Category: A Purposeful Way of Living
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RealTalk|Self-Reflection
Self-reflection isn’t about beating yourself up or finding all the answers. It’s about being willing to pause, ask better questions, and look inward with honesty and compassion. Real growth begins when we choose to see ourselves clearly.
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H&W|Addition
Addiction doesn’t always look the way we expect. Sometimes it hides in being needed, overgiving, or patterns we’ve normalized. This Health & Wellness reflection explores addiction through lived experience, compassion, and awareness — and invites us to gently ask what we’re truly attached to.
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Blog Challenge|What I Admire 🤩
What makes you pause when someone walks into a room? Authenticity, presence, kindness, and that unmistakable vibe you can feel. Today’s A Sip of Flava is about the qualities that quietly spark admiration — and why they matter.
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RealTalk|Gun Violence
Gun violence and suicide by firearm continue to take a devastating toll on communities across the United States. From neighborhoods and schools to homes and families, the impact reaches far beyond the headlines. This is a public health crisis that deserves honest conversation, care, and courage.
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H&W|Environmental Health: After the Storm**
After weeks of storms across the Pacific Northwest, the damage left behind goes far beyond what we can see. Environmental health reminds us that clean air, safe water, stable housing, and healthy land are essential to human well-being — especially in the aftermath of extreme weather.
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RealTalk|Digital Detox
We live in a world that never stops scrolling, posting, and demanding attention. Technology isn’t the problem — how we use it is. This Real Talk is about stepping back, protecting mental health, and remembering what real connection feels like when we unplug, even just for a little while. 🌻
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H&W| Winter, Sleep, and the Aches
Winter has a way of speaking through our bodies. If you’re sleeping well but waking up sore, it might not be the sleep — it might be how your body is settling through the night. This winter taught me to listen more closely, make gentler shifts, and lean into comfort without guilt. 🌻
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ASipOfFlava|The Art of the Gentle Nudge
Not all guidance comes with instructions. Some of it shows up as a quiet nudge that lets others think it was their idea. ☕🌻

