Category: I’m Grateful
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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|Writing as the Sky Shifts to Night
🌙🌻 Evening Reflection: Writing as the Sky Shifts to Night Tonight, I sit at my desk with SereniKey, the window wide open. The sky deepens from day into night, painted in shades of blue that feel both calming and alive. Birds sing softly in the background, their gentle notes carrying peace into the room. Musty…
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Life|When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Phone?
📱 Seasoned SoulZ Reflection: When Is It Time to Upgrade Your Phone? 🌻 Technology moves fast. Every year, new phones are released with shiny features, sleeker designs, and promises of making life easier. But when do we really decide it’s time to upgrade? ✨ The Pull of the New Some people love being on…
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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|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…
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Life|65|My Work Senior Sister|Remembering Sheryl
Remembering Sheryl 🌻 The first time I met Sheryl was during my in-person meeting at Swedish. She greeted me with a warm smile, a raspy voice, and an energy that immediately felt like home. Later, I’d learn she was a smoker—but that didn’t matter. What mattered was that I had found another seasoned soul to…

