Now That You Ask

This episode is another in a series about my father and the end of his life. His dementia started slowly but with great enthusiasm. He began to forget things that he knew he should remember and this made him so mad he would ball up his hands into fists and shake his head side to side. In some ways, his dementia robbed us of the ability to walk the end of his life together consciously, but I think...

This episode and the next couple to follow are about my father and the end of his life. I hope this helps you get to know him and see him through my eyes. He was a proud and fair man. He was beloved and even legendary. In his last years, I saw his body and his looks change but his spirit endured. Life with out him was unimaginable yet inevitable. I have loved him through it all. Now That You Ask i...

Death has been on my mind and heart lately and I am finding it helpful to write about it. In this episode, I am reflecting on some of my early experiences with death. Some confusing, some mysterious, and some almost unbearable. To this day, the sight of a casket will stop me in my tracks. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downr...

I confess. I really love a snarky comment. I can't help that they are a source of laughter and fun in my life and I quite enjoy that fact. This indulgence started years ago and as a result I have acquired quite a collection of these quotes and comments. In this episode, I am sharing the wealth. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to...

There are two things I really love that take care of both my spiritual and my fashion needs. These are poetry and jewelry. They both bring me great joy and comfort. And then there is food, babies, and furry companions. What are things that you can't imagine being without in life? Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whac...

Age is a sneaky and shocking robber isn't it? Mirrors seem to betray us and it is easy to fear the changes (and losses) that happen over time. But it is true that wisdom deepens with the passing years and what is truly important can never be stolen from us. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha H...

My relationship with Nature is complicated. For example, I absolutely adore trees and gardening but I dislike dirt. I love the ocean but my body finds the heat of the outdoors to be quite disrespectful. So you see, despite my best efforts I cannot give Nature my unconditional love. How about you? Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous...

If you want to really know me, just take a look in my closet. These items reveal and define me more than I want. If my clothes could talk, what would they say? Here is what I think. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience...

Are New Year's resolutions a good idea? I am not convinced. Perhaps it is my rebellious nature or simply that I have gotten to know myself better over the years, but I have a developed a different approach to getting things accomplished and finding fulfillment and joy in my life. As result I get to challenge myself every day to see how much joy I can handle. I hope this insight and slight adjustme...

Words fascinate and inspire me. I would even consider them friends. This episode explores my 60+ year long relationship with words as well as the questions and answers in which I have found them. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing...

When I reflect on my life, and my childhood in particular, I realize that I am in fact a woman of good fortune. This does not mean I am immune to the ups and downs of human experience but with all that I have learned and enjoyed, I can say it has been a charmed time for sure. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky....

Getting older is a fight I know I am losing but still there is a part of me that is in denial about it. I'll admit it is getting harder and harder to deny it especially when my body is trying its best to tell me the truth. I might just need to rethink my thoughts about aging. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky....

'Tis the season to indulge in sweetness and even sweeter memories. Lately, I have been basking in appreciation for this season and all the memories and people I cherish. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s...

What makes an ordinary life interesting and rewarding? I believe part of the answer is cultivating a deep understanding of who we are and seeking out shifts in our perception. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with...

I recently experienced a double shot of secondhand happiness while celebrating a friend's success and at the same time, getting to let loose a part of myself I had no idea was there. Listen in to hear all about it! Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey t...

It seems my denial, or "selective procrastination" as I like to call it, is wearing off and I am feeling my age more and more these days. Most notably, I have observed that I have become invisible to a large portion of our population. Will I let this stop me from enjoying my age? Knowing me, what do you think? Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and...

When I am feeling distressed or overwhelmed, I easily default to anger, sadness, helplessness, and fear. I am also prone to wanting immediate gratification. What does not come naturally to me, is asking for help and to pause ... wait. Over the years I have cultivated my own creative and powerful approach to asking for the help I need at any time. While I still may struggle at times with asking par...

What part of nature nurtures you? Personally, I love how the ocean air heals and how big, old trees leave me in awe. But I truly appreciate how diamonds remind me of my inner brilliance. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and exper...

Until recently, I was pretty sure I hadn't met a cheese I didn't like. To be fair, the cheese currently in question used to be a favorite of mine. Now, I find it uninspiring to say the least. Of course, both life and cheese contain a full spectrum of experiences. Therefore, in cheese terms, it can't all be Manchego and Brie. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death...

Absurd situations can really teach us about ourselves. This is a story about my first real job, being in a little over my head, and handling it with as much grace as I could muster. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience...

I seem always to have been seeking my place in the word. The process has brought me to many spiritual ideas and practices and to many different places on the globe. Here is what happened when I stumbled across a deep truth in a poem. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes liste...

I've always had my own sense of what's right. Most of the time it serves me. Sometimes it gets me in trouble. This is a story about birthday rituals, my personal sense of justice, standing in my truth, and a Golden Chair. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a jo...

Have you ever put something in a "safe place" only to realize you also made it safe from yourself? I recently had such an adventure with a missing garage door opener. What did I find when this item went missing? And what did I learn? Listen to find out. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halse...

What do you do when people start treating you like you're old? I know I've reached a certain age and I'll admit there's a kind of freedom and peace that comes with aging but I don't want to feel like I have passed the point of no return. Maybe I am just a rebel at heart but I refuse to be defined by a number. Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and f...

Despite our differences my mother had quite an impact on me including a love a beauty and entertaining. My father always knew the right thing to do but he also had a wild side to him. Their legacy lives on in me and I feel lucky to have grown up when I did. Doing the right thing just because, being kind to people, and always looking for ways to bring more beauty and joy into the world - this is a...