Category: Empath
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Life|H&W|The Journey of an Empath Working in Medical Environments
The Journey of an Empath in Medicine (non medical staff) I have always known that I am an empath—someone who feels the emotions of others as if they were my own. Over the past eight years in the medical profession, that gift has shaped everything about how I show up for patients, families, coworkers, and…
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Life|H&W|The Weight of Regret, The Power of Grace
The Weight of Regret, The Power of Grace Sometimes in the clinic, you meet people whose lives have been turned upside down. They sit across from you, kind in spirit but worn from the weight they now carry. And beside them, a spouse who bears the heaviness too, their eyes tired, their smile long gone.…
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Life|65|Letting Go, Focusing on Pretty Things
Letting Go, Focusing on Pretty Things The first patient of the day came in for Dr. O. He asked me for water, and since a fresh delivery had just arrived, I told him I would bring some out and fill the bowl. A simple moment, but it opened the door for a deeper conversation. We…
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Life|🌧️ Welcoming the Rain in Seattle
🌧️ Welcoming the Rain in Seattle The weather shifted today—softly at first, with the gentle patter of drops against my window. I left it open, just enough to let the cool air and rain sounds drift in. It’s a rhythm I could listen to for hours. Seattle is famous for its rain, and living here…
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Blog Challenge|65|My Peace
What brings you peace? What Brings You Peace? 🌻 Peace, for me, is both a place and a practice. It’s not just the absence of chaos — it’s the presence of stillness, grounding, and knowing I am exactly where I’m meant to be in the moment. I find peace in quiet mornings, when the sun spills…
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65|A Reflection on Belonging, Race, and Late-Life Lessons
Holding All of Who I Am: A Reflection on Belonging, Race, and Late-Life Lessons I was born Japanese and German, but from my very first breath, I was raised in a Black community. My daddy was the minister of a Japanese Baptist Church, but our home was in a Black neighborhood, with a German wife…
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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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65|🌻 Weekend Vibes
🌻 Weekend Vibes “Sincerely, Jessica… the weekends are my time.” I don’t do much, and that’s exactly how I like it. There’s nothing fancy about it, but it’s sacred. It’s me in my tower—wrapped in quiet, wrapped in peace. No matter the weather, I love looking out my window with a warm cup of coffee in…
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60+|🌿 What Does an Elder Advocate Do?
🌿 What Does an Elder Advocate Do? By Susan “Lady Flava” Koshi As our loved ones age, the systems around them become harder to navigate—from healthcare to housing to basic daily needs. That’s where elder advocates step in. But what do we actually do? An elder advocate is more than a helper. We are protectors,…
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60+|You’re Doing Better Than You Think
🌤 A Soft Reminder: You’re Doing Better Than You Think To whoever needs this today… You don’t have to have it all figured out to be doing something beautiful with your life. Sometimes, just getting up, breathing through the pain, and choosing kindness when it’s easier to shut down—is everything. If no one’s told you lately:…
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