Category: Know Yourself
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H&W|💛 Learning to Heal Beyond the Procedure
💛 Learning to Heal Beyond the Procedure Today reminded me how personal healing really is. I spoke with one of Dr. D’s patients — she had received an injection about a month ago and was doing great until yesterday, when she tried to lift a two-pound weight and felt that sharp, familiar nerve pain return. I…
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Life|🚣♀️ Practicing or Praying?
🚣♀️ Practicing or Praying? I meant to say the crew rowers were practicing — but honestly, from where I was sitting, it looked a whole lot like praying. 🙏🏽 Maybe that’s what practice really is — a quiet rhythm, a steady breath, and a kind of faith that if you keep showing up, you’ll find your…
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Life|Saturday Stillness by the Lake
☕ Saturday Stillness by the Lake It’s Saturday morning, and I just dropped Kiki off at her class. The air feels cool and calm — that kind of quiet only Fall seems to know. I’ve got my Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte in hand and a book I’ve been meaning to read — “Perfect Is Boring (And…
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H&W| Why Holistic Wellness Matters
🌿 Why Holistic Wellness Matters | Simply Flava Wellness By Lady Flava I’ve come to believe that holistic approaches to health and wellness are truly worth exploring. There is so much benefit in learning how to relax — to intentionally quiet the mind and give the body permission to heal. I’ve lived long enough to understand…
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Life|H&W|Fall in Love with the Person You See in the Mirror Every Day
Fall in Love with the Person You See in the Mirror Every Day By Lady Flava | Simply Flava Reflections One thing I’ve been thinking about is how much time we spend wondering what other people think of us. We might not always admit it, but deep down, most of us do care. Life is…
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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,…

