My Divine Design - A Path to Self-Discovery
Conscious Community * Divine * Human Design * Mother * Reiki * Yoga * Sovereign I finally reached a point where I was unable to continue to live this way.
This is my story...
My healing and wellness journey began in 2018 after moving to Mandeville, Louisiana. I left a career of 19 years due to severe burnout physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Being a single mother and having a demanding career left me with little to no time to care for myself. The few years leading to my burnout were severe. I was gradually getting very ill. During
In Human Design, burnout exists for all humans and across all energy types. Human design isn’t here to categorize you in boxes, but to show the world that we each energetically and mechanically operate differently. And if we are able to view each other with that wisdom and understanding, we will create a society and world where we are living life cohesively with more peace, flow, ease and fulfillment.
Hi! I’m Gretchen! I am so excited to invite you to checkout my website, https://mydivinedesign.net where I offer
Human Design reading sessions and reports to support you on your path to alignment and self-discovery, as well as, Distance Reiki Energy Healing sessions, and Private Yoga sessions tailored to your individual needs. You can also find the link in my bio.
If you are curious and would like to discover your own Divine Design, you can look up your chart on my website using your birthdate, exact time of birth, and place of birth (in most countries, this is on your birth certificate). Then navigate the summary to learn about your own energetic design. As a gift from me, you can download your own Human Design chart & summary to keep!
I am here to support you on your own unique path to self discovery! Are you ready? Join me!
Energy Burnout… have you experienced it? 😩
This past week has been a struggle. I could feel the burnout coming on over the past few weeks and knew I needed to slow down, but it seems like everything in my life has gotten much busier, moving faster and demanding of my time.
What this looks like for me is pushing myself beyond my body’s requests for rest. This isn’t just physical. It’s an exhaustion that I feel body, mind and spirit when I allow myself to become so depleted.
A week ago my body said, “Woman sit your ass down! We’re not going anymore!” For me this has looked like continuing to push through my exhaustion to cook dinner or clean the kitchen, finish one last email and not pausing for breaks during my work day. I’ve done well setting boundaries about my energy expenditure with others, but I haven’t been honoring this with myself.
Experiencing depletion this week and slowing down to just care for myself had me reflecting on the many times in my life I have experienced this energy burnout going all the way back to my 20’s even before I had my daughter and many times when she was little and in every job I’ve had. This was a big reason I quit my career of 19 years.
Understanding my uniqueness through Human Design, I learned my energy type is a Projector. My energy ebbs and flows and is not consistent no matter how healthy and fit I am. I am meant to take rest and pauses throughout my day. When I don’t, I get depleted.
Reflecting on my experience over the past week has inspired me to create a Human Design post later this week, sharing how burnout may look for each energy type. Stay tuned! I am on the mend but still moving slow and taking the intentional rest I need. I hope my sharing has helped you to checkin with yourself to discover exactly what you need right now. Sending you all so much love! 🤗
06/08/2024
Looking for a Conscious Community 🤩 near the Northshore? We may be your tribe!
We call ourselves Consciously Caffeinated, ☕️ but of course caffeine is optional. We meet twice per month for a coffee/tea and breakfast. Our next meetup is on Saturday, June 15th, 10:45am at Croissant 1301 N Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA.
Meetups are always optional, so whomever can make it to the meetup does, if not, we’ll see you at the next one. We talk about all things ✨ spiritual, human design, 🧘♀️ yoga, 💫 astrology, meditation, Ayurveda, holistic and 🌿 plant medicine, cold plunges, reiki 🙌🏼✨ energy healing, self-care, and other healing practices or experiences we’d like to share with each other.
See the Linktree in my bio to sign up in our GroupMe for future events and messages within our community or you can find the link on my website https://mydivinedesign.net
05/28/2024
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My Divine Design May Newsletter Who Did Your Soul Come Here To Be?
05/14/2024
How do you feel your intuition?
In Human Design, our intuition is called our “Authority.” Just a different word for the same concept. Our Authority is our soul’s, unique way of harnessing our body’s energy and utilizing it as a messenger to guide us in the direction of our highest good.
Our Authority can be understood as guidance from our higher self. Our Authority and intuition speaks from our bodies, not our minds. This is a core concept in our Human Design experiment as we are not meant to make decisions from the mind, but from our intuition and/or Authority.
With Lunar Authority, your intuition and truth comes from the Entire Body. You will only have this authority if you are a Reflector. You will not have any centers defined or colored in on your chart.
Your chart may say “Inner Authority is None.”
You’re not naturally inclined to make significant decisions (job, partnership, children, relocation, etc.). You lack an inner impulse that you can rely on, making it challenging for you to decide. For minor matters, it’s best to choose what brings you joy or what you hope will bring a surprise. For major decisions, you take up to a lunar cycle (29.53 days) to decide. This gives you the opportunity to connect with all aspects of your being and gain clarity on the matter.
When faced with a question or decision, ask yourself, “Does this decision feel right?”
Decision time frame is after an entire Lunar Cycle and letting clarity come.
There are 8 different Authorities in Human Design. Maybe one of the Authorities I shared will resonate with you? You can also look up your Human Design on my website at https://mydivinedesign.net or see link in my bio.
I offer a My Divine Design report that will help you to understand your type, strategy and authority, how to see and apply this in your life and so much more! For a deeper dive, I also offer one to one human design sessions. Please see my website for more information or DM with questions.
Join us this Saturday, May 11th from 10:30am - 3pm to reset, renew, and restore during our women’s day retreat at Just Breathe Yoga. You also have the option to arrive early and participate in the 9am Vinyasa Flow yoga class prior to event. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with yourself and other women in community.
Our experienced Yoga Teachers and Reiki Practitioners, J.P. Brevé and Gretchen O’Brien will guide you in connecting with yourself through yoga, meditation, journaling, sharing circle, and chanting. J.P. and Gretchen will share with you, short daily rituals to cleanse your energy. We will enjoy a healthy lunch (vegetarian/gf). Our afternoon will wrap up with a restorative yoga practice including Sound and Reiki healing (hands-on or off healing touch).
See the link in my bio for signup. Or if you already have the MindBody app, you can find the event under Just Breathe Yoga under enrollments.
05/08/2024
Join us this Saturday, May 11th from 10:30am - 3pm to reset, renew, and restore during our women’s day retreat at Just Breathe Yoga. You also have the option to arrive early and participate in the 9am Vinyasa Flow yoga class prior to event. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with yourself and other women in community.
Our experienced Yoga Teachers and Reiki Practitioners, J.P. Brevé and Gretchen O’Brien will guide you in connecting with yourself through yoga, meditation, journaling, sharing circle, and chanting. J.P. and Gretchen will share with you, short daily rituals to cleanse your energy. We will enjoy a healthy lunch (vegetarian/gf). Our afternoon will wrap up with a restorative yoga practice including Sound and Reiki healing (hands-on or off healing touch).
See the link in my bio for signup. Or if you already have the MindBody app, you can find the event under Just Breathe Yoga under enrollments.
05/06/2024
How do you feel your intuition?
In Human Design, our intuition is called our “Authority.” Just a different word for the same concept. Our Authority is our soul’s, unique way of harnessing our body’s energy and utilizing it as a messenger to guide us in the direction of our highest good.
Our Authority can be understood as guidance from our higher self. Our Authority and intuition speaks from our bodies, not our minds. This is a core concept in our Human Design experiment as we are not meant to make decisions from the mind, but from our Authority.
There are 8 different Authorities in Human Design. Today we are exploring Mental (Environmental) Authority.
Your intuition and truth comes from the Entire Body. You will only have this authority if you are a Projector. You will not have any centers defined or colored in below the throat center.
Your chart may say “Inner Authority is None.”
Making significant decisions can be challenging for you. Your body doesn’t give you reliable signs. Due to your many undefined or open centers, you perceive numerous pieces of information. Your environment and the right people are crucial for making good decisions. If something feels wrong, it’s not easy for you to make a choice. When making important decisions, you wait for mental clarity.
When faced with a question or decision, ask yourself, “Does this decision feel right?“
Decision timeframe is after you have been able to process and find clarity.
Stay tuned as I share more about each Authority. Maybe one of the Authorities I share will resonate with you?
Interested in exploring your Divine Design? Discover your Human Design chart on my website at https://mydivinedesign.net or see link in my bio.
How do you feel your intuition?
In Human Design, our intuition is called our “Authority.” Just a different word for the same concept. Our Authority is our soul’s, unique way of harnessing our body’s energy and utilizing it as a messenger to guide us in the direction of our highest good.
Our Authority can be understood as guidance from our higher self. Our Authority and intuition speaks from our bodies, not our minds. This is a core concept in our Human Design experiment as we are not meant to make decisions from the mind, but from our Authority.
There are 8 different Authorities in Human Design. Today we are exploring Self-Projected Authority.
Your intuition and truth comes from the G Center and this center will be defined and colored in on your chart.
This is the center of Love, Purpose, and Life Direction.
You make important decisions by listening to your inner voice. This voice is your Higher Self, guiding you towards what is right. This is how you respond to crucial invitations, you receive, such as a job offer, a partnership, or a move. You make good decisions in line with your values.
When faced with a question or decision, ask yourself, “Does this decision bring me closer to my life’s direction?”
Decision time frame is immediately or however, long it takes to let clarity come through “Speaking Aloud.”
Stay tuned as I share more about each Authority. Maybe one of the Authorities I share will resonate with you?
Interested in exploring your Divine Design? Discover your Human Design chart on my website at https://mydivinedesign.net or see link in my bio.
04/29/2024
Join us on Saturday, May 11th from 10:30am - 3pm to reset, renew, and restore during our women’s day retreat at Just Breathe Yoga. You also have the option to arrive early and participate in the 9am Vinyasa Flow yoga class prior to event. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with yourself and other women in community.
Our experienced Yoga Teachers and Reiki Practitioners, J.P. Brevé and Gretchen O’Brien will guide you in connecting with yourself through yoga, meditation, journaling, sharing circle, and chanting. J.P. and Gretchen will share with you, short daily rituals to cleanse your energy. We will enjoy a healthy lunch (vegetarian/gf). Our afternoon will wrap up with a restorative yoga practice including Sound and Reiki healing (hands-on or off healing touch).
See the link in my bio for signup. Or if you already have the MindBody app, you can find the event under Just Breathe Yoga under enrollments.
I walk away from negativity, and I choose myself in a rebellious act of self-love. You are who you’ve been searching for all along!
When we turn our gaze to ourselves, we discover that this beautiful love that we poured out to others, whether received or not, is who we are and already within us!
In the relationships I’ve experienced where I felt abandoned, betrayed, given up on, it was because I first was doing that to myself. This isn’t always an easy thing to look at, feel through, and heal.
That’s why so many push these feelings down with addictive behaviors or substances. Maybe it’s alcohol or maybe it’s constant scrolling on social media. Maybe you have a shopping addiction or you are constantly searching for something to keep you busy. We do this when we’re not comfortable to be present and sit with ourselves. We’re afraid of what we may discover or how it may feel.
I encourage you to get present with yourself. Look inside. Feel what you are feeling. Give yourself what no one else can give you. Show up for yourself as if you were showing up for the greatest love of your life!
YOU ARE WORTH IT! You are divinely worthy because you exist. The Divine Creator, Universe, God, whatever you call source energy… created you from their very essence. The divine creator is you and you are the divine creator! Love yourself as you love your creator 🥰!
Happy Friday friends! Sending you lots of love and many blessings!
04/25/2024
Good Afternoon Friends! I hope my message finds you all well!
Whether you're seeking guidance on relationships, career choices, personal growth, or healing, I am here to offer clarity and wisdom you may be seeking. Together, we can explore the depths of your unique energetic make up, empowering you to manifest the life you desire! Please enjoy My Divine Design's April newsletter.
You can look up your Human Design chart on my website using your birthdate, exact time of birth (this is usually on your birth certificate), and place of birth. Then navigate through your unique summary on my website to learn about your own Divine Design.
Are you ready to embrace your true nature, and find your own path to self-discovery? Join me!
https://mydivinedesign.net or see link in my bio
New Beginnings? What are you manifesting this Spring? Welcome to the My Divine Design April Newsletter!
04/25/2024
How do you feel your intuition?
In Human Design, our intuition is called our “Authority.” Just a different word for the same concept. Our Authority is our soul’s, unique way of harnessing our body’s energy and utilizing it as a messenger to guide us in the direction of our highest good.
Our Authority can be understood as guidance from our higher self. Our Authority and intuition speaks from our bodies, not our minds. This is a core concept in our Human Design experiment as we are not meant to make decisions from the mind, but from our Authority.
There are 8 different Authorities in Human Design. Today we are exploring Ego-Projected Authority.
Your intuition/truth comes from the Ego Center and this center will be defined and colored in on your chart.
This is the center of Value, Self-Worth, Motivation, and Willpower.
Your impulse to make important decisions comes from your heart (ego) center. You respond to invitations for which you want to offer your energy. For you, it is right to follow your heart (ego) in the decision-making process. You make good decisions by finding out what you really want.
When faced with a question or decision, ask yourself, “What do I gain from this?” or “What do I want?“
Decision time frame is immediately or however long it takes to let clarity come.
Stay tuned as I share more about each Authority. Maybe one of the Authorities I share will resonate with you?
Interested in exploring your Divine Design? Discover your Human Design chart on my website at https://mydivinedesign.net or see link in my bio.
04/23/2024
How do you feel your intuition?
In Human Design, our intuition is called our “Authority.” Just a different word for the same concept. Our Authority is our soul’s, unique way of harnessing our body’s energy and utilizing it as a messenger to guide us in the direction of our highest good.
Our Authority can be understood as guidance from our higher self. Our Authority and intuition speaks from our bodies, not our minds. This is a core concept in our Human Design experiment as we are not meant to make decisions from the mind, but from our Authority.
There are 8 different Authorities in Human Design. Today we are exploring Splenic Authority.
Your intuition and truth comes from your Spleen Center. This center will be defined and colored in on your chart.
This is the center of Instincts, Physical Safety, and Intuition.
You make decisions in the blink of an eye. You probably have your answer before the question is even finished. Your intuition instantly sends a yes, or no. You trust your intuitive impulses to make good decisions.
When faced with a question or decision, ask yourself, “Does this decision feel right?”
Decision time frame is immediately.
Stay tuned as I share more about each Authority. Maybe one of the Authorities I share will resonate with you?
Interested in exploring your Divine Design? Discover your Human Design chart on my website at https://mydivinedesign.net or see link in my bio.
04/19/2024
How do you feel your intuition?
In Human Design, our intuition is called our “Authority.” Just a different word for the same concept. Our Authority is our soul’s, unique way of harnessing our body’s energy and utilizing it as a messenger to guide us in the direction of our highest good.
Our Authority can be understood as guidance from our higher self. Our Authority and intuition speaks from our bodies, not our minds. This is a core concept in our Human Design experiment as we are not meant to make decisions from the mind, but from our intuition/Authority.
There are 8 different Authorities in Human Design. Today we are exploring Sacral Authority.
Your intuition and truth comes from your Sacral Center. This center will be defined and colored in on your chart.
This is the center of Life Force Energy, Creativity, and Sexuality.
You make major decisions immediately by trusting your gut feeling. It shows you what is right at the moment. You make good decisions by trusting your truth, and hearing now.
When faced with a question or decision, ask yourself, “Do I want this?”
Decision time frame is immediately.
Stay tuned as I share more about each Authority. Maybe one of the Authorities I share will resonate with you?
Interested in exploring your Divine Design? Discover your Human Design chart on my website at https://mydivinedesign.net or see link in my bio.
04/19/2024
How do you feel your intuition?
In Human Design, our intuition is called our “Authority.” Just a different word for the same concept. Our Authority is our soul’s, unique way of harnessing our body’s energy and utilizing it as a messenger to guide us in the direction of our highest good.
Our Authority can be understood as guidance from our higher self. Our Authority and intuition speaks from our bodies, not our minds. This is a core concept in our Human Design experiment as we are not meant to make decisions from the mind, but from our Authority.
There are 8 different Authorities in Human Design. Today we are exploring Sacral Authority.
Your intuition and truth comes from your Sacral Center. This center will be defined and colored in on your chart.
This is the center of Life Force Energy, Creativity, and Sexuality.
You make major decisions immediately by “trusting your gut” feeling. It shows you what is right at the moment. You make good decisions by trusting your truth, and hearing now.
When faced with a question or decision, ask yourself, “Do I want this?”
Decision time frame is immediately.
Stay tuned as I share more about each Authority. Maybe one of the Authorities I share will resonate with you?
Interested in exploring your Divine Design? Discover your Human Design chart on my website at https://mydivinedesign.net or see link in my bio.
04/02/2024
Join us on Saturday, May 11th from 10:30am - 3pm to reset, renew, and restore during our women’s day retreat at Just Breathe Yoga. You also have the option to arrive early and participate in the 9am Vinyasa Flow yoga class prior to the event or just lay back in savasana and relax. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with yourself and other women in community. Energy exchange is $88 for the event.
Our experienced Yoga Teachers and Reiki Practitioners, J.P. Brevé and Gretchen O’Brien will guide you in connecting with yourself through yoga, meditation, journaling, sharing circle, and chanting. J.P. and Gretchen will share with you, short daily rituals to cleanse your energy. We will enjoy a healthy lunch (vegetarian/gf). Our afternoon will wrap up with a restorative yoga practice including Sound and Reiki healing (hands-on or off healing touch).
See the link in my bio for signup. Or if you already have the MindBody app, you can find the event under Just Breathe Yoga under enrollments.
01/16/2024
I am very excited to get back to the mat to teach yoga this week! I have missed my yoga community! You will find me back in the studio on Saturday, January 20th at 9AM.
Where have I been this past week? Whether I chose to or not, I was honoring my sacred pause. My body forced me to slow down and pause because I wasn't feeling well. Although it annoyed me initially to slow down, it was exactly what was needed. Focusing solely on my health and wellbeing reminded me that is ok just to give myself what I need right now in this moment. The truth is since the beginning of December, I have been very focused and working on creating a website for my business along with juggling all of my other responsibilities and other unexpected experiences sometimes a life brings us. Take a moment to check in with yourself and listen to your body.
The winter months are not meant for us to go, go, go. We're actually meant to slow down, go inward, connect with ourselves, reflect on what was in alignment over the past year that we want to carry forward, and what was not in alignment that we are ready to release and let go. It's I time for us to decide what matters for us most in the coming months. A time for us to dream and envision. Maybe even create a vision board.
We do not have to have every detail mapped or planned out. Allow yourself this time to quiet the mind. Maybe practicing yoga, meditation, or go for a walk in nature. Choosing mindfulness in your day by being fully present in the small day to day tasks you move through, even if it is just washing the dishes. In the quiet stillness, we allow our intuition, ideas, and guidance to flow to us. This is when we receive the answers and "a-ha" moments we seek.
If you'd like to practice yoga with me, you can find me at Just Breathe Yoga at 339 Girod St., Mandeville, LA on Saturdays and Mondays. I also offer private yoga sessions by appointment, virtual Reiki Healing Sessions, as well as Human Design reading sessions. You can find all details to sign up on the Linktree in my bio.
Many Blessings!
Gretchen O'Brien
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