Category: 65 and Counting
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Life|Kindnes|š» Learning From a Patient
š» Kindness in Conversation: Learning From a Patient Opening Reflection Sometimes kindness isnāt about big gesturesāitās about listening, being curious, and showing genuine interest in someoneās story. The Encounterš» 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 Inās
A Seasoned Souls at Work Reflection ā 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 perfectānot 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
š» 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 balancedāwe shared a sense of purpose, and I had a peer who, like…
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Life|65|Working At 65
š» 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, Iāve 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?
š» Awareness: Is It Generational, Environmental, or Both? As Iāve grown older, Iāve noticed that awarenessāthe ability to anticipate, pay attention, and step in when neededādoesnāt 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|š» Asking Questions, Part 2: Finding Safe Spaces
š» Asking Questions, Part 2: Finding Safe Spaces As Iāve aged, Iāve noticed something: many young people seem to think they have all the answersāor donāt want you to think they donāt know. Seniors, on the other hand, sometimes arenāt 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
š» 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 donāt know enough, or that it might make us look āless than.ā But the truth isāasking is how we grow. Why We Donāt Ask Fear of judgment:…
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Life|65|š³ļø Politics Made Simple
š³ļø Politics Made Simple: A Flava Reflection Iāll be honestāI donāt 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 whatās really going on. But hereās the thing: politics doesnāt have to be complicated. At its heart,…
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Life|Kindness|When Kindness Meets Compatibility
When Kindness Meets Compatibility Lately, Iāve been reflecting on the stories I hear from younger people around me. Many of them are navigating relationships that feel both full of sweetness and yet layered with challenges. Sometimes thereās a partner who is considerate in small but meaningful ways ā remembering to bring something thoughtful, offering a…
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