Category: Honoring Myself
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ATasteOfFlava|Summertime In Seattle
Seattle’s summer heat has arrived, which means the curtains get closed, the fans start working overtime, and my tower becomes a front-row seat to nature’s morning routine. From finches visiting the cedar tree to Tom racing across the wire and Chip making his daily appearances, my animal friends bring a little joy to every workday.…
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Sunday Conversation with Jessica|My Mind and Writing Style
Have you ever noticed that a simple conversation can take you on an unexpected journey? This week, Jessica and I started talking about laundry, birds, writing, Carl Jung, and how my mind seems to jump from one topic to another. What we discovered was something I had never really considered before. Maybe my mind isn’t…
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A Taste of Flava |My Peace is My Tower
I used to believe forgiveness was the final step. But I’ve learned something deeper… Acceptance is where my peace lives. I don’t force understanding anymore. I don’t return to what unsettles me. I’ve built a space — in my life and within myself — where I feel safe, grounded, and whole. This isn’t about shutting…
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A Taste of Flava|Changing My Perspective & Letting Go
Some memories don’t pull on you the same anymore… They just sit there—quiet, understood, and finally at peace. This morning, I’m not carrying anything. I’m just sitting with it… and letting it go.
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H&W|Be A Light For Someone Else
Being the light for someone else isn’t about fixing everything… It’s about showing up—with presence, kindness, and care. In a world that can feel heavy, sometimes the smallest light makes the biggest difference.
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ATouchOfFlava|I Embrace Being Older
What if growth isn’t about becoming someone new… but finally being honest about who you are? Sometimes the best version of you… is the one you are right now.
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H&W|Why Is It So Hard To Start Exercising?
Starting to exercise sounds simple… until pain, weakness, and fear start talking louder than your intentions. This is my real story about why it’s been hard to start—and what “starting” actually looks like for me right now.

