Category: Healing Journey
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Life|65|Living in the Age of Endless Opinions
Too Much Information, Not Enough Clarity 🌱 Living in the Age of Endless Opinions We live in a time where information is at our fingertips 24/7. Every scroll brings another expert, another opinion, another headline. What once took effort to seek out is now everywhere — loud, insistent, and often contradictory. With so many voices,…
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Life|Are We Losing Our Health: Mind, Body & Spirit in a Noisy World?
Are We Losing Our Health: Mind, Body & Spirit in a Noisy World? 🌱 Setting the Scene Every generation has faced challenges, but today’s young people are navigating something unique: constant information, pressure to perform, and a culture that never slows down. As I watch the workplace and life around me, I can’t help but…
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65|A Reflection on Belonging, Race, and Late-Life Lessons
Holding All of Who I Am: A Reflection on Belonging, Race, and Late-Life Lessons I was born Japanese and German, but from my very first breath, I was raised in a Black community. My daddy was the minister of a Japanese Baptist Church, but our home was in a Black neighborhood, with a German wife…
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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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A&E|65|H&W|My Lady Flava Evolution
From Chasing Numbers to Choosing Connection: My Lady Flava Evolution Once upon a time, I was all in for the indie artist community. Being Lady Flava meant late nights promoting music, attending events, reviewing books, hosting radio shows, and championing unknown talent. I loved it. I loved the artists. I loved the energy. I didn’t…
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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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H&W|65|💛 “When Things Don’t Move, Everything Hurts”
💛 “When Things Don’t Move, Everything Hurts” A Personal Share on Constipation, Bladder Issues & What My Body Has Taught Me Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get talked about enough—especially for those of us navigating chronic pain, aging, and complex medical conditions: bowel and bladder issues. It’s not glamorous. It’s not fun. But it’s real.…
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Flava Wellness Check-In: Let’s Talk About Eye Health
As I journey through my 60s, I’ve grown more in tune with my body—and lately, I’ve been reflecting on my eyes. Some days I notice floaters drifting across my vision. On others, I struggle with glare and clarity when driving at night. I recently learned I have a slight cataract in my left eye, and…
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