In April 2023, due to a big life change, our health insurance had to change suddenly. Interesting how blessings can come from hard things that happen in life. The change in insurance brought new wellness checks for me and husband, Vernon. The new program turned out to be invaluable to spark changes in our eating habits and brought us to a place of much more healthy eating.

This month I want to brag about my oldest. My firstborn who truly knows about country living. What I thought I knew; he now teaches me.

I expected writing acknowledgments would take a lot of thought and time. The first time I attempted to work on this in my first novel, I realized how very important it would be to me.

“Revisited” is the name of our son, Chris Baker’s newest CD that released this month! It’s awesome! I can say that because I’m his mom, yes. But it truly is a work of art! I have had opportunities to work with him on writing songs. It is always an amazing experience, but he blows my mind on how he writes not just the words but the music too!

Feedback is a scary part of writing.

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.