Danielle Eckhart
Bio
My heart lies with Fiction and Fantasy, especially when I have an unusual idea. Escapism and the art of storytelling are why I love to read and write. I want to give that gift to those who read my work, and have fun in the process!
Stories (19/0)
Unburdening
Challenge the demons that others have placed on your shoulders. You weren’t born with them. They were put there by destructive relationships. They whisper that familiar self doubt & low self worth into your ear. Keeping these demons close & expecting change is like being surprised when a flame burns you. You’re worth more than you’re made to feel by those who are threatened by you. Why do you think they want to bring you down? Or use love as a conditional tool to get what they want? Because you have something they don’t:
By Danielle Eckhart2 months ago in Motivation
Open February 25th: An Honest Letter to The Hopeful Finalists
Today is February 25th and the Vocal+ Fiction Awards Finalists will be announced. Twenty-five talented writers will be ecstatic! The other one thousand will be disappointed. There's a 97% chance that I will be a part of the latter. Call it damage control, this is a reference letter to return to as needed.
By Danielle Eckhart2 years ago in Motivation
Forget Mondays & Januarys
By now, you've likely listed all the different ways to transform your life for 2022. Whether it's to become healthy, meet new friends, start your own business, adopt a pet, drink less, or smile more: Most people use this time to reflect on the past and plan for the future.
By Danielle Eckhart2 years ago in Motivation
The Lotus Effect
"To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning in the suffering." - Friedrich Nietzsche Why is it a person can go through an event that shakes them to the core, rattles their soul, or breaks their heart and they later say "I wouldn't change a thing."? We dislike or fear what causes us pain, yet in some situations, the lesson we learn may be worth the cost of such struggles.
By Danielle Eckhart2 years ago in Motivation
