The Inspiring Bee

Finding purpose in climate action.

Author: Brandi

  • A Lesson from Simon Cowell

    Finding Your Own Destiny on OWN I was watching a preview from Oprah’s newest endeavor: OWN network. In it, a chosen few were part of a Masters course discussing their life story and using it to help inspire others. {photo from Oprah.com} Oh how I am drooling to get my hands on the station. One…

  • Conscious Writing

    Feel free to fill in the blank. Conscious _____ (eating, spending, working, etc.) is helpful in a variety of ways and this post will apply to all of the above. Have you ever driven somewhere and not known how you got there? No, it wasn’t an alien life force that took over your mind and…

  • 2011 Miracles

    {photo credit} I know you can’t just bibbidi bobbidi boo and make all your worries go away when the clock strikes 12. In fact, I just wrote a post for Psych Central that blows that possibility in the water. But something’s changing in me. And I can’t quite get my finger on it. Have you…

  • Sayonara 2010 & Good Riddance Too!

    Well not quite… {photo credit} Reflecting on 2010 There were a lot of things about 2010 that was tough. My dog passed away. My grandfather died. I got sick. Had lots of bad luck with a recent trip. But there were jewels too. I had the honor of being interviewed by Cory Clay on her…

  • On the 12th Day of Christmas…

    {photo credit} My loved ones gave to me, Five Christmas Parties Four disagreements Three overcommitments Two tantrums And a disappointed holiday. Is that how your holiday season is feeling these days? It’s funny how this time of year is supposed to promote merry days and happy faces, but we see people getting in car fights,…

  • Christmas Gifts to Inspire Others, Pt. 2

    {photo credit} This post is a continuation of yesterday’s post on 5 Gifts to Inspire Others… 3. Surprise. Have someone in your life who infuriates you? Or in my case, has a driver cut you off in traffic and gave you the gift of his middle finger? Instead of the usual reaction, why not give…

  • 5 Gifts to Inspire Others, Pt. 1

    {photo credit} This may not be the post you think it is. There are a ton of blog posts now on what to get for a __________ (golfer, writer, mother, the person who has everything, etc.). But while those are all great and in good fun, I think it’s important to take this time to…