise.
It wasn't until today when I was discussing dates with my son, that I realized my birthday was tomorrow. It doesn't feel like an extraordinary day, as I have the power to choose as you do that every day is birthing a new day or potential, creation & connection.
Sitting here on the eve of another year on Earth makes me think about the year ahead. This last week, someone who knows me commented on how well I keep it together and why I wasn't a hot mess because of the year I have experienced with my health being such an uphill climb; let's be frank, it only may still be!!
My response was, I dont know how to be other than myself. Life doesn't remove me from tears of joy or heartache. I get to choose where my intentions are & the life I share with others. It made me reflect on how, given my ability to know timelines well in advance through my evidential mediumship, the wisdom of the Aether is often parted with me to prepare me so I can also help support those around me through dynamic, life-altering shifts as it has done, time & time again.
This opened a more significant question: if humanity knew the maps they would walk in life, would they take risks, allow their heart to be bruised, have egos to be shattered & adventures to be had. Tongue in cheek, I already know the answer - because I have spent the bulk of my professional career guiding individuals in such spaces to broaden their horizons & allow themselves to take leaps of faith.
From my global experience, all too many would want to know to see how they can control the situations; others would be happy being left in the dark & fed on a need-to-know basis, wanting others to make life choices for them & others would surrender to the faith they hold in their own ability to navigate life by who they are by the choices learned in life's ever expansive tapestry of learning to know to be true to oneself in all ways.
I don't profess to have all the answers, but I am wise enough to be curious and ask as many questions as needed to make empowered choices of liberty, love, and presence with humility.
The coming months will be a test of my inner strength, bigger-picture visionary ability, and devotion to my purposeful path. I am here beyond being myself to sacredly serve by showing humanity what is possible in my communities globally.
We all should live as we wish to leave our legacy in remembrance full of meaningful reciprocal, loving connections, compassion and humility, and advocacy of justice and equality.
Legacy is not what you leave behind; it's what you stand for when you are alive, and it becomes the Invictus energy you seed in the world around you. Age has always been a number for me; it will be my greatest triumph this year around the sun, 45 years young.
Sewing the seeds of my love wherever I go is the trademark of my time here & now.
Here is to make more impact by living a life honoring the lives of those around me!
With love,
Ashra