Category: Ask Questions
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Life|65|My Work Senior Sister|Remembering Sheryl
Remembering Sheryl đť The first time I met Sheryl was during my in-person meeting at Swedish. She greeted me with a warm smile, a raspy voice, and an energy that immediately felt like home. Later, Iâd learn she was a smokerâbut that didnât matter. What mattered was that I had found another seasoned soul to…
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Life|Kindnes|đť Learning From a Patient
đť Kindness in Conversation: Learning From a Patient Opening Reflection Sometimes kindness isnât about big gesturesâitâs about listening, being curious, and showing genuine interest in someoneâs story. The Encounterđť 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|đť Asking Questions, Part 2: Finding Safe Spaces
đť Asking Questions, Part 2: Finding Safe Spaces As Iâve aged, Iâve noticed something: many young people seem to think they have all the answersâor donât want you to think they donât know. Seniors, on the other hand, sometimes arenât 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
đť 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 donât know enough, or that it might make us look âless than.â But the truth isâasking is how we grow. Why We Donât Ask Fear of judgment:…
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Life|65|đłď¸ Politics Made Simple
đłď¸ Politics Made Simple: A Flava Reflection Iâll be honestâI donât 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 whatâs really going on. But hereâs the thing: politics doesnât have to be complicated. At its heart,…
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Life|65|Constipation & Wellness
Constipation & Wellness: My Experience and Tips Itâs funny how life works⌠I spend my days working in a spine clinic, yet I often find myself at home laying flat on my back because even our office chairs are tough on the spine. And just like with my back pain, Iâve learned how closely our…
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H&W|65|đ âWhen Things Donât Move, Everything Hurtsâ
đ âWhen Things Donât Move, Everything Hurtsâ A Personal Share on Constipation, Bladder Issues & What My Body Has Taught Me Letâs talk about something that doesnât get talked about enoughâespecially for those of us navigating chronic pain, aging, and complex medical conditions: bowel and bladder issues. Itâs not glamorous. Itâs not fun. But itâs real.…
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A Journey Through Ikigai and Wabi Sabi
đż Finding My Way Back to Me: A Journey Through Ikigai and Wabi Sabi By Susan âLady Flavaâ Koshi There are times when I wish I had an elder still with meâsomeone to sit beside, sip tea with, and ask deep questions about life, purpose, and beauty. I imagine them telling stories with soft hands and wise…
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