Category: A Challenging Time

Life|🌻 The Weight They Carry |Young People

🌻 The Weight They Carry A Simply Flava Reflection There are moments in life when you quietly see the weight that others carry — not on their backs, but in their eyes, their gestures, and even in the small choices they make to feel safe. Some people find comfort in little things — gadgets, headphones,…

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October 18, 2025

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Life|When Staff Are Overwhelmed and Overworked

When Staff Are Overwhelmed and Overworked It’s not hard to see when a workplace is stretched thin. The signs are everywhere — long sighs between tasks, tired eyes behind smiles, and those moments when compassion starts to fade, not because people don’t care, but because they simply can’t give any more right now. Across many…

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October 16, 2025

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Life|H&W|What Medicare’s New Telehealth Rules Really Mean

Why Patients Are Frustrated — and What Medicare’s New Telehealth Rules Really Mean By Lady Flava | Simply Flava Reflections on Healthcare TL;DR: COVID made virtual visits a lifeline. Now, as Medicare rolls back many of those telehealth flexibilities, patients—and the staff who care for them—are feeling the strain. 🌎 Who We Serve At Swedish Neuroscience,…

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October 11, 2025

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A&E|🎤 Bad Bunny, MAGA Backlash & the Power of Being Unapologetically You

🎤 Bad Bunny, MAGA Backlash & the Power of Being Unapologetically You By Lady Flava | Simply Flava Reflections When I read the headlines and watched the clips from Saturday Night Live, I couldn’t help but smile. Bad Bunny stood center stage — calm, confident, and unapologetically himself — responding to the backlash about performing at…

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October 8, 2025

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Life|The Complexity of Relationships and Real Connections in Today’s World

The Complexity of Relationships and Real Connections in Today’s World A Lady Flava Reflection We live in a time where connection feels both easier and harder than ever. We can meet people online from across the world in seconds, yet still struggle to truly see and understand each other. It’s not always easy to determine…

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October 6, 2025

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Life| When a Simple Bus Ride No Longer Feels Safe

🌻 Seasoned SoulZ Reflection 🚍 When a Simple Bus Ride No Longer Feels Safe For almost two years, I lived just two blocks away from a bus stop where I could easily catch the #60 to work. It was simple: ride to 9th and Jefferson, transfer to the #3 or #4, and be on my way.…

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October 1, 2025

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Life|65|Finding My Place in a Revolving Door World

🌻 Seasoned SoulZ Reflection Finding My Place in a Revolving Door World We live in such a hard world to maneuver. The more I watch and reflect, the more I realize just how different things are for the younger generations. When I was coming up, there was a foundation. Elders set the standards of life,…

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September 24, 2025

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Life|A Nation Divided, A Life Lost

A Nation Divided, A Life Lost When I heard the news about Charlie Kirk being murdered, my heart sank. I’ll be honest — I didn’t know much about him, what he stood for, or the organization he built. But I do know this: no one deserves to be murdered for their opinion. I heard that…

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September 13, 2025

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Life|65|69 Days of Blogging

69 Days of Blogging & Asking Why 🌻✨ When I saw the announcement on my site that I have blogged for 69 days in a row, I paused and thought about my Why. I’ve always been big on the Why—why people think a certain way, why they do things that make sense or don’t, and…

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September 3, 2025

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Life|Are We Losing Our Health: Mind, Body & Spirit in a Noisy World?

Are We Losing Our Health: Mind, Body & Spirit in a Noisy World? 🌱 Setting the Scene Every generation has faced challenges, but today’s young people are navigating something unique: constant information, pressure to perform, and a culture that never slows down. As I watch the workplace and life around me, I can’t help but…

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August 27, 2025

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