• Writings by Dr. Ashley

    I spent years in school immersed in the study of how our minds, bodies, and spirits connect. Rather than letting my writings sit in a folder, I’ve taken my essays on transpersonal psychology, social work, psychophysiology, and neurofeedback and turned them into these blog posts.

    This is my academic journey shared one reflection at a time. Bridging the gap between rigorous study and the personal insights that make sense of the human experience.

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Are We So Busy Building a Better Life That We're Forgetting to Live It?

Have you ever told yourself, "I'll be happy when..."?

Inspired by Hartmut Rosa's theory of resonance, I explore the paradox of pursuing happiness, the difference between achievement and fulfillment, and why a meaningful life may have less to do with what we accumulate and more to do with how we experience the world along the way.

Perhaps the goal isn't to remain happy indefinitely, but to remain capable of being moved by life as it changes.

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