Bradlee Zrudlo

Where does my power go?

I am like a thief, carrying around a burgled bag of jewels, only I’m carrying around my power and I’m always scared of being caught holding it. Why would I be scared of owning and holding my power? Isn’t it mine? Doesn’t it belong to me? Despite the fact that I am carrying it around,Continue reading “Where does my power go?”

Innocence

As an adult, I was living my life feeling like something was missing. I looked for it everywhere, but I couldn’t find it because I didn’t know what it was. I was a lovely, caring person but I felt unwhole despite the beautiful relationships I had in my life. I was super blessed and shouldContinue reading “Innocence”

Life is different at the surface

Do you ever feel like life has many layers and levels? Like it’s different when you live on the surface of the waters of your life, compared to the middle or even the deepest depths? Lately, I’ve been so aware of the difference. I will attempt to explain. You know the bugs that swirl inContinue reading “Life is different at the surface”

The process of maturing

Lately I have been feeling like I am in a process. I also realized that I am not always kind to myself as I go through this process. I don’t think cheese sitting on a shelf to age and become more flavorful judges itself. I also don’t think that little seedlings are hard on themselvesContinue reading “The process of maturing”

Second chance

Today, I realized that life is often given a second chance to thrive. This lavender plant looked dead when we transplanted it from my dad’s house 3 hours away to our yard. After a month, it is starting to come back to life. In the fall, we will trim it all back and see whatContinue reading “Second chance”

PhD in Being Me – In Action!

The Lovemobile Over the last few years, I have been feeling a growing desire within me to uplift humanity, to make people smile, and to help them feel seen and heard. As a part of this, I was inspired to transform my car into a Lovemobile. I feel good knowing that wherever I drive myContinue reading “PhD in Being Me – In Action!”

Nothing Wrong

Today I had a very important realization. It aligns perfectly with what I have been learning as I’m working towards a PhD in Being Me and it was startling in its simplicity. Here it is: “I’m not doing anything wrong. My life is happening exactly the way it needs to, and not because I’ve messedContinue reading “Nothing Wrong”

Moving Forward

“Sometimes I feel stuck and I want to blame everyone else for that feeling. Then I remember that I am the one who has the power to make the choices I need to feel healthier, more acknowledged and validated and to move myself forward.” Bradlee Zrudlo Over the last several years, I have been learningContinue reading “Moving Forward”