The Inspiring Bee

Finding purpose in climate action.

Author: Brandi

  • A Wrapping Paperless Holiday

    This year I vowed not to buy any holiday wrapping paper. Why? It’s unnecessary wastes that gets used for a few days and then thrown away. I knew not using any Christmas wrapping paper would take some rethinking or should I say re-wrapping my Christmas wrapping mindset. But I was up for the challenge. Especially…

  • Loving What You Got

    It’s not always easy to look down at your cracked shoes, your too light wallet, your larger-than-life thighs and say to yourself, “Gee, I love my life!” But I’m going to tell you why it’s hard not to. Even though you could list hundreds of things you don’t like about yourself, your situation, your life,…

  • Finding Your Life’s Purpose

    I used to think that finding your purpose was as impossible as finding your keys on a busy morning. It was something you couldn’t do on your own. And it had to involve a little hair pulling and be stress inducing. So I did that. I confronted it the way I did any problem. I…

  • Friday’s Inspirational Quote: On Light and Dark

  • Making Peace With Where You Are Right Now

    I’m going to confess something that I’m sure 90% of you won’t understand or agree with. Here it is. I hate living in Hawaii. Okay maybe hate is too harsh of a word. “Strongly dislike” or “difficult to adjust” may be closer to what I mean. Yes, I know griping about a place with year-round…

  • Friday Quote of the Week

    “The truth is, forgiveness isn’t about the other person. It’s always about us. It’s about allowing ourselves to heal, to move on and to let the experience change us in a positive way. There will always be love and light if we open that door. When we allow ourselves to finally forgive, let go and…

  • Owl Always Love You

    Owls are pretty trendy these days. I’ve been seeing their big owly eyes everywhere and have fallen for their cute faces and smarty ways. I even pinned this guy on Pinterest weeks ago. Source: jossandmain.com via Brandi-Ann on Pinterest   Then, I forgot all about it. Until I saw this little guy in Sonoma about a…