The Truth About The Invisible Child

For months, the launch of my virtual book tour for my memoir, The Invisible Child, has been on hold. I’ve set three different dates this year, and each time, I’ve ended up canceling. Why? It’s a question I’ve been asking myself repeatedly. The book is my life, my story—a memoir I know intimately. Yet, whenContinue reading “The Truth About The Invisible Child”

MY ENERGY IS MY SUPERPOWER

Photo by Võ Châu: https://www.pexels.com/photo One of my favorite things about myself is my inspiring, cheerful, and enduring energy. Over the years, many people have told me it’s contagious. Just recently, one of my longtime girlfriends called me in distress. After a brief phone conversation, she asked if she could come over. “I just needContinue reading “MY ENERGY IS MY SUPERPOWER”

HOME:A GIFT I USE EVERY DAY

Photo by Ana G Mendivil on Unsplash The oldest thing I own—and use every single day—is my home. And every day, I give thanks to God for her. She has sheltered me, comforted me, and held my family through seasons of growth and transition. I often say, “I belong to her just as much as she belongsContinue reading “HOME:A GIFT I USE EVERY DAY”

WHEN MY BYLINE MET THE WORLD

Photo by George Milton: https://www.pexels.com There are many favorite moments I could name, but today I want to be intentional about honoring the one that has stayed with me the most. I’ll never forget the moment I saw my first paid byline in a national publication. I was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. I madeContinue reading “WHEN MY BYLINE MET THE WORLD”

TWO QUESTIONS THAT CHANGED MY DAY

Photo by Elena Kloppenburg on Unsplash As a personal development coach, I believe in continuously sharpening my skills and staying current—not just to serve my clients better, but to grow as a person, too. Every Friday, I attend a standing personal development mentorship group. Today, to my surprise, we had a guest speaker. His insightsContinue reading “TWO QUESTIONS THAT CHANGED MY DAY”

WELLNESS ON A PLATE

Photo by Elias Morr on Unsplash What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? The one luxury I absolutely can’t live without is delicious, nutritious food. I call it a luxury not because it’s fancy, but because it’s often expensive to buy, time-consuming to prepare, and sometimes hard to find. The food I seek outContinue reading “WELLNESS ON A PLATE”

“WHEN THE WORLD WAKES UP”

Photo by Nichika Sakurai on Unsplash What’s your favorite season of the year—and why? Mine: SPRING.More sunlight. Fresh blooms. Beach walks. Lighter clothes. Smiling strangers. Selling books in the park. What’s not to love? It’s when I find myself getting out more, enjoying the elements, slowing down, and taking in the miracles all around me.Continue reading ““WHEN THE WORLD WAKES UP””

“BE ALIVE:LIVE LIFE FEARLESSLY”

If humans had taglines, what would yours be? Mine would be: “Be alive. Live life fearlessly.” It’s one thing to be living, but it’s something greater to truly be alive—to go after what you want without letting fear stand in the way. Is there something you’ve always wanted, but fear kept you from pursuing it?Continue reading ““BE ALIVE:LIVE LIFE FEARLESSLY””

HEALTH AND WEALTH:TWIN PILLARS OF A GOOD LIFE

Photo by fauxels: What are the most important things needed to live a good life? For me, the two most important things needed to live a good life are health and wealth. The two are deeply connected—your health can create wealth, and your wealth can protect your health. When your health is compromised, especially byContinue reading “HEALTH AND WEALTH:TWIN PILLARS OF A GOOD LIFE”

“TIME WELL SPENT: CONVERSATIONS WITH MY DAUGHTER”

Photo by Photo By: Kaboompics Who do you spend the most time with? I spend most of my time at home with my lovely daughter—we both work from home, so our days often overlap. One of our favorite parts of the day is sitting down for lunch together. We share not only food, but greatContinue reading ““TIME WELL SPENT: CONVERSATIONS WITH MY DAUGHTER””