Category: Healing
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Life|65|Meet Lady Flava 6.5+
I Don’t Miss Who I Was, I Embrace Who I Am There was a time when Lady Flava was everywhere. It was like an addiction — half my choice, half because others wanted me to be involved. The work consumed me, but it was work I became good at and respected for. I thrived on…
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Life|H&W|The Journey of an Empath Working in Medical Environments
The Journey of an Empath in Medicine (non medical staff) I have always known that I am an empath—someone who feels the emotions of others as if they were my own. Over the past eight years in the medical profession, that gift has shaped everything about how I show up for patients, families, coworkers, and…
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Life|H&W|The Weight of Regret, The Power of Grace
The Weight of Regret, The Power of Grace Sometimes in the clinic, you meet people whose lives have been turned upside down. They sit across from you, kind in spirit but worn from the weight they now carry. And beside them, a spouse who bears the heaviness too, their eyes tired, their smile long gone.…
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H&W|How to Reset After Sleeping the Day Away
How to Reset After Sleeping the Day Away Okay, so this may have happened to me today… I woke up and it was 2:31 PM. 😳 Yes, you read that right. My body clearly decided it needed a full reset, and I slept right through most of the day. And you know what? I’m okay…
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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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