Ave lives with passion on the spiritual path and has been awakened to the bodhisattva life for decades. Her momentum on this path is now accelerating with her call to live within the ways and the wisdom of the Buddha.

Through her research into her familial lineage, Ave learned she is a direct descendant of Luis DeVelasco and in learning of her infamous and noble ancestor, she has been awakened more fully to who she is. "The cellular memory of our ancestors lives within each of us, hence the value of being aware of and honoring those who have gone before us."

Before a great vision can become reality there may be difficulty. Before a person begins a great endeavor, they may encounter chaos. As a new plant breaks the ground with great difficulty, foreshadowing the huge tree, so must we sometimes push against difficulty in bringing forth our dreams. ~Out of Chaos, Brilliant Stars are Born~. - I Ching