Category: I’m Grateful
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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…
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Life|Kindness|The Power of Appreciation
The Power of Appreciation 🌻 In the middle of our busy, challenging days, there’s one thing that can transform how we feel and how others feel about us: acknowledgment. Appreciation goes a long way in every relationship. At Work: Coworkers who step in to help with a project, cover a patient, or simply smile as…
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Life|65|Thank You, Mommy and Daddy
Thank You, Mommy and Daddy 🌻 As I continue my journey, I find myself finally understanding you both more deeply. Mommy — you were quiet, steady, and strong. You poured yourself into being a wife and mother, creating a home filled with peace and order. You protected our space from chaos, and in doing so,…

