Category Archives: Doniree

6 Months Ago, and Now

By Doniree | Published January 25, 2011

I’d say so much in my life has changed in the last six months, but I don’t see it that way. Sure, I’m in a different city and all, but rather than change, I like to think I’ve simply moved forward.

Also posted in Family, Job/Career/Work, Life Lesson, Love/Relationships, Season 3 | Tagged blonde, brunette, doniree, reflections, six months ago | 21 Comments

1. What do you miss most about being a child? Recess. My cute Southern accent. Having a swimming pool in the backyard. 2. What’s on your bedside table? A reading lamp, my “One Line A Day” book that Nicole gave me for Christmas, a pen, my iPhone charger, and random bobby pins. 3. When was [...]

Also posted in Life Lesson, Season 3 | Tagged get to know doniree, interview, questions | 8 Comments

Dear Doni: A Letter to My 18-Year Old Self

By Doniree | Published December 14, 2010

If I could write a letter to my 18-year old self now – from my almost 28-year old self, what would I say? I’d tell college freshman Doni to save more money, be grateful for the people in her life, and never be afraid of her biggest dreams.

Also posted in Inspiration, Life Lesson, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 3 | 7 Comments

How Gratitude Leads to More Abundance

By Doniree | Published December 7, 2010

In times of struggle and in times of bliss, I’ve discovered that gratitude is the glue that keeps it together. And the guarantee that we’ll get more and more of the things we desire, when we express gratitude for things things that already are present.

Also posted in Life Lesson, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 3 | Tagged abundance, busy life, gratitude, joy, manifest | 10 Comments

Self-Doubt, Ego, Humility, and Acceptance

By Doniree | Published November 30, 2010

Three weeks away from the job search as a yoga teacher and while I’m excited, I’m also battling those silly ego-fueled thoughts of self-doubt in the form of one nagging question: “Am I going to be good enough?”

Also posted in Inspiration, Job/Career/Work, Life Lesson, Season 3 | Tagged acceptance, ego, humility, namaste, self doubt, yoga student, yoga teacher | 4 Comments

“I think I’ll move to Australia” (how to get through bad days)

By Doniree | Published November 16, 2010

Some combination of these bad-day killers always works when I need something to pull me out of a funk. Music, wine, yoga, endorphins, and the art of just letting it all go.

Also posted in Creativity, Inspiration, Life Lesson, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 3, Tips & Tools | Tagged alexander and the terrible horrible no good very bad day, bad day, call a friend, good music, write it out | 12 Comments

5 Things I Believe About Spirit, Soul, and Faith

By Doniree | Published November 9, 2010

Southern Baptist childhood. One year in a Jesuit Catholic university. Friends of all faiths. A year in a hippie-like, yoga-fied, meditating near-mountain town. Spirituality. I’ve had a lot of religion in my life, largely Western influences, Christianity, prayer, repentance, and judgment. In the last year or two I have identified much more with a broader [...]

Also posted in Inspiration, Life Lesson, Season 3, Spirituality | Tagged faith, learning, religion, seeker, soul, spirit, spirituality, yoga | 13 Comments

Where I Find Inspiration

By Doniree | Published November 2, 2010

What kickstarts your creativity? For me, it’s French music, half-pigeon pose, hashing things out with trusted friends, and getting my groove on.

Also posted in Inspiration, Season 3 | Tagged creativity, friendship, Inspiration, Music, relationships, running, writing, yoga | 13 Comments

Halfway

By Doniree | Published October 26, 2010

Halfway through Season 3, Doniree shares a few highlights from so far and reflects on what exactly the halfway point means.

Also posted in Inspiration, Job/Career/Work, Life Lesson, Love/Relationships, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 3 | Tagged blogging, career, colorado, halfway point, insight, love, minnesota, moving, work | 5 Comments

If you knew you could not fail

By Doniree | Published October 19, 2010

“What would you attempt to do, if you knew you could not fail?” I answered that question once, about a year ago, and found myself a certified yoga instructor, living in beautiful Colorado, freelancing and contract-working my way through my days. A year later, it’s time to revisit that question.