“Either you win or you learn. In learning, is winning.”~Nelson Mandela E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Don’t put off what needs to be done out of fear. aka The Glamorous Wife

You will feel anxious. It’s familiar, so it’s easy for your mind to go there, but how you handle anxious thoughts will impact the peace and quality of your life. The key to thwarting anxious thoughts is to stop them before they start spooling up. The first step is identifying the fear by asking “what…

photo credit: Melissa Jensen This upcoming week officially kicks off the holidays. As always, you will pause and consider what this season of gratitude means to you. A simple enough question and, if asked, you could likely come up with a long list of things and people you’re grateful for. This year—the Covid year—will present…

You are inherently curious and love to learn. You have questions, endless streams of queries burning to be answered. Because of these tendencies, you’ll have a deep longing to connect. Connect to your higher power, the critters, nature, the planet and very importantly, to other two-leggers. Your curiosity will drive you to want to know…

“Let all things be exactly as they are.”~The Voice E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge You are loved.  You are valued, solely because you exist. Nothing can take that away from you. aka The Glamorous Wife  

E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”~ Leo Tolstoy aka The Glamorous Wife

“When I indulge in gossip, I remember gossip is a by-product of low self-esteem. It is something I do to make myself feel better than others.”~Naranon SESH E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge “…speak on facts, speak on what is good, speak on words that are worth recording, reasonable, moderate,…

  You are an alpha introvert. Which means, without courage, many things you think and feel will never leave your head if you let them. Don’t. Know that relationships are challenging and other’s actions can be confusing. Without the gumption to express your thoughts and feelings, not only will you miss the chance to really…

  “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 It is in the discomfort that resilience is built. aka The Glamorous Wife    

photo credit: youtube.com You will find yourself in pickles. Many of them. And while in the thick of the struggle, your wonderfully imaginative and creative mind will get busy finding ways to blame others for the circumstances you find yourself in. Don’t worry, this isn’t a major character flaw. In fact, it’s natural— an instinct…