Category Archives: inner reflection

Scrambled Brain Challenge!

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Danielle!

As most of you know, this page is called TBI triumphs! I have a Traumatic Brain Injury, which I have gotten from a car accident that I was in high school, 16 years old, 17 years ago. My friend, Kristin, … Continue reading →

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Under Pressure…

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Danielle!

“Under Pressure” Pressure pushing down on me Pressing down on you, no man ask for Under pressure that burns a building down Splits a family in two Puts people on streetsIt’s the terror of knowing What this world is about … Continue reading →

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toxic thoughts

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Danielle!

This whole bible study I’m doing right now focuses primarily on toxic thoughts.  There are four common categories of toxic thoughts. These are negative, fearful, discontented, and critical. It tells me that chances are you are struggling with toxic thoughts … Continue reading →

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only thing constant in life

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Danielle!

It happened.  After 9 years…I must admit that it was hard, the hardest decision that I have ever made, and that there are many things that will be missed from the nursing home. But this is after all, the first … Continue reading →

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LGO

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Danielle!

Life Goes On…C’est la vie…sit back, breathe and look at the big picture. Realize that everything is not centered around this subject and thus is life- life goes on. Deal with it, cope and perhaps even turn this negative into … Continue reading →

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crossed wires

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Danielle!

Communication abilities (dogs, babies and old people) A baby can incoherently babble, and a dog can growl or nip, but don’t speak the same language.  An old person afflicted with dementia are sometimes beyond the power of speaking, and unable … Continue reading →

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believe

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Danielle!

If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning. Mahatma Gandhi   Yes, there must be a belief in yourself, … Continue reading →

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Secret of Change

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Danielle!

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” **Socrates   I’m 33, and graduated from school, but I’m still getting homework.  Self-discovery, relaxation techniques and relationship work.  … Continue reading →

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Persistence

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Danielle!

They. Are. Back.  Yes, I thought that it was over this year, but no.  We got a new fence, so I thought that put an ending to furry creatures getting into our backyard, but no; they found a way. To … Continue reading →

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The ‘new’ townhouse!

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Danielle!

  Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. Melody Beattie We’ve had it for 2 years, but HEY-it’s new to us!  And it’s a dream!  A dream to me; it feels as … Continue reading →

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