God Stuff / Sex Stuff

To reflect on powerful moments of spiritual connection, of faith… the sensations are not dissimilar to that of an intense orgasm. The feeling of being so utterly lost in the moment…

Growth, Sex, SpiritualityBrianne McGuireMarch 1, 2019growth, sex, pleasure, spirituality Comments

The [Complete] Resignation

New but old... I combined, rejiggered, edited, revised my three separate posts on the process of resigning from my job into one 1,000 word piece which feels better than the original parts I, II and III…

Change, Fear, GrowthBrianne McGuireAugust 29, 2018quitting job, work, change, growth, fearComment

On Not Turning 40

Sometimes in casual conversation I reference the fact that I'm going to be 40. This started when I was 37 and it seemed healthy, a way to get myself comfortable with the idea. But somewhere along the way I began having to stop and think, how old am I really?…

Change, GrowthBrianne McGuireAugust 3, 2018getting older, birthday, 40, turning 39, change, growth Comment

On Making Change Happen [version 2.0]

Change is tough. It’s uncomfortable, inconvenient and just an all-around pain in the ass. I have struggled with change in a million and one different ways and what has helped me the most is…

Change, GrowthBrianne McGuireAugust 3, 2018change, growth, action, acceptance, awarenessComment

Your Feelings Are Stupid...

This is not to say that YOU are stupid, you're probably amazing, but all of those thoughts and feelings you're probably consumed by are largely useless... and of course stupid…

The Resignation, Part III

Friday March 2 was my last day. After nearly 12 years of employment, I wiped my machines, turned in my laptop and badge...

Growth, Work, ChangeBrianne McGuireMarch 8, 2018growth, fear, action, work, quitting jobComment

The Resignation, Part II

Perhaps I should have written this post before I announced my resignation at work; I am so calm...

Work, Growth, Spirituality, ChangeBrianne McGuireJanuary 31, 2018quitting job, growth, gut, work Comments

On Dreams and Dreaming

Walking home last night I was reminded of how often I used to dream about my teeth falling out. I was nostalgically listening to...

Growth, Dreams, SpiritualityBrianne McGuireJanuary 30, 2018dreams, growth, nostalgia, smashing pumpkinsComment