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Temple of the Living Light and home to The Order of Luminari

The New Ashla Podcast explores emotional healing, shadow work, self-mastery, and spiritual growth without shortcuts or dogma. Through grounded conversations on trauma, ego, discipline, and integration, we help you understand why healing feels difficult and how real change happens. Guided by the Path of Ashla and Jungian psychology, each episode offers clarity, responsibility, and depth for those seeking wholeness, inner authority, and lasting transformation. Hosted by Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry.

Light Within the Void Coaching and Spiritual Counseling

Born from the same vision as New Ashla, Light in the Void Coaching is a space for personal guidance. Here, we uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, explore the wisdom within your struggles, and walk together toward healing, clarity, and deeper connection.

Temple of the Living Light and The Order of The Luminari

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This is a sacred place of study and reflection for those who seek the betterment of the Self and by extension, the world around them.

We are a Universalistic organization in that we respect that there are Religions and Philosophies that are practiced independently from our Order that share common values and principles. We are open to anyone who pursues a path that serves the betterment of the self and others.”

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When Darkness Presses In: Standing Firm on the Path of Light
When Darkness Presses In: Standing Firm on the Path of Light

Darkness and the shadows of our lives do not always arrive as catastrophe. More often, it creeps in quietly through doubt, fatigue, fear, or emotional overload. In these moments, what you choose to hold becomes everything.

Axiom of Light: “When darkness is upon you, be mindful; its power can influence thought, motive, and deed.”

This Axiom of Light is a reminder not of fear, but of awareness. Darkness and shadow does not conquer through force alone. It influences subtly, shaping perception, distorting intention, and tempting reaction over wisdom. To walk the path of Light is not to deny darkness, but to meet it with clarity, patience, and resolve.

The Awesome Power of Being the Example: When Character Becomes Influence
The Awesome Power of Being the Example: When Character Becomes Influence

Influence is often mistaken for visibility. We equate power with volume, authority with attention, and leadership with persuasion. Yet the most enduring influence rarely announces itself. It is felt long before it is named.

Axiom of Light: “Let your character and hard work BE your influence.”

This Axiom of Light reminds us that the deepest impact we have on others does not come from declarations or displays, but from who we are when no one is watching and what we do consistently over time.

Healing Isn’t Becoming Better, It’s Becoming Safer
Healing Isn’t Becoming Better, It’s Becoming Safer

Most people come to healing with the same unspoken goal: I want to be better. More disciplined. More motivated. Less reactive. Less emotional. More in control. On the surface, that sounds reasonable. But underneath it, there’s usually something else running the show. A belief that who they are right now isn’t acceptable yet.

That belief doesn’t heal people. It pressures them.

Self-improvement culture often frames healing as a performance upgrade. Be calmer. Be stronger. Be more productive. Be more spiritual. Be more healed. What gets missed is that many of the behaviors people are trying to “fix” are not signs of brokenness. They’re signs of a system that learned to survive.

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