Letting Go of Our Old Self
Have you ever noticed there’s a feeling that we feel when letting go of “old” things? 🥀 Making healthy choices doesn’t always feel easy and joyful 💔 Sometimes letting go, or making healthy choices hurt ❤️🩹 This feeling can be similar to Grief.. letting go of our Old Self is sort of like shedding; letting go can feel […]
Rebuilding Self Esteem After Hurt
Rebuilding self-esteem after experiencing hurt can be a challenging but ultimately empowering journey. I created a video on our YouTube channel from one of our Tuesday’s Tea sessions in our Affinity Lounge Women’s group, talking about this topic; you can CHECK IT OUT HERE. Otherwise, here are some steps that can help you regain your […]
The REAL About Me
My name is Danielle, but I’m better known as Dani. I was born in Homestead, Florida to island parents (from Trinidad & Tobago). I grew up as an only child, but have four older half siblings. Growing up in Homestead, the idea of beauty (to me) were girls who were “thick,” or “curvaceous.” As you’ve […]
Questions to Ask if Choosing a Substance Abuse Treatment Center
Acceptance is one of the hardest things to do when it comes to anything in general, but especially when it comes to addiction. Choosing the right treatment center whether it be for your loved one or yourself plays a pivotal role in recovery. I’ve compiled a list of questions that I feel are important to […]
How to Deal With Grief & Loss
It seems as though death is looming all around me right now. I don’t know if it’s because it’s a full moon lately or what. I, myself, have experienced three losses in the last two weeks and friends of mine have also experienced loss recently (or the anniversary of someone close to them passing away). […]
Have you reached a stressful time in your life?
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.” -Seneca “Let go of the attachment, keep the lesson” – L.J. Vanier When we’re experiencing a difficult time it is SO HARD to see the positives. Our perspective becomes more short-term than long-term, […]
13 Ways to Feed Your Soul
Whether you’re a business owner, employee, single parent, or a gypsy, it is important to take care of your mind, body, and soul. When our physical, mental, and sometimes spiritual health are in a “funk,” not only are we prone to getting sick, but it can sometimes hinder us from achieving goals we may have; […]
How to Keep Moving Forward When You’re Fighting Your Battle Alone
“Dare to be a Danielle. Dare to stand alone. Dare to have a purpose true. Dare to make it known.” – My Dad It’s not easy walking the journey of life, fighting our battles alone. Actually, I think it’s one of the hardest things in life, taking the path alone. HOWEVER, it is in walking […]
7 Ingredients for Mind, Body, and Spirit Healing
Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create. I’m a proponent of the idea if there is a healthy balance between physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health then there won’t be a need to engage in an Affinity (or at least provide some harm-reduction). The following is a list of principles I’ve identified […]
Are you looking for inner peace? Without the chaos?
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” ― Dalai Lama XIV It seems we live in a time where if we’re not fighting against each other, we’re fighting against ourselves. And if we’re not fighting against ourselves, we’re fighting for unrealistic,sometimes unattainable goals. Chaos, for me, sometimes comes in obvious form, sometimes subtle, and sometimes habitual. Regardless of the […]