Category: Blessed
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Life|Calmness by the Lake: Fall’s Gentle Arrival
Calmness by the Lake: Fall’s Gentle Arrival 🌻 Seasoned Souls Reflections This morning, I found myself by Lake Washington, coffee in hand, watching the season quietly shift. The sky carried both softness and strength — clouds drifting across blue, sunlight pressing through, and the calm water holding it all in reflection. There was a stillness…
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Life|65|Evening Reflection While Sick
🌙 Evening Reflection Tonight I’m reminding myself that rest is part of the journey too. My body needs healing, and sleep is my way of saying yes to tomorrow. It’s funny how even while I’m sick, I find myself thinking about my blog. That tells me this practice has become more than writing — it’s…
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Blog Challenge|What Gives Me Energy
What things give you energy? 🌻 What Things Give You Energy? It varies depending on the day and the purpose of the day. Once I determine the why, I’m better at identifying what I need. I’ve learned that I can give myself the energy — when once upon a time, I sought it from the…
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Life|65|My Work Senior Sister|Remembering Sheryl
Remembering Sheryl 🌻 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, I’d learn she was a smoker—but that didn’t matter. What mattered was that I had found another seasoned soul to…
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Life|Kindness|The Value of Check In’s
A Seasoned Souls at Work Reflection — Lady Flava Today reminded me how much the energy we bring shapes the communication we have. I had a check-in with Rich that felt perfect—not because everything was smooth, but because of how the conversation unfolded. I shared the challenges of working three clinics, but I also showed…
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Life|Kindness|The Power of Appreciation
The Power of Appreciation 🌻 In the middle of our busy, challenging days, there’s 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|Kindness Part 2
Kindness in the Midst of Chaos 🌻 Today was not an easy day. The schedule was heavy, the challenges were constant, and the flow was far from smooth. But in the middle of it all, kindness showed up. A coworker who saw the weight I was carrying and stepped in more than once to help.…
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Life|65|Thank You, Mommy and Daddy
Thank You, Mommy and Daddy 🌻 As I continue my journey, I find myself finally understanding you both more deeply. Mommy — you were quiet, steady, and strong. You poured yourself into being a wife and mother, creating a home filled with peace and order. You protected our space from chaos, and in doing so,…
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