Tag Archives: Traumatic Brain Injury

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 →

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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 →

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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

I am so scared of getting Alzheimer’s, or anothe form of dementia.  Possibly because I have worked in a nursing home and have seen what those diseases can do to a person, and partly because different studies, Alzheimer’s Association website, … Continue reading →

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Danielle! | Leave a comment

why worry?

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Danielle!

This blog entry is inspired by another blog entry: So what? Can we change anything that will happen from happening?  Even the most bizarre things, why would you upset yourself if say, a meteor were to come crashing down on … Continue reading →

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Amazing

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Danielle!

The latter verses of this song seem to so much more applicable to my life ~”Amazing” I kept the right ones out And let the wrong ones in Had an angel of mercy to see me through all my sins … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Danielle!

You don’t get to choose how you’re going to die. Or when. You can decide how you’re going to live now. Joan Baez OMG. So true.  I know how precious every single moment is, and knew then, ever since after … Continue reading →

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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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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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