Everyday Mysticism: Finding the sacred in the mundane

Bridge shares some of her poetry called "Myth and Truth" and "The Unknown". On this episode she unpacks the inspiration and meaning of these writing pieces as a way to explore how our differences can lead to sacred connection and that embracing the unknown can guide us to a place of peace.

On this episode Bridge shares her perspective on the sacred trust that is exchanged between follower and leader. She explores what leadership means to her and that being of service to others can be a pathway to a shared vision in the collaborative nature of the unified forces of humanity.

Katie Vie, an archetypal mystic, joins Bridge once again for a conversation about seasonal archetypes, moon phases, and astrology. This duo unpacks the layered wisdom that these systems hold for understanding ourselves and our connection to the divine. For more information about Katie Vie's work in the world check out @riverislandapothecary on instagram or her website at www.riverislandapothecary....

Bridge explores curiosity, inspired by two perspectives, one a work of fiction and the other nonfiction, where both authors explore how curiosity can lead to connection. She considers the sacred nature of approaching life through a lens of curiosity, how it can help us to connect to each other and the divine.

Join Bridge for a consideration of how "glimmers" show up as opportunities to experience joy in our life. At a time when the world feels so divided and vulnerable to focus only on what is wrong, she highlights the way pausing for a moment and noticing the simple joys in life can help us to navigate the sea of discord.

In this first episode of season two, Bridge shares stories of finding feathers and bird encounters that contribute to this idea of bird divination. She unpacks messages that lie in the spiritual meaning of these bird encounters and how this information can be useful in every day life.

In this episode Bridge shares a poem that she wrote called the "Gray Guild". She reveals how an experience at a local library served as the inspiration for the beginning of it and how the rest of the words unfolded in a waiting room later that day. This poem explores both the sacredness and fragility of aging.

Bridge welcomes archetypal mystic Katie Vie, who blends sensory wisdom into bodywork, to explore the seasonal lessons of the wheel of the year. Together, they reveal how noticing subtle changes in nature during Imbolc and the spring equinox can inspire deeper self-reflection and attunement to our inner rhythms.  For more information about Katie Vie check out her website and instagram account...

Bridge explores the sacredness of music as a universal language that reminds us of our connection to one another, restoring hope for humanity. She considers what science reveals about our brain's response to music and how it serves as a powerful vehicle to access memory, emotion, and our connection to the divine.

Bridge talks about the Walk for Peace led by Buddhist monks as the inspiration for recognizing kindness as an essential pathway to peace. She explores how leading with kindness and curiosity can result in connection with one another at a time when there is a hunger for this connection. This episode highlights when we choose kindness over reactivity in the face of criticism, we can let go of judgem...

Bridge explores the structure of ritual and how we can integrate some or all of these elements into every day life as a way to feel our connection with the divine and with one another. She invites us to be curious about the ways ritual unfolds in our gatherings and the role of intentionality with ritual integration into our daily rhythms and routines.

Join Bridge for some thoughts about being a mystic. She invites us to consider ways we can align a daily practice with the ebb and flow of the changing seasons, steeped in ancestral wisdom. How being curious about seasons, astrology, and moon phases intersect to align us with messages from the divine so we can connect with the sacred in everyday experiences. Bridge asks us to look at how our own m...

Bridge explores aspects of the divine feminine and masculine energies and how we embody the gifts offered by both. She invites us to be curious, and rather than rejecting one or the other look at the ways in which both show up in how we are in the world, how we navigate relationships, and how we connect to the divine.

Join Bridge for a conversation with Katie Vie, an Archetypal mystic, as she shares how her roots in aromatherapy and body work bloomed into an archetypal cosmology that includes scent divination and rituals for self acceptance. Katie tells us about her discovery of The Wheel of the Year through her first "mystery school" experience, and the ways she brings this ancient wisdom into her everyday lif...

Join Bridge for a conversation with Shadi, an intuitive guide and astrologer, to explore her journey with the sacred. Shadi shares her life experience with intuition and energies that later translated from Reiki healing to the language of astrology. She highlights the element of sacred wisdom in this work, embracing our shadow side through radical self-awareness which ultimately leads us to a plac...

Bridge hosts a conversation with Rory, a family member, who is an intuitive and energy worker. Rory shares the story of being called to Costa Rica as an example of trusting intuition and a leap of faith for her and her family. This duo unpacks threading the needle between every day life and mysticism with their exploration of accessing and trusting one's intuition through heart centered decisions.

Join Bridge as she unpacks the meaning of Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that marked the end of summer and the beginning of winter. This is the time of year where it is believed that the veils between the world of the living and the dead thin and communication with our ancestors is easier. She invites us to consider how our ancestors show up in every day life and how this season can create d...

Bridge is joined by a special guest, Ruby Nachom, a local designer and metalsmith with Nemesis Jewelry, to explore her journey with spirituality and religion.  For more information about Ruby and her work check out her Facebook and instagram pages. http://www.instagram.com/nemesisjewelry http://www.facebook.com/n3m3sisj3w3lry

Join Bridge for reflections upon hurricane Helene as her community approaches the one year anniversary of the regional devastation. She reflects upon ritual and ceremony that are created when we as humans navigate the waters of grief. These gatherings provide space to honor what was lost and express gratitude for what remains. She shares the story of how communities came together in the aftermath...

Join Bridge on an exploration of how belief in the myth of scarcity can lead to division and a disconnection from the sacred that resides in all of us. She unpacks how fear is the underlying emotion that drives this myth and yet, when faced with our own vulnerability we show up for one another. She highlights that when we move toward understanding the truth of abundance we recognize the common thr...

Bridge explores how feeling seen, heard, and valued helps us to remember our sacredness. She acknowledges the vulnerability we can feel when we are truly seen by another person and the holiness of that interaction. Bearing witness to a person's important thresholds, stories, joys and sorrows communicates that they matter, that they belong. Something that is important, more than ever, to understand...

Bridge shares the story of a magical walk as an example of sacred noticing which can be a way to connect with the Divine. She reflects upon ways to observe our encounters with nature and the unexpected which helps us to tune into the signs and messages from our ancestors and loved ones. Understanding magic as a reflection of the unknown and how our relationship with it changes as we grow older, Br...

Bridge explores the connection between gratitude and the divine through story telling about her own experiences. The story highlights the gift of nature and what wisdom it holds evident in its evolution. This episode considers how mindfulness can help us to be fully present with nature and each other. Gratitude for those organic, authentic moments of connection to others through deep and meaningfu...

Bridge explores the phenomenon of synchronicity by sharing a story of encounters with cardinals on the day she used ritual to bid farewell to her mother's home. She talks about how synchronicity can be a sign from our loved ones of their continued presence in our lives after they have crossed the threshold into the afterlife. Bridge invites us to be curious about how synchronicity and signs emerge...

Join Bridge as she shares her perspective on the presence of sacredness in our everyday lives. She encourages us to pause and notice how the sacred shows up in our interactions with nature and each other. The concept of plants as allies is considered as a way to recognize the sacred rhythms of life illuminated in nature across seasons. She talks about how recognizing the human before us exemplifie...