Category: A Great Lesson
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Life|65|My Age + Covid = Lessons Learned
Lessons From Living and Working Through COVID I will say this: I appreciate being my age. I appreciate the diverse work experiences that have shaped me. Theyāve given me a way of processing whatās in front of me, of predicting the next steps, of knowing what tools are needed to stay on track. Theyāve also…
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Life|Kindness|The Power of Appreciation
The Power of Appreciation š» In the middle of our busy, challenging days, thereās one thing that can transform how we feel and how others feel about us: acknowledgment. Appreciation goes a long way in every relationship. At Work: Coworkers who step in to help with a project, cover a patient, or simply smile as…
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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|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|65|Letting Go, Focusing on Pretty Things
Letting Go, Focusing on Pretty Things The first patient of the day came in for Dr. O. He asked me for water, and since a fresh delivery had just arrived, I told him I would bring some out and fill the bowl. A simple moment, but it opened the door for a deeper conversation. We…
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Life|65|69 Days of Blogging
69 Days of Blogging & Asking Why š»āØ 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. Iāve always been big on the Whyāwhy people think a certain way, why they do things that make sense or donāt, and…
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Life|Goodwill, Thrifting, and Hidden Treasures š»šļøāØ
Goodwill, Thrifting, and Hidden Treasures š»šļøāØ On my way home from work, I heard on NPR News that Seattle has the largest Goodwill in the world. And yesāitās true! The huge Goodwill on Dearborn Street has definitely upgraded since the days I first remember it as a child, all the way to now as a…
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Life|65|Seasoned vs. Growing Season
Seasoned vs. Growing Season š±āØš» Iāve been reflecting on the beauty of watching younger people step into their roles. They lean on each other, they grow together, and they find comfort in walking side by side as they learn. Itās their growing season. And then thereās me. Iām seasoned. I carry years of lived experiences,…
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Life|65|Common Sense
When Do People Gain Common Sense? Itās a question I find myself asking often: When do people gain common sense? The truth is, there isnāt a magic age when it suddenly appears. Some people develop it youngāmaybe life required them to pay attention, adapt quickly, and learn from experience. Others can go decades without sharpening…

