I Am A Portal

December 2025-

This is an evolution from my previous post, I am an evergreen. The showing up in worlds that I said goodbye to long ago because I felt there was no space for me now I enter into them knowing that I have everything I need, the shedding of comfort zones and the saying "yes" to new people and opportunities in 2025 has given me the insight and strength I need for 2026.

2026 will be a collective fresh start and newness on personal levels for many of us but also on a global level. For me, it will be one of my hardest working years.

I used to dream of Harriet Tubman sitting in the lush garden within my dream realm and I no longer see her. I don't see the garden anymore either. I don't dream in this present moment. There is a lot of silence where I am currently. It is in these moments, where faith needs to be the anchor to ground me and obedience takes the lead because I no longer see the signs from the dream or physical realms that I am on the "right path" or "doing the right thing". I don't see any lights. I am only meant with darkness.

This is my winter and it will be my faith that will be my daily bread. I know spring will come so I cannot get weary, afraid, confused or lost in this season because winter is only a season and what is being created will last a lifetime.

There is a shifting, realigning, and deepening in my work as a builder and creator. I am finding myself moving to a space where my words can transform into the physical realm to provide beauty, ease, community, growth, and depth for Black children and families.

There needs to be quiet period so this shifting and realigning and deepening can happen.

Wherever 2025 has brought you to, I pray that you gather the lessons and cherish the memories as we step into 2026—-a year of new beginnings.

As always stay nourished and grounded,

Ashley