Dance is the only art of which we ourselves are the stuff of which it is made. Ted Shawn In the Tango, Meringue, Rumba, Waltz and all other forms of dance, women have the role of following. Men lead. As a student of dance, instead of perceiving following asa role of submission, less than or… Read More


joeleneselfmastery@gmail.com 425.553.1181 www.discoveringyourwings.com Easy Steps to RISE into Inner-Peace Shortly after my move to Seattle I realized everything was completed but one thing- the installation of my printer. I was curious why I was procrastinating with this one element which is essential for my business. The avoidance was the same old story I’ve told myself… Read More


The free and unending gift Joelene Ashker, M.A. M.S.S. joeleneselfmastery@gmail.com www.discoveringyourwings.com It comes in many shapes and sizes during all seasons. It shows up unexpectedly, swoops in and takes over. It can bring tears of heartfelt appreciation and deep wells of sorrow, regret and pain. It can be anger and resentment and at the same… Read More


Worth the W.A.I.T. Joelene Ashker, M.A., M.S.S. joeleneselfmastery@gmail.com www.discoveringyourwings.com Worth the W.A.I.T. While sitting at dinner with friends years ago, I became aware that I was addicted to talking about the drama in my life, the negative, the shocking. It was my hook. My way of getting attention. This realization saddened me recognizing that if… Read More


It was a day just like any other—except when I woke up I found that my eyesight had radically changed overnight and I couldn’t see beyond my hand. I was very confused by this and my first thought was that I needed a new contact lens prescription.   I went to my ophthalmologist, who adamantly… Read More


Anchor the peace that lives within you regardless of what is happening around you, and experience the divine perfection that comes with being present in the Spirit here and now. – John Morton   I danced for two hours and I felt exhilarated, yet tired, because it was a late night after a day at… Read More


Recently I spent three days in Los Angeles attending my annual Spiritual Conference, at which the focus was on living more often in higher consciousness. In other words, living from my True Nature and not from lower levels of consciousness such as worry, doubt, concern, anger, resentment, acting like a victim, etc …   Keep… Read More


If we’re honest with ourselves, we all numb-out with something. Addictions can be to a substance, pattern or process and in combinations. When you numb-out and take the edge off of vulnerability, pain, uncertainty, fear, disappointment and discomfort – you’re also dulling your joy, fulfillment, creativity and enthusiasm for life. You’re dimming the light and… Read More


If we’re honest with ourselves, we all numb-out with something. Addictions can be to a substance, pattern or process and in combinations. When you numb-out and take the edge off of vulnerability, pain, uncertainty, fear, disappointment and discomfort – you’re also dulling your joy, fulfillment, creativity and enthusiasm for life. You’re dimming the light and… Read More


As I took off my lovely new dress tonight I noticed the tag was on the front of it.  I thought, “This is odd. Tags are usually on the back of garments.”   I hesitated and then laughed out loud when I realized what had happened.  Wait a minute. When I tried the dress on in… Read More