Notes To My Younger Self
People’s actions will hurt you if you let them. In my experience, the most unkind acts come from the most unhappy hearts. When you find yourself in this situation— willingly or unwillingly—try to think of that heart like it has the flu….
Notes To My Younger Self
Sometimes circumstances will seem overwhelming, even insurmountable. But if you approach the challenges, one wire at a time, you’ll be able to manage and resolve whatever curve ball is pitched in your path. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon:…
Notes To My Younger Self
Every time you takeoff in a jet, you’ll be the one sitting up front, but it’s the army of people on the ground who make sure your wings will fly. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge Even…
Notes To My Younger Self
Help others when you can. Not to get ahead, or with the secret hope that they will, in turn, help you down the road. Do it just because you can. E.L. Chappel author of Spirit Dance/Storm Makers/Coming very soon: The Surge We…
Notes To My Younger Self
Balance is everything. While training to be a pilot, you’ll learn that in the cockpit it is imperative to repeat the same routines over and over again. Being that it works so well, you might be tempted to apply this time-tested safety…
Notes To My Younger Self
If you find yourself wanting to lie to someone, ask these two questions first. Are you lying because you’re doing something that you know that person won’t like? Or are you considering fibbing because you think they will judge what you…
Notes To My Younger Self
The more critters you open your heart to—the two-legged, four-legged, multi-legged, winged and finned—the more capacity you’ll have to love; exponentially . Yes, sometimes you’ll get hurt. Yes, sometimes you’ll be disappointed and discouraged. But in the end, I’ve never heard someone…
Notes To My Younger Self
In flying, you’ll be taught to think miles down the road, anticipating possible scenarios in order to be ready for whatever situation arises. A skill, however, that won’t serve you in your personal life. In day to day living, resist the urge…
Notes To My Younger Self
If you ever experience a visit from the green-eyed monster when around someone, understand it’s not what they have—a great job, car, house, jewelry, family, notoriety, significant other, hair or terrific skin— which is making you jealous. It’s actually their energy—a…
Notes To My Younger Self
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