Letting Go of Our Old Self
Have you ever noticed thereโs a feeling that we feel when letting go of “old” things?ย ย ๐ฅ Making healthy choices doesnโt always feel easy and joyfulย ย ๐ Sometimes letting go, or making healthy choices hurtย โค๏ธโ๐ฉน 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 Iโm 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 โthick,โ or โcurvaceous.โ As youโve […]
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. Iโve 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 donโt know if itโs because itโs 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.โย -Seneca โLet go of the attachment, keep the lessonโ โ L.J. Vanier When weโre 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 youโre 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 โfunk,โ 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 Youโre Fighting Your Battle Alone
โDare to be a Danielle. Dare to stand alone. Dare to have a purpose true. Dare to make it known.โ โ My Dad Itโs not easy walking the journey of life, fighting our battles alone. Actually, I think itโs 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, itโs something you create. Iโm a proponent of the idea if there is a healthy balance between physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health then there wonโt be a need to engage in an Affinity (or at least provide some harm-reduction). The following is a list of principles Iโve identified […]
Are you looking for inner peace? Without the chaos?
โWe can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.โย โย Dalai Lama XIV It seems we live in a time where if weโre notย fighting against each other,ย weโreย fighting against ourselves. And if weโre not fighting against ourselves, weโre fighting forย unrealistic,sometimesย unattainableย goals. Chaos, for me, sometimes comes inย obviousย form, sometimesย subtle, and sometimesย habitual. Regardless of the […]