Posts by E.L. Chappel

If it ever gets to be too much, just dance! David Bowie E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Sometimes the best way to launch ahead, is to let go. aka The Glamorous Wife

“It’s not the size of your stash, it’s the state of your heart. It’s not the speed of your car, it’s the state of your heart. It’s not the strength of your arm, it’s the state of your heart…”  Philip Bailey E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge The joy you’re…

Don’t ever be tempted to act or manipulate other people to get what you want. Admire others, even ask them how they earned what you desire, but at the end of the day, go out, and get what you want for yourself. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Be honest…

You pack it, you carry it. Both the physical and the emotional. Be mindful of what you choose to shlep around with you. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Keep your baggage and your heart light. aka The Glamorous Wife

“You’ll get by with a little help from your friends…” E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge It takes an army of relief pitchers to finish a long series. You never have to do it all on your own. aka The Glamorous Wife

  Having the ability to work is a gift. Be grateful for the physical and mental capability to get up everyday, go to your place of employment, and be paid for your contributions.  (No matter how dark, daunting, or even freezing at times.) Approach your work as an honor. If you don’t like what you’re…

Your weaknesses are as important as your strengths. Embrace them, honor them, work on them, but don’t try to hide them, or worst yet, resent them. Understand that they are integral to your story. Part of your life adventure. What makes you an unique being. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The…

Listen as much as you speak. Seriously. Keep track. Conversations should be less like watching a marathoner  run a race, and more like being center court, volleying at a world-class tennis match. Back and fourth. Back and fourth… E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming Very Soon: The Surge The information you need often times…

  Help others when you can. We all have unique things to offer—insights, skills, time, resources, and vision. Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities to use your gifts to show someone else the possibilities. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming Very Soon: The Surge Make sure what you’re receiving is equal to…

Don’t complain. If you need to vent, give yourself an allotted time frame to get it out, then move on. Use your thoughts and words to focus on what you want, not what you don’t, or wish was different. Understand that what you focus on, is what comes into your life. Use your words carefully.…