Posts by E.L. Chappel

You will struggle in relationships with people who make commitments and then don’t follow through. Understand that you were raised with the belief that when you say you’re going to do something, you do it, no matter what. Even if challenges come up, even if you aren’t feeling 100%, even if an opportunity to do…

Notes To My Younger Self: The most exhilarating and energizing experiences start from being inspired. The most deflating and draining experiences continue from remaining in fear, habit and obligation. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Have the courage to let go of beliefs that are holding you in the familiar.…

Notes To My Younger Self: Definition of love: “an intense feeling of deep affection and compassion.”~Oxford Languages Definition of obsession: “an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind.”~Oxford Languages Definition of addiction: “a physical dependence on something or an interest in something to which a lot of time is devoted.”~Oxford…

Notes To My Younger Self:  Your purpose is why you are here. It’s what you’re meant to accomplish. What you’re meant to experience. What you’re meant to learn—Your passion. Your purpose is not your goals; although goals can support your purpose. It’s not your bucket list or new year’s resolution. Your purpose is how you…

“Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.”~St. Francis de Sales E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Allow yourself to feel uninspired. Don’t try to hide when you don’t understand and feel discouraged. These feelings are normal, natural and their existence doesn’t mean you’re not a happy,…

“Words have such great power to bless or to wound. If you speak carelessly or negatively, you will damage others as well as yourself. Though the world applauds quick-witted retorts, be quick to listen and slow to speak.”~Paraphrased from Poverbs 12:18; James 1:19; Ephesians 4:29 E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The…

Notes To My Younger Self:  “We do things either because we enjoy doing them or because we are afraid not to do them.”~John F. Milburn E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge You can choose to face your fears and be free or turn away from your fears and remain prisoner…

Notes To My Younger Self: “To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing it’s best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.”~e.e.cummings E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge In order…

“When you are with someone you trust completely, you feel free to be yourself.”~Sarah Young E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge  One of the many joys of being “in” relationships. aka The Glamorous Wife