Category: Blogging
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65|When Race Becomes a Wound You Didn’t Expect
When Race Becomes a Wound You Didn’t Expect I was born Japanese and German, but I was raised in a Black community from the very beginning. My family, my friends, my church family, my mentors—my whole world was Black. The culture, the traditions, the love—it’s what I know. It’s what shaped my spirit. I have…
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H&W|65|Exploring German Health & Wellness — Honoring My Mother’s Quiet Strength
Exploring German Health & Wellness — Honoring My Mother’s Quiet Strength My mother was an only child, quiet, and deeply devoted to our family. She didn’t talk much about her German heritage, and I didn’t grow up knowing my relatives on her side. I always knew she loved me — not through long talks or…
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H&W|65|Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness — From Heritage to Daily Life
Exploring the Japanese Approach to Health & Wellness — From Heritage to Daily Life I am half Japanese, but all of my elders on my father’s side are gone now. I often wish I could sit with them and listen — really listen — to their stories, their wisdom, and how they approached health and…
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Beanism|📚 The Book of Bean: Chapter 6 – “The Caffeinated Cry for Help”
📚 The Book of Bean: Chapter 6 – “The Caffeinated Cry for Help” Wisdom from the Tower Today, Lady Flava sat alone in her mighty kingdom… Suite 500. Sunlight beaming. Checking in patients. Phones ringing. Vibes? Immaculate. But something was missing. Something warm. Something rich. Something from Starbucks. ☕✨ She whispered into the air: “Sure…
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Blog Challenge|65|30 Things That Make Me Happy
List 30 things that make you happy. 30 Things That Make Me Happy (WordPress Prompt Challenge) Happiness lives in the big, bold moments and the tiny, quiet ones. Sometimes it’s as simple as a good nap or a strong cold brew, and other times it’s the people (and fur babies!) who fill my heart. Here…
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65|🌻 How You Show Up for Yourself Matters
🌻 How You Show Up for Yourself Matters by Lady Flava It’s important how you show up for yourself. When you’re confident and secure in who you are, it’s much harder to get rattled. Of course, there will still be those unexpected moments—when life hits you sideways and you’re left wondering, “What just happened?” But even…
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65|🌻 Today, I Just Feel Grateful
🌻 Today, I Just Feel Grateful By Lady Flava There’s no grand story to tell today. No moment of crisis or conflict. Just… gratitude. I woke up this morning with a sense of peace—not because everything is perfect, but because I’ve finally stopped waiting for perfection to feel grateful. Grateful for the air I breathe. Grateful…
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H&W|65|💛 “When Things Don’t Move, Everything Hurts”
💛 “When Things Don’t Move, Everything Hurts” A Personal Share on Constipation, Bladder Issues & What My Body Has Taught Me Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get talked about enough—especially for those of us navigating chronic pain, aging, and complex medical conditions: bowel and bladder issues. It’s not glamorous. It’s not fun. But it’s real.…
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