by Tessa Ashford | Jan 2, 2017 | Blog
Dear 2017, Here we are! I am so happy to be here with you. I spent a good amount of time in reflection as 2016 came to an end. What did I achieve and what do I still want to achieve and how will I get there? What were my lows, and what did I learn? What were my...
by Tessa Ashford | Dec 28, 2016 | Blog
I am on the plane heading home from my trip to Thailand. This trip was unbelievable on so many levels that I am still processing its innumerable elements. One thing that stands out is how indescribable it is to travel alone. I am blown away at how long it...
by Tessa Ashford | Dec 10, 2016 | Blog
For most of my adult life I had romantic love, and then I didn’t and then I had it again and so on and so on and so on. Always the having or not having. Always the joy or the heartbreak. Always the quest. I have spent endless hours discussing countless scenarios...
by Tessa Ashford | Aug 3, 2016 | Blog
Bucket lists are an interesting phenomenon. For me, they are more than just a list of somedays and maybes but they stand as a call to action. They call to me, pull me towards them, shouting at me at times that the only thing keeping them on my list are...
by Tessa Ashford | Feb 29, 2016 | Blog
Birthdays are such an interesting event. The date is always special to us-we all think of that “date” and always remember it. It is ours! Some people like to celebrate the whole week but we all at least acknowledge the day. I need to give thanks to the Universe...
by Tessa Ashford | Feb 12, 2016 | Blog
Valentine’s Day I grew up as the youngest of three sisters. Every year since I can remember my father would bring each of his four girls (my Mom included) a card and a gift. It was a loving gesture. It always made me feel loved and special. It developed one of my...