🌻 Living With Purpose as a Seasoned Soul: A New Season of Lady Flava

At 65 years old, I am more aware than ever that tomorrow is not promised. The passing of my friend Sheryl last year reminded me of how fragile life is. And yet, when I look back, I can say with gratitude that I have lived my dreams—through A Touch of Sunshine, Flava Coffee House, and Lady Flava News. Those chapters gave me passion, purpose, and a sense of being seen and respected.

But now I ask myself: what does it mean to live with purpose in this new season of my life?

🌟 A Seasoned Soul in a Shifting World

The world today feels different than the one I grew up in. Young people are quick to say that the way their elders think is “wrong.” Sometimes I struggle to understand new concepts that don’t feel natural or sensible to me. And yet—I know there is value in listening.

When I was close with a younger woman who often asked me for advice, I realized how much mutual respect can change everything. She trusted my wisdom, and in return she taught me new ways of seeing. That relationship showed me what is possible when generations learn from one another.

🌟 Learning From Stillness, Moving Forward With Intention

Through my injury and disability, I have spent a lot of time laying low—sometimes feeling sorry for myself, sometimes feeling stuck. But today my mind is clear. I don’t need to do everything at once, I just need to start with what I can do.

I will sort through my coats and give them a new home in the closet. I will create a little café nook in my tower space. I will open up room for movement so I can stretch, strengthen, and care for my lungs and body. I may not run marathons, but I can walk down the street. I can take steps toward mobility and toward the life I want to live.

🌟 A New Season of Lady Flava

When I was fully in the indie art scene as Lady Flava, I felt alive. I was purposeful. I was seen. I was respected. I want to feel that again—only this time, as the seasoned Lady Flava, stepping into my role as a mentor, a storyteller, a woman with wisdom to share.

My desire is simple yet powerful:

• To make a difference.
• To inspire people to think.
• To support my peers in understanding their own lives with more clarity.
• To be a voice worth listening to, just like the elders who poured into me when I was young.

🌟 Purpose for Today and Tomorrow

Living with purpose now means being intentional in my days—whether it’s creating space in my home, walking in the fresh air, writing my truth, or sharing my perspective. It means leaving a legacy of wisdom, love, and strength.

I’ve lived with passion before. Today, I choose to live with purpose.

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✨ Closing thought: What does living with purpose look like in your season of life?