Welcome to Brigid’s Forge

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Welcome to my musings on Brigid and related topics!

Spiritual Burnout: What to Do When You’ve Given Too Much to Everyone Else

I’m off work right now. (And yes, I’ve written about spiritual burnout before, but bear with me, ok? I’m trying to focus on spiritual burnout recovery this time…) Not on holiday. Not at a conference. Off work because I pushed too hard for too long and my body eventually made the decision my brain kept…

When the World Gets Loud: What a Grounded Practice Actually Does

I wrote last week about St. Patrick’s Day and my online experience. But it led me to think about women’s spiritual leadership and how being grounded actual leads me to being a better person and a better leader. There’s a version of spiritual practice that looks beautiful on the outside. Candles, rituals, carefully arranged altars,…