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“Brinn, you have a knack for articulating complex concepts into practical, easy to understand (and relate to) processes.”
Why I couldn't Meditation for Years
I get a lot of questions about meditation from my clients. And it makes sense. Ask anyone these days if they think meditation is good for them and most of the time you'll hear a resounding YES. But, ask if they meditate and you'll hear all sorts of reasons why they don't.
New Year, New You? I Call BS
Has anyone else felt like this year is off to a SLOW start? 🙋🏻♀️ Maybe it's that we started the year with Mars in Retrograde, or maybe it was the INSANE weather we faced here in Sacramento. Or maybe that's just what I like to tell myself. 😂
Do You Feel Like an Animal in a Cage?
Have you ever had one of those thoughts that feels so automatic and natural you don’t even question it? You just ASSUME it's true. The thought makes sense, maybe there's data to back it up, so you continue on.
How To Self-Soothe
My mom sent me this picture yesterday. I was in 7th grade and it was probably a school day. Not so fun fact: I started refusing to go to school in 4th grade. It was a daily battle until my mom started bribing me with Starbucks.
What's Been Good About This Year?
One year ago next week, I registered for arguably the second-most influential investment for my life so far. The month prior, my sister-in-law had sent me a newsletter from a friend of hers who helps women write their memoirs. And I was DESPERATE for guidance in that department.
We're All Basically Appliances.
My first thought when I saw the above sign on an electric cart at the grocery store was, “I NEED one of those!” Imagine, what if we all had a sign to wear when we needed to recharge? 🪫
What's Your Morning Routine?
What’s your morning routine? We all have one. Hitting snooze on the alarm 5x is a routine, rushing out the door, grabbing coffee to go, these are all routines, but they might be UNINTENTIONAL routines. But are there INTENTIONAL routines that you want?
The Happiest (or Hardest) Time of the Year
The weather is turning, boots are out and the holidays have officially started! At this point, we’ve survived Thanksgiving and have one month to go. So, this is your check-in… How’s your MINDSET? How are you FEELING?
What Does Your Intuition Say?
Recently, the topic of intuition has been popping up in conversations. Does it exist? Do only some people have it? Is it a mystical force outside yourself? Or is it based on your subconscious and past experiences? All great questions and all kinda unknown! At least to the average person.
Feelings, Feelings, Feelings!
Feelings, feelings, feelings! Sometimes when I’m overwhelmed with emotions, I actually don’t feel anything at all. Shutting down and numbing out is a defense mechanism that has been protecting me my whole life. This is often why people do things to “feel alive”. But the numbness is usually a result of OVERWHELM by ALL the feelings. It’s a double edge sword really.
Do You Believe in Signs?
Yesterday, I was driving along a backcountry road when I spotted a huge coyote running full speed through an open field. He was on a direct course to HIT my car.
The Rainbow
Rainbows remind me that even though there is dark, there’s also so much beauty.
Which Tools Do You Use?
I wanted to share a little story with you that happened while I was in Italy with my family. It all started with an ego bruise.
"You're Building Worlds, That Don't Exist..."
Do you ever MAKE UP conversations with other people inside your head? Like you’re REHEARSING what you think is about to happen? I do this ALL. THE. TIME!
Water Doesn’t Ask Permission
Last week I had the incredible opportunity to witness one of the great natural wonders of our world, Niagara Falls. Driving into the park, I saw mist rising from MILES away. The sheer power of this force was incredible to witness first hand.
When was the Last Time You Played?
Last week one of the folks in the Mindset Reset sent me a HILARIOUS video (see below) of her saying her affirmation in Free Spirit mode. What is Free Spirit mode you ask? It means she was a little silly and spontaneous and didn't care about negative judgment from others. Much like the picture above of me playing with nephew 😉
We All Be Different!
We live in a world where there are nearly 8 billion people, almost 200 countries and over 4,000 religions and spiritualities. We all be DIFFERENT!
The Highest Form of Self-Love
We are officially into Week 2 of the Mindset Reset, the August Affirmation Initiative and it's got me thinking a lot about COMMITMENT.
This Week Was ROUGH!
I don’t know about you, but this past week was rough. Coming off the high of an incredible birthday week and vacation, I slid into a deep spiral of overwhelm, fear, sadness, anger and confusion. Old trauma patterns arose. Isolation increased. Communication ceased.
Stand Porter at the Door of Thought.
Last week, I completed a four day trek through the Peruvian Andes, covering 35 miles and ascending up to 15,000 feet.