Category: I am Grateful
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Life|The sky opened up before I was ready for it.
The rain came hard tonight, but gratitude came stronger. Sometimes peace isn’t in avoiding the storm — it’s in surviving it and remembering to pray for those who can’t come in from the rain. After the Storm — a Simply Flava reflection on endurance, empathy, and grace.
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A&E|Once Upon a Scene
🎤 Once Upon a Stage Seasoned SoulZ | Simply Flava Watching Nashville reminded me just how messy the entertainment world can be. It’s a world that looks glamorous from the outside — lights, applause, connections, creativity. But underneath all that shine sits a lot of shadow. I didn’t live it at that level, but I walked…
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Life| Fall Sunrise Gratitude
🌅 Fall Sunrise Gratitude There’s something special about fall in Seattle — the slow, graceful shift as the leaves turn golden before they drift softly to the ground. The air carries that perfect chill, not quite cold but just enough to make a warm drink and cozy blanket feel like comfort in its purest form. Even…
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H&W|Incorporating Gua Sha Into My Evening Routine
🌻 Flava Wellness Series Incorporating Gua Sha Into My Evening Routine Evenings have become my time to slow down, breathe, and create rituals that care for both body and spirit. Lately, I’ve added something new to this nightly rhythm — Gua Sha. Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese healing practice that uses a smooth-edged tool,…
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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…

