Category: Flava Blogs
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Life|Calmness by the Lake: Fallās Gentle Arrival
Calmness by the Lake: Fallās Gentle Arrival š» 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 ā 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|Have We Stopped Being Friends With Each Other? š»
Have We Stopped Being Friends With Each Other? š» Seasoned Souls Reflections This morning, as I sat by Lake Washington with my coffee, I thought about the sound of gunshots I fell asleep to and woke up to. I thought about the dream I had, where I was at a community center and a gang…
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Life|Your Voice Carries Energy
Seasoned SoulZ Reflection š» āThe Energy We Carry Over the Phoneā Today a patient called me Sunshine. š It made me pause, because they didnāt see me ā they only heard me. Yet somehow, through the phone, they felt my energy. We sometimes forget that words are more than words. A rushed tone, a sigh,…
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H&W|Warning About Plastics
Health: Everyday Choices for Wellness š» Flava Wellness Series We use water bottles and food containers every day without thinking much about them. But as Iāve been learning more about wellness, Iāve realized the type of material we choose matters ā for both safety and lifestyle. Plastic Water Bottles Single-use bottles can leach chemicals such…
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Blog Challenge|šø Embracing My Japanese Heritage šø
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? šø Embracing My Japanese Heritage šø When I think about the aspects of my cultural heritage I am most proud of, my Japanese roots rise to the top. Iāve always been drawn to the philosophy of Ikigai ā the sense of…
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Life|65|Honoring Myself Without Guilt
š Evening Reflection Honoring Myself Without Guilt These past three days of self-careāresting, hydrating, and even taking a bathāhave reminded me of something important: I donāt have to feel guilty about calling off work when Iām not well. After recent work challenges, my commitment in heart has shifted. But I remain dependable and responsible as…
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Life|65|A Nap with Musty
š» Seasoned Soul Moment A Nap with Musty Sometimes the best medicine isnāt found in a bottleāitās found in a nap with a purring cat. Today, as I stretched out to rest, Musty curled up against me. His soft body pressed close, his little paws relaxed, his breath steady. Itās as if he was saying,…
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