Notes To My Younger Self:
photo credit: jakeanddannie.com “We cannot hold a light to another’s path without brightening our own.”~ Ben Sweetland E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge We are all in this together. aka The Glamorous Wife
Notes To My Younger Self:
photo credit: irishmirror.ie Laugh. At yourself, at difficulties, at circumstances that challenge your moral code. Instead of trying to monitor other people’s lives, what you perceive to be irrational and irresponsible behavior, let go of any self-righteous thoughts and remember that everyone…
Notes To My Younger Self:
Remove the words “if only” from your vocabulary. Instead, tell yourself that you did the best you could at the time and you made the right decision for that moment. ~Nar-anon E.L Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge…
Notes To My Younger Self:
photo credit: agc.com You will talk to everyone, it’s in your DNA; an unavoidable genetic trait passed down from your mother and her mother before her. A cool benefit of talking to everyone is you will hear tons of stories, epic stories—one…
Notes To My Younger Self:
photo credit: letsdousblackwomen.com Choose to grow in any adversity that feels intended to harm you. If you keep your mind open and seek support when needed, good can come out of every situation you encounter. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming…
Notes To My Younger Self:
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
Notes To My Younger Self:
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…
Notes To My Younger Self:
“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
Notes To My Younger Self:
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…
Notes To My Younger Self:
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…