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Category Archives: Reflections

The abundance of just enough
Reflections / Spirituality

The abundance of just enough

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Dana Young • Leave a comment

I recently spent 5 days on retreat at a Benedictine convent, which was restful and soul-filling. So much has stayed with me about my time there, but the one thing I keep coming back to is the simple, mindful way of life the Sisters have cultivated within their community. The Rule of St. Benedict, which … Continue reading →

Fallow season
Healing / Reflections / Spirituality

Fallow season

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Dana Young • Leave a comment

Indeed, the LORD will comfort Zion; He will comfort all her waste places And her wilderness He will make like Eden, And her desert like the garden of the LORD; Joy and gladness will be found in her, Thanksgiving and sound of a melody. – Isaiah 51:3 Last Fall, during the week I spent with … Continue reading →

Reflections / Spiritual Practice

Unbusy

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Dana Young • Leave a comment

I decided to give up busyness for Lent. Fasting or refraining at Lent is traditionally about food, but it can be applied to just about any habitual behavior that creates distance between you and God. While Lent is a time of penitence, it is not meant to be about punishment. If we are disciples, we are not “giving … Continue reading →

Welcomed in
Reflections / Relationships

Welcomed in

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Dana Young • 7 Comments

I remember the day I walked into my church for the first time. I had been feeling the pull to seek a church, even though I had only attended worship a handful of times in my life. At the time, I lived within walking distance of at least five churches, so I had my pick. I … Continue reading →

The heavenly party (for Kristen)
Reflections / Reiki

The heavenly party (for Kristen)

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Dana Young • 1 Comment

My friend Kristen Dellaporta left this world on Friday, December 18 after living with metastatic breast cancer with wit, passion, love, and courage. Her motto up until the end, and inked on her arm was, “In grace, in love, be relentless.” French author Émile Zola’s famous pronouncement, “If you ask me what I came to do … Continue reading →

Throwing a rock
Reflections / Relationships

Throwing a rock

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Dana Young • Leave a comment

My heart is filled with sorrow with the news that a grand jury indictment was not ordered for Ferguson, MO police officer Darren Wilson, accused of killing Michael Brown, a young and unarmed black man. Whatever the facts of the case are, we are left with a family, a community, and many people in our … Continue reading →

The coldest day ever
Advocacy / Reflections / Relationships / Urban Living

The coldest day ever

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Dana Young • Leave a comment

We’ve had a very frigid old snap across most of the United States. Atlanta has seen its coldest temperatures in decades. As someone who grew up in the Northeast, I can only remember a few times in my life that it’s been anywhere near this cold! There’s not much more I can say that hasn’t … Continue reading →

Give in to wonderment (Advent Day 16)
Advent / Reflections / Spirituality

Give in to wonderment (Advent Day 16)

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Dana Young • 4 Comments

One of the best things about Advent and the holiday season is the opportunity to delight in the spectacle of warm lights and bright color all around us, especially as the days get shorter and colder. Everything right now is glittery, glitzy and over-the-top. Magical moments are everywhere you look. I love that more of … Continue reading →

Give yourself space to let the light in (Advent Day 12)
Advent / Reflections / Spirituality

Give yourself space to let the light in (Advent Day 12)

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Dana Young • 8 Comments

The holidays can be a very hectic time – both joyous and stressful. Add to it colder temperatures and shorter daylight hours, which can darken moods and zap energy. During Advent, we wait in ever-deepening anticipation of what is to come, and what has been promised. We wait, preparing to move from darkness into a … Continue reading →

Give blessings (Advent Day 9)
Advent / Reflections / Relationships / Spirituality

Give blessings (Advent Day 9)

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Dana Young • 11 Comments

Yesterday, we lit the Advent candle of peace. It was a moment to reflect on our Prince of Peace, Jesus, who taught us to open our divided hearts toward a life of reconciliation. I realized late in the day that it was also the anniversary of the murder of John Lennon, another strong advocate for … Continue reading →

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About Dana


I'm a healer, spiritual life coach, workshop leader and the owner of Dragonfly Reiki in the Atlanta, GA area.

I also blog, speak,and offer social media consultation services on topics including health and wellness and leading a spiritually-centered life. I'm married with a daughter and stepson. Connect with me here!

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  • The abundance of just enough
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  • Give hope (Day 24 of #24DaysofGiving)
  • Give up what no longer serves you (Day 23 of #24DaysofGiving)
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  • Give a prayer (Day 21 of #24DaysofGiving)
  • Give yourself a treat (Day 20 of #24DaysofGiving)

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Dana Young is interviewed on "A Woman's Place" on Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters to discuss the spiritual practice of gratitude. (Skip ahead to 14':57" to view segment.)

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