The Inspiring Bee

Finding purpose in climate action.

Author: Brandi

  • Itching for Meaning

    At one point in your existence, you’re going to want more. The life you’ve been living will feel uncomfortable like a scratchy sweater, like a cold tiled floor in the winter. It will make you toss and turn at night, make you wake in a cold sweat. It will turn you into the miserable uncle…

  • Should You Throw in the Towel?

    Every now and again, I hear a little voice that says, “It’s time to quit!” But how do I know if it’s coming from my inner mentor or fear? Sometimes it’s difficult to differentiate between the two. Over the years, however, I’ve gotten better at identifying them. Here are a few clues that help me…

  • Using Fear as Your Compass

    What scares us usually pushes away rather than towards the fear. Fear is an indication of danger. It’s a sign we should be running away rather than confront it. That’s not what bestselling author and well-known blogger Seth Godin says. In his podcast with Tami Simon of Sounds True he debunks the myth of fear…

  • Inspiration to Confront Your Fears

    I’ve been MIA because I’ve been dealing with something kind of heavy recently. F-E-A-R. It’s reared its ugly head again and all my defense walls are up. I’m ready to give up, throw in the towel and use every single excuse not to face it. It’s so much easier to sit back and watch everyone…

  • A Quick Way to Discover What You Desire

    Quick! Answer this. In heaven, there would be unlimited __________________. In a Q&A book about relationships, my husband and I individually answered the question. My response? Ice cream and hugs. Of course. Sweets and love. His response? Sleep. Never mind trying to figure out what you most want. This one will get you to the…

  • How to Relax and Enjoy Motherhood

    My next workshop will be held on Saturday, March 28 at the Healing Arts Center in Aiea. I’m really excited about this one. In addition to the fact that space is beautiful, and air conditioned (thank god!), I’ve also lined up a massage therapist and a creative arts journaling exercise by a mom and a…

  • 5 Reasons You’re Still Stuck

    It’s been several years since your last big idea. But you’re still reading or watching about other people’s dreams while yours fades in the distance. If you’ve wondered why you haven’t “made it” yet. Scroll through the following list to see if you’re guilty of the following obstacles that are keeping you stuck. 1) You’re…