Category: Know Yourself
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Life|🌼 A Gift of Reassurance
🌼 A Gift of Reassurance Not all gifts come wrapped in paper and bows. Some arrive in the form of words, time, and the kindness of someone willing to truly listen. After a whirlwind of emotions and conversations, I was reminded that it’s okay to speak my truth, even if it comes with tears. It’s…
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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| When Healers Are Still Healing Themselves
🌻 Seasoned SoulZ Reflection: When Healers Are Still Healing Themselves Many of us are drawn to healing practices not because we’ve mastered peace, but because we are searching for it. BreathWork, meditation, therapy, yoga, wellness coaching — these practices often call to people in the middle of their own struggles. And that’s not a flaw.…
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Life|65|A Bath, A Lesson in Strength
🌻 Seasoned Soul Moment A Bath, A Lesson in Strength This was only my second bath since the onset of radiculopathy and hip arthritis. The first time, my daughter helped me out. This time, I prepared myself—safety bars in place, a dry towel ready, even with my buddy nearby if I needed to call. I…
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Blog Challenge|What Gives Me Energy
What things give you energy? 🌻 What Things Give You Energy? It varies depending on the day and the purpose of the day. Once I determine the why, I’m better at identifying what I need. I’ve learned that I can give myself the energy — when once upon a time, I sought it from the…
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Life|🌻 Asking Questions, Part 2: Finding Safe Spaces
🌻 Asking Questions, Part 2: Finding Safe Spaces As I’ve aged, I’ve noticed something: many young people seem to think they have all the answers—or don’t want you to think they don’t know. Seniors, on the other hand, sometimes aren’t sure what to ask, or who they should even ask. The truth is, asking questions…
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Evening Reflection|Today Was a Day…
Today Was a Day… Today was one of those days—busy phones, challenges, and frustrations. But in the middle of it all, I found ways to bring light in: I laughed at the unexpected humor that popped up. I grabbed a snack in Dr. David’s team office. I was gifted a couple of Vietnamese coffee packets—perfect…
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