Category: Be Kind To Yourself
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ATasteOfFlava|Summertime In Seattle
Seattle’s summer heat has arrived, which means the curtains get closed, the fans start working overtime, and my tower becomes a front-row seat to nature’s morning routine. From finches visiting the cedar tree to Tom racing across the wire and Chip making his daily appearances, my animal friends bring a little joy to every workday.…
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H&W|Anxiety & Depression
Thursday – Health & Wellness Anxiety & Depression: When Your Mind Won’t Let You Rest There are seasons in life when everything looks “fine” on the outside… But inside? Your heart won’t slow down. Your mind won’t stop talking. Or worse… it goes quiet in a way that feels heavy. I’ve had moments in my…
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H&W|Self Love & Healing
Self-Love as a Healing Practice, Not a Personality Trait Some mornings don’t start with motivation. They start with a body that needs warmth, a quiet room, and a cup of hot tea held with intention. This morning, I listened to Louise Hay, and she was talking about self-love and healing yourself. Not the flashy kind…
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ASipOfFlava|The Best Way Out Is Always Through
A Sip of Flava: The Best Way Out Is Always Through There was a moment today, tucked quietly inside a movie scene, where a simple truth landed without trying too hard: “The best way out is always through.” And it stayed with me. We spend so much time looking for side doors, shortcuts, or exits…
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RealTalk|Grief Isn’t One Size Fits All
Grief Isn’t One Size Fits All Let’s talk about grief—really talk about it. Grief is not just about death. It’s about loss. And loss shows up in many forms. It can be the passing of a loved one. It can be the loss of health, independence, a relationship, a job, or the life you thought…
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A Mother’s Day Message
Motherhood changed me in ways I never expected. This Mother’s Day, I found myself reflecting on survival, healing, emotional safety, peace, complicated family love, and the quiet strength mothers carry every single day. Not every story is perfect. Not every family is simple. Not every wound is visible. But there is still beauty in becoming…

