Category: Flava’s thoughts…
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Life|65|🌻 Who Is Grooming Our Young Today?
🌻 Who Is Grooming Our Young Today? When I look back on my life, I know without question that my elders helped to groom me into the woman I am today. They taught me morals, values, work ethic, and how to carry myself. And in turn, I raised my children with those same principles. But…
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When Did Respect for Our Elders Fade?Life|65|
🌻 When Did Respect for Our Elders Fade? When I was growing up, respecting your elders was not a choice—it was a responsibility. I understood it was my role to honor those who came before me. Whether it was my parents, grandparents, uncles, aunties, or even adults in the community, I knew how to carry…
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Beanism|Vol.25| Lady’s Morning Rituals
🐾 Bean’s Corner: Lady’s Morning Rituals “Every work morning, Lady lies in bed, staring at the ceiling, whispering to herself: ‘Maybe today’s the day I call out…’ 😹 She’s already picturing herself cozy on the couch with coffee, me curled up at her side, no alarms, no rushing. But what happens? She gets up, gets…
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Blog Challenge| My Respect for Kobe Bryant
Name the professional athletes you respect the most and why. Why I Respect Kobe Bryant I paid attention to Kobe Bryant from the very beginning—this young man stepping into a league of adult basketball players with amazing talents. He had to blend himself into a challenging, competitive, and very public arena. Everyone was paying attention,…
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Blog Challenge|I Would Give Up “Okay”
If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be? 🌻 Giving Up a Word? 🌻 When I first read this prompt, I laughed to myself. Words are my world. I write, I process, I share — and words are at the heart of it all. To ask me…
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Blog Challenge|🌻How Do You Relax?🌻
How do you relax? 🌻 How Do You Relax? Relaxation looks different for everyone. For me, it comes in moments that allow me to pause, breathe, and reconnect with myself. ✨ Writing as My Calm I am most relaxed when I am writing. Whether I’m processing life, capturing a memory, or sharing something that inspires…
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Life|65|🌻 The Gift of Adult Children 🌻
🌻 The Gift of Adult Children 🌻 This year, my daughters reminded me once again of the beautiful and complex journey of motherhood. Mariko celebrated her 45th birthday, and Brittany turned 38 this past June. Realizing that I have been a mother for 45 years is both humbling and amazing. The little girls I once…
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Life|A Shift Toward Peace
🌻 A Shift Toward Peace Sometimes life redirects us in ways we don’t expect. A difficult situation unfolded, but in the end, truth came to light, and I was asked to move in a new direction. What surprised me most is how much this shift has blessed me—it feels lighter, healthier, and more in tune…
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