Author Archives: Danielle!

Unknown's avatar

About Danielle!

A young professional Longwood University alum, with a traumatic brain injury having previously worked in the Therapeutic Recreation field with the elderly at nursing homes in Fairfax, VA. Now as a TBI advocate, trying to help others learn more about TBIs is involved in support groups, as well as very involved in crocheting, and the Prayer Shawl Ministry at my church. I also am working part-time at a library.

Thankfulness for each day

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Danielle!

Each day, if we pause we could see that there is something for which to be thankful, something that deserves gratitude and appreciation.  Even if this is as small as being able to feel the warm blankets over top of … Continue reading →

Posted in inner reflection | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

I don’t want to grow up

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Danielle!

34. 34 years old and not wanting to age, not wanting to be older.  When we’re in our 20s, all we want to be is be recognized as old enough to be ‘legal’.  It’s only when you try to flash … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, Thankful Thursdays, Therapeutic Recreation | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

practice the change YOU want to see in the world

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Danielle!

From an article found on DOYOUYOGA.com Here are 5 easy and fun ways to bring mindfulness into your life. 1. Give thanks. An attitude of gratitude is one of the greatest predictors of overall happiness. I have been keeping a … Continue reading →

Posted in inner reflection, yoga | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

laugh at yourself

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Danielle!

Gratitude as a discipline involves a conscious choice. I can choose to be grateful even when my emotions and feelings are still steeped in hurt and resentment. It is amazing how many occasions present themselves in which I can choose … Continue reading →

Posted in Thankful Thursdays, Traumatic Brain Injury | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Carpe Diem

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Danielle!

Death can come at any minute, in any way. We do not know what is in store tomorrow, or, whether there is a tomorrow, or even a tonight! But still, we have the golden present. Now we are alive and … Continue reading →

Posted in dreams, work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

high noon

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Danielle!

It’s noon time today, and I am out on one of my favorite tasks, the walking of my dog.   I haven’t seen  the sun shining so beautifully in like forever; this just makes me think of spring in all … Continue reading →

Posted in nature | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

What is the definition of perfect? Being without flaw? Is that something real to expect? Your perfect is different than my perfect. My perfect is different from my Grandmother’s perfect. Oma’s perfect is different from my mother in law’s perfect.  … Continue reading →

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

beautiful spring, or hopes

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Danielle!

Today I am thankful, on this THANKFUL THURSDAY for being able to have all the windows open in my house.  Airing this place out, being able to breathe the air outdoors and getting outside to walk my dog, having the … Continue reading →

Posted in inner reflection | Leave a comment

  Wow.  So Chris (Prince Farming) chose his Princess.  But that’s not the big deal; the big deal is the Bachelorette spinoff. This season, beginning May 18 MY BIRTHDAY! 2 BACHELORETTES will face-off (2 will enter, but only 1 will … Continue reading →

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

TODAY IS THANKFUL THURSDAY!  And today I am THANKFUL for good friends! Friends that can sit on SKYPE and talk for over an hour while I’m still in my pajamas! 19 month old friends with strawberry blondish curly hair stuck … Continue reading →

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Danielle! | Leave a comment