Susan Morgan Bailey

19/06/2025

The most profound moment of my Camino didn't happen while walking 15 miles uphill.

It happened when I stopped.

Sitting by a river, leaning against the most glorious tree, I felt like I could "write a great novel or compose a symphony." That wasn't about having a specific idea—it was about feeling completely open to possibility. Pure creative potential was welling up inside me.

When we engage all our senses with nature, we step out of the mental loops that keep us stuck. We remember what it feels like to exist without agenda, to feel inspired rather than depleted.

If you're feeling creatively blocked, emotionally drained, or just going through the motions, consider:

• When did you last feel completely open to possibility?
• What happens when you give your nervous system permission to downshift from survival mode?
• How often do you create space for inspiration to well up naturally?
• What if your next innovation requires less forcing and more allowing?

The hardest days sometimes become our favorites—but only when we're brave enough to sit still and receive what they're trying to teach us. I have seen this in action in Deep Coaching sessions and the Camino reinforced this knowing.

Read about how a potentially exhausting day led to feeling truly alive with potential -https://www.rootedsoulliving.com/blog/the-art-of-coming-home

15/06/2025

Sometimes the universe sends us exactly the message we need to hear.

On day 2 of my Camino walk, feeling lost both literally and figuratively, I asked for a sign I was on the right path. What happened next stopped me in my tracks and became a turning point—not just for my pilgrimage, but for how I approach life itself.

We live in a culture that glorifies the hustle, celebrates the grind, and rewards constant motion. But what if the real breakthrough comes when we finally learn to slow down? What if presence, not productivity, holds the key to our deepest fulfillment?

My Camino taught me that slowing down isn't about doing less—it's about being more. More present. More intentional. More aligned with what truly matters.

When did you last give yourself permission to simply be? To trust the journey instead of forcing the outcome?

The path to a connected life —whether with others or ourselves—often requires us to walk more lightly, carry less baggage (mental and physical), and trust that the next right step will reveal itself.

The story of what appeared on my path that morning—and the profound message it carried—is one I'll never forget.

Read the full story in my latest blog: https://www.rootedsoulliving.com/blog/the-art-of-coming-home

What signs has the universe been sending you that you might be rushing past

05/10/2021

Feeling overwhelmed and wishing you could be more mindful. Listen in on my conversation with Brenda Meller to pick up a few tips to help you find calm amidst the storm.

Monday, September 27 2021 at 9:05 am ET with Susan Morgan Bailey, "Steps to Move from Mind-full to Mindful in a VUCA World." ...

30/07/2021

On the sidelines of my over-30 soccer game yesterday one of my teammates was cursing the weight she put on throughout the pandemic.

Strength training is an important part of weight management (and loss) not to mention the many other benefits of building strong muscles on our ability to live long, independent lives.

2 sessions a week. That's all it takes. 20-30 minutes. A fraction of your waking hours.

It is NEVER too late to get strong. This article does a brilliant job mapping out the how-to.

You don’t have to lift like a bodybuilder (or look like one) to benefit from resistance training. And the best part is that it’s never too late to get started.

20/07/2021

Many organizations did a great job taking care of the humans they employed over the past 16 months. The expectation of caring will carry on. What do you think about the future of work?

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11/12/2020

EO Wilson wrote...

“Just being surrounded by bountiful nature, rejuvenates and inspires us.“
I agree.

22/04/2020

Interesting background on why all this video chatting seems oddly exhausting...Same number of meetings each day = different kind of fatigue.

Technology is saving us in quarantine—but it's also taking a toll. Here's why.

22/04/2020

Weeks of working in a new work space (i.e. WFH) may be resulting in new aches and pains. Whether you are working from home or in the field working harder than ever, your body was designed to move pain free. Regardless of where you are working, there are steps you can take to avoid pain and possibly eliminate it all together.

Sherry McLaughlin, founder of the Michigan Institute for Human Performance is the star of this episode of The Growth Collective Podcast. Listen as Sherry explains the 5 key facts about your body's design and how movement is key to avoiding pain and feeling good.

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Listen to this episode from The Growth Collective on Spotify. The human body is designed to move. Working in a new or unusual workspace can strain the body and to lead to pain. Regardless of where you are working, there are steps you can take to avoid pain and possibly eliminate it all together. The...

13/04/2020

Last month, I put the podcast hosting skills I learned co-hosting the To Health With It podcast last year to work and launched a new podcast called the Growth Collective. The podcast, sponsored by my awesome employer Marsh & McLennan Agency - Michigan, is live. This podcast is for business leaders who believe there is a better way. Those that believe thriving employees are key to successful organizations, but cannot figure out how to get there or do not have time or ability to get others on board. We’ll help listeners see how it can be done and break down the steps through discussions with C-Suite and experts in culture, change and influence space.

Listen and subscribe on your favorite podcast player. If you love it, please spread the word.

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Listen to The Growth Collective on Spotify. The truth is...organizations that focus on creating a thriving workforce are more successful now and later. Join Susan Morgan Bailey, Marsh & McLennan Agency Culture & Wellbeing Practice Leader, for discussions with executives and practitioners as they bre...

03/04/2020

The novelty of COVID-19 quarantine is beyond wearing off. I’m digging into my to serve and help others practice self care so they can be there for others. This all still feels quite surreal, with no clear end in sight. I’m finding if I focus on finding ways to do love each day it helps me stay above the line and believe in a brighter future. My t-shirt printing partner is shut down right now, but I do have about 30 shirts in stock at do-love.com. I’m donating proceeds from all sales between now and 4/12 to the fund.

07/02/2020

It’s day and I’m supporting the cause in my Do Love t-shirt! Grateful for my friend Stefanie Beck for being an extraordinary survivor and champion of heart health. ❤️

I’m supporting two causes actually...I’m supporting Community Housing Network, Inc. by donating 25% of purchases (use code LOVECHN) made by next Friday, February 14 to their effort to end homelessness.

www.do-love.com