The Inspiring Bee

Finding purpose in climate action.

Author: Brandi

  • Poem: How Others See Me

    If you asked a relative/friend/acquaintance about me, they may not say it, but inside they’d think it. To them, I am a failure because… I am not a lawyer, a doctor, a primary income provider. I talk LOUDLY when I should be soft and TOO softly when I should be loud. I’m rude and inappropriate…

  • Instant Joy

    One of my favorite things to do besides write is create inspiring photo slideshows. It’s always something I wanted to pursue. But sadly it hasn’t been a priority. This year I want to devote more time to it. In the meantime, here’s one I did in 2010 on living an inspiring life. Feel free to…

  • It’s Not About Finding Your Purpose

    When I started this blogging journey, it was all about my writing. I wanted a place to pursue my passion. I wanted an arena to showcase my work and a venting spot to unleash my unexpressed writing dream. Since then, I’ve moved to Hawaii, bought a house, suffered from a few chronic illnesses and had…

  • Fall Season Fun

    Sorry I’ve been so out of touch lately. My excuses start with baby and end with work. Not much in-between time to do the fun stuff like blogging. But while I have a few minutes, I wanted to share a fall quickie that’s add a touch of autumn to our all-year-round summer Hawaii home. Basically,…

  • How to Hang a Backless Frame

    At the last minute, I decided our kitchen wall needed a few more personal photos. That’s what happens when you’re home all day with a new baby. Now that we’ve added a little bundle of blue to our family, hanging up a montage of all of our mugshots seemed fitting. The only trouble? Not enough…

  • What True Courage Looks Like

    In the shadow of everything grand, sits courage. It lies in quiet moments of surrender, in calmness beneath the surface of the ocean. in silence, and in speech, in crowds, and in isolation. It invites, but does not require company and is seldom a medal of honor. In truth it’s hidden behind the face of…

  • Finding Your Way

    Life begins when you accept who you are Bumps and lumps and all When where you are isn’t where you would have chosen Nor is it where you might expect to be But in that puddle you splash and observe You see WONDER where a mess could be Because deep down low or way high…