Across the continent and in the diaspora, fire rituals have been used to release, to purify, to honor the ancestors, and to begin again. Whether it is the Dagara fire rituals of West Africa, Yoruba offerings to Shango, or the everyday practice of writing burdens on paper and burning them in Black diasporic communities—fire is a teacher. Fire reminds us that release is sacred.
Read MoreReflection is one of the most powerful tools we return to again and again. It is not passive—it is an act of courage. Reflection allows us to honor the story of where we’ve been, to name what has been heavy, and to notice what is calling us into the next chapter.
Read MoreAt ashlove, LLC, I walk with leaders and organizations in these seasons of transition. Together, we discern what can be released, what must be carried forward, and how to root deeply even as everything around us shifts.
Read MoreOrganizations are carrying so much right now. Funding streams are uncertain. Staff are stretched. Dreams sometimes feel deferred. And yet—the people remain. The work remains. The “why” refuses to let go.
Read MoreMany organizations right now are returning to this question. It is not a sign of failure or weakness. It is a sign of aliveness. Just as people must revisit their purpose in different seasons of life, organizations must pause to ask if their work still beats in rhythm with their deepest call.
Read MoreDiscover the transformative power of grounding practices with ashlove, LLC. Learn simple, effective techniques to find balance and serenity between meetings. Boost focus, reduce stress, and enhance well-being. Embrace mindfulness for personal and professional flourishing.
Read MoreIn a world that often compartmentalizes our identities and separates the different facets of our lives, the journey toward discovering wholeness becomes not only a quest for authenticity but a radical act love and of self-liberation.
Read MoreStrategic Planning is a collaborative administrative-care process for nonprofits and companies that design the purpose, intention, and impact of the entity.
Read MoreOrganizational wellness is attention to the health and sustainability of every aspect of an organizational function.
Read MoreTrust encourages more safe and sustainable organizations, and if organizations want to meet their goals — trust needs to be a priority.
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