Category: 60+
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I’m On My Way To Bed and Had To Post For You 🥱
Still Shining July 17, 2025 I’m winding down earlier than usual tonight, and my body is asking for rest. But my spirit whispered, “You’ve come this far—don’t break the streak.” So here I am, choosing to show up—even in softness. Some days, the brave thing isn’t the big post. It’s the quiet one. The gentle…
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Busy or Distracted? A Real Talk Reflection
Lately, I’ve been sitting with the difference between being busy and being emotionally unavailable — and what that looks like in today’s world. This reflection isn’t about blaming anyone, but more about giving grace to ourselves and others as we navigate life’s noise, expectations, and personal seasons of healing. Busy or Distracted? A Real Talk…
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60+| When Communication Doesn’t Connect. Love On The Spectrum
✨ When Communication Doesn’t Connect: What Loving Someone on the Spectrum Taught Me About Understanding and Letting Go There was a time in my life when I found myself in a relationship that, from the outside, made sense — we had shared interests, mutual respect, and worked together creatively. But behind the scenes, something always felt…
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60+|H&W|Returning to Calm: Finding Peace in Familiar Spaces
Today was a good day. I found myself back in the Cerebrovascular (CV) clinic—a space I hadn’t worked in regularly for over a year. I used to love being here. Back then, it felt like my home base: steady, calm, and familiar. Over time, I shifted into the bustling world of Neurosurgery Complex Spine. The…
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Being Seen, Heard & Connected: Reflections at 65 |Sharing My Tho
Now that I’ve been blessed to see 65 years of age, I find myself reflecting on what I’d like to experience next in this journey of mine. One of my favorite nurses—a trusted colleague and confidant—recently told me, “You still have many more years to bless others with your presence. You shine so bright.” Her…
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Blog Challenge|60+|A&E|Favorite Genre of Music
What is your favorite genre of music? 🎵 “Flava for the Soul: My Lifelong Groove with Music” By Lady Flava I’ve had a love affair with music for as long as I can remember. Born into a Black community that moved with rhythm and soul, I was raised on a soundtrack of R&B, Funk, Soul,…
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Blog Challenge|60+|What Am I An Authority On
On what subject(s) are you an authority? “The Subjects I Know by Heart: A Life Lived in Service, Survival & Soul” As I step into my 65th year, I find myself reflecting on the question: What am I an authority on? Truth is, I’ve never chased titles. I’ve lived a life rooted in service, healing,…
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