Morning Cup Introspection/ English Breakfast / Nov 28th / 7:01am/ Atlanta, Ga.

Morning Cup Introspection/ English Breakfast / Nov 28th / 7:01am/ Atlanta, Ga. //

There is the tendency to write about the things that are going well. And.. there are a lot of things going really well! Those are the easy ‘shares’. But these introspection’s are also a way for me to share the frustrating aspects that come into play when running a wellness business, sharing about Sound Healing and events, as well Soundembrace being a real person (ME) who actually lives what she preaches! And btw, not at all perfect.

Like right now. I’m really frustrated. And have been frustrated for about a week. Last night I tossed and turned, wrestling with thoughts that came up from every part of my life. At some point I finally passed out, but journaling about it this morning I realized that there are a few things I had given my power away on and what I’m left with is waiting, wanting, disappointment, a little insecurity, and restlessness.

The more you do your inner work, the faster you can work through moments like this. You identify them quicker. You start to notice the physical manifestations that are wanting to act out. I knew there was something up when my head was flooded with “random” thoughts last night. After sitting with it, I knew what I needed to do and can now take action. I would love to hear your introspection stories! This is a great practice for self reflection and growth. You may be surprised what comes up!

<3 Danielle

2 of 5 \\8am//

2 of 5 \\8am//
There is something to learn from every person weaving in and out of our lives. Last week I made the time to get away so I could focus on the app. (THANK GOODNESS for friends in beautiful quiet places!) I got so much work done it was INSANE! One of the things I learned from Ari this past week was to give myself more time in the morning. I usually wake up, roll out of bed and start the day's work with crazy "oh shit" energy! Once I get where I need to be or sitting down to do the work, I have to go through a grounding exercise to focus! Or, I am carrying that "oh shit" energy with me all day! Now that I'm back and have this new found awareness of my morning (non) routine, my alarm is going off a little bit earlier, and Im giving myself time to wake up, collect my thoughts, and move my body. Very important for today...

<3 Danielle

Afternoon Cup Introspection/ Almond milk Chai Latte / Oct 4th / 12:47pm /San Francisco, CA

Afternoon Cup Introspection/ Almond milk Chai Latte / Oct 4th / 12:47pm /San Francisco, CA. //

It's my last few hours in SF. The tour is over. I'm sitting in one of my favorite cafes thinking about the trip. Taking in what I have accomplished. Letting what I have learned about myself during this time settle. After a month away, it will be nice to sleep in my own bed, laugh with my housemates, and have a home cooked meal. More to share soon. But for now, it feels like a time to sit with everything with gratitude.

<3 Danielle

Evening Cup Introspection/ Chai Tea / Sept 12th / 4:49pm (Philadelphia, PA)

Evening Cup Introspection/ Chai Tea / Sept 12th / 4:49pm (Philadelphia, PA)

Asking for help is hard. Especially when that help has a dollar sign attached to it! I think that’s the hardest part of running this crowd funding campaign. Limiting thoughts come in about my own worth like: If I don’t make my goal, what are people going to think about me? If they don’t donate, does it mean they don’t believe in me? 
Then, I think about all the traveling I am currently doing to promote the campaign. The limiting thoughts come crawling in again: Man.. what if they cant see donating because I am traveling? I wish I could tell everyone that these trips actually pay for themselves and would not be coming out of the fundraising money. 
The way I combat these limiting thoughts so they don’t paralyze me is to actually acknowledge them and allow them to have a voice for a VERY brief period of time. It’s not easy. Mostly because it forces me to witness my own insecurities, and who really wants to do that! Ha! But if I didn’t, it would fester and grow, and I probably would have given up on the project a long time ago! But I’m not! And I am not giving up on you! Consider donating $1, $2, or $5 to my campaign to help people relieve chronic disease caused by stress. Sound Healing is a non invasive way to empower people to relieve stress and take control of their health story.

Thank you!

<3 Danielle

Afternoon Cup Introspection/ Darjeeling Tea / Sept 3rd/ 12:24pm (Mendocino, CA.)

Afternoon Cup Introspection/ Darjeeling Tea / Sept 3rd/ 12:24pm (Mendocino, CA.)

In the thick of it! This is a really important month. I am launching the crowd funding page THIS Wednesday! (What?!?!) And I have multiple events in different cities to expose more people to this work. So there is SO MUCH to promote and share! I am finding myself listening to my recordings more and more over the past couple of weeks to help keep my head clear and stay focused. I am learning so much! This project has taken me out of my norm. I am learning more about tech, neuro feedback, acoustics, and how to make the big picture tangible. Going though this process, I have had the opportunity to use sound healing in the way the app will provide. For example, it will have 2 min, 10 min, and 30 minute sound healing sessions to make it easy to integrate into your day. Especially with those 2 min tracks! It has been so powerful for me to listen to before meetings! And I have had A LOT of meetings lately! It’s so cool that in just a few months I will be able to have Sound Healing in my pocket! AND that you will have access to this tool as well! It's just about time to get ready for this wedding. It's important to step away from your work every once and a while so you can go back to it with fresh eyes, feelings, and perspective. That dance floor is not gonna know what hit it!

<3 Danielle

Photo by Miguel Tapia