photo credit: trip advisor.com E.L Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Everything you need is inside of you. All you have to do is take the time to go looking for it. aka The Glamorous Wife

If you find yourself feeling frustrated or irritated by other’s actions, instead of complaining, blaming and trying to figure out what’s wrong with them, shift your curiosity and focus to what’s going on with you. Take time to reflect and ask what the emotions you are feeling in the moment are trying to tell you—are…

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” ~Andre Gide E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Don’t be afraid to try. aka The Glamorous Wife

photo credit: travel insurance addiction.co.uk Realize that while experiencing life’s adventures you will be wounded. When you find yourself hurt, discouraged and beaten down know that what is at the crux of your pain, is the desire to be seen and the yearning to be heard. With this in mind, be sure to surround yourself…

You can’t control obstacles that come up unexpectedly. You do, however, have power over how you react to the curve balls. Instead of getting irritated and anxious, think about what you can do for yourself as you walk through difficulties. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge The degree of difficulty…

photo credit: highcrountrynews.com The wolf of worry will hunt you. When you start to feel anxious, slow down, and think about the stories you’re creating in your head. Once you’re aware of what you’re thinking, understand that you are in control of your thoughts, you are—not circumstances—the one who’s making you anxious. Being that you…

photo credit: pintrest.com “Your mind is like a parachute. It only works if it is open.”~Anthony J. D’Angelo E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Take a breath then pull the chute. aka The Glamorous Wife