I have taken this route too many times to name growing up as a young girl in the City, the quasi-urban
environment of Old Town Alexandria. I really wasn’t allowed to go outside the gate of our yard,
venture off the block or be anywhere that my mother or grandmother couldn’t look out the front door
and lay eyes on me or be so far out of range that when she yelled my name, I couldn’t hear her.
But, when I got out, oh’ boy, when I got out--I explored.
environment of Old Town Alexandria. I really wasn’t allowed to go outside the gate of our yard,
venture off the block or be anywhere that my mother or grandmother couldn’t look out the front door
and lay eyes on me or be so far out of range that when she yelled my name, I couldn’t hear her.
But, when I got out, oh’ boy, when I got out--I explored.
Pathway. Photo Cred: Me
Protect the Earth. Photo Cred: Me
Anyway, as I walked the path to work, I appreciated the breeze and the smell of leftover rain
mixed in with the Earth. You can literally smell the ugliness of the Potomac as the water began
to rise, a smell that you become all too accustomed to #GrowingUpInOldTownAlexandria.
You don’t like it, you don’t dislike it… you just lived with it or knew that the rain was either coming
or going.
to rise, a smell that you become all too accustomed to #GrowingUpInOldTownAlexandria.
You don’t like it, you don’t dislike it… you just lived with it or knew that the rain was either coming
or going.
Walking the path from Braddock Road Metro to King Street Metro, I began to just examine and
observe my surroundings. I walked, took notice of the foliage, the signs on the streets, the trees,
just really taking in the air and enjoying the atmosphere. I remember running down this path, I
remember when this path was made of grass and dirt--a man-made path created from us locals
making shortcuts through woods to get from one part of Alexandria to the other.
observe my surroundings. I walked, took notice of the foliage, the signs on the streets, the trees,
just really taking in the air and enjoying the atmosphere. I remember running down this path, I
remember when this path was made of grass and dirt--a man-made path created from us locals
making shortcuts through woods to get from one part of Alexandria to the other.
So, not so. You just might have to find the way that works for you. Photo Cred: Me
Falling out of Summer. Photo Cred: Me
Shine Wild like a Mushroom. Photo Cred: Me
I love capturing photos or just reflecting on wild mushrooms or plants that grow in random
places. To me, it’s a nice reminder that you cannot stop what's Purposed.
places. To me, it’s a nice reminder that you cannot stop what's Purposed.
The Pine Triplets. Photo Cred: Me
Stuck or Planted? Photo Cred: Me
It doesn’t matter if you’ve been planted or if you’re stuck. The thing is, either way, you can
continue to grow.
continue to grow.
Elevate and Vibe High. Photo Cred: Me
Quasi-Urban. In the City. Photo Cred: Me
And Kind. Photo Cred: Me
Bloom Alone. Photo Cred: Me
Greenery. High Voltage. No Trespassing. Photo Cred: Me
The End of a Cycle. Photo Cred: Me
He hatched, he flew, he fell, and he transitioned. I honor his spirit.
As I passed by people heading into work, I held my head high, I said Good Morning! I smiled
with my eyes at some and smiled with a cheerful grin and a “Hello” at others.
with my eyes at some and smiled with a cheerful grin and a “Hello” at others.
I began to think about the display of gratitude I was exhibiting. I think back to a time in my life
where I walked with my head held down. My thoughts veered towards how I always walked with
my head down, looking at the ground. I missed so much of what was going on around me.
I asked myself why, why DID I always walk with my head held down? And, just like that,
“walking with your head held down allowed you to hide from yourself.” Whoa! I use to hide big
time and I recognized exactly the message from Spirit on this topic. Looking down, I didn’t want
people to look at me or see me. Back then, I thought, if they looked at me directly, they would
see my eyes, and if they looked into my eyes, they would see my pain. Pain, that I was sure
that I was avoiding, and if they saw my pain, than, I would have to acknowledge within myself, it
being there to begin with…
where I walked with my head held down. My thoughts veered towards how I always walked with
my head down, looking at the ground. I missed so much of what was going on around me.
I asked myself why, why DID I always walk with my head held down? And, just like that,
“walking with your head held down allowed you to hide from yourself.” Whoa! I use to hide big
time and I recognized exactly the message from Spirit on this topic. Looking down, I didn’t want
people to look at me or see me. Back then, I thought, if they looked at me directly, they would
see my eyes, and if they looked into my eyes, they would see my pain. Pain, that I was sure
that I was avoiding, and if they saw my pain, than, I would have to acknowledge within myself, it
being there to begin with…
Whoa! Wow! And Whew! I walked right smack-dab into uncovering a layer of truth.
I LOVE epiphany moments! For me, they act as precious moments in my journey that
offer me awesome awareness of myself, where I am, how far I’ve come, and essentially,
where I am going. I haven’t just grown, I am evolving into an individual who embraces who
she is and loves herself more with each layer that she uncovers!!! I learned that I still uncover
pain, and now, I stop avoiding it, but rather, I embrace it, acknowledge it, and release it by no
longer giving life to it as the only story I have to tell. Today I made SURE I was seen--with
NO REASON to hide!!
I LOVE epiphany moments! For me, they act as precious moments in my journey that
offer me awesome awareness of myself, where I am, how far I’ve come, and essentially,
where I am going. I haven’t just grown, I am evolving into an individual who embraces who
she is and loves herself more with each layer that she uncovers!!! I learned that I still uncover
pain, and now, I stop avoiding it, but rather, I embrace it, acknowledge it, and release it by no
longer giving life to it as the only story I have to tell. Today I made SURE I was seen--with
NO REASON to hide!!
Pink Flamingo (I say she's Red). Photo Cred: Me
As if The Most High wasn’t through with me yet… I get to work and this little lady
was sitting on my manager’s desk. Her significance? One day, I played the
Manifestation Game with the Universe. One of the items I desired to see within a
24-hour time frame was a Pink Flamingo. I saw several in that 24-hour window and
all I could do was smile. Now every time I see a Pink Flamingo, I think of how I will
never stop manifesting my desires. Today, was a lovely reminder that I vibe high on
planes that people say don’t exist!
Love and Light - Ase’
was sitting on my manager’s desk. Her significance? One day, I played the
Manifestation Game with the Universe. One of the items I desired to see within a
24-hour time frame was a Pink Flamingo. I saw several in that 24-hour window and
all I could do was smile. Now every time I see a Pink Flamingo, I think of how I will
never stop manifesting my desires. Today, was a lovely reminder that I vibe high on
planes that people say don’t exist!
Love and Light - Ase’
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