by brigid | Jun 16, 2019 | Self-Care
You are powerful beyond measure. Your presence is a force. Your essence is a blessing. But sometimes you forget. (I do too.) Sometimes you feel small, drained, deflated. Unable to make an impact. The truth gets drowned out by our culture. Your...
by brigid | Jun 11, 2019 | Boundaries
Horses are such beautiful creatures. Majestic and gentle at the same time. Such power and grace. On Saturday, I had the privilege of attending the Gentle Warrior Retreat with Carolyn Creed, a full day of equine-facilitated learning. The horses pick up on your...
by brigid | Jun 9, 2019 | Podcast
Our big feelings have a pivotal role to play when it comes to healing ourselves and healing the world. Often, we’re taught that our feelings are a hindrance, and that makes us go into hiding. It’s time for highly-sensitive big feelers to step into their...
by brigid | Jun 4, 2019 | Self-Care
When I’m feeling stressed and craving a sense of calm, I have a go-to breath practice that never fails me. Maybe you’ve heard of it – Bee’s Breath. It’s such a powerful practice for a few reasons: It activates the parasympathetic nervous system (that’s the rest...
by brigid | May 30, 2019 | Podcast
I sometimes still find myself getting caught up in the myth of hustling for productivity. Clinging to the idea that more is more and rest can wait. When I fall into that trap, I’ll remember this conversation with Sandra. There is tremendous value to rest. In...
by brigid | May 28, 2019 | Podcast
I feel so blessed to know Paul. He’s the kind of guy you feel like you’ve known forever. I think it’s because he’s so at home with himself that you feel right at home just being around him. That’s why I’m so glad he said...
by brigid | Apr 17, 2019 | Get Shit Done
What we believe about ourselves and the world shapes our choices and ultimately our lives on a fundamental level. Our mindset is like our operating system – a code that holds the parameters for what’s possible and how things are done. In her 2006 book, “Mindset:...
by brigid | Apr 8, 2019 | Authenticity
As the door closed and my parents’ disappointed faces disappeared from my view, I got really focused. My mission? To prove that they must have gotten it wrong. I really was perfect, and all was actually well. I was mortified. I had reached the ripe old age of 7...
by brigid | Mar 24, 2019 | Authenticity
As a girl, there was nothing that could get me to dim my light. I was a climbing, singing, flipping, dancing, smart, confident kid. Being myself came naturally. I didn’t even question it. Of course, I was well instructed in the rules of social interaction as well. I...
by brigid | Mar 17, 2019 | Boundaries
Women are socialized to put everyone else first. We are taught that a “good woman” is always there for others, and in fact derives her greatest fulfillment from being of service. We are taught that a “good woman” is a peacekeeper. A “good woman” is a nurturer first...
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