Category: I Understand Myself
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RealTalk| It Was One of Those Days
Some days don’t need fixing. They just need to be put down gently. Today was one of those days—the kind where your body speaks louder than words and rest becomes the only honest response. Letting go isn’t weakness. It’s listening.
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H&W|Depression
Depression isn’t always obvious. Some people smile through it, work through it, and carry it alone. This blog breaks down what we don’t talk about — what it looks like on the outside, what it feels like on the inside, and how to reach out for real support.
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H&W|When the World Gets Too Loud
The world has gotten louder — and peace feels harder to find. But protecting your calm isn’t selfish, it’s survival. Turn down the noise, breathe, and remember: quiet is medicine for the soul.
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Blog Challenge|👗 Getting Back Into My Flava Style
What have you been working on? 👗 Getting Back Into My Flava Style WordPress Prompt: What Have You Been Working On? Lately, I’ve been working on something a little different — getting back into my Lady Flava intentional style. I never really walked away from it, but lately I’ve been having fun being more deliberate about…
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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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H&W| Mindful Movement in the Rain
🌧️ Mindful Movement in the Rain Simply Flava | Health & Wellness Chronicles This morning, I woke up slow. It was stormy and gray in Seattle — the kind of morning that makes you want to curl deeper into the covers and just listen to the rain beat its rhythm against the window. The trees…
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Life | Coming Home to My Peace
Coming Home to My Peace After a day of ringing phones, problem-solving, and pouring out care, I cross my threshold and exhale. My home is where the noise softens and my spirit remembers itself. Musty posts up at the window like a tiny security guard. Ghini shuffles close, offering that warm, wordless comfort only cats…
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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|Have We Stopped Being Friends With Each Other? 🌻
Have We Stopped Being Friends With Each Other? 🌻 Seasoned Souls Reflections This morning, as I sat by Lake Washington with my coffee, I thought about the sound of gunshots I fell asleep to and woke up to. I thought about the dream I had, where I was at a community center and a gang…
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Life|65|When the Structure Changes Around You
🌻 When the Structure Changes Around You When I first came into this job, I was surrounded by great people. Many of them were young, but they were responsible, driven, and had their eyes set on clear goals. Alongside them, I felt balanced—we shared a sense of purpose, and I had a peer who, like…
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