The Inspiring Bee

Finding purpose in climate action.

  • 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…

  • Facing Your Fears Head On

    This summer I added something else surprising on my, “I’ll never do this list.” Never say never! On top of being a private investigator, I also agreed to open myself up to verbal attack from comedians Penn & Teller. Have you watched their show? They are brutal to their guests. And as someone who is…

  • Finding Inspiration During Tough Times

    If I were a good liar, even a decent one, I would say that life has never been better. That although I’ve hit some rough patches, I’m seeing the light. While that’s partially true, the 100% truth is that sometimes life really sucks. These days it’s a cough drop that helps me get through the…

  • Signs and Symptoms You’re On the Right Track

    By now, you must know that I’m a BIG believer in signs. I like to think of life as leaving bread crumbs along the way to help us find our way home. But it’s hard to tell sometimes isn’t it? Is a bread crumb just a bread crumb or is it a divine sign that…

  • Friday Inspiration

    My post yesterday sparked a few emotional responses. I guess I’m not the only one going through a hard time. Although it’s rough riding right now, it’s comforting to know we have all either been through hardship or are going through it now. If you’re in the boat with me, let’s ride the wave together….

  • There’s Nothing Pollyanna about Being Positive

    “I say Joyce Meyer’s quote to myself: ‘”You may not be where you need to be, but thank God you’re not where you used to be.’” ~Alanna Castilleja There may be some misconceptions of inspirational writing. On one hand it’s filled with positivity and uplifting stories. Yet on the other, it’s probably written after much heartache…