Notes To My Younger Self:

When you discover someone has lied to you, withheld information, or misrepresented themselves, you may feel hurt, angry, surprised, confused or even betrayed. These reactions are natural so validate them. Once you’ve nurtured your feelings, take a breath, and think about some other possible motivations behind the deception. Typically, there are a couple reasons why…

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Notes To My Younger Self:

Image of crystal clear steel wool compliments of @kailua Resist the urge to judge others. Instead, open your mind to the possibility that things aren’t always what they appear to be on the surface. If you listen and observe, without being defensive, you can learn from everyone you cross paths with—even people who seem difficult,…

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Notes To My Younger Self:

You are a joy, you are a blessing, anyone would be lucky to know you. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge You are loved simply because you exist, nothing more is required. aka The Glamorous Wife

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Notes To My Younger Self:

What’s the rush? Where are you hurrying to get to? What do you expect to happen when you get there? Be happy? Have peace? Rest? Connect with others? Get organized? Feel safe, successful, secure? Understand that if you are rushing, odds are good you are missing opportunities to experience the very feelings you are striving…

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