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 […]
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 […]
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 Create Personal Boundaries
“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.”– Brene Brown Every few years my relationships and living situations would change and my life would go into a cycle of no structure. It was a challenge for me to not only create, but adhere to some sort […]
How to Stop Feeling Trapped in a Life You May Not Want
“I will breathe. I will think of solutions. I will not let my worry control me. I will not let my stress break me. I. will. simply. breathe. And it will be okay. Because I don’t quit.”-Shayne McClendon I’ve had jobs I dreaded (I remember one day breaking down crying on my way home after leaving an […]
