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 […]
5 Ways to Find Focus
“Wherever you are, be there totally.” -Eckhart Tolle Do you ever catch how not in the moment we can be? Sometimes we get so caught up in capturing the moment (whether through videos or phones) that we forget to experience the moment. How often do you really, actually go back through those pictures in your phone? (….And looking for something specific, just to show someone something doesn’t count.) […]
How To Tell If You Have Poor Personal Boundaries
“You get what you tolerate” – Dr. Henry Cloud [Author of the book Necessary Endings which I HIGHLY recommend reading] Do you feel pressured? Controlled? You’re in a situation where someone has gone too far, they overstepped your limits and you’re panicked. Not sure what to do. A fire grows and burns inside of you because you feel manipulated, weak, and helpless. Some ‘characteristics’ include having trouble being […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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; […]
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, […]
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). […]
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 […]