Category: Honoring Myself
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Life|🌟 Systems Over Goals
🌟 Systems Over Goals 🌻 A Seasoned SoulZ Reflection I recently listened to an audiobook that spoke right to my spirit. It said: ✔️ Shift from goal-based thinking to system-based living ✔️ Build habits that produce consistent progress ✔️ Focus on the process, not just the outcome ✔️ Stay consistent even when motivation disappears And…
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Blog Challenge|My Best Trait 🌻
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? 🌟 What’s the trait I value most about myself? I value my love for people — my coworkers and the patients we care for. I’ve always had good people skills, and I use my voice to be warm and engaging. When I’m with people in person, I…
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Life|Calmness by the Lake: Fall’s Gentle Arrival
Calmness by the Lake: Fall’s Gentle Arrival 🌻 Seasoned Souls Reflections This morning, I found myself by Lake Washington, coffee in hand, watching the season quietly shift. The sky carried both softness and strength — clouds drifting across blue, sunlight pressing through, and the calm water holding it all in reflection. There was a stillness…
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Life|Your Voice Carries Energy
Seasoned SoulZ Reflection 🌻 “The Energy We Carry Over the Phone” Today a patient called me Sunshine. 🌞 It made me pause, because they didn’t see me — they only heard me. Yet somehow, through the phone, they felt my energy. We sometimes forget that words are more than words. A rushed tone, a sigh,…
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Blog Challenge|🌸 Embracing My Japanese Heritage 🌸
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? 🌸 Embracing My Japanese Heritage 🌸 When I think about the aspects of my cultural heritage I am most proud of, my Japanese roots rise to the top. I’ve always been drawn to the philosophy of Ikigai — the sense of…
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Life|65|Honoring Myself Without Guilt
🌙 Evening Reflection Honoring Myself Without Guilt These past three days of self-care—resting, hydrating, and even taking a bath—have reminded me of something important: I don’t have to feel guilty about calling off work when I’m not well. After recent work challenges, my commitment in heart has shifted. But I remain dependable and responsible as…

