So often we hear, “It’s a state of mind.” But what I’ve found is that the mind can only take us so far. If something’s missing in your life and you can’t seem to find your happy place, my bet is that it’s time to shift your “state of heart.”
Cultural norms and daily pressures can lead us into daily routines that may serve us in the short-term, but rarely lead us into true joy. I recently read a quote in Martha Beck’s latest book, “The Way of Integrity” that resonated with me – “If something’s not working, don’t do it harder” and expect a better outcome. We’re told if we just work “hard enough” we can accomplish all of our goals. But the real question is what are your TRUE goals? Not what society tells you that you need, but what really brings you to your happy place? When you break it down, it’s usually something pretty simple. Peace. Time with my family. Laughter. Feeling the sun on my face. What is it for you? The only way to find out is to get still, quiet the mind…and ask your heart.
2020 is already shaping up to be a year full of shake-up’s and surprises. It’s up to us to find our anchor point, stay grounded, and ride the waves of change. We can be the calm in the storm. And…we can be the lightning bolt! Different situations will call for different actions. We will need to be courageous, and vulnerable. Be true to your inner compass and you’ll always know what to do.
I sat in silence on January 1st and asked for guidance for the coming year. This is what appeared:
My cards for 2020. 🌟🔮🌟
Master Jesus: Forgiveness. You are on the path of light, love and forgiveness. Father healing is possible at this time. Golden Solar Dragon: Helps you stand in your masculine power with WISDOM. Let your DNA be reprogrammed and light codes activated. Become an inspired leader. Share Your Voice: Come out of the cave. Persecution. Expression.
It feels like 2020 is a time to Heal the Patriarchy. With forgiveness, love, authenticity.
It’s time to free ourselves from past persecutions and shine in our fullest light. The world needs us. And the time is now.
Every Friday morning * 9:30-Noon * Austin TX * Starting January 2019
Learn who you REALLY are.
Remember your sovereignty.
Answer the question…WHAT AM I CALLED TO DO?
Let me give you a little back story here. For the past few years I have been receiving powerful messages, nudges and hard-to-ignore coincidences regarding Mary Magdalene. I have a deck of cards at home called Keepers of the Light. For the past year, almost every time I pull a card from here, it is this one:
MARY MAGDALENE
TEACHER AWAKENS
You have something important to share. Follow the inner call. Don’t let anything stop you.
I do have an inner call. It’s been there since I can remember, being reinforced more with every passing year. After becoming a Life Coach and a new mother, I heard a whisper in my ear that my company would be called “Soul-Hive” and my calling was crystalized: to bring seekers together and empower them, making the magical real, bridging the space between mystical and practical, and collectively raising the consciousness on this planet.
Since then, I’ve led retreats and workshops and had countless one on one sessions with seekers around the world. It’s all been delicious, and it’s all led me to this. An ongoing, in-person, divinely led, weekly series of Soul-Hive Sessions for women here in Austin.
I have decided there are just too many juicy topics to cover in one stand alone workshop or weekend retreat. And for me, the only meaningful way to do this is by creating a container for us to come together face to face, heart to heart, with inspiring, open-minded people. A place where we can be curious, get raw and go deep, building a hive of sorts, buzzing with new ideas and collective shifts that benefit all.
If you’ve worked with me before, you know that we never know just where we’ll end up once we get started. So I am creating a container, a continuum of curiosity, so that we can build each week to the next. There’s sooooo much to talk about. Each week we’ll have a new topic/exercise/situation to examine. Some might appeal more than others. That’s natural. Come and go as you see fit. The idea here is to let your inner compass be your guide.
Here are the topics for January-March 2019 Soul-Hive Sessions.
9:30-noon each Friday starting Jan 4. (Some topics may change as needed. We will be in the flow of the group and highest energy in the moment.)
What does it mean to be in FLOW? Shantay Ishta (an ancient Native American practice) and other practical tools to ride smoothly through life’s up and downs
Breath Work Meditation – deep healing on a cellular/soul level
We will meet in varying locations, typically in my home in the SW part of Austin or at the labyrinth at the Natural Gardener if it’s a topic that’s best suited outdoors. (You will receive a message with the location once you sign up.) Wherever we meet, a sacred space will be created where we can soak up the nourishing light around us.
As an introductory offer for the first 3 months (Jan-Mar 2019) each individual session is $33. Unlimited classes are $333 for this 3 month period. In April, rates will change to $50 per individual session/$150 per month. (Venmo is my preferred payment method: @bridgette-parent)
I am so incredibly excited about this. I can’t wait to see what happens as we grow together.
Following your calling takes courage, but you’ll never regret it.
Is your courage stronger than your fear?
If so, I invite you to step into this great adventure with me.
Have you ever heard of the Native American practice of Shante Ishta? It’s the single eye of the heart. The direct path to heart-brain harmony. With all the disconnection and disappointment currently in our society, it seemed an appropriate tool to learn in our latest Love and Kindness Circle.
It’s a fairly simple, and extremely powerful, 3 step process:
1. Feel deeply into your heart center. Put your hand over your heart and breathe your attention fully into this space.
2. Intentionally slow your breath to approximately 5 second inhales/exhales. Continue at that calming pace. This tells your body it is completely safe and allows your cells to start working at their optimum level.
3.) Focus on something you are grateful for, or deeply care about. Care, gratitude, compassion, appreciation.
The more you do this, it starts to change your body for the better. The effects last for 6 hours after you do Shante Ishta. And if you do this practice for 3 days straight, it actually starts to alter your cells.
This is only a brief description, but the next time you start feeling anxious or worried, I hope it gives you something to play with to bring you back to your highest self. This beautiful heart connection is our one shared reality.
Who’s ever walked into a room before and felt an instant icky feeling? Or felt absolutely drained after talking with a gloomy coworker? Conversely, have you ever had a conversation with someone for what you thought was about 10 minutes and you realize it was well over an hour? Where did that boost come from??
Saturday, April 7th at 6pm at Soma Vida, I’ll be presenting…
“Energy Vampires & Energy Angels – Understanding Effects of the Frequencies All Around Us”
This brief class will help you understand how the energy around us can physically affect our own, and what you can do to best manage it.
I’ll also be offering card readings after the presentation.
Join us for this and other in-depth opportunities to experience some excellent psychics and healers first hand. Suggested donation of $20+ grants you access to a 25 minute session with the healer of your choice. Proceeds benefit several local Austin nonprofits and charities.
Community Healing Circle Soma Vida Wellness Center 2324 East Cesar Chavez, Austin TX 78702 Saturday, April 7, 2018, 6-9pm
Springtime Coaching Sessions/Card Readings now available at the LBJ Wildflower Center in Austin, TX!
Be my guest at this gorgeous botanical wonderland as we immerse ourselves in nature and get inspired to blossom.
I had a lovely session here this week and this tree was absolutely a-buzz from the hundreds of pollinators going strong. Spring is the perfect time to pollinate the seeds within you to truly come alive. ♡
Sessions are 1.5 hours and include a meditation, card reading, and custom coaching. We’ll walk and explore the beautiful grounds together as we talk, or we can simply find a nice spot to sit and relax while admiring the bees and butterflies surrounding us.
Springtime Special: $125, includes entry to the park.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
Get ready to spread your wings and fly!
Go to My Services to learn more about my coaching and card reading services.
I was so humbled and honored to receive this beautiful message after a reading I did for Dr. Lara Corr in Melbourne, Australia. This is why I do what I do. Thank you Lara for your kind and generous words.
“Oh my goodness. Bridgette did a reading for me a few weeks ago and I am still getting chills from it. Her gentle and warm way made me feel so comfortable. I didn’t know why I particularly wanted a reading, I just did. Wow. All I can say is that I was MEANT to have that reading with Bridgette. It helped me do some really deep healing. Totally unexpected and such a blessing. Since then, I keep realising things that linked back to the reading that weren’t clear at the time. It turns out, a totally new direction for my business that I LOVE was actually in the reading! Ha! Isn’t life magical? If you are in anyway lead to have time with Bridgette, do it. She is the real deal. 150%. Blessings, Lara xx”
Hope to see you at my booth on Saturday, April 22 from 10am-noon at the Circle C Business Fair.
