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Then vs. Now: A Reflection on Peace, Isolation, and Gratitude

Jun 26, 2017

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My name has been dragged in the mud by certain individual(s) trying so hard to distract, incite, & make me look like a deviant… But no matter what’s said about me, everyone’s intentions eventually get found out. I’m not a perfect person, but I want to make it clear what I’m really about, & who I am.
MyWANTS: I just want to live a quiet life, run a simple business, & enjoy all the free beauty life has to offer.
I don’t care much about politics, or what religion, and sexual preference(s) you are. I just want to get along with as many people as possible; have fun, chill with my son, & live simple.

Then vs. Now: A Reflection on Peace, Isolation, and Gratitude

Back in 2016-2017, I wrote a post about how my name had been dragged through the mud by certain individuals who were determined to distract, incite, and paint me as someone I’m not. At the time, I felt the weight of their words and actions, but I held onto the belief that the truth would eventually come to light. I wasn’t perfect then, and I’m not perfect now, but I knew who I was and what I stood for. My intentions were clear: I just wanted to live a quiet, simple life, free from drama, politics, and judgment. I wanted to run a modest business, enjoy the beauty of life, and focus on what truly mattered to me—my son, my peace, and my happiness.

Now, at 41, I’m looking back on that post and realizing how far I’ve come. The life I dreamed of back then is the life I’m living now, but it didn’t happen by accident. One of the most important choices I made was to isolate myself—not out of fear or bitterness, but out of a deep need for peace. I stepped back from the noise, the negativity, and the people who didn’t align with the life I wanted to build. It wasn’t easy, and at times it felt lonely, but it was necessary.

Isolation, for me, became a form of self-preservation. It allowed me to focus on what truly mattered: my son, my business, and the simple joys of life. It gave me the space to heal, to grow, and to rediscover who I was without the influence of others’ opinions or agendas. In that solitude, I found clarity. I learned to appreciate the beauty of quiet moments—the sound of rain, the laughter of my son, the satisfaction of building something meaningful.

I’m not saying isolation is the answer for everyone, but for me, it was the path to peace. It taught me that it’s okay to walk away from what doesn’t serve you, even if it means walking alone for a while. And through that process, I’ve also found gratitude—for the lessons I’ve learned, for the people who’ve shown me kindness along the way, and for the life I’ve been able to create.

Today, I’m living the quiet, simple life I once dreamed of. I run my business, spend time with my son, and enjoy the beauty of the world around me. The drama and negativity that once consumed me are no longer part of my story. I’ve found peace in isolation, and in that peace, I’ve found myself.

So, to my past self: thank you for making the hard choices and staying true to your vision. And to anyone reading this who might be going through something similar—know that it’s okay to step back, to isolate yourself if that’s what you need to find peace. The life you want is possible, and sometimes, the quietest moments lead to the loudest growth.

dan__brummitt