Category: Flava’s thoughts…
-
Life|65|Seasoned vs. Growing Season
Seasoned vs. Growing Season đąâ¨đť Iâve been reflecting on the beauty of watching younger people step into their roles. They lean on each other, they grow together, and they find comfort in walking side by side as they learn. Itâs their growing season. And then thereâs me. Iâm seasoned. I carry years of lived experiences,…
-
Beanism|Vol.21|Girl, I Got My Eye đď¸ on You
đž Beanâs Corner âI Got My Eye đď¸ on You Flava Well, well, well⌠Lady Flava says sheâs an âold dog learning a new trick.â And guess whoâs in charge of making sure she doesnât forget? Thatâs rightâme. đď¸ All week long, Iâm watching her practice this thing humans call âstaying in her lane.â Which,…
-
Beanism|Vol.20|Beanâs CornerâŚSpying From The Tower đž
đž Beanâs Corner First, Lady Flavaâs morning started at Starbucks. She strolled in, ready for her coffee joy, only to find her order delayed. đ There she was, standing tallâwithout her pink caneâlike a queen waiting for her crown. She kept her sunflower spirit shining, but ooooh you could feel the seasoned soul grumble. Coffee…
-
Life|65|Embracing a Slow Weekend
Embracing a Slow Weekend This weekend, I didnât get much doneâand honestly, Iâm okay with that. Sometimes my body and spirit remind me that rest is just as important as productivity. Iâve been worn out, carrying the weight of busy days and long weeks. So instead of pushing myself, I chose to pause. To breathe.…
-
Life|65|Living Between Realities
Living Between Realities As I ageâand truly, I embrace agingâIâve noticed myself retreating into my own tower of thought. Sometimes itâs a story I want to tell, other times itâs just a reflection tugging at me. My escape is blogging. I once was an avid reader and even a sought-after book reviewer. These days, holding…
-
Life|đ Why Neurodivergence Shouldnât Be Hush-Hush in the Workplace
đ Why Neurodivergence Shouldnât Be Hush-Hush in the Workplace In todayâs workplace, many companies are making strides toward inclusivity. Itâs becoming normal to ask someone their pronouns, to create safe spaces for identity, and to recognize the value of diversity. But when it comes to neurodivergence â ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other differences in how…
-
Life|đ More Than Just a Job
đ More Than Just a Job In life, we all come to work with different perspectives. For some, itâs simply a paycheck â a way to cover bills and move on with the rest of their day. For others, itâs a temporary stop along the way to something bigger, or a stepping stone toward a…
-
Life|65|Just Being
The Beauty of Just Being This morning, I woke up without an alarm and without an agenda. I poured my coffee, sat for a moment, and realizedâI donât have to plan this day. I donât want to plan this day. So much of life is tied to structure. Our jobs, our schedules, our families, our…
-
Thank You, Readers Around the World đâ¨
Thank You, Readers Around the World đ⨠As I look at the places my readers come from, I am filled with gratitude. India, the United States, Uganda, Czechia, Ireland, Kenya⌠it amazes me to think that my words have traveled farther than I ever have. Over the years, my writing has shifted, because life shifts.…
Lady Flava News 