Category: Healing
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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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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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60+|Letting Go
🌙 Letting Go of the Week: A Nighttime Reflection Close your eyes.Place one hand on your heart, and if it feels good—take a deep breath in through your nose…Hold…And exhale slowly through your mouth. Again, but this time, let your shoulders drop.Inhale calm…Exhale tension. Now, gently say to yourself: “I’ve done my best this week. I…
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60+|Simple Check Ins Matter|Acts of Kindness
The Power of Simple Check-Ins It was one of those days—where the weight of the week still clung to my shoulders. Tired, achy, emotionally stretched. And yet, in the middle of all that… two small, beautiful moments reminded me why I do what I do. The first came unexpectedly. A patient’s husband came over after…
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60+|My Peace ☮️
🌿 My Peace | My Friend | My Love 🌿 After a week that tested my patience and strength at work, I found myself holding on to frustration and fatigue. Health-wise, I don’t get out much beyond my job. The weight of it all felt heavy — until My Peace called. Last Friday night, the phone rang. It was…
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60+|Masking in Life
Masking: The What, the Why… and My Personal Journey While living in Las Vegas, I encountered someone who was on the Autism Spectrum. It turned into a hurtful and emotionally challenging experience—one that left me confused and searching for answers. There was an unusual disconnect between us, one unlike anything I had experienced before. That…
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Blog Challenge|60+|My Mission
What is your mission? A meaningful personal mission statement contains two basic elements. The first is what you want to do – what you want to accomplish, what contributions you want to make. The second is what you want to be – what character strengths you want to have, what qualities you want to develop. What…

