I did it! I mean I have never been a good salesperson. I have had to learn how to promote myself and my writing.

Life takes us all on a journey. So many choices, so many options, and so many possible paths. There have been plenty of times when it has been difficult to decide which path to take. Through prayer and dependence on God’s guidance, we have chosen; some good, some questionable, but always with hope.

“She turned to the stove and picked up a fresh baked cherry pie, Izrael’s favorite”

I finished a complete novel! Now what? As I finished editing and re-editing and multiple times editing, I began to wonder if I could publish my book. The answer was a clear, YES, I can, and I did.

I write long sentences. That was one of my biggest discoveries about my writing, since getting my first book published. I have started working on this since discovering my issue.

Announcing a shift in En-Spire Life!

While I still LOVE coaching and plan to continue being a “life” coach, I am temporarily shifting my focus to my love of writing and being an author as well as writing coaching.

This time of year brings up thoughts of what we want to do in the following year. Setting goals and a “New Year’s Resolution” have become a natural part of my life, and I really enjoy it.

This time of year, I begin anticipating celebrating the birth of Christ, and spending quality time with family. It’s that time when we gather with those we love most and enjoy being together.

Some of my most favorite tea is seasonal, during autumn. I love the pumpkin and apple flavors that mix so well with the black and herbal teas. Cool afternoons in the Fall gives me cravings for a warm cup of comfort.

What do “Lipstick” and “Depression” have to do with each other? 

I remember a time talking with someone close to me who was suffering with depression. I found myself offering ideas to help her feel better, to help her want to get out and enjoy even a few precious moments. At one point I suggested she put on some lipstick and go shopping. 

The words “Imposter Syndrome” seem to be used a lot these days. I have seen it in various settings to include coaching dialogues, social media posts and even at my full-time job focused on employee performance. 

Like so many people say every year at this time, “Fall is my favorite season of the year!” Who could NOT love Fall?

Lately I have been craving the ocean; to sit on a beach, pressing my toes into the warm sand while I watch and listen to the waves crashing into each other.

In celebration of my daughter’s birthday at the end of August, I am blogging (or bragging) about her this month.

Mental fitness is an important part of our overall wellness/fitness journeys. So many things can get in the way of mental fitness and staying mentally fit can be challenging with so many kinds of stressors moving in and out of our lives.

With all that life brings, how can we stay mentally fit? These are my opinions only, nothing official about them, but I will share what I do to maintain mental fitness.

Dancing in a white dress, completely covered in sparkles, holding her shape perfectly. Her smile twinkles from the reflection of the sequins. Her eyes dance in rhythm with her hands and feet, in a Salsa-like pattern.

My hands immediately mimic hers and my feet dance like never before.

As music starts, my hands, my feet …, they dance

My arms, my legs,

My hips, my head,

All of me moves

I sat down in front of my computer several minutes early, determined not to be late for my first session of being coached as a writer. I wondered why I had agreed to do this.

At that time there was only one place I felt inspired to write. It was in a place called Holman.

As a writer myself, I know what works to get me in my own “writing mode” but I can admit that doesn’t always work.