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I took a little break for the summer. It was MUCH-needed time to rest, have fun, experience adventure, and establish new relationships. It was a whirlwind!

But now I am back with fresh ideas and a brand-new series, which I am calling Unlearning, Unveiling, and Unbound. It's a series on evolving beliefs & faith.

I know I don't usually write about faith in my newsletter (and I realize I may lose some readers because of it)--- but personally, it's the ever-evolving and expanding foundation of everything I do, as both a human and a coach.

Faith and how it grows, expands, and evolves is a personal journey. I am currently smack in the middle of a tender expansion and also a huge unlearning curve that has been both incredibly freeing and, at times, deeply painful. It has been a slow, gentle, unraveling of the religion I once held so tightly.

This isn’t about convincing you to believe what I believe, or to prove that God is real. It's not a theological argument. Instead, think of it as me sharing my heart with you, pulling back the curtain on a deeply personal process.

I hope that by being vulnerable, I can create space for you to reflect on your own beliefs, whatever they may be -- our beliefs about ourselves and a "higher power" (or lack thereof) is a compass for how we live our lives in the present and our future.

For a long time, my relationship with God felt confined within a very specific box. One that I created, but I also felt was created by communities and expectations within those communities. There were "rules" (even if unspoken) and a clear path I was led to believe I was (or in some cases wasn't) to walk because of my gender.

I did all the "right" things because I genuinely believed that was what God wanted -- and if I followed the rules (obedience), I would be safe, loved, and accepted. I knew God loved me regardless, but the communities -- not so much. I was always too bold, too reckless, too much...I wasn't meek enough, humble enough, obedient enough.

This wasn’t about God; it was about belonging to a community where everyone seemed to believe the same things -- it wasn't safe to share differences in many ways -- especially if you were in a "leadership role."

It was comfortable, as long as I knew my place and stayed in my assigned space.

I lived in the space for many years. I was happy. I was fulfilled. But then I started expanding my curiosity about who God "actually is" in new ways. It wasn't that I was testing him, but I was desperate to FEEL him in ways I hadn't before.

The box began to feel less like a sanctuary and more like a cage. The pressure to perform and "be perfect" (even though we said perfection wasn't required) started to overshadow the joy of simply being. The "religious trauma" wasn't about a single event; it was the slow, accumulating weight of trying to fit my messy, beautiful, human life into a narrow set of expectations.

I was always trying to earn something I now believe was already mine: my inherent worth. Not because I believed God and Jesus were who they said they were -- but I was worthy because I was created.

The divide and lack of acceptance became especially clear when my marriage ended. I found that my place within my community was tied to my marital status. When I was a wife who served, I belonged. But when I stepped back to take care of myself and my hurting heart, spirit, mind, and body, instead of serving others -- I was forgotten.

Then, when my marriage dissolved, the landscape changed. I began to experience a new kind of exclusion. The very traditions and community that once felt like a loving embrace felt cold and isolating because my life no longer fit the mold. I stopped receiving any invites anywhere. I literally am ignored by people I once held as friends/brothers/sisters, both out in public and online.

This experience has taught me that my sense of belonging and worth couldn't be dependent on or tied to a group of people who said they believed the same things I did.

Over the next five weeks, I'll be sharing how I learned to let go of the box and how, in doing so, I've found God in ways I never thought possible. This journey isn't about losing God, as many in my old circles believe I have done; it’s about discovering that Source/Creator/God has been there all along, just waiting for us to recognize and give him access to the parts of our lives we often keep behind a wall of rules and fear.

It's about being able to confidently say, "I don't know" or "I changed my mind" without being made to feel inferior, afraid, or condemned. It's about actually trusting yourself, as God already trusts you. It's about actually living in the freedom to explore in wonder and curiosity. It's not about finding the answers written in an "approved book."

I'm both excited and nervous to share this part of the journey with you. I hope if nothing else, the next 5 weeks of sharing give you the space to breathe and wonder, too.

Ready to BOLDLY live out loud with me? Let's do it!

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Ready to Forge Your Own Path?

If you yearn to make choices that truly align with your deepest values (or maybe you are looking for how to identify your true values), I invite you to schedule a free clarity call with me. We can explore how embracing your own boldness can empower you to live more authentically and transform your relationship with others and yourself.

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Bold Challenge Questions

Where in your life are you still performing to be "enough?" What would it feel like to stop seeking external validation and simply exist, knowing you are inherently worthy?

What part of your faith or beliefs feels like a box you’re afraid to step out of? What's the biggest fear holding you back from exploring a deeper, more personal understanding of your own spirituality?

When have you felt excluded or forgotten by a community you once belonged to? What did that experience teach you about the difference between belonging and genuine connection?

What's one belief you've been afraid to question because it might rock the foundation of your world? What might be possible if you allowed yourself to say, "I don't know," without fear of condemnation?

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Craving More Challenge?

Subscribe to my YouTube channel and dare to watch the last two seasons of "Boldly Driven Conversations with Bri" episode(s). Season 3 begins NEXT WEEK! Until then, make sure to go back and watch all the episodes you've missed!

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Helpful Resources for your Personal Growth Journey!

​Emotional Health Digital Products found on my website​

​Emotional Healing journals on Amazon​

Your favorite, most radiant self is waiting for you to discover just how amazing you are!

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Brianna L. George

Boldly live out loud as your authentic self.💋

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