Category: Flava Blogs
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65|How Self Aware Are You?
How Self Aware Are You? Self-awareness is one of those things we all think we have… until life shows us where we don’t. It’s more than just knowing our strengths and weaknesses. It’s about noticing how we show up in the world, how we impact others, and how honest we are with ourselves. What Is…
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Blog Challenge|65|Direction in Life
What gives you direction in life? What Gives You Direction in Life? That’s not always an easy question to answer. There are seasons when direction feels clear, and others when it feels hidden in the chaos. I’ve asked myself this very question many times — in moments of peace, in seasons of transition, and in…
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Blog Challenge|65|Freedom…
What does freedom mean to you? What Does Freedom Mean to You? When I sit with the question, “What does freedom mean to you?” my first thought is that freedom is more than the absence of rules or limitations — it’s the presence of peace. Freedom, for me, is the ability to live authentically. To…
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Blog Challenge |If I Had A Choice To Be Someone Else For The Day, I Choose Bozoma Saint John
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? If I Could Be Someone Else for a Day When I first read this prompt — “If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why?” — I paused. It’s not an easy question. Over…
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Life|My Life at Work
🌻 Genuine Words, Genuine Connections There’s something powerful about speaking from the heart — not just going through motions, but truly affirming others with honesty and kindness. I was reminded of this in two beautiful moments with patients and their families. 🌟 The New Patient A new patient came in to see Dr. Oskouian for…
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Life|🌻 Choosing Grace After Conflict
🌻 Choosing Grace After Conflict Sometimes we hold onto hurt because it feels safer than trusting again. But every so often, a small moment shifts the energy — a conversation, an apology, or even just the acknowledgment of value — and suddenly grace feels possible. Today reminded me of that. I realized that knowing someone…
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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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Life|How to Set the Mood When You’re Struggling to Read
How to Set the Mood When You’re Struggling to Read 📚 Sometimes we want to read… but our mind is busy, the day has been long, and it’s hard to truly settle in. When that happens, creating the right mood can turn reading from a task into a pleasure. Here’s how I like to make…

