Arms raised in the rain

Dan Barone

Wellness Practitioner

at Love University

We're all on a journey.

Stick with me; I’m gonna use this hiking metaphor a bit.

The path through life leads up and down many mountains along the way.

Mountains represent challenges and obstacles we face and the triumphs we experience at the summit.

The valleys are the inverse; soul-crushing defeat, heartbreak, hopelessness.

If you’re anything like I was, you’ve tried to savor the peaks and rush through the valleys.

You know, the “good vibes only” mantra.

Except in reality, what happened to me was the opposite; I sped past the joy and got stuck in the darkness.

In trying to avoid the pain, I ended up prolonging it.

When we resist pain we experience suffering. What we resist, persists.

We resist those valleys because they’re painful. Pain sucks.

Why wouldn’t we want to avoid it?

But what if that thought was the very thing keeping us stuck there?

Both the summit and valley teach us what we need to grow and move forward on the path.

Joy and pain are both necessary parts of life. Pain is a powerful teacher.

And it doesn’t go away if we ignore it.

It gets louder.

I was taught to ignore the pain; to numb, escape, or master it. Never to learn from it.

It took me almost dying to finally wake up and look at it differently.

The pain isn’t happening to me.

It’s here for me.

To teach me something important.

Something I’ve been ignoring.

Something I need for the path ahead.

Can I listen to what it’s trying to tell me?

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Client Stories

  • “Dan has an uncanny knack for making you feel safe and making your problems feel lighter."

    “In doing that he helps create perspective and room for joy. When we talk, I always leave with a big smile and a deep remembering that I am in fact worthy, on the right path, and on time. As a self-critical person I'm often skeptical of anyone so positive, but with Dan, I know his words are well-informed and trustworthy.”

    ~ Sara K.

  • “My marriage fell apart and I was floundering trying to hold myself together.“

    “Dan is a trail guide for life; that’s exactly how it felt as we worked together. He helped me to understand the beliefs behind my thoughts, how live in alignment with my values, how to reclaim my direction in life, and so much more. He has helped me to form a newfound confidence in who I am, like I’ve never known before. Dan is awesome!”

    ~ Scott H.

  • “I was navigating one of the darkest periods of my life."

    The fear and uncertainty were overwhelming. Dan was an invaluable guide in helping me to perceive the world and my challenges from different perspectives. I can confidently say that without Dan's support, I wouldn't be where I am today. His unwavering assistance has been a beacon of light in my journey towards healing and personal growth.”

    ~ Audrey M.

  • “I was struggling with addiction and was toxic to myself and others."

    “Dan helped me see how I had projected my own feelings onto other people and how I thought they perceived me. Before working together, I never would have asked myself deep hard-hitting questions or have taken the time for self-reflection.”

    “I haven’t felt this good about myself in 20 years. What I learned working with Dan improved not only how I view myself, but my relationships with friends, family and co-workers. Thank you for everything, Dan.”

    ~ P. Martin

  • "I felt like I was stuck in a miserable cycle that got worse as time went on."

    “I was dealing with tough family situations, stressed about work, drinking too much and my relationships were suffering as a result. I knew I needed to talk to someone.”

    “I had never asked for help or talked about my feelings before working with Dan. He helped me see things through a different perspective and heal a lot of deep wounds, including some I didn’t know I had. Ultimately he helped me see what was really there all along.”

    “Dan is approachable, understanding, gentle, kind, and loving. He also held me accountable. Dan, thank you for your love and guidance. I am forever grateful for your support.”

    ~ Jordan E.

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