Category: I Care
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RealTalk|Faith & Spirituality
Faith raised me. Spirituality sustains me. And the way I walk with God today looks different from the way I was raised — but it’s real, intentional, and woven into every part of my life. Let’s talk about finding your own path with God… beyond the building, beyond the rules, and straight from the heart.
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Life|đź’ Grace and Work Ethic
đź’ Grace and Work Ethic I’m learning to hold both — Grace and Expectation. Grace reminds me that not everyone moves through the world the way I do. Expectation reminds me that structure, timing, and routine aren’t restrictions — they’re anchors. I believe in showing compassion, but I also believe that doing the work well, showing…
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H&W|Cough CPR: Fact or Myth?
Cough CPR: Fact or Myth? Why We Must Be Cautious With Social Media Health Posts We’ve all seen those posts on social media that say things like “If you’re alone and having a heart attack, just cough hard every few seconds to save yourself.” The problem? This advice is not accurate and could be dangerous…
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Life|Kindnes|🌻 Learning From a Patient
🌻 Kindness in Conversation: Learning From a Patient Opening Reflection Sometimes kindness isn’t about big gestures—it’s about listening, being curious, and showing genuine interest in someone’s story. The Encounter🌻 Today, a patient told me that the windows in our clinic are sash windows. He explained how they worked, and it sparked a memory of my…
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Life|Kindness|Kindness Costs You Nothing
Kindness Costs You Nothing Kindness is free, yet its value is beyond measure. It doesn’t take much to smile, to reassure, to share a joke, or to offer comfort—but those small acts ripple in powerful ways. Today, I was reminded again and again that kindness is all around us, if we choose to notice it.…
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Life|65|A Friendship Spoken Into Existence
A Friendship Spoken Into Existence Before I ever returned home, I sat in a Zoom interview with someone who saw me not only as a potential co-worker but as a future friend. She looked at me through the screen and said with confidence, “I want you, and we’re going to be friends.” At the time,…
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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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65|The Power of Proactive Wisdom”
“What Years of Experience Have Taught Me: The Power of Proactive Wisdom” A Calm Through the Chaos Reflection There’s something that years of showing up, adjusting, and learning under pressure gives you— a seasoned lens. It’s the ability to pause in a moment of tension or uncertainty and ask yourself: “What’s really needed here… to…
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65|🌻 Today, I Just Feel Grateful
🌻 Today, I Just Feel Grateful By Lady Flava There’s no grand story to tell today. No moment of crisis or conflict. Just… gratitude. I woke up this morning with a sense of peace—not because everything is perfect, but because I’ve finally stopped waiting for perfection to feel grateful. Grateful for the air I breathe. Grateful…

