Posts by E.L. Chappel

“I wondered how many of us who flew and who loved wide open spaces would fair in the confines” of an office or cubicle? ~Byron Kennerly E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Be aware of how the choices you make affect your comfort level. aka A woman with a purpose…

What is assumed and repeated isn’t necessarily true. Take the time to discover the truths and/or myths behind the beliefs you use along life’s adventures.  E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Your brain repeats what’s familiar; even beliefs that may not be good for you. It doesn’t care about comfort,…

“Thankfulness is not some sort or magic formula or denial of reality with its plethora of problems. It is a love language that allows peace and celebration in the midst of trials and tribulations.”~Sarah Young (paraphrased) E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Gratitude changes attitudes aka A woman with a…

“You may not think you can reach it. Climb anyway. You may not think you’ll be heard. Speak anyway. You may not think you can change. Try anyway.”~Maya Angelou E.L.Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge What is stopping you from pursuing your purpose? aka: A woman with a purpose  

No one can aggravate, anger, hurt you without your permission. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge What you let in, what you let go is always your choice.  aka The Glamorous Wife

A coach on a football team was explaining to his players the power of positive thinking versus worrying about all the dynamics that could go wrong. He told them that if they trained themselves to only think about the outcome of each play from a positive perspective, without angst, doubt or worry, they would be…

Notes to My Younger Self:  “Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.”~George Bernard Shaw E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge When all else doesn’t measure up, know gratitude changes attitude. aka The Glamorous Wife  

You will know when you have forgiven someone when you need nothing from them.  E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge No apology. No further explanation. No change in behavior. No vindication. No retribution. No resolution.  Then, you are free. aka The Glamorous Wife  

Notes To My Younger Self: Remove the “if only” from your vocabulary and replace these words with “I did the best I could at the time. I made the right decision for that moment based on what I knew.”~paraphrased from Naranon SESH blue book E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge…

“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude.”~Dennis Waitley E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”~Maya Angelou aka The Glamorous…