The Daily Journal with Dragonfly Rose: Recent Episodes
Anna Burdette
Have you ever felt alone? Have you ever felt like you don't fit in or belong? Do you tend to mull over your mistakes until you've beaten yourself black and blue? We all have stories, traumas, joys, pains, sorrows, lessons, etc. Humans have an array of emotions that we use to create or destroy. This podcast is my journey from journaling to insight. I am sharing to connect and inspire others on their life paths. Above all this is to let you know that you are not alone and to give you the guidance that comes naturally to me so that it may help you on your path.
Learning what I need on an emotional level so I can connect with others in healthier ways.
This week my mind has been at peace. Helping me reflect on all that I was carrying and how far I have come. As well as my world of relationships.
This week my soul needed an unscripted, unplanned, a little messy, and very lightly edited, chat. But I am still showing up for you this Sunday.Take a moment with me and take a look into another life and hear some advice from my own lived experineces.
In a hectic week, the gym became my sanctuary. Exploring new friendships, I honed my ability to spot and address red flags like clinginess and suspicion. Breaking old patterns, farewells prompted reflection on personal growth. The podcast navigates this transformative journey, emphasizing the recognition and nurturing of red flags as opportunities for positive change.
In the exploration of my emotional journey, I grapple with the intricacies of maintaining ties with past partners, finding solace in solitude while navigating the societal challenges of non-conventional paths. As I reflect on the emotional weight of releasing past love, the significance of safeguarding my heart becomes apparent. Despite the pain, I embrace self-love, emphasizing the importance of preserving my authentic self. Through my commitment to rediscovery and self-protection, I become a beacon of inspiration for others on similar paths, embodying the essence of resilience.
Tune in to explore the intricate dynamics of the human psyche and the delicate balance between masculine and feminine energies. In this episode, join me as I delve into the experiences that challenge us to examine our internal landscapes. Discover how the narrative of struggle and self-discovery highlights the universal journey towards self-acceptance and healing. Navigate through the complexities of personal growth, offering insights into recognizing toxic patterns and fostering a harmonious integration of our dual energies. Delve into the transformative power of self-forgiveness and find inspiration in the pursuit of balance, resilience, and self-awareness.
In the pursuit of mastery and fulfillment, we often face the challenge of choosing a path that resonates deeply within us. Acknowledging our strengths and weaknesses, as well as the importance of balance and self-preservation, is crucial on this journey. Striving for mastery in a chosen field demands dedication, but it is equally vital to recognize the limitations of our influence on others' journeys. Ultimately, it's the pursuit of a fulfilling life, grounded in passion and authenticity, that allows us to find contentment and purpose.
Do you have a strong foundation? A strong mindset? What anchors you when your world and emotions are flowing heavy? Join me this week as I uncover parts of myself in the arena of inner foundations and mindset. I hope my journey helps you and I hope the questions at the end bring light to your own journey of self-discovery.
This week’s message focuses on pivoting when we need to and how we even get to the point of knowing when to pivot. I get to my pivot points through shadow work. Shadowwork doesn't always have to be a somber and soul-wrenching endeavor. Sometimes, as we delve into our shadows, we unearth not only our hidden pains but also love and appreciation that were buried beneath the surface.
Listen along as I share parts of myself I have discovered and tools to help you on your own journey of self-discovery.
This week I unveiled a shadow side of me that is centered around obsession. Dive deep with me as I break this apart and learn to shift this energy in a more positive and healthy direction for myself.
A Season of Authenticity
This is just the start of season 3 of The Daily Journal—a journey full of deep thoughts and hope. And a season full of authenticity. I will be posting a new episode every Sunday to start your week off with some inspiration on how to be more authentic. Join me on this journey, and together, we can make positive changes.
Sometimes to find the peace we need to take a step away and do for ourselves, to give ourselves respite.
I had a few moments alone this weekend and I realized how I wanted that peaceful healing feeling I get, when I am alone, around other people. I haven't come to any answers yet but I am looking forward to working through some of the insights I had about myself from my journaling and interactions with my daughter today.
I have done some intense journal work this week and have finally discovered that by setting boundaries and journaling through my scars every day I deactivate living in my survival mode.
Hello! I have some deep insights from working through the de-activating of my survival mode this week. I am learning how to give to and nurture myself. Thank you for taking the time out of your life to listen and I hope it helps you find great insights into your own life.
Welcome back! Season one was a bit of a mess! This season will be more organized, with an episode Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Each week will focus on one of the areas I am working on within my journal and healing process.
This week I am talking about my survival mode and how I discovered I have been living in it my whole life and that I create destruction in my life when I am in good places because 'safety' feels foreign.
It has been 6 weeks since I journaled and even though I didn't feel it right away my warning signs were trying to tell me that my self-care needed to happen. I want to get to a point where I can take part in the things I love and enjoy without a feeling of guilt around taking the time for myself. To view my self-care as a reward and not a punishment.
I have started my intermittent fasting journey again with new knowledge, passion, and drive. This process has also opened me up to learning more about my own body functions and how grateful I am to have a safe and happy home life. Recommended book: Fast, Feast, Repeat by Gin Stephens.
A lot on my heart today. I don't know if I like waiting so long between episodes! Talks about the herb Motherwort, my struggles to help my kids, and learning to be in a space of happiness and gratitude with freedom.
Knowing who we are and how we respond to stress is vital in living a happy and balanced life. Make sure to check out the app Co-Star and The Pattern, these are great tools in helping you get to know yourself on very deep levels.
Today I am feeling done. I am at peace with how things are happening and am trying to actively choose peace and harmony over being right. The big thing I need to let go of right now is the illusions of what I 'think' is right. My illusions are that people are working against me, or being unfaithful. But the truth of it is that these are my false illusions because I became accustomed to living in toxic situations.
So many times in life I have dreamt of living in a traveling caravan-type tribe. Where we all lean on each other and give each other the support and help that we need while migrating across the planet. I am also being called to organize my products and create a shop! So many exciting things because I am taking the steps instead of staying in place because it is scary.
It is on days like today that I realize how much of my energy I waste on anxiety, worries, and my own inner dialogues. Today is a good day, no worries or stresses are plaguing my mind. The issues are still there, but I am not focusing on them today and I have so much energy to do other things!
I am exhausted and don't want to do anything! But I did journal and found that my wealth lies in my family and at the end of the day the money really doesn't matter.
I feel like I am the night sky on a moonless night. Billions of galaxies, suns, planets, and stars are all just out of reach but creating beauty and awe from a distance. How does one get closer to themselves?
Violence will never cure violent behavior. We must learn how to communicate our emotions and also how to teach our children to do the same without using physical, or emotional, punishment.
I wanted to share with you all my journey during the peak of the Lion's Gate yesterday as well as some current things I am struggling with. I hope you are all well and that you take away some knowledge from my sharing.
Today I will be focusing on calling back my power and energy, and pouring into my family.
Today had a focus on self-love and my path in life, as well as a sign to go on a spiritual journey.
Today the main message I got while journaling is that we must walk away from what isn’t’ serving us.
In today’s episode I will be getting down and dirty sharing parts of myself that I am not very proud of. Why? Because I think we need to share more. Share the ways we are toxic and why. Share when we are disappointed and let down. We need to share the uncomfortable as much as we share the fun, joy, laughter, and accomplishment. There has to be balance.
We live in a society where we are taught that being selfish is a bad thing, and within my own life, I can see how I have allowed this belief to run in the background causing me to over-commit my energy.
I found a truth that I have been trying to ignore for quite some time. I am still looking for a home, my sense of belonging, and my tribe.
Today we have a special guest who graces us with a song. During my journal today I was focusing on what I want my life to look like, and what I am manifesting. The word that related to all I want is Freedom.
Over the past few days of journaling and sharing, I have come to a point where I need to give my mind a little breather. When working through things that are heavy on our hearts or that create within us many emotions it is good to take a breather and let your mind take up some empty space, or to have gratitude for all the things in our lives.
warning that this episode may run very emotional and have some graphic content that you may not want everyone to hear in regard to sexual abuse and our government systems. I will try my very best to keep my language PG, but I can get passionate.
What fills your cup? Are you doing too much? Here I talk about my shifting views on healthy relationships and how to fill my cup.
Cry, meditate, patience, and slow down are the words I was gifted with today. Today was a doozy! Follow this entry as I share the hard parts of being a mom today and the lessons I took away from it all.
Share space with me as I open up and become vulnerable.
The words that really came through to me today were:
Effortless, Balance, Communicate!, Small Steps, Gratitude, and Integrity
As always the discussion can be continued on my website dragonflyrose.com under the forum tab in the discussion The Daily Journal. So many blessings to you. Take care.
Today's journaling brought up feelings of abandonment and my insecurities for me personally. But with every opening, a new blueprint for healing is revealed. I hope this episode brings you great enlightenment. The topic of addiction rang heavy in the collective reading. I hope that you are all doing well.
This first episode is an explanation of my decisions and intentions of why I created this podcast, as well as the tools I use in my daily self-care routine.