Bridget Kelley-Lossada

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Educators: This One's for You It is the time of year when things begin to go haywire. Students are buzzing and fizzing around you. Have you taken a breath today? The energy dormant underground in winter is coiling up and ready to break through. Have you forgiven yourself

Behold the Bloom: News

Behold the Bloom: News

On the approach towards spring, I have been thinking about blooms on their way.

Weathered by the Waves of Winter: News

Weathered by the Waves of Winter: News

We have reached the so-called depths of winter. I am reeling from its weathering effects like a stone polished by the tides. However, it is also time for the monthly newsletter, which I have fondly called the Joy Diaries since my goal and mission is to help people identify and

The Light Returns

The Light Returns

I woke up bright and early to wish everyone merry greetings for this time of year. Whatever you celebrate, waking up to the first light of day is a miracle. Celebrate waking up, celebrate the arrival of light. Even when times are difficult and unfair, this is joy. Season'

Winter News: Comfort & Company

Winter News: Comfort & Company

Winter News: Comfort & Company How will you wind down the year?

Anticipating Arrivals: Hope

Becoming Valkyrie

Anticipating Arrivals: Hope

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Hope is the theme of the first week.

Honoring Bounty

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Honoring Bounty

Thanksgiving Thoughts for this week. How do we honor bounty?

November News: BOOK!

November News: BOOK!

Welcome Friends! If this is your first time reading the newsletter, thank you! For my returning readers, I send you my heartfelt thanks. Readers extend the imaginative plane and create a collective experience for us. I am grateful. 🙏🏼 I have found my sunset perch at our new home, and we

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Cover Reveal

I am so excited to reveal the cover of my first book! I began this project four years ago during NanoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month).

Eclipsing My Heart and Other News

Eclipsing My Heart and Other News

Somehow, I can feel the weather change from summer to autumn, even in Southern California, without many seasons. The quality of the air transforms; it feels lighter and crisp. The nights of autumn have always been friendly to me, and though we have days of 90+ temperatures here, my internal

In the Listening Moon-- We Wait

An Update of Sorts Apologies for skipping a post last week. Along with actively preparing for (another- final?) moving experience this week, I received notification that my e-book (long in the making) was ready for publication. Wow! Then, I proceeded to get sick. Of course. My limiting beliefs tried to

Just Rest

Sometimes our bodies force us to rest. Full stop. If you don't heed the signals, you might be forcibly coerced into having to sit and stare at the horizon, except it may come with aches and pains to remind you that you could have been looking at a

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Peace Finds Us

Phew! It is the weekend! Wherever you are on your journey, pause and take a sip of breath. Blow the dandelion and make a wish. That one breath contains all you need to recenter, reclaim, and begin again.

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Good Grief

There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by myself. ~Brian Andreas I made it through the first week of school with students. It was a shortened week due to the holiday, but it

Distraction Proof

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Distraction Proof

Is there any way to be distraction-proof? A little musing on Monday.

About Time

My name is Bridget Kelley-Lossada. Welcome to my first newsletter! I am thrilled to be able to send out greetings to friends, teachers, caregivers, and creatives about the meanderings and meaning I derive from my various projects, and from which I hope you find some meaning too!

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Pause

The pause is underrated. If you have already begun the marathon of a school year, sometimes taking a brief pause is a good thing to do.

Who I am, Where I have been, Where I am going

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Who I am, Where I have been, Where I am going

Welcome! I want to take a moment to introduce you to why I care so much about being present in this creative space

Even Hummingbirds Must Rest

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Even Hummingbirds Must Rest

Deep Rest is essential for a refresh. Make sure you have taken time to do nothing before you return to work.

Welcome to my New Home

Welcome to my New Home

Welcome friends, teachers, caregivers, and creatives! I am so glad to meet you here in this new space. If you are joining me from randommagic.press, I thank you. My intention with this space is to have a permanent landing place for my work, blog, and projects. I will cross