Category: 65 and Counting
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Life|Kindnes|🌻 Learning From a Patient
🌻 Kindness in Conversation: Learning From a Patient Opening Reflection Sometimes kindness isn’t about big gestures—it’s about listening, being curious, and showing genuine interest in someone’s story. The Encounter🌻 Today, a patient told me that the windows in our clinic are sash windows. He explained how they worked, and it sparked a memory of my…
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Life|Kindness|The Value of Check In’s
A Seasoned Souls at Work Reflection — Lady Flava Today reminded me how much the energy we bring shapes the communication we have. I had a check-in with Rich that felt perfect—not because everything was smooth, but because of how the conversation unfolded. I shared the challenges of working three clinics, but I also showed…
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Life|65|When the Structure Changes Around You
🌻 When the Structure Changes Around You When I first came into this job, I was surrounded by great people. Many of them were young, but they were responsible, driven, and had their eyes set on clear goals. Alongside them, I felt balanced—we shared a sense of purpose, and I had a peer who, like…
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Life|65|Working At 65
🌻 Choosing a Different Direction at 65 At 65, I know what matters to me: balance, peace, and purpose. For decades I carried responsibility, led teams, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Those years shaped me into who I am today. Now, I’ve chosen a different direction. This job allows me to continue working with…
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Life|65|Awareness: Is It Generational, Environmental, or Both?
🌻 Awareness: Is It Generational, Environmental, or Both? As I’ve grown older, I’ve noticed that awareness—the ability to anticipate, pay attention, and step in when needed—doesn’t always come naturally to everyone. For me, awareness was taught from a young age. Playing outside, I knew the rule: stay close enough to hear my name when it…
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Life|🌻 Asking Questions, Part 2: Finding Safe Spaces
🌻 Asking Questions, Part 2: Finding Safe Spaces As I’ve aged, I’ve noticed something: many young people seem to think they have all the answers—or don’t want you to think they don’t know. Seniors, on the other hand, sometimes aren’t sure what to ask, or who they should even ask. The truth is, asking questions…
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Life|65|Feeling Comfortable to Ask Questions
🌻 Feeling Comfortable to Ask Questions As adults, we often shy away from asking questions. Somewhere along the way, we pick up the idea that asking means we don’t know enough, or that it might make us look “less than.” But the truth is—asking is how we grow. Why We Don’t Ask Fear of judgment:…
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Life|65|🗳️ Politics Made Simple
🗳️ Politics Made Simple: A Flava Reflection I’ll be honest—I don’t understand politics well. Maybe you feel the same way? It can feel like a confusing swirl of buzzwords, arguments, and headlines that make it hard to know what’s really going on. But here’s the thing: politics doesn’t have to be complicated. At its heart,…
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