Category: Flava Blogs
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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 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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65|“Writing Is Healing Me”
“Writing Is Healing Me” Every day for the past 40 days, I’ve shown up for myself through writing. Sometimes it was a deep reflection, sometimes a playful post, sometimes a quiet thought from the heart of Lady Flava. But every word mattered. Writing is helping me heal, inside out. And it’s also allowing me to…
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65|The Power of Proactive Wisdom”
“What Years of Experience Have Taught Me: The Power of Proactive Wisdom” A Calm Through the Chaos Reflection There’s something that years of showing up, adjusting, and learning under pressure gives you— a seasoned lens. It’s the ability to pause in a moment of tension or uncertainty and ask yourself: “What’s really needed here… to…
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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|🌻 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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65|“When Forgiveness Has a Why—and When It Doesn’t”
“When Forgiveness Has a Why—and When It Doesn’t” By Lady Flava Forgiveness is such a complicated part of life. Some people say we have to forgive to heal. Others say forgiveness is for us, not for them. And I’ve learned… sometimes, both can be true—and sometimes, it’s not that simple. I remember when I finally…
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