Category: Be Mindfully Aware
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H&W|Caring for an Aging Loved One: What Should Concern You?
Caregiving is love in motion. Sometimes the signs are subtle — less water, more confusion, trouble getting out of a chair. Sometimes they’re louder — breathing changes, sudden weakness, loss of appetite. Not every change is an emergency. But patterns matter. If you care for someone aging, this is your reminder: paying attention is not…
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ASipOfFlava|Cowboy Coffee & Clarity
Some mornings the body tells the truth before the mind catches up. Today, with cowboy coffee warming my hands, I realized why I’ve felt off. Disappointment has a way of settling into the muscles when trust is shaken — especially when your circle is small. But clarity tastes better than reaction. And peace still lives…
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RealTalk|Who Are The People You Spend The Most Time With?
The people you spend the most time with are shaping you — whether you realize it or not. This isn’t about judging anyone. It’s about awareness. Are your closest relationships stretching you forward… or keeping you comfortable where you are? At some point on the healing journey, we all have to take inventory. Not to…
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RealLife|Cycle of Addiction and Personality Traits
Some patterns don’t start with us. They begin generations back — hidden under charm, buried in silence, disguised as “that’s just how our family is.” Addiction. Volatility. Control. Denial. We may inherit the roots… but we don’t have to grow the same tree. In this week’s Real Life & Workplace Wisdom, I’m sharing what I’ve…
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ASipOfFlava|Why I’ve Been Quiet
Not everyone understands why I’ve grown quiet. Why I’m not out and about. Why I’m not constantly calling or texting. Why I seem content inside my own space. But this season isn’t about disappearing. It’s about healing. Vegas was loud. Coming home was necessary. And rebuilding doesn’t require an audience. I’m not pulling away from…
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Blog Challenge|If I could change one law?
f you had the power to change one law… what would it be? I didn’t choose something loud. I didn’t choose something complicated. I chose something reflective. What if there were a structured, constitutional moment during a first term where the public could simply ask: “Are we still aligned?” Not chaos. Not instability. Just accountability.…
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ASipOfFlava|Learning Not to Push Through
For years, I pushed through. Headaches. Nausea. Lightheaded days. Hot flashes. I showed up anyway. But this season is teaching me something different. Strength doesn’t always mean pushing through. Sometimes it means calling off. Resting. Letting a blog wait. Giving yourself grace. This Friday’s A Sip of Flava is about choosing Grace Over Guilt —…
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RealTalk|When The System Isn’t Flowing
When systems don’t flow, people feel it first. Not because they’re failing—but because they’re filling gaps that were never meant to be carried by human bodies and hearts.
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RealTalk|The Impact of ICE Enforcement on Our Communities
Fear changes how people move through the world. Right now, many in our neighboring communities are navigating daily life with anxiety — avoiding schools, hospitals, and even simple walks down the street. This Real Talk looks at the very real impact the fear of ICE enforcement is having on families, health, education, and what it…
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RealTalk|The Hiring Process
Hiring isn’t just about filling a seat — it’s about understanding how someone thinks, learns, and shows up. When we ask better questions, we build stronger teams and set people up to succeed instead of struggle.
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