Hello! You deep-seeker who wants to keep it real. Let’s have a SACRED WEEKEND. Two Fridays a month, only here. With Love, Danielle
Hello Love,
I’m sending Radiance and Compassion for whatever you’re looking for right now.
We keep breathing into our hearts and holding visions of harmony.
Love no matter what.
Team humanity. xo D
Can we avoid suffering? Like, avoid it altogether?
I’ve had this conversation with Rabbis and a lot of deeper thinkers. And a life sans suffering doesn’t seem to be on the human curriculum.
But! If you lean into your suffering, you can lessen it. I’ll take it.
Mitigating suffering goes like this: When we get even slightly enthusiastic about the cleansing and healing process, and we more willingly make an effort to work with our Soul, then we don’t suffer quite so severely. LEAN IN TO IT, babe. It’s a Dylan Thomas, “Go willingly into the night” kind of thing.
Anandamayi Ma (1896-1982) was a Bengali Saint. A beauty beyond beauties. She was gifted with precognition and faith healing. Her name translates to “joy-permeated,” a title given to her by devotees for her perpetual state of divine joy.
Her teachings hit my heart. This one, though, is extra pure:
“It is by suffering that suffering is overcome, because without suffering very few would see the need for self-purification which leads to the unfoldment of our Immortal Self.”
– Anandamayi Ma
I find amazing relief in this paradox: “It is by suffering that suffering is overcome.”
When we let the suffering expand us, remake us, we become more Loving. Closer to our True Nature. And thus, ultimately… we suffer less.
When the next challenge comes around it’s less terrifying, less… offensive. It’s more manageable.
And in between prana breathing, and endurance, and problem-solving, and surrendering to the Infinite…we might find a few minutes of delight in there. And satisfaction that we’re transmuting the challenge into consciousness. Like healers do.
Or maybe—and this is equally enlightened and acceptable—maybe it just sucks to the maximum point of sucking. When the suffering is almost intolerable. When you’ve had all you think you can take. When you can’t comprehend what the f*cking “gift in the pain” might be… there’s this:
May my suffering be of service.
At the very least.
May some good come of this.
If not for me, for someone else.
Some good.
At the very least.
May my suffering be of service.
It’s a sublime Buddhist approach to pain. When you’re in hell, the notion that your agony might have some Divine utility can help you endure. It’s a light ray of reason.
Either way—whether you’ve danced into the dark, or the demons dragged you through it—when you’re on the other side of it (and you will get to the other side), your wisdom is going to comfort someone else, perhaps many people, profoundly.
It’s a prayer, really: May this suffering be of service.
And so it is.
This is a short playlist I made at a dark time of my life.
It’s very literal. I didn’t have the energy for nuance. I just wanted straight up, merciful messaging.
I played it on repeat driving, crying, yoga’ing.
It helped.
Want to learn more about leaning into suffering?
You might want to listen to EP 110 of WITH LOVE, DANIELLE.
The Golden Blue Chalice Meditation is one of my favourite practices, ever.
I’ve been working with another daily practice for about a year and a half, but I’m thinking about going back to this beauty.
It’s not for everyone. It has some visual complexity to it. But if you feel called, please give it a trial run in your life.
It’s a very powerful energy cleanser.
An “altar in your heart” is the center of this visualization. And it helps us come to realize that the heart chakra IS actually an altar. And what we give to the heart, we give over for healing.
My shop with meditations and practices is back open after renovations! Many visualizations to choose from—all in beautiful printable kits and various audio lengths!
🌕 Friday, November 15: Full Moon in Taurus *
✨ Friday, November 25: Mercury Retrograde begins
❤️ Monday, November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
🌒 Friday, November 29: Dark of the Moon *
🌑 Saturday, November 30: New Moon in Sagittarius
* Those moon dates are when we do our Write + Burn practice. You can learn more HERE.
Come to Mexico with me + my super cool wise friends!
WANDERLUST PALMAÏA
December 4 – 8, 2024 | Playa del Carmen, MX
Where the zen of the white sand meets the mystery of the Mayan jungle… Danielle will be joining many renowned teachers + speakers with Wanderlust for their next event: Wanderlust Palmaïa.
Palmaïa, the House of Aïa, is unlike anywhere you might have wandered: a secluded sanctuary in the Mayan jungle that also offers the best in beachfront relaxation. It’s a mystical place, where ancient roots and sacred rituals interact with contemporary wellness and exquisite plant-based cuisine.
From the transformative temazcal to yoga decks in the jungle, consider joining Danielle in Mexico this December, where you can find your true north… by heading south.
My Schedule at WANDERLUST PALMAÏA:
Will you join me in Mexico
Playa del Carmen?
December 4 to 8, 2024
Imagine starting each day with a Heart Centered Check-in to ask yourself, “How’s my heart?”
When you plan from this soulful place of love and intention, everything shifts–how you move through your day, how you respond to challenges, how you connect with others–it all becomes more sacred.
This is how a planner changes your life.
You’ll plan smarter and hearter.
You’ll reflect more and react less.
You’ll take better care of yourself and others.
Prayers for collective sanity and love resounding!
P.S. Just reminding you about this issue of SACRED WEEKENDS (“Political Shiteroo–A More Enlightened Approach”) and some points on harmlessness. And this 1 minute reel on NOT PANICKING you can watch here.
🏝️ Come to Mexico with me and my super cool, wise friends! WANDERLUST PALMAÏA December 4 – 8, 2024 | Playa del Carmen. It could be a life changer. Salty hair, deep conversation and ocean!
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🧘 My shop with meditations and practices is back open after renovations! Many visualizations to choose from—all in beautiful printable kits and various audio lengths!
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