Notes To My Younger Self:
photo credit: YouTube.com You may think that trust is black or white. If someone does something to let you down, something they told you that you could expect them to do, you might be tempted to label them as an untrustworthy person;…
Notes To My Younger Self:
You’ve done your best and your best is enough. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge “Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid of standing still.”~Chinese Proverb aka The Glamorous Wife
Notes To My Younger Self:
“If I am under pressure and setting myself deadlines, I will stop for a few minutes and think of just this one day and what I can do with it.”~One day at a Time in Al-Anon. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm…
Notes To My Younger Self:
At times, the world will be too much. Your mind will feel like it’s bouncing from problem to problem until you’recompletely overwhelmed. When you find yourself caught in this tailspin, retreat to your secret place. The place where you feel peaceful, safe,…
Notes To My Younger Self:
Be sure to read a book named The Education of Little Tree; it will inspire you to think of things you’ve known, from a perspective you haven’t considered before. One way that comes to mind is the suggestion that “kin” means less…
Notes To My Younger Self:
Patience: “The ability to endure waiting or delay without becoming annoyed or upset and to persevere calmly when faced with difficulties.” E.L. Chappel author of Spirt Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The surge “There are different types of patience: the patience of being…
Notes To My Younger Self:
When I was young, fun was automatic. Like breathing. It didn’t take much. Mostly, just being outside. Since everywhere I looked I saw potential. Potential for grand adventures. There were secret nooks to be discovered, trees and bushes to explore, critters to…
Notes To My Younger Self:
Understand that criticisms are often times exaggerated. Manifestations of how an individual is feeling—often times about themselves—in a moment. Think carefully about all feedback you receive before letting it in. Consider if what has been said to you is supported by facts?…
Notes To My Younger Self:
photo credit: pacificairforces “Your mind is like a parachute. It only works if it’s open.”~Anthony J. D’Angelo. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Don’t forget to pull the chute. aka The Glamorous Wife
Notes To My Younger Self:
You are responsible for you. You are not responsible for another person’s happiness, comfort, choices and results and they are not responsible for yours. You are not required to give more so others will like you or say what you think others…